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? 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? Parody
Parody or Satire? Both
Parody or Satire? Parody
Satire Parody or Satire?
“Has Modern Satire Lost Its Bite?” Nicholas Swisher Brown Daily Herald
Has satire really lost its bite? Write a 1-2 page argumentative essay in which you support or refute Swisher’s position that satire is no longer effective. Find an example of modern satire to support your position. Be prepared to present your paper and example to the class.