parody
Mockery through mimicry
A parody is a humorous imitation that exaggerates the style or content of something—a work of art, a genre, a person—for comic effect or criticism.
Unlike satire, which targets behavior or institutions, parody targets the thing itself: its mannerisms, conventions, clichés.
The film is a parody of action movies.
To parody is to create such an imitation: He parodies politicians on his podcast.
Harsh public mockery
- spoofComic exaggerated imitation
- burlesqueExaggerated mockery or risqué variety
- pasticheImitative artistic tribute
- send-upMocking imitation of something
takeoff · skewering · irony · sarcasm · wit · ridicule · social commentary · political satire
Adaptive resemblance to another
- impersonationPretending to be another
- spoofComic exaggerated imitation
- skitBrief comic performance
- send-upMocking imitation of something
takeoff · pastiche · impression · caricature · copycat · echo · aping · channeling
Comic exaggerated imitation
- farceAbsurd, laughable situation
- slapstickExaggerated physical humor
- sketchHasty informal drawing
- gagMouth restraint or jest
buffoonery · clowning · roast · jest · silliness · absurdity · Mel Brooks · Monty Python
Satirical heroic style
- mock-heroicSatirizing epic conventions
- pasticheImitative artistic tribute
- travestyAbsurd, degrading imitation
- burlesqueExaggerated mockery or risqué variety
Don Quixote · Northanger Abbey · Cervantes · Austen · bathos · purple prose · cliché · formula
Musical comedy parodist
- coverProtect by overlaying
- mashupCombined creative fusion
- novelty songComedic musical composition
- jingleBrief advertising melody
Limited copying permitted legally
- copyrightExclusive reproduction rights
- derivative workCreation based on another
- transformativeCausing major change
- infringementViolation of rights
protected speech · commentary · criticism · intellectual property · trademark · First Amendment
Expression of deep respect
- pasticheImitative artistic tribute
- celebrationFestive event marking occasion
- appreciationRecognition of worth
- nodBrief head tilt
lampoon
Harsh public mockery
- spoofComic exaggerated imitation
- burlesqueExaggerated mockery or risqué variety
- pasticheImitative artistic tribute
send-up · takeoff · skewering · irony · sarcasm · wit · ridicule · social commentary · political satire · humorist
mimicry
Adaptive resemblance to another
- impersonationPretending to be another
- spoofComic exaggerated imitation
- skitBrief comic performance
send-up · takeoff · pastiche · impression · caricature · copycat · echo · aping · channeling · homage
spoof
Comic exaggerated imitation
gag · buffoonery · clowning · roast · jest · silliness · absurdity · Mel Brooks · Monty Python · Airplane!
mock-epic
Satirical heroic style
- mock-heroicSatirizing epic conventions
- pasticheImitative artistic tribute
- travestyAbsurd, degrading imitation
burlesque · Don Quixote · Northanger Abbey · Cervantes · Austen · bathos · purple prose · cliché · formula
Weird Al
Musical comedy parodist
- coverProtect by overlaying
- mashupCombined creative fusion
- novelty songComedic musical composition
fair use
Limited copying permitted legally
- copyrightExclusive reproduction rights
- derivative workCreation based on another
- transformativeCausing major change
infringement · protected speech · commentary · criticism · intellectual property · trademark · First Amendment
homage
Expression of deep respect
- pasticheImitative artistic tribute
- celebrationFestive event marking occasion
- appreciationRecognition of worth
nod · reference · callback · Mel Brooks · Galaxy Quest
- comedyjokes, humor, puns, sarcasm, stand-up
- comedy elementspunchline, wit, gag, satire, irony
- comedy skitssketch, improv, spoof, improv scene, character sketch
- comedy stylesjokes, sarcasm, puns, irony, satire
- comedy termsjokes, puns, wit, sarcasm, irony
- comedy tropespratfall, sight gag, running gag, satire, visual gag
parodyhomage
Expression of deep respect
tribute · flattery · celebration · appreciation · honor
parodydocumentary
Factual film about reality
exact copy · truth · reality · realism · accuracy
parodyoriginal composition
Freshly created artistic piece
original · primary source · independent work · prototype · archetype
- parody songsComedic musical imitations
- news parody
- parody videosComedic imitations of originals
- parody accountSatirical fake identity online
- commercial parodyComedic advertisement mockery
- movie parodyComic imitation of films