A politically conversant and sophisticated public is a major requisite for the development functioning of sound democracy. However, politics being an intricate subject doesn’t usually catch fancy average man. This poses demanding challenge simplifying political discourse making it more appealing to larger population. Studies show that comedy can qualify as one its competent solutions due inhere...

The article is devoted to the interpretation of parody, satire, and caricature within framework premodern, modern, postmodern societies. Considering mainly Western European Russian cases, researchers conclude that system regulations conventions linked addressee addresser. compares some strategies reputational capabilities satirical weeklies "Charivari", "Punch", "Spark", "Alarm clock" "Dragonfl...

The aim of this research is to reveal and describe the structure Andun Dance in a wedding ceremony Tumbuan Village, Lubuk Sandi District, Seluma Regency, Bengkulu Province. This type qualitative with descriptive method. instrument was researcher himself assisted by supporting instruments such as stationery cameras. data study uses primary secondary data. Data collection techniques were carried ...

Abstract This research traces the evolution and transformation of metaphor “Imperial Step,” which signifies expansionist ambitions Russia’s Imperial, Soviet Post-Soviet rulers from Catherine Great to Vladimir Putin as expressed in caricatures satirical cartoons appearing predominantly Britain, France, Germany. Following chronological order, each section is devoted discussion a pertinent example...

Thematic textual analysis was used to evaluate the calls for financial participation and donations that aired during height of COVID-19 pandemic across 55 episodes Seasons 7 8 John Oliver’s Last Week Tonight on HBO (February 2020–November 2021). The findings suggest Oliver offers a new way viewers engage in low-cost political activism capitalizes their pre-existing civic skills resources. With ...