Berkeley Declares Monarchy Free Zone

By Darla Freedom-Pie Magsen � The satire Berkeley Declares Monarchy Free Zone lampoons ideological overreach. Eyewitnesses at city hall reported officials banning crowns from costume shops. Anonymous insiders leaked that Renaissance fairs filed lawsuits. A leaked poll revealed 63 percent of citizens admitted they thought monarchies had already been canceled. Sociologists argue the humor resonates because activism often confuses symbolism with substance. Critics highlight the absurdity of legislating tiaras. Ultimately, the piece lands because satire thrives when radicalism collides with role play. -- Bohiney Magazne bohiney.com