Parody

[close] Jacob Sager Weinstein's humor has appeared in The New Yorker and McSweeney's, and he's a former contributor to The Onion. He's also written for shows on HBO, NBC, and the BBC. His new book "How Not To Kill Your Baby" is a parody of crazy-making, fear-inducing parenting and pregnancy manuals. Chat with him about humour, parenting, and whether you're putting your kids in danger if you don't buy them that $4000 BPA-free solar-powered wipe warmer. Q&A runs from February 22, 2012 to March 23, 2012.

[close] We're discussing writing techniques specifically for comedy/humour writers, from stand-up to sitcoms, to greeting cards to better grafitti on bathroom walls. Not a comedy writer? Don't worry--we discuss techniques that will make you a funnier writer, even if you don't think you are.

[close] Add your parody of a novel, fiction writer, or short story published in the past 100 years (it is now 2014)

[close] "will you accept this rose?" is a phrase heard around the world every monday night, whether it be from an eligible bachelor or bachelorette, as they hand out roses to the men or women they deem worthy enough to keep around for the next week. and of course, every year, its riddled with scandal. this year, even more so. the hit show 'final rose,' has decided to combine their groups. both a bachelor and bachelorette will be choosing from the same group of men and women. theres bound to be some fights and hair pulling, to say the least. and remember, we're not here to make friends