parody
Parody exaggerates recognizable features of the original. This topic is part of Comedy within Arts & Culture. This page currently draws on 13 supporting questions, with answers and bonus facts available below.
parody trivia questions
A parody imitates another work mainly for what purpose?
Answer: Comic effect or commentary
Bonus fact: Parody exaggerates recognizable features of the original.
How does parody differ from satire?
Answer: Parody imitates a specific style or work; satire targets broader flaws
Bonus fact: A parody can also be satirical.
Which filmmaker is famous for movie parodies such as Young Frankenstein and Spaceballs?
Answer: Mel Brooks
Bonus fact: Brooks built a career on genre parody.
Which comedy musician is famous for playing accordion as well as recording song parodies?
Answer: “Weird Al” Yankovic
Bonus fact: “Weird Al” Yankovic began playing accordion as a child and made it a signature instrument.
Which famous movie parody on The Carol Burnett Show featured a curtain-rod dress?
Answer: Went with the Wind!
Bonus fact: The sketch spoofed Gone with the Wind.
The cover of "Deep Purple in Rock" parodies which U.S. monument?
Answer: Mount Rushmore
Bonus fact: The band members' faces replace the presidents carved into the mountain.
Who played Jessica Tate on Soap?
Answer: Katherine Helmond
Bonus fact: Susan Harris created the series as a prime-time parody of daytime soap operas.
Which network originally aired Soap?
Answer: ABC
Bonus fact: Susan Harris created the series as a prime-time parody of daytime soap operas.
Who played Burt Campbell on Soap?
Answer: Richard Mulligan
Bonus fact: Susan Harris created the series as a prime-time parody of daytime soap operas.
Soap primarily follows which two related families?
Answer: The Tates and the Campbells
Bonus fact: Susan Harris created the series as a prime-time parody of daytime soap operas.
What outrageous theatrical innovation are the Bottom brothers told will become the future of theater?
Answer: The musical
Bonus fact: The show's number "A Musical" gleefully parodies the conventions of Broadway itself.
Where is much of "Rock of Ages" set?
Answer: The Sunset Strip in Los Angeles
Bonus fact: The story celebrates and parodies the hard-rock club scene of 1980s Los Angeles.