Dan Sinker

About the Author

Dan Sinker is a Chicago-based writer, editor, and digital innovator renowned for his sharp wit and satirical takes on politics and social media. With a background in journalism and design, he co-founded the influential design magazine ReadyMade and has contributed to outlets like The New York Times and Wired. Sinker's breakthrough came with his creation of the @MayorEmanuel Twitter parody account during Rahm Emanuel's 2011 mayoral campaign, which captured the city's imagination through irreverent, expletive-laced escapades. This viral phenomenon evolved into the book The F***ing Epic Twitter Quest of @MayorEmanuel, a hilarious chronicle blending real-time tweeting with fictional absurdity. Today, Sinker continues to explore the intersections of technology, humor, and civic life through writing, teaching, and creative projects.