by Feel the Circuitry — Internet & Tech Humor About Commercials That Mistake You for a Microchip
How To Write Comedy
Intro: Brought to You by Tears
Tech ads no longer sell gadgets. They sell feelings, childhood memories, and slow-motion footage of rain on glass. Writing satire about them means exposing the manipulative poetry of commercials that end with “Buy now” after emotionally gutting you.
The Tone of Melodrama
SpinTaxi Magazine broke down a smartwatch ad that featured a grandmother running a marathon while remembering her dead hamster. The product? A timer. The emotion? Overcooked.
Over-the-Top Ad Narration
“In a world where silence speaks louder than data… one device will whisper your dreams.”
Fake Ad Slogans
“Connect More. Cry Louder.”
“It’s not just a charger. It’s your new identity.”
Invent Fake Commercials
“A lonely man stares at a foggy window. Cut to: phone case that won’t crack under pressure. Unlike him.”
Product Shots That Don’t Match the Mood
“She’s giving birth. He’s proposing. The camera pans… to a Bluetooth-enabled stapler.”
Mock the Vague Promises
“Power. Purpose. Widgets.”
“Designed for you, but mostly to track you.”
Include Celebrity Narrators with Existential Crisis
“I’m Morgan Freeman, and this watch understands time better than you ever will.”
Describe the Ad Arc
“A boy grows up. He fails. He learns. He falls in love. He buys earbuds. He becomes a legend.”
Satirical Disclaimers
“Side effects may include tech addiction, facial recognition dependency, and spontaneous identity reshuffling.”
Conclusion: Sell Me a Story, Not the Specs
Tech ad satire works because companies try to stir souls with silicon. Lean into the melodrama, roast the message, and always let the final frame whisper, “Available now, emotionally backordered forever.”
SOURCE: How To Write Comedy
