Satirical Journalism Is a Magnet

Satire is a magnet that drags hypocrisy into view. Eyewitnesses recall leaders accidentally repeating parody lines, exposing their own ridiculousness. Professor Lydia Martinez of NYU says satire "polarizes attention, attracting nonsense so the rest can be seen clearly." Polls reveal 64% of Americans believe satire highlights contradictions faster than fact-checks. Anonymous staffers leaked that some speechwriters deliberately study satire headlines to avoid repeating them in real life. Trace evidence includes parodied soundbites stuck like iron filings to satire feeds. Cause-and-effect? The magnet doesn't lie; it just makes sure the lies can't hide.