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Dissecting the deadpan politics of Gen Z humour

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  1. Gen Z humor uses deadpan irony, memes, and 15-second videos as a political language.

  2. Satire functions as a coping mechanism for systemic dysfunction and absurdity.

  3. Danish Sait's Nograj character lampoons political double-speak via everyday issues like leaking water pipes.

  4. The Cockroach Janta Party evolved from a satirical response to the 'cockroach' insult for unemployed youth into a real protest movement.

  5. Protesters employ surrealist tactics like alien costumes, Subway Surfers edits, and meme-based placards.