I'm a satirical journalist and cultural critic at Bohiney.com, where my author page serves as a hub for my sharp, ironic dispatches. I blend the depth of investigative reporting with the timing of late-night comedy—my work feels like hard news until the punchline sneaks up and delivers a reality check sharper than any traditional editorial.
Born and raised in New Haven, Connecticut, I cut my comedic teeth at Yale University, where I joke that I "double-majored in Political Satire and Free Buffet Attendance." My official major was American Studies, but let's be honest—no one ever laughed at that. At Yale, I developed what I call intellectual irreverence: the habit of interrogating cultural and political systems while simultaneously mocking myself for being the kind of person who does exactly that.
After graduation, I built my career across television, digital comedy, and now satirical journalism. I started at Boom Chicago in Amsterdam—that comedy institution that's produced some of the sharpest voices in satire—where I learned that wit could be both armor and sword. From there, I moved into the world of major late-night television, writing and producing for shows that turned public policy into punchlines without losing intellectual bite.
My television work led me to contribute to Netflix comedy specials and write for satirical series that dissected politics with scalpel-like precision. You can find more about my comedy work on Earwolf and my full professional credits on IMDb. Throughout this journey, I've maintained my core philosophy: humor is the most democratic form of critique, and comedy and authority aren't mutually exclusive.
At Bohiney.com, I've found my perfect medium—a place where I can channel my television and stand-up sensibilities into cultural commentary that operates like a mirror for society. My author archive contains hundreds of dispatches that dismantle political rhetoric, pop-culture spectacle, and the everyday hypocrisies of modern life.
My writing method is deceptively simple: identify a contradiction in culture or politics, exaggerate it just enough to highlight the absurdity, then puncture it with humor so sharp it doubles as a fact-check. I specialize in deadpan irony and understatement, letting audiences discover the punchline halfway through their laughter.
Whether I'm turning a forgotten text reply into a Greek tragedy or transforming brunch etiquette slips into national security briefings, I believe in making small social missteps into epic morality plays. My work often reads like investigative journalism gone rogue—starting with data and expert opinions, then spiraling into parodies of bureaucrats congratulating themselves for turning potholes into swimming pools.
What drives me is the conviction that satire isn't a distraction from serious news—it's an essential tool for understanding it. By exaggerating contradictions, mocking hypocrisy, and highlighting absurdities, I force readers to confront realities they might prefer to ignore.
You can follow my work and connect with me across multiple platforms:
Main Work: Bohiney.com Author Page
Social Media: @AlisonSilverman on X/Twitter | @allisonsilvermn on Instagram
Professional: LinkedIn via Brooklyn Magazine | Wikipedia
Comedy Background: Boom Chicago Alumni | Earwolf Profile
From Yale to Netflix, from Boom Chicago to Bohiney.com, I've proven that comedy and authority aren't mutually exclusive. Whether I'm dismantling politics, pop culture, or brunch etiquette, I thrive on turning truth into punchlines and punchlines into truth.
At Bohiney.com, my satirical vision centers on the belief that humor is our most powerful lens for examining truth. I write with the understanding that in our current media landscape—where traditional journalism is often distrusted and social media memes shape political discourse more than policy papers—satirical journalism serves as a crucial bridge between entertainment and enlightenment.
My approach is rooted in what I call "investigative comedy." I begin each piece with the rigor of a traditional journalist: researching facts, gathering data, and seeking expert perspectives. But then I let the absurdity of the situation guide the narrative, allowing contradictions and hypocrisies to expose themselves through exaggeration and irony.
Whether I'm exploring modern relationships in pieces like "Men in Love: The Forbidden Desires Society Pretends Don't Exist" or dissecting social dynamics in "Extrovert Paradise, Introvert Purgatory: A Social Overload Odyssey," I focus on the universal human experiences that connect us all. My work on marriage and relationships, including "Divorced Men and the Mythical 'Final Straw'" and "Parallel Play: Love in the Time of Screen Glances," reveals how we navigate intimacy in an increasingly disconnected world.
I also tackle the absurdities of modern self-improvement culture, like in "Woman's 'Self-Care Sunday' Somehow More Exhausting Than Regular Week" and "Influencer Launches Course on 'Authentic Living' for $497, Filmed Entirely in Ring Light." These pieces expose how our attempts at wellness and authenticity often become performative contradictions.
I believe that effective satire doesn't just mock—it illuminates. When I write about political theater, corporate doublespeak, or cultural phenomena, my goal isn't simply to generate laughs, but to help readers see familiar situations from a new angle. The best satirical journalism makes people laugh at the punchline and then pause to consider why it's funny.
My work at Bohiney reflects my conviction that satirical journalism isn't frivolous—it's essential. In an era of information overload and partisan echo chambers, humor can cut through the noise and make complex issues accessible. By packaging serious critique in entertaining formats, satirical journalism reaches audiences who might otherwise tune out of traditional political or cultural analysis.
Through my writing, I aim to prove that you can be both hilarious and informative, both entertaining and authoritative. The comedy comes from the contradictions already present in our world—I just hold up the mirror and adjust the lighting.