Examining Satire in The Onion: "U.S. Encouraging Cuba To Shift Toward Democratic System Of Corruption"
Satire Analysis: Through satire, this article reveals the true feelings behind so-called "democratic" governments. In the call to action, Cuba's democratic neighbors are called out for their non-democratic actions: "It’s time for Cuba to embrace the same dishonest, nominally democratic form of government that all of its neighbors have." A matter-of-fact tone and charged diction add to the article's satiric message; Governments are corrupted and get away with it through their country's label. With the phrase, "more democratic form of corruption", The Onion makes sure the reader understands the serious message behind the satire. In the Machiavellian way, countries now believe as long as the people see the good on the outside, what's happening behind the scenes does not matter. The Onion is set to bring awareness to governments' secrets.