Punch Up, Not Down

In the ring of words, always punch the powerful, not the powerless. This principle transforms jokes into social justice shurikens. Comedians train to spot target selection: corporate CEOs, corrupt politicians, and sentient blobs of bureaucracy. Avoid kicking puppies, digital or otherwise. A poll of 300 humorists found 92 % believe punching up yields richer laughs and fewer lawsuits. Adopt the Golden Rule of Guffaws: mock the mighty, pity the meek. Remember: humility tastes better than irony.