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Parody

usgb/ˈpærədi/Volume
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Cultural Knowledge

Understanding the original material helps grasp the humor in a parody.

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Knowing the fairy tales made the movie 'Shrek' even funnier because it parodied them.
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Not Always Funny

While parodies are often humorous, sometimes they serve to critique.

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The novel was a parody of consumer culture and wasn't meant just to amuse.
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Emotional Impact

Parodies can evoke mixed emotions, from amusement to discomfort if sensitive topics are involved.

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The parody on historical events caused laughter but also stirred controversy.
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