A parody is when someone takes a famous/infamous idea or occurrence and creates a humerus note by mocking it. An example of a parody would be the "Justin Bieber vs. Beethoven: Epic Rap Battle." This video not only makes fun of Justin Bieber, by saying things such as calling him a little girl, but it also makes fun of the entire rap genre by poking fun at the abrasive lyrical style of the genre. For example, in this faux rap battle Justin Bieber assaults Beethoven's music by saying it caused him to go deaf. This provides a comical undertone because a 16 year old celebrity is unlikely to openly insult someone in such a way. This also provides criticism against the rap genre because it overexaggerates the stereotype that all rap music is hateful and violent.
Laughter and comedy are a part of human nature. It is a way to relax, relieve stress, and have a good time. Therefore, it can be logically concluded that humans have a desire to laugh. This is the very reason that parody videos such as this one work. Audiences are attracted to these types of videos because it helps them laugh. At the same time, however, the videos also provide the creator's feelings about social issues, as demonstrated by the sarcasm directed at the rap genre and Justin Bieber.
Parodies allow people to put their own opinion or take on the most popular issues in society. Allowing an author of a parody to either make fun of a situation or major event or criticize it. With parodies people can take their opinion and make it public as well as make a stance and rally support for something. Parodies are not only for pleasure many of them are made for the specific purpose of delivering a message to its viewers. On the other hand, parodies like “Gang Fight” and “Epic Rap Battles of History” are made specifically for entertainment and for comedic value.
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