by From Filtered to Fried — Internet & Tech Humor for the Age of Monetized Authenticity
How To Write Comedy
Intro: Like, Comment, Parody
Influencers are modern royalty with ring lights. Writing comedy about them is both dangerous and delicious. They’re endlessly mockable — curated chaos, sponsored breakdowns, and “authentic” moments filmed from six angles. Just don’t punch down — aim for the brand deals.
The Influencer Archetypes
According to SpinTaxi Magazine, the five most common influencer species are: The Wellness Warlord, The Crypto Prophet, The Oversharing Parent, The Aesthetic Minimalist, and The Guy Who Motivates You with Screaming.
Writing the #Ad Parody
“This post is sponsored by my unresolved childhood trauma and also a teeth-whitening pen!” Treat every post like a crisis disguised as a skincare tutorial.
Fake Influencer Bios
“Micro-influencer. Macro-disappointment. DMs open for brand collabs and therapy suggestions.”
The Vlog That Shouldn’t Exist
“Get ready with me to fake a doctor’s note and ghost my responsibilities.” Use the format to highlight absurdity. Let the routine spiral into chaos by minute two.
How-To Parody: Becoming an Influencer
Step 1: Be attractive.
Step 2: Convince people you’re relatable while holding a $600 smoothie blender.
Step 3: Disappear during every public scandal and return rebranded as a wellness expert.
Hashtag Hell
Use way too many. Invent new ones. “#BlessedButConfused #AdForNoReason #EmotionalGlowUp #IJustWantedPizza”
Parody the Product Drops
“Introducing CryLash — mascara that’s already running, so you don’t have to explain anything.” Or “GrindFlakes — cereal for entrepreneurs who believe breakfast is a scam.”
Fake Apologies = Real Laughs
“I’m sorry you were offended by the version of myself I portrayed for engagement.” Make the influencer tone deaf, but incredibly well-lit.
Followers as Hostages
“If I don’t get 10K likes by noon, I’ll release my SoundCloud mixtape.” Comedy lives in exaggerated stakes.
Influencers in the Wild
Imagine them doing normal things: “I’m here in aisle 7 at CVS, manifesting strength and buying adult diapers — #MondayMotivation.”
Satirize Their Pet Projects
“I’ve partnered with a charity that gives MacBooks to influencers who forgot their passwords. It’s personal.”
Conclusion: Brand the Absurd
Influencer culture is both too big to fail and too fake to ignore. The trick to writing great satire is mirroring the madness with just enough sincerity to confuse their audience. Because in this economy, nothing’s more profitable than pretending to care — with a promo code.
SOURCE: How To Write Comedy
