The Shenanigan Times
The Shenanigan Times is a series of satirical newspapers that targets peoples’ unassuming
behaviour towards the consumption of tabloid news in Singapore. It is a social commentary that shows how Singapore is seen through the tabloid lens. This pseudo publication acts through the
use of brazen and exaggerated satire of popular tabloid themes that have been popularised in the Singapore, as well as to encourage introspection amongst tabloid audiences towards their digestion
of such information.
behaviour towards the consumption of tabloid news in Singapore. It is a social commentary that shows how Singapore is seen through the tabloid lens. This pseudo publication acts through the
use of brazen and exaggerated satire of popular tabloid themes that have been popularised in the Singapore, as well as to encourage introspection amongst tabloid audiences towards their digestion
of such information.
The word 'shenanigan' describes silly or mischievous behaviour. Most tabloids often promote and glamourise such silly or high-spirited behaviour. The naming of this editorial thus becomes a satirical take on the very nature of tabloid news. The Shenanigan Times is a publication that makes fun
of tabloid culture, and uses a newspaper format as a form of irony.
Each issue contains a message that is directed towards audiences who consume such tabloid news. The message is simple; direct, and heavily exaggerated; using sarcasm and satire to draw peoples’ attention.
Visit http://shenanigantimes.com/ to read the issues online
Issue 01 – Your Daily Dose of Negativity
The first issue is a satirical take on how tabloids often glamourise and promote news which are about tragedy, death and misfortune. It directly exposes and shows people the kind of news they are being fed daily.
Issue 02 – God Exists Because We Say So
This issue seeks to highlight the unassuming behaviour of the public towards tabloid news consumption. Most people feel they are in control of what they read and readily absorb what
is presented to them. This installment is a satirical take on peoples’ naive attitude towards
believing whatever the tabloids say.
is presented to them. This installment is a satirical take on peoples’ naive attitude towards
believing whatever the tabloids say.
Issue 03 – We Respect Your Addiction
Most people get hooked by the scandals and celebrity news that tabloids often glamourise. These flavourful stories represent fuel for gossip and people often keep coming back craving for more. This issue is a satirical take on the obsessive attitudes of such an audience.
Issue 04 – Your Esteem Matters More Than The Truth
This issue satires the ‘feel good factor’ that tabloids utilise, often presenting news that cater
to peoples’ emotions rather than intellect. This immersive storytelling of tabloids draw people into
a reality which people feel they can relate to, making it feel as though tabloids understand them.
to peoples’ emotions rather than intellect. This immersive storytelling of tabloids draw people into
a reality which people feel they can relate to, making it feel as though tabloids understand them.
The Voyuer
The Voyeur is a series of special sections within each issue that highlights tabloid themes which
are popular with the public. It is a satirical take on how people derive pleasure from the viewing
are popular with the public. It is a satirical take on how people derive pleasure from the viewing
of tabloid news, often laughing and criticising people that the tabloids objectify in their stories.
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