My comedy writing group can't decide if we should punch up or punch down with our satirical sketches, and the arguments are getting personal because we're all projecting our own insecurities about being cruel or being naive. We're supposed to be making people laugh but we're making each other miserable with these endless debates about political correctness.
More people experience this than they realize.
The desire to be both funny and moral can create a paralyzing perfectionism that kills the spontaneity essential to satirical creation.
“Where Are You with Irony and satire?”
Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.