Parody—the art of exaggerating or imitating something for comedy—dates back toancient Greece, where playwrights likeAristophanespoked fun at politics and myths.
In the1700s and 1800s, satirical works likeGulliver’s TravelsandThe Rape of the Locktook aim at social issues. By the20th century, parody had expanded intomovies, TV, and music, with classics likeSaturday Night Live, Weird Al Yankovic, and The Simpsonskeeping the tradition alive.
Today, parody remains apowerful comedic tool, blendinghumor and criticismto entertain and challenge audiences worldwide!
