Grahame-Smith provides readers who enjoy zombie stories with a tweaked parodic version of Austen’s classic. It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife. It is a truth universally acknowledged that a zombie in possession of brains must be in want of more brains. Pride and Prejudice with Zombies by Seth Grahame-Smith: Parody has been a common comedic element in literature for centuries. Parody allows comedians to take on serious issues while still making us laugh. Whereas serious criticism of politicians, artwork, celebrities, or literature can be boring or complicated, parody draws in an audience with a sense of humor and a lighter take on serious issues. Parody imitates, stresses, and draws attention to certain features, characters, or plot points which are weak, silly, strange, or subject to criticism of any sort. Parody is important because it allows us to criticize and question without being aggressive or malicious. In joking with a friend, you are parodying her gum-chewing habit by imitating and hyperbolizing it in a comedic way. Looking at her, you begin stuffing gum in your mouth and chewing very loudly, saying, “Hi! I’m Kelly! Do you have any extra gum? I could really use some more.” Your friend Kelly is known for chewing gum all the time. Here, the boys are parodying a popular band by imitating the way they dress, sing, and perform in a comedic way, commenting on the low talent level of many pop stars. Example 2Īt the talent show, a group of boys wears matching outfits and prances around singing One Direction’s “Best Song Ever.” They sing very poorly and overly dramatically. She is making the comment that the image many businesspeople have is overly serious and self-important. In this example, the girl is parodying her own father who she knows works as a businessman. I am a very busy, very important businessman!”
Your little sister puts on your father’s big shoes and stomps around in them, saying, “I need to make a business call. Parody can be used in everyday life as well as by authors, celebrities, politicians, and cultural commentators. The term parody (pronounced par- uh-dee) is derived from the Greek phrase parodia which referred to a type of poem which imitated the style of epic poems but with mockery and light comedy. Parodies can target celebrities, politicians, authors, a style or trend, or any other interesting subject. A parody is a work that’s created by imitating an existing original work in order to make fun of or comment on an aspect of the original.
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