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Raygun musical creator announces completely legal' new show after legal threat from breaker

Broadbridge canceled her Raygun musical due to legal threats but successfully switched to a new parody project titled Breaking The Musical.

A musical parody about Raygun, the Olympic breakdancer, has been stopped by her lawyers

Rachael "Raygun" Gunn's lawyers halted a parody musical inspired by her viral Olympic moment, citing brand integrity concerns.

Raygun musical creator announces completely legal' new show after legal threat from breaker

Broadbridge canceled her Raygun musical due to legal threats but successfully switched to a new parody project titled Breaking The Musical.

A musical parody about Raygun, the Olympic breakdancer, has been stopped by her lawyers

Rachael "Raygun" Gunn's lawyers halted a parody musical inspired by her viral Olympic moment, citing brand integrity concerns.
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Jurassic Park parody is a jolly ho ho ho for all the family

The show creatively parodies Jurassic Park using minimal props and strong audience engagement.
#labour-party

'Sir Starmer and the Granny Harmers' release a single brutally slamming Labour's winter fuel payments cut - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Starmer and Reeves face public criticism through a parody song addressing winter fuel payment cuts for pensioners.

Parody by 'Sir Starmer and the Granny Harmers slamming Labour tops iTunes download charts - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

A parody song criticizing Labour's cuts to pensioners' winter payments has topped iTunes charts, highlighting public outrage over the government's neglect during winter.

'Sir Starmer and the Granny Harmers' release a single brutally slamming Labour's winter fuel payments cut - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Starmer and Reeves face public criticism through a parody song addressing winter fuel payment cuts for pensioners.

Parody by 'Sir Starmer and the Granny Harmers slamming Labour tops iTunes download charts - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

A parody song criticizing Labour's cuts to pensioners' winter payments has topped iTunes charts, highlighting public outrage over the government's neglect during winter.
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2024's Weirdest Superhero Movie Changed My Life Forever

The People's Joker uniquely explores personal identity and acceptance within the superhero genre, transcending typical parody through its semi-autobiographical narrative.

Is Enron Back? New Website, Social Channels, Merch Store | Entrepreneur

Enron's relaunch is likely a parody, leveraging its infamous reputation to sell merchandise rather than a legitimate business revival.

The Best of All Possible Worlds by Michael Kempe review portrait of an optimistic thinker

Being remembered for a parody can sometimes overshadow original contributions, leading to debate about the nature of one's legacy.
#comedy

'SNL' riffs off NY Assemblyman Harvey Epstein's name in mock campaign ad: 'I'm a different guy'

The SNL sketch humorously parodies the confusion surrounding Manhattan Assemblyman Harvey Epstein's name, contrasting him with notorious figures Jeffery Epstein and Harvey Weinstein.

Airplane!'s Creators Reveal the Origins of 'Don't Call Me Shirley'

Airplane! redefined comedy through clever parodies and memorable one-liners, especially with the iconic "Don't call me Shirley."

Marla Mindelle Is Back, Ridiculously, in The Big Gay Jamboree

The Big Gay Jamboree humorously explores the charm and absurdity of classic musicals, highlighting their flaws while simultaneously celebrating their appeal.

Jim Abrahams, 80, Dies; a Mastermind of Airplane!' and Naked Gun'

Jim Abrahams, a pioneer in film comedy, passed away at 80, leaving behind a legacy of iconic films and unforgettable humor.

Saturday Night Live Gets Roasted By Retail Chain It Lampooned in a Sketch: Irrelevant 50-Year-Old TV Show'

SNL's 50th season premiered with a Halloween-themed parody of Spirit Halloween, eliciting mixed reactions from the retailer.
The sketch humorously critiques Spirit Halloween's transient business model while highlighting dark community issues.
Spirit Halloween responded to the parody with a witty tweet about SNL's decline, garnering varied audience reactions.

VIDEO: SNL Skewers Biden Age in Cold Open

SNL parodied Biden and his allies through exaggerated anecdotes vouching for the president's competence behind closed doors.
The sketch humorously portrayed Biden as tech-savvy and energetic, contrary to public perception of him being too old for the job.

'SNL' riffs off NY Assemblyman Harvey Epstein's name in mock campaign ad: 'I'm a different guy'

The SNL sketch humorously parodies the confusion surrounding Manhattan Assemblyman Harvey Epstein's name, contrasting him with notorious figures Jeffery Epstein and Harvey Weinstein.

Airplane!'s Creators Reveal the Origins of 'Don't Call Me Shirley'

Airplane! redefined comedy through clever parodies and memorable one-liners, especially with the iconic "Don't call me Shirley."

Marla Mindelle Is Back, Ridiculously, in The Big Gay Jamboree

The Big Gay Jamboree humorously explores the charm and absurdity of classic musicals, highlighting their flaws while simultaneously celebrating their appeal.

Jim Abrahams, 80, Dies; a Mastermind of Airplane!' and Naked Gun'

Jim Abrahams, a pioneer in film comedy, passed away at 80, leaving behind a legacy of iconic films and unforgettable humor.

Saturday Night Live Gets Roasted By Retail Chain It Lampooned in a Sketch: Irrelevant 50-Year-Old TV Show'

SNL's 50th season premiered with a Halloween-themed parody of Spirit Halloween, eliciting mixed reactions from the retailer.
The sketch humorously critiques Spirit Halloween's transient business model while highlighting dark community issues.
Spirit Halloween responded to the parody with a witty tweet about SNL's decline, garnering varied audience reactions.

VIDEO: SNL Skewers Biden Age in Cold Open

SNL parodied Biden and his allies through exaggerated anecdotes vouching for the president's competence behind closed doors.
The sketch humorously portrayed Biden as tech-savvy and energetic, contrary to public perception of him being too old for the job.
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Love Turkeys? 'Blood Freak' Is the Perfect Thanksgiving Revenge Movie

Blood Freak humorously twists horror conventions through absurdity, focusing on a turkey-headed slasher with a bizarre vendetta against drug users.

Jon Hamm and Jimmy Fallon remake Creed's "With Arms Wide Open" video

Jon Hamm and Jimmy Fallon parodied Creed's 'With Arms Wide Open' on The Tonight Show, showcasing playful humor and nostalgia.
#the-boys

'The Boys' Creator is Aware of the Show's Biggest Criticism

The Boys' creator Eric Kripke aims to maintain the show's original message as it concludes, avoiding the pitfalls of becoming a cash-grab franchise.

I'm obsessed with The Boys' satirical cinematic logos

Vought Studios parodies superhero cinematic universes with detailed Vought Cinematic Universe, capturing modern superhero movie essence.
Showrunner Eric Kripke puts immense effort into developing VCU, aiming for detailed and legit graphic design.

'The Boys' Creator is Aware of the Show's Biggest Criticism

The Boys' creator Eric Kripke aims to maintain the show's original message as it concludes, avoiding the pitfalls of becoming a cash-grab franchise.

I'm obsessed with The Boys' satirical cinematic logos

Vought Studios parodies superhero cinematic universes with detailed Vought Cinematic Universe, capturing modern superhero movie essence.
Showrunner Eric Kripke puts immense effort into developing VCU, aiming for detailed and legit graphic design.
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Sorry, Gas Companies - Parody Isn't Infringement (Even If It Creeps You Out)

Activism often utilizes parody and cultural commentary to address serious issues, exemplified by Modest Proposals' Repaer initiative against the LNG industry.
#gender-roles

20 Years Ago, an Iconic Sci-Fi Thriller Got a Confounding Remake That Was Ahead of its Time

The Stepford Wives highlights the preference of patriarchy for submissive women over independent thinkers.

SNL Nails The Dumbest Thing To Do With Your JD

SNL's parody sketch humorously critiques TikTok culture through the lens of traditional gender roles and modern parental challenges.

20 Years Ago, an Iconic Sci-Fi Thriller Got a Confounding Remake That Was Ahead of its Time

The Stepford Wives highlights the preference of patriarchy for submissive women over independent thinkers.

SNL Nails The Dumbest Thing To Do With Your JD

SNL's parody sketch humorously critiques TikTok culture through the lens of traditional gender roles and modern parental challenges.
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#social-media

Chinese social media users hilariously mock AI video fails

AI-generated videos still struggle with realism; humorous parodies on social media reflect viewer engagement with these imperfections.

Social media's favorite fake rich kid opens up about his online persona - and his new real-life job

Aris Yeager's online persona as a spoiled rich European character has blurred the lines between satire and reality, attracting millions of followers.

Chinese social media users hilariously mock AI video fails

AI-generated videos still struggle with realism; humorous parodies on social media reflect viewer engagement with these imperfections.

Social media's favorite fake rich kid opens up about his online persona - and his new real-life job

Aris Yeager's online persona as a spoiled rich European character has blurred the lines between satire and reality, attracting millions of followers.
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37 Years Later, the Most Unnecessary Sci-Fi Sequel Is Getting Way Too Ambitious

Spaceballs 2 aims to be a true sequel rather than just a parody, reflecting the evolution of the sci-fi genre over decades.
#weird-al-yankovic

"Weird Al" Yankovic Announces "Bigger & Weirder 2025 Tour"

Weird Al Yankovic's 2025 tour will feature both popular parodies and deep cuts across 65 cities with a grand production.
The tour starts June 13 in Las Vegas with special guest Puddles Pity Party.

"Weird Al" Yankovic Announces Bigger & Weirder 2025 Tour

Weird Al Yankovic is embarking on a 'Bigger & Weirder' tour in June 2025, featuring fan favorites and deep cuts.

"Weird Al" Yankovic Announces "Bigger & Weirder 2025 Tour"

Weird Al Yankovic's 2025 tour will feature both popular parodies and deep cuts across 65 cities with a grand production.
The tour starts June 13 in Las Vegas with special guest Puddles Pity Party.

"Weird Al" Yankovic Announces Bigger & Weirder 2025 Tour

Weird Al Yankovic is embarking on a 'Bigger & Weirder' tour in June 2025, featuring fan favorites and deep cuts.
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Purr-fect parody! Song poking fun at Trump's 'They're eating the cats' debate comment goes viral

The song 'Eating the Cats' parodies Trump while donating streaming revenue to the Clark County SPCA for stray animals in Springfield, Ohio.

Latex, lightsabers, and laughs: 'The Empire Strips Back' in SF

The Empire Strips Back creatively blends burlesque with iconic Star Wars themes, delivering an entertaining but light-hearted experience.

Broadway's 'Titanic'-parodying Celine Dion musical is finally coming to London

'Titanique' parodies the Titanic story from Celine Dion's viewpoint, merging camp humor and emotional ballads.
#art

This Comic Artist Gives Popular Comic Characters A Retro Makeover

Kerry Callen creates humorous retro comic covers inspired by classic Marvel and DC superheroes, drawing on his childhood experiences with comic art.

Girl with a Pearl Earring parodies are the internet's latest art obsession

The internet has developed an obsession with parodying Vermeer's 'Girl with a Pearl Earring'
AI art generators allow for the creation of bizarre and eclectic renditions of the classic portrait

This Comic Artist Gives Popular Comic Characters A Retro Makeover

Kerry Callen creates humorous retro comic covers inspired by classic Marvel and DC superheroes, drawing on his childhood experiences with comic art.

Girl with a Pearl Earring parodies are the internet's latest art obsession

The internet has developed an obsession with parodying Vermeer's 'Girl with a Pearl Earring'
AI art generators allow for the creation of bizarre and eclectic renditions of the classic portrait
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No, Sam Smith hasn't come out as 'semibisexual' - it was a mediocre Facebook 'joke'

Misinformation surrounding Sam Smith's sexuality showcases the harm of parody accounts in perpetuating anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric.

E.l.f. gets in on 'hot girl walk' TikTok trend in time for Olympics

E.l.f. partners with Hot Girl Walk for a sports-style parody to establish brand as entertainment.

No, CBS aren't making a 'trans Sheldon' Big Bang Theory spin-off - it was a joke

There is no actual trans Sheldon 'The Big Bang Theory' spin-off; it was a parody by Poo Crave.
#donald-trump

Stephen Colbert Chews Apart Trump's Brazenly Weird New Claim

Trump claims immigrants are coming from mental institutions and insane asylums
Colbert mocks Trump's fear-mongering about immigrants

Watch Randy Rainbow channel Dolly Parton to lampoon Trump in 'Forty-Five!'

Randy Rainbow parodies Dolly Parton's '9 to 5' with 'Forty-Five!' mocking Trump's actions and character.

Stephen Colbert Chews Apart Trump's Brazenly Weird New Claim

Trump claims immigrants are coming from mental institutions and insane asylums
Colbert mocks Trump's fear-mongering about immigrants

Watch Randy Rainbow channel Dolly Parton to lampoon Trump in 'Forty-Five!'

Randy Rainbow parodies Dolly Parton's '9 to 5' with 'Forty-Five!' mocking Trump's actions and character.
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Daily Show Brutally Roasts Kamala Harris Word Salads By Introducing Her Holistic' Advisor: A Process I Call Speaking Without Thinking'

The Daily Show mockingly presents Vice President Kamala Harris's public speaking style as 'speaking without thinking.'

Vera Drew dishes on 'The People's Joker,' happy beginnings & what makes 'Batman Forever' so queer - Queerty

The People's Joker is a queer superhero film blending trans coming-of-age narrative and superhero origin story while parodying Batman and The Joker.

Law Revue Video Contest 2024: The Winner!

George Washington University (GW) won the Law Revue Video Contest with their Kidz Bop parody, 'Lawz Bop.'
#music-industry

The Art of Writing a Truly Excellent Fake Pop Song, as Explained by the Girls5eva Songwriters

Girls5eva Season 3 premiered on Netflix with catchy songs.
Show is a parody of the music industry, featuring hilarious original songs.

Taylor Swift Bandcamp page hijacked by screamo act

Taylor Swift Bandcamp page contains music from Madison James, not Taylor Swift herself.

The Art of Writing a Truly Excellent Fake Pop Song, as Explained by the Girls5eva Songwriters

Girls5eva Season 3 premiered on Netflix with catchy songs.
Show is a parody of the music industry, featuring hilarious original songs.

Taylor Swift Bandcamp page hijacked by screamo act

Taylor Swift Bandcamp page contains music from Madison James, not Taylor Swift herself.
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FilmWatch Weekly: 'The People's Joker,' 'Sasquatch Sunset,' 'I Like Movies,' and more

The People's Joker faced legal challenges for its parody of DC Universe characters but eventually secured a theatrical release under fair use doctrine.

The Simpsons Gets A Mario Kart Parody In New Episode

The latest episode of The Simpsons parodies Mario Kart with Lisa, Milhouse, and Homer taking on iconic roles.
Mario Kart has been referenced in various ways in The Simpsons over the years, but this is the first direct reference to the racing game.

21 Savage Calls Trailer for Donald Glover Biopic a "Parody," Says Movie Isn't Likely Happening

21 Savage confirms that the American Dream: The 21 Savage Story trailer was a joke
The faux trailer doubled as a music video for his new song 'American Dream'

Listen to L5's "Momma We Made It": The Ones

Druski's parody skit critiques the emotional simplicity of the new generation of Atlanta rappers.
L5's track 'Momma We Made It' is praised for adding emotional depth to the Atlanta wave of rap music.
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