How To Write Funny Episode 46 | Sean Tejaratchi
Sep 19, 2021
Scott chats with Sean Tejaratchi, creator of LiartownUSA.com. They discuss the difference between parody and satire, living in different places, organizing books and fonts, working in NYC, the genesis of Liertown, art vs entertainment, and balancing work and social life.
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Parody As A Tool, Not The Whole Point
- Sean defines Liertown as layered parody and satire built from fake artifacts like covers and synopses.
- He uses form-mimicry to lampoon authorities that present information, which deepens the comedy.
Fake Band Posters Led To Real Work
- Sean made fake band posters at Kinko's and used them to get real poster gigs at the WOW Hall.
- Creating work in public led directly to paying design opportunities early in his career.
Pocket Scraps Became Idea Books
- While bored in St. Louis Sean started keeping a blank book for every dumb idea instead of loose scraps.
- The notebook habit became the seed for his later creative archive and Liertown material.