Parody mocks or imitates aspects of another work for pure entertainment, without serious commentary. In contrast, satire uses humor and exaggeration to ridicule societal issues and institutions in order to promote social or political change. Examples of parody in media include films like "Scary Movie" and TV shows like "The Simpsons", which use satire to critique society. The document then asks the reader to analyze advertisements to determine if they use parody, satire, or both.

1. Parody vs. Satire

2. Parody Parody makes fun of another work by imitating some aspect of it. Parody is meant for mocking and does not contain anything serious. Parody is pure 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 Between the Two

3. The Difference Between the Two 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 its point. Satire can sometimes use parody to make a point ( but not all parodies are satire!)

4. You should be familiar with parody… Music “ Weird Al” Yankovic Film Robin Hood: Men in Tights Scary Movie 1, 2, 3, and 4 Not Another Teen Movie Dance Flick Epic Movie

5. And you should be familiar with satire… Television The Simpsons The Daily Show The Colbert Report

6. Parody & Satire In Advertisements, Logos, & Slogans Now you are going to look at a series advertisements, logos, and slogans. Decide if they are parody, satire, or both. Parody Satire Both

7. Parody or Satire ? Parody

8. Parody or Satire ? Satire

9. Parody or Satire ? Both

10. Parody or Satire ? Parody

11. Parody or Satire ? Satire

12. Parody or Satire ? Both

13. Parody or Satire ? Parody

14. Parody or Satire ? Parody

15. Parody or Satire ? Parody

16. Parody or Satire ? Both

17. Parody or Satire ? Parody