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Satire has historically masked criticism of the church to avoid censorship; contemporary satirists use shows and literature to openly ridicule and question religious dogmas.

Past satire used caricatures and moral stories to critique celebrity obsession; today's satire is very frank, using media like memes, social media, and reality TV parodies actively.

While historical satire couldn't address social media directly, it critiqued social gossip; contemporary satire openly satirizes social media addiction and the spread of misinformation.

Past satires, like Orwell's 1984, portrayed surveillance through dystopian fiction; now, satire directly targets actual laws and tech, often through comedic sketches or cyber-parodies.

Early satire tended to mock fashion trends through caricatures; now, the mockery is intense and widespread, often through social media influencers creating satirical content.

Satire has historically mocked bureaucracy by exaggerating its inefficiency; today, satire often takes the form of mocking skits and shows that mimic the absurdity of red tape.

Classic satirists often portrayed the pedantic aspects of education; contemporary satirists use comedy shows and films to openly mock standardized testing and the academic system.

Earlier satire depicted class struggles through characters and situations; today's satire uses humor to bring awareness to wealth gaps and social mobility issues in a more explicit manner.

Historically, satire made light of medical practices with embellishment; contemporary satire shines a harsh light on healthcare politics and issues through direct jokes and humorous commentary.

Historically, satiric works offered indirect critiques on the glorification of war; contemporary works, however, tend to be very explicit, sometimes using video games and action movie spoofs.

In the past, satire used courtship rituals to ridicule romantic ideals subtly; modern satire does this more bluntly through dating show parodies and rom-com spoofs.

Traditional satire hinted at media biases and propensities subtly; modern satire aggressively targets fake news and media sensationalism, often through parody news outlets.

Previously, satire critiqued consumer culture through metaphorical narratives; modern satire use absurdity in ads and parody to lampoon the consumerist lifestyle overtly.

Historical satire often used irony and exaggeration to critique imperialism; contemporary satire is more pointed, addressing the lasting effects of colonialism openly in various media.

Historical satire might have used fantastical inventions to mock innovation; modern satire bluntly critiques tech obsession and dependencies through skits and digital media.

Historical satire subtly hinted at man's relationship with nature; contemporary satirists employ more direct, shocking, and sometimes apocalyptic scenarios to emphasize ecological concerns.

Historic satire often played with gender stereotypes subtly; contemporary satire pushes the boundaries with overt and provocative challenges to gender norms.

Historic satire addressed nationalism through symbolic characters; today, nationalistic tendencies are openly ridiculed via political cartoons and online satire.

Traditionally, satire targeted corruption with allegories and veiled criticism; modern satire is far more direct, utilizing media like late-night TV and online platforms for instant commentary.