28+ ‘Satire’ Writing Prompts
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The Lighter Side of Deadpool
Create a parody of a renowned superhero by exaggerating their personality traits or powers.
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Robot Horse Roundup
In a dystopian future where the old West is a theme park filled with robotic animals, narrate the tale of an ageing cowboy taming a rebellious robot horse for a big rodeo event.
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Satire and Society
Choose an aspect of society that frustrates you and spin it into a satirical comedy.
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Satirical Twists
Write a story featuring a character who provides humorous commentary on societal norms or political situations.
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Wacky Inventions
Imagine an invention that addresses a minor inconvenience in the most complex and over-engineered manner.
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Superheroes of Mundane Tasks
Invent a superhero whose powers are comically connected to ordinary, everyday tasks.
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Bureaucracy Overboard
Create an imaginary bureaucratic institution with extravagant and nonsensical rules, regulations, and procedures.
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Ignoble Nobles
Create a satirical story set in a medieval kingdom where all the nobles are inept and the real power rests with the servants.
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Sign of the Times
Write a short satirical story based on a current social or political issue that you feel strongly about.
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Mocking Mirrors
Describe a day in an alternate universe where everything is the polar opposite of our universe.
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Leap Year Legislation
A new law states that decisions made on February 29th don’t have legal effect until the next Leap Year.
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President’s Day Parade Satire
Write about a redesigned President’s Day parade where past and present leaders compete in absurd carnival games for the title of ‘Ultimate Commander’.
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Valentine’s Treaty
Write about the world’s political leaders deciding to make peace on Valentine’s day because of a romantic comedy flick.
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Quest for The Last Donut
Write a story where employees embark on a perilous journey through the workplace to reach the break room and claim the last donut.
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The Hidden Truth
Write a satirical piece about an undercover reporter who stumbles upon a secret within the overpriced, over-hyped world of avocado toast.
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Happily Never After
Write a story where Sleeping Beauty decides to sleep indefinitely to avoid dealing with responsibilities; portraying a comedic take on avoiding adulthood.
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Invasion of the Coffee Aliens
Create a story where our world is being invaded by aliens because they need our coffee.
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Zombies on a Diet
Write a story in which zombies have taken over the world but they’ve decided to go vegan.
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Crypto-Clown Caper
Your characters are part of a farcical heist to steal the most valuable cryptocurrency: ClownCoin.
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Satire in Society
Think about a popular societal norm or aspect and rewrite it with a dash of satire.
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Anime High School Drama
Create a high school scenario centered around anime where the biggest problem is hilariously trivial.
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“Intergalactic IR”
Write about intergalactic nations dealing with trivial bureaucratic red tape and interstellar regulations to make space travel possible.
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“The Overachieving Apocalypse”
Create a satire around an apocalypse where humanity is trying to one-up each other instead of surviving.
