As a matter of fact, satire does not work. Fascists will idolize the fascists in satire, always. It feels like satire only works with people who already have an education about the dangers of fascism.

In the broken mind of a fascist, satire is actually a kind of utopia. It's how the world is supposed to be in their twisted ideals.

[–] refalo@programming.dev 24 points 1 week ago (1 children)

One day we'll have a movie that starts with a warning like:

This movie is satire. If you actually relate to and agree with the ideas presented in this film, please seek professional help.

[–] EchoCranium@lemmy.zip 4 points 1 week ago

Unfortunately it would get paid as much attention as the FBI warnings about piracy being illegal.

[–] ICastFist@programming.dev 6 points 1 week ago (1 children)

I feel like the only satire that works is full blown, overt caricature, like the WW2 propaganda cartoons

[–] Dkarma@lemmy.world 3 points 1 week ago

That's.. Not satire

[–] Kanda@reddthat.com 6 points 1 week ago

Oh yes my ideal woman should breastfeed a fully grown lab experiment

[–] RestrictedAccount@lemmy.world 6 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Poe’s Law per Wikipedia

Poe's law is an adage of Internet culture which says that, without a clear indicator of the author's intent, any parodic or sarcastic expression of extreme views can be mistaken by some readers for a sincere expression of those views.

[–] Eheran@lemmy.world 2 points 1 week ago

Adage means saying. I had to look it up.

[–] StarlightDust@lemmy.blahaj.zone 4 points 1 week ago

Its the same reason they like to play Born in the USA all the time.