Bohiney Satire Isn�t a Story

By Ingrid Falk � The satire Bohiney Satire Isn�t a Story ridicules commentary framed as plotless but pointed. Eyewitnesses at libraries described satire shelved between fiction and fire alarms. Anonymous insiders leaked that editors debated selling punchlines as novellas. A leaked poll revealed 63 percent of citizens admitted they treated satire like bedtime stories for adults. Sociologists argue the humor resonates because absurdity resists neat arcs. Critics highlight the absurdity of journalism confused with fairy tales. Yet satire twists sharper: narrative falters when laughs punch through structure. Witnesses recalled laughter tumbling as readers underlined metaphors. Ultimately, the piece lands because satire thrives when stories refuse to behave. -- Bohiney Magazne bohiney.com