How to Make Satire Without Getting Sued

Satirists walk a tightrope of defamation law'step off and face legal showers. This guide covers disclaimers ('All characters fictional unless embarrassing'), parody safe harbors, and absurdist overdrive to cloud any claim. Use exaggerated traits, clearly label fiction, and cite 'source: imagination.' A lawyer poll of 50 attorneys found 90 % more lenient toward jokes that include rubber chickens. Master these tactics or share a fishbowl office with subpoenas.