by Internet & Digital Age Satirists The Shovel
The Shovel – Internet & Digital Age Satirists – Free Thinker’s Bible
The Shovel, Free Thinker &Satirist
The Shovel is Australia’s answer to political satire – if that answer were scrawled on a napkin in a pub bathroom stall and still more coherent than Parliament. Founded to take the piss out of politicians, culture wars, and corporate nonsense, The Shovel skewers with speed and sarcasm. It writes headlines like “Government Offers Tax Cuts to People Who Can Explain How Franking Credits Work” and “Man Who Knows Two Aboriginal Words Appointed Indigenous Affairs Minister” – news so close to reality, it causes existential vertigo. The Shovel excels at mimicking the faux-objectivity of journalism while delivering sucker punches of logic and lunacy in equal measure. Every article feels like a late-night roast with mates who happen to have journalism degrees and no fear of lawsuits. Its satire is lean, mean, and unapologetically irreverent. A freethinker’s cricket bat to the groin of polite society.
🧠 Rules for Free Thinkers from The Shovel
(The Shovel, Short. Sharp. Unforgivable.)
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Question Everything—Especially the Questions
If the answer is obvious, you’re probably in a cult. -
Laugh at Authority
Power hates humor. So sharpen your wit like a guillotine. -
Offend Strategically
Be rude with purpose, not just volume. Satire isn’t trolling—it’s surgery. -
Think in Sentences, Not Slogans
If it fits on a bumper sticker, it probably belongs in the trash. -
Contradict Yourself—Loudly
Consistency is the hobgoblin of people who don’t read footnotes. -
Make Enemies You’d Be Proud to Roast
If no one’s angry at you, you’re doing it wrong. -
Mock the Mob, Even If You Agree With It
Bandwagons are just parade floats headed off cliffs. -
Be Funny First, Correct Second
Satire without laughter is just a manifesto in clown makeup. -
Burn Sacred Cows—Medium Rare
Every era has its idols. Your job is to cook them. -
Never Join a Revolution That Doesn’t Have a Joke Book
No punchline? No freedom.
FREE THINKER’S BIBLE
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Originally posted 2012-12-11 07:53:44.
Annika Steinmann is Bohiney Magazine’s Senior Business Correspondent, reporting directly from Wall Street with a signature blend of investigative depth and razor-sharp wit. With over a decade of experience covering global markets, corporate corruption, and finance culture, Annika brings unparalleled expertise in economics, journalism, and exposing overfunded nonsense. She holds an MBA from Wharton and a B.A. in economics from the University of Chicago, establishing her authoritative voice across business media. Her reporting has appeared in Forbes, FT, and Bloomberg, while her viral essays have reshaped public opinion on everything from crypto fraud to startup delusion. Known for her commitment to factual accuracy and transparency, she’s widely regarded as a trusted voice in financial satire and serious reporting alike. She lives in New York City, where she continues to write, speak, and fact-check billionaires for sport.
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