Mallow News, the parody Twitter account, goes mainstream with a new book

"Ultimately, what it is, in the best way possible, is a high-quality toilet book."

Sat, 07 Nov, 2020 - 08:00

Mike McGrath Bryan

If there’s one thing that comedy should always aspire to be, it’s a great leveller, a backdoor to accountability and deeper discussion in public and private life alike.

But in a year where the news itself has put the social and artistic relevance of satire in particular into question, it’s reassuring to know that a razor wit and a keen eye are still enough to break up the discourse, providing conversations and newsfeeds alike with levity, perspective, and ultimately humanity.