Sat-ire n. 1. A literary work in which vices, follies, stupidities, abuses, etc. are held up to ridicule and contempt.

So, a Muslim and an Afro-wearing militant, one a presidential candidate, walk on to a New Yorker magazine cover.

Stop us if you've heard this one. Stop us if you recognize this instantly as a spoof on an existing satire.

Seemingly everyone involved in the presidential race — including John McCain's campaign — labeled as tasteless The New Yorke ...

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