Moshe Kasher

Now, I'm not onboard with the argument that jokes are destructive to humanity. There are bigger issues, and I do not necessarily subscribe to the belief that jokes perpetuate violence and racism. They lampoon those things most of the time. But I could be wrong about that. I'm not a sociologist or an expert.

American Comedian

Marcus Sakey

The best thing about writing speculative fiction is the opportunity to satirize the whole wide world. The America in 'A Better World' isn't ours, but it's pretty close, so I could lampoon everything from partisan politics to the cult of celebrity to our general disaffection. To me, all that is the point.

American Author

Jackie Mason

There is no way I would ever want to be president for a second. It's much easier to make fun of them on the stage and get paid for it. With all the years of me lampooning the presidents in my act, I know I could never ever want that job.

Neil Innes

It was just us lampooning our own peer group, saying, well hey, where did this stuff come from? And where does British guys get to be so good at it suddenly?

British Writer

Lydia Millet

The male domination and chauvinism of the comics form is either being wittily lampooned in 'Watchmen' or handily perpetuated, depending on whom you ask.

American Novelist

George Takei

Humor is a powerful tool, and some of these politicians are so far out and easy to lampoon. They just provide such delicious opportunity.

American Actor

Will Sasso

MADtv' was a network show, so we would come across the people that we were lampooning - a lot.

Canadian Actor

Mehdi Hasan

Lampooning racism by reproducing brazenly racist imagery is a pretty dubious satirical tactic.

British Journalist

Cyrus Broacha

I realised that a television show on political lampoon was one genre that was missing.

Indian Entertainer

Thomas Middleditch

Everything needs to be lampooned. I believe that there's not any sacred ground.

Best used when casually criticizing with humor in less formal settings.

Humor Context

Lampoon as a verb often relates to commenting on public figures or societal issues.

Public Commentary

While humorous, lampooning can also convey disapproval or criticism sharply.

Not Always Fun

As a noun, lampoon can be a piece of writing, a drawing, or even a performance.

Creative Mediums

A lampoon can earnestly criticize by exaggerating flaws under the guise of humor.

Not Merely Comedy

Understanding the cultural context is key to appreciating a lampoon's nuances.

Cultural Awareness

 But then you hit this one. Image removed at request of owner. That's it. Image removed at request of owner. It turns out that somebody lampooned here wrote to the snarky guy that does the site, not with a legal threat, not with an offer of payment, but just said, "Hey, would you mind?"

Jonathan Zittrain: The...

 Lampoon is about to come out with a parody of National Geographic and I shudder to think what they are going to do to this photograph oh the wrath of Photoshop this is a jet landing at San Francisco by Bruce Dale oh he mounted