While everyone’s litmus for humor is as unique as the individual, we all recognize wit when we encounter it. From the writer’s pen to the character’s mouth to the reader’s brain, we understand when an author has an aptitude for dialogue, timing, and circumstance that hints at humor on the surface and a sharp intelligence underneath. Whether through a stylish sendup of the publishing industry (plus a Rabbit), a bantering satire of society’s elite (plus snails), or a black comedy for this exact moment in time (plus goats), these presenters utilize their playfulness to skewer us when we least expect it.

Presenters: Jenna Blum, Ryan Effgen, Jonathan Miles

Moderator: Lauren Hearit