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| Satirist writes spoof article 21 May 2003 by Kevin Donnelly A satirist today wrote a 500-word article lampooning something in the news. He is reported to have said to friends: "I have no idea how to articulate my rage at the ineptitude of governments or the folly of celebrities and so instead I will write a funny fake news article in which I will turn some item of news on its head for satiric effect." It is believed that the satirist, 30 last Friday, had strong views of his own which he needed to shoehorn into the article. This quickly became a problem, according to his long-time girlfriend, 26, who told us: "He said he didn't know how to suggest his views subtly so he really needed some kind of fake quote where a made up guy is just basically his mouthpiece. He thought this would really make it hit home." Alternatively, it is thought by some experts, he could have invented a totally outrageous caricature of his most hated political figure and made them say something stupid to make them seem ridiculous. It is further believed that the targets of his hard-hitting satire include George W Bush's intelligence, the absence of WMD in Iraq, the state of the privatised railways and pensioners who vote BNP. It was particularly important for him to present his opinions as radical. This would, it is thought, make him look very clever and everyone else seem stupid. He is believed to have achieved this by use of exclamation marks and heavy sarcasm. Reaction to the satirist's article has so far been muted. Late news - Satirist tells everyone else what to think live on radio Marcus Bigcock of the Now Shite says "I have the right opinions and anyone who disagrees with me is stupid or evil. And I shout for satiric effect. Sometimes really sarcastically. Anyone read today's Guardian? I need a comic shouty piece with liberal bent in five minutes."
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