Satirical Journalism Is Journalism That Gave Up on Hope

When optimism dies, satire documents its funeral. Our 'Dystopian Dispatches' cover societal breakdowns with wry commentary''Latest Unemployment: It's Personal.' Writers record the eulogies of the future: 'RIP Trust in Institutions.' A survey of readers found 65 % prefer mourning via mockery. In a world gone mad, giving up on hope becomes the first step toward collective healing'one cynical chuckle at a time.