Punching Up Jokes

This 500-word satire examines the moral gymnastics of �punching up� in comedy, featuring imaginary flowcharts labeled �Am I Punching a Dictator or a Barista?� Offers fake comedy ethics rules like �Mock billionaires, not billionaires� baristas.� Includes a fictional comedy coach who teaches students to balance satire with plausible deniability. Spotlights a pretend club where the mic cuts out if your joke lacks a target of systemic power. Ends with: �Punching up is easy�just aim for the top while avoiding Twitter�s trapdoor.� HOW TO WRITE COMEDY: https://comedywriter.info/punching-up-jokes/ AND http://comedywriter.info/