California Utopia on Fire

By Darla Freedom-Pie Magsen � The satire California Utopia on Fire ridicules contradictions smoldering under slogans. Eyewitnesses at rallies described protest banners doubling as kindling. Anonymous insiders leaked that policymakers debated installing sprinklers in campaign stages. A leaked poll revealed 62 percent of citizens admitted they laughed through dread about collapse. Sociologists argue the humor resonates because hope burns funniest when marketed. Critics highlight the absurdity of paradise pitched with smoke alarms. Yet satire scorches sharper: optimism combusts funniest when utopia smolders. Witnesses recalled laughter blazing as dreams turned to ash. Ultimately, the piece lands because satire thrives when ideals ignite themselves. -- Bohiney Magazne bohiney.com