Not surprisingly, Krasny, a former professor of English, understood the Berkeley College Republicans’ Bake Sale as a case of satire. What specifically is being satirized? How? In fact, Krasny was...

Not surprisingly, Krasny, a former professor of English, understood the Berkeley College Republicans’ Bake Sale as a case of satire. What specifically is being satirized? How? In fact, Krasny was careful to note that “the group has said its intent is satire,” but he continues by acknowledging that “it has created a good deal of anger and even some threats.” How effective do you find this act of “political theater,” as Andy Nevis termed it? Why?