satire magazines

Humorous critique periodicals

Satire magazines are periodicals that use humor, irony, and exaggeration to mock politics, culture, and current events.

Publications like *Mad*, *The Onion*, and France's *Charlie Hebdo* blend parody news, cartoons, and commentary to ridicule public figures and social absurdities.

The genre ranges from gentle ribbing to sharp political provocation.

Related

parody · editorial cartoons · irony · sarcasm · cutting edge · media criticism · fake news · current events · spoof · dark humor · freedom of speech · press freedom · cartoon · political awareness · social commentary · wit · feature articles · wordplay

Opposites
journalistic intent and tone

satire magazinesnews magazines

Periodicals covering current events

investigative journalism · wire services · The Economist · Time magazine · Newsweek

relationship to truth

satire magazinespeer-reviewed journals

Publications vetted by field experts

academic publications · scientific journals · encyclopedias · primary sources · official records

institutional stance

satire magazinesstate media

Government-run news organizations

Pravda · sponsored content · advertorials

Family

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Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G