Linguistic formation of the satirical image of youth in the 1980s (based on the material of the British television series “The Young Ones”)

The aim of the research is to determine the relationship of linguistic means with the satirical orientation of the television series “The Young Ones” as a way to form the image of youth subcultures. The article analyzes the linguistic means used in the series, and also determines their influence on the perception and interpretation of images of youth subcultures. It is shown that hyperbole, absurdity, irony, and homonymy not only create a comic effect, but also serve as instruments for criticizing social norms and traditional cultural codes. It is noted that the satirical context of the series is enhanced by the specificity of the use of these means, reflecting and distorting the realities of youth culture, its radical attitudes, and its protest attitude towards society. The scientific novelty of the research consists in the initial identification of the linguistic mechanisms for forming the satirical context of the series “The Young Ones” and determining their role in displaying youth culture and social attitudes. The results show that the identified linguistic elements contribute to the creation of an image of youth subcultures oriented towards a radical rethinking of social norms and historical figures, thereby manipulating viewer perception and enhancing the satirical effect of the series.