Satirical Journalism Playbook

Draft your 'Satirical Journalism Playbook' with chapters like 'Offense as Defense,' 'Misdirection Tactics,' and 'Hyperbole Hail Marys.' Coaches'aka senior writers'call mock practices on real press releases. Players learn to dodge libel tackles and throw fact-check fakes. Game theory meets gags: when opponents expect sincerity, deliver sarcasm. Endzone celebrations include viral memes instead of Gatorade baths. A locker-room poll found 89 % prefer punchlines over press conferences. In this sport, every headline is a Hail Mary'aim for the end zone of outrage and laughter.