When SNL spoofed The White Lotus with a sketch featuring exaggerated prosthetic teeth and a regional accent, it sparked backlash from actress Aimee Lou Wood. But was the parody truly offensive, or are we forgetting what satire is meant to do? This post unpacks the controversy and explores the difference between mockery and comedy, performance and personal insult.
Why Satire Isn’t an Attack: SNL, Aimee Lou Wood, and the Confusion Between Parody and Personal Offense
Tate Basildon 