Some of the exotic hybrids were open to satire ("Thelonious Monk and Broyard's Aesthetic of Hipness").
So dramatically has culture changed since that heady time that some of this might even seem open to satire.
The British novelist called on students to remember that "religion and atheism, and all thought systems, all grand claims to truth, must be open to criticism, satire, even, sometimes, mockery", and that "being offended is not to be confused with a state of grace; it's the occasional price we all pay for living in an open society".
The announcement that Tony Blair is to join the European council on tolerance and reconciliation as chairman seems like an open invitation for satire and ridicule – "After having reconciled Iraqis, Israelis and Palestinians, Blair will now bring peace to Europe" and so on.
He said that while religion, atheism and all thought systems are "of course" worthy of respect, they have to also be open to criticism, satire and -- sometimes -- mockery.
While the 1984 rock-doc satire opened the way for him to become one of Hollywood's most successful directors, Live Earth gives voice to the political activist, the archetypal Hollywood liberal, the man who can bring the clout of popular culture to bear on serious causes.
Miramax executives said the satire would open in March with a new voice-over by Mr. Phoenix that makes clear that the events depicted are based on fact.
Open Letter [Political satire] To: Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Prime Minister of Turkey From: The Protocol Desk, World Economic Forum RE: Last week's unfortunate incident in Davos.
Such festive accents suggest that the setting for "Omnium Gatherum," the piping hot slice of satire that opened last night at the Variety Arts Theater, is somewhat farther south than the Upper East Side.
Morris was speaking between rehearsals for Does My Society Look Big in This?, a rough-and-ready political satire that opens next week, using the same company of actors who have inaugurated the newly refurbished theatre with Wild Oats, John O'Keeffe's 18th-century comedy.
