2. Parody
Parody makes fun of another work by
imitating some aspectof it.
Parody is meant for mocking and does not
contain anything serious.
Parody ispure entertainment and nothing
else.
Parody does not intend to bring about
societal change.
Parody can make fun of literature, film,
advertising, popular culture,etc.
The Difference BetweentheTwo
3. The Difference BetweentheTwo
Satire
Satire ridicules the shortcomings of
people or institutions in an attempt to
bring about a change.
Satire makes a serious point, usually
through humor, while attacking some
aspect of society.
Satire often uses irony and exaggeration
to make itspoint.
Satire can sometimes use parody to make
a point (butnotall parodies aresatire!)
4. You shouldbe familiar with parody…
Music
“Weird Al” Yankovic
Film
Robin Hood: Men inTights
Scary Movie 1, 2, 3, and 4
Not Another TeenMovie
Dance Flick
Epic Movie
5. And you shouldbe familiarwith satire…
Television
The Simpsons
The Daily Show
The Colbert Report
6. Parody & Satire
InAdvertisements, Logos, & Slogans
Now you are going to look at a
series advertisements, logos, and
slogans. Decide if theyare parody,
satire, or both.
