In an extraordinary leap forward for the betterment of humanity (and our entertainment), PolitiCule is proud to unveil two groundbreaking digital stamps for our members to wield: “For Believing Satire” and “Hook, Line, and Gullible.” These prestige-worthy awards are not only shiny, but they’re also designed to assist our most enlightened readers in their eternal quest to educate those poor, satire-challenged souls who roam the internet thinking The East Wing is a legit government office.
How They Work
The process is simple, elegant, and hilariously satisfying. The next time someone comments, “Trump is the devil!” or “I can’t believe this is happening!” or anything equally dramatic and misguided, you, dear PolitiCule loyalist, will have the honor of bestowing upon them one of these beautifully crafted stamps.
The “For Believing Satire” Trophy: Featuring a golden Uncle Sam facepalming so hard he might need healthcare reform, this stamp is perfect for those moments when someone truly believes that politicians agreed on world peace during a Wi-Fi outage.
The “Hook, Line, and Gullible” Medal: For the extra-special cases where someone has not just taken the bait, but the entire fishing rod, this stamp showcases a smug fish dangling on a hook—a nod to those moments of pure internet gold.
Why Use These Stamps?
We believe satire is a team sport. By using these stamps, you’re not just helping PolitiCule—you’re helping the world! Every time you call out someone who didn’t realize our piece about an AI running for office was a joke, you’re doing your part to preserve satire as the highest art form. Plus, it’s a lot funnier than politely explaining, “This is satire.” Boring.
The Hall of Fame
Here at PolitiCule, we’re keeping track of our members’ best stamp usages. Share screenshots of your most epic “For Believing Satire” or “Hook, Line, and Gullible” moments, and you might just end up in our Satire Defenders Hall of Fame. Winners will receive eternal glory (and maybe a shoutout on our homepage).
A Final Word of Encouragement
Let’s face it: the world is full of satire skeptics. Some people genuinely believe our fictional Dear Polly character is running for president or that The East Wing is more trustworthy than the evening news. To these brave but misguided souls, we say, “Bless your heart.” And to our PolitiCule warriors, armed with digital stamps, we say, “Go forth and educate with humor and style.”
Now get out there and start stamping! The clueless won’t un-clue themselves.
