" That said, Snark can be effective (and funny) when done well, and without clichés. One of the problems with Snark nowadays is that it’s overused, and therefore writers in this category have difficulty standing out from the crowd. Mike Nelson (of Mystery Science Theater 3000 fame) has written some very funny essays and books in this style. "

― Scott Dikkers , How to Write Funny: Your Serious, Step-By-Step Blueprint For Creating Incredibly, Irresistibly, Successfully Hilarious Writing