Write a funny piece of writing "defending" something that's annoying

Assignment

In 500 words or less, write a short humor piece “defending” something you find annoying. This is inspired by one of the most popular pieces I ever wrote for McSweeney's, "I'm Comic Sans, Asshole." Your goal is to delight your audience by framing something true with something unexpected. Be witty, be concise, don’t take yourself too seriously, and be true to your sense of humor. Have fun!

Deliverable

The final deliverable for this assignment is your own piece of humor writing that defends something you find annoying. Keep it between 250-500 words. Along the way, make the most of this class and ask for feedback from fellow students. I'll also provide as much feedback as I can.

Here are things to share in the class project gallery:

Brainstorm list of things that annoy you — optional
1st, 2nd, and/or 3rd drafts — optional
Final draft — required

Additional Resources

See the detailed assignment guide below.
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