A parody is a work that mocks or comments on an original work through humorous or satirical imitation. It establishes a connection to the original by reproducing its style and requires a full understanding of the original. While sometimes intended to be funny, a parody can also provide a fresh perspective on the original work or convey a modern view of something created in the past due to changing societal views. To write an effective parody, one must be familiar with the original work being parodied.

2.  Dictionary meaning: “a humorous or
satirical imitation of a serious piece of
art, literature or writing.”
 Wikipedia definition: “a work created to
mock, comment on, or poke fun at an
original work, its subject, or author, or
some other target, by means of
humorous, satiric or ironic imitation.”

3.  A parody establishes a connection
through dialogue with the original work.
In order to write a parody, you need to
fully understand and appreciate the
original work to reproduce its style and
manner.
 A form of commentary of the original
work for different purposes (make fun
of, criticize/satirize etc.).
 The purpose of parody (though rarely)
can be to be funny or witty & make us
laugh.

4.  A parody provides a fresh perspective on
the original work and what it represents.
That fresh view might be about thework
itself or what is truly represents etc.
 A parody can also convey a modern and
contemporary view of something that was
created many years previously due to
changing views in society.
 When something is parodied, it does not
mean that the original piece of work is to
go without merit. It may be re-written to be
understood in a new century or from a
modern perspective etc.

5. In order to write parody, there
has to be an original work that
the parody refers to (either to
criticise/satirise or make fun
of). Therefore, as
audiences, we need to be
familiar with that original work
in order to fully understand
what is being parodied.

6.  Dwight Macdonald:
“Most parodies are written out of
admiration rather than contempt.”
 Geoffrey Grigson:
“Nobody is going to parody you if you
haven’t style.”