political jokes
Elected officials lampooned
Political jokes are humorous remarks or stories about politicians, government, or political issues.
They range from gentle ribbing to sharp satire, often punching up at those in power: Late-night hosts traffic in political jokes.
The term can also describe politicians or policies so absurd they invite ridicule: The whole campaign has become a political joke.
- satireMockery exposing vice
- parodySatirical imitation
- roastDry-heat cooking method
- lampoonHarsh public mockery
- mockeryScornful ridicule or travesty
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- jokespuns, one-liners, pun, one-liner, quips
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- comedycomedy, humor, puns, sarcasm, stand-up
- adult humorblue humor, bawdy humor, adult material, vulgar humor, profane humor
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