Parody
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Cultural Knowledge
Understanding the original material helps grasp the humor in a parody. 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. 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. The parody on historical events caused laughter but also stirred controversy.