Parody vs. Satire
The Difference Between the Two 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 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!)
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
And you should be familiar with satire… Television The Simpsons The Daily Show The Colbert Report
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
Parody or Satire? Parody
Parody or Satire? Satire
Parody or Satire? Both
Parody or Satire? Parody
Parody or Satire? Parody
Parody or Satire? Satire
Parody or Satire? Both
Parody or Satire? Both
Parody or Satire? Parody
Parody or Satire? Both
Satire Parody or Satire?
Parody or Satire? Both
Parody or Satire? Parody
Parody or Satire? Parody
Parody or Satire? Both
Parody or Satire? Both
Parody or Satire? Both
Satire Parody or Satire?
Now it’s your turn!
Your Assignment (Pg. 13) Find a magazine advertisement or company logo/slogan. Create a parody, satire, or both using inspiration from the advertisement or logo/slogan. You can either create an entirely new image or manipulate the existing image with new words and graphics. Write a one paragraph explanation of your parody/satire to show that you know why it is one or the other (or both).
Assignment Aesthetics Here you will attach a flap with tape. Under the flap you will have the “answer” to your advertisement. This is where you will indicate if your advertisement is a satire, parody, or both. Parody We shell our souls for oil. On the back of your advertisement, you will include your one paragraph explanation. Remember to use proper grammar, sentence structure, spelling, capitalization and punctuation.
Assignment Aesthetics Here you will attach a flap with tape. Under the flap you will have the “answer” to your advertisement. This is where you will indicate if your advertisement is a satire, parody, or both. Both We shell our souls for oil. On the back of your advertisement, you will include your one paragraph explanation. Remember to use proper grammar, sentence structure, spelling, capitalization and punctuation.
You could parody almost any company logo. Think about controversial topics or problems we have in our world today. You can satirize one of these issues and parody a logo/slogan at the same time. If you are strictly creating a satire, you do not need to directly reference a company or brand. Your work must be school appropriate! Inappropriate parodies and satires will receive a failing grade.