Ha! I too skimmed the Slackjaw writing challenge — these are the main points that I recall from it:

1. Be sure to read & internalize Alex Baia’s treatise on how to write satire.
2. Subscribe to Alex Baia’s newsletter on what’s funny.
3. Follow Alex Baia.
4. Be sure to high-5 Alex Baia when you see him on the street.

Reading between the lines: Slackjaw has despite valiant efforts been as of yet unable to fill its paid assistant editor opening.

But … it is a long weekend coming up. If I get inspired, maybe I’ll write some dickish headlines myself.

Roy, Mark, Sarah, r.j., P.G., Jk, Kyrie — may the best amateur satirist win!

Here’s to bucking trends …