Satirical+Comic-+Nicole+K-E

Final Comic

Satirical Comic Project Proposal *note that the actual comic may differ from the proposal

Directions: Complete the following questions – short answers are acceptable. Please get approval from Mr. Stephens before beginning your project.


 * 1) What do you plan to satirize (idea, organization, person, etc.)?

I plan to satirize the idea of hollywood stars trying to gain attention from the press before their debut or comeback. It is quite hilarious how they seek for attention so much.

In my story, the star, Lola, is trying to seek from attention and regain her popularity from the past. However, she choses the wrong way to do it, DUI and drug addiction. This results in getting attention, but in a bad way. She ends up in rehab for six months where she has to cancel all her future plans for her career.
 * 1) What is the conflict in your story?

-Lola, a 34 year old, finds herself being forgotten from Hollywood -Lola is having a comeback stage next month, but many do not remember her from the past -it becomes harder for her to even have a stage on the national television -she tries to get attention, going to fancy Hollywood restaurants, shops, and more -non of the paparazzi follow her around -she chooses to get a mug shot of her by DUI, or drunk driving -she also does drugs to get arrested -getting massive attention, she thinks she succeeded on her plan, but she turns out having a bad image and an impression of her -she goes to rehab -her career declines -she can't have a comeback stage
 * 1) Briefly outline the plot events (bullet points okay)…


 * 1) Who are the characters? (a limited number is a good idea)

Lola, the star Jeff, the manager Paparazi-paparazi


 * 1) State how you will use the following devices (use at least five of the six listed):


 * 1) Allusion

her events relate to some of the stars with scandalous events: i.e. Paris Hilton & Nicole Richie DUI, many stars with plastic surgery controversy, Winona Ryder shoplifting, and more.
 * 1) Hyperbole (exaggeration)

"60 billion people know about me" "pretty ugly"
 * 1) Oxymoron
 * 1) Irony (sarcasm)

"...and those were just some simple steps for a singer to have her debut stage." The title of this comic, "Simple Life" is sarcasm since the comic portrays the not-so-simple life of a star who tries to gain attention. The title, "simple life" is based on the reality show by Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie
 * 1) Parody

The doctor says: "So basically, you are getting a lip implant, chin implant, breast implant, butt implant, butt lift, cheek lift, chin lift, forehead lift, liposuction, nose job, brow lift, face lift, eyelid surgery, abdominoplasty, labiaplasty, and a botox. Not much"
 * 1) Understatement

Gaining back the attention: So simple. So easy. right?