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There are certain questions about humor writing that James and Luke get asked more than others, and every now and then we like to tackle one of them for our subscribers. Today we're talking about mapping—an often-misunderstood concept—and how it's used in satire, looking at a recent McSweeney's piece as an example. After that, we’ve got a couple of recommendations of things we’ve been into lately: a lonely web browser and something that might come in handy if you need a last-minute recipe for your Super Bowl party.

What is Mapping and How is it Used in Satire?