In our digital times as we are inundated with YouTube videos, memes and social media, satire is everywhere, but it can be more damaging to people's reputations than direct criticism, according to new ...

Satire—the coupling of criticism and humor—has been a popular means to add a seemingly lighthearted touch to somewhat sensitive topics. For example, Saturday Night Live parodied quarterback Tom Brady ...

A new study suggests satire and memes may shape negative public perception more than direct criticism. It's a possibility, according to researchers behind a new study investigating the role satire ...

Robert Phiddian receives funding from the Australian Research Council for a study of Australian Political Cartooning. There has been much discussion in recent years about satire’s role in the online ...

Facebook is already an unbearable enough place as of late, at least in my case. Awful national and international news stories continue to appear in my personal feed alongside friends' amateur ...