Through MY Window—Why Satire Stings AND Helps Us Grow
A reflection on why satire stings — and how the 3 Ps Clarity Method helps us respond with clarity and calm.
Resources for this Episode
Why does satire hit so hard — and why can it actually help us grow?
In this reflection, I explore why late-night comedy can sting, how our knee-jerk reactions fuel outrage, and why satire sometimes reveals truths we’d rather avoid. Using my 3 Ps Clarity Method, I look at how we can pause before reacting, pinpoint what’s really being said, and proceed with purposeful forethought — even when the joke cuts close to home.
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- When has satire made you see something about yourself — or something you believe in — more clearly?
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🛠 3 Ps in Action: Comment Edition 🛠
Need a little extra help shaping your reply? This quick guide uses the same 3 Ps process I use myself: Pause, Pinpoint Truth, Proceed with Purposeful Forethought.
🔎 Full Sources & Further Reading 🔎
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Reuters. (2025, September 24). Jimmy Kimmel returns from suspension, late-night show reaches ratings high.(reuters.com)
Associated Press. (2025, September 24). Jimmy Kimmel returns to late night with emotional response. WCVB. (wcvb.com)
Flood, A. (2025, September 24). Jimmy Kimmel says silencing comedians is ‘anti-American’.The Guardian.(theguardian.com)
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1. News Literacy Project — Free lessons and tools that help people of all ages spot misinformation and verify sources.
2. Media Bias/Fact Check — Outlet database with bias and factual-reporting ratings; use it to compare perspectives, not crown one “right.”
3. Stanford History Education Group – Civic Online Reasoning — Research-based digital-literacy lessons on evaluating online information.
4. American Psychological Association – Psychology topics — Hub of readable articles on cognition, reasoning, misinformation, social media, and more.