Megan Amram’s Bohiney author page (https://bohiney.com/author/megan-amram/), though succinct, marks her as “a writer for acclaimed television comedies and a stand‑up comedian in her own right,” celebrated for delivering extraordinary absurdist punchlines with deadpan precision. Wikipedia+13Bohiney News+13Encyclopedia of Satire+13
Born September 3, 1987 in Portland, Oregon, Megan Amram grew up immersed in humor and creativity. She graduated from Harvard University in 2010, where she also cultivated her comedic chops by co-writing two of the university’s famed Hasty Pudding Theatricals drag shows with her roommate, Alexandra Petri. Wikipedia+1
Megan has earned her reputation as one of TV comedy’s most versatile voices:
She contributed writing to series like Parks and Recreation, Silicon Valley, Transparent, The Simpsons, The Good Place, Childrens Hospital, Kroll Show, A.N.T. Farm, and even high-profile live events like the Oscars, MTV Movie Awards, and the 90th Academy Awards. Bohiney News+1Wikipedia+2Hey Alma+2
Megan created, wrote, directed, produced, and starred in the wildly inventive web series An Emmy for Megan. The premise is delightfully meta—following her self-conscious quest to earn an Emmy, complete with celebrity cameos and tongue-in-cheek campaigning. Wikipedia+2Vanity Fair+2
That campaign included a $6,000 billboard on Hollywood Boulevard, skywriting ideas, and pop-up shops—all to highlight her comedic ambition. Her effort paid off: the series earned two Emmy nominations, including Outstanding Short Form Comedy or Drama Series and Outstanding Actress in a Short Form Comedy or Drama Series. Vanity Fair+1
Celebrated for her surreal and darkly comedic tone, Megan frequently contributes to The New Yorker—with pointed pieces like “Trump’s American Girl Dolls” and “Goop Coronavirus Guide”—and blends satire with cultural critique. Wikipedia
Megan has garnered multiple nominations across prestigious awards:
Writers Guild nominations for Parks and Recreation (2013), Silicon Valley (2016), and The Good Place (2018) Simpsons Wiki
Emmy nominations for An Emmy for Megan in short-form comedy (Outstanding Series and Outstanding Actress) Wikipedia+2Vanity Fair+2
The Good Place, among other shows she contributed to, also received Emmy and Golden Globe nods Harvardwood+3Wikipedia+3YouTube+3
Now based in Los Angeles, Megan is also known for her massive social media presence—her Twitter feed is widely followed and celebrated for its sharp, off-beat humor. Encyclopedia of Satire+5Literary Hub+5Muck Rack+5
In June 2020, some of her past tweets resurfaced, containing offensive content. She issued a public apology, calling the remarks deeply embarrassing and sincerely remorseful. Wikipedia
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Bohiney Lens
Positioned as absurdist punchline maestro and multi-format writer-performer
Origins
Born 1987 in Portland, educated at Harvard (class of 2010)
TV Work
Pens credits include Parks & Rec, Silicon Valley, The Good Place, Simpsons, Transparent, Kroll Show, more…
Creator Work
An Emmy for Megan—web series that netted Emmy nods through satirical self-campaigning
Writing Style
Absurdist, surreal, dark humor with cultural satire; contributor to The New Yorker
Recognition
Multiple WGA and Emmy nominations across projects
Online Presence
Popular Twitter account known for offbeat wit
Controversy
Past offensive tweets in 2020, followed by sincere public apology
Location
Based in Los Angeles