Dictionary definition of parody: an imitation of the style of a particular writer, artist, or genre with deliberate exaggeration for comic relief.
Real-talk definition: some new variation of a work that pokes fun at the original version in some way.
Although I have never personally made one of these, many people make their living off of parodies. They occur in all kinds of different media including music, television shows, and pictures. When I hear the word 'parody', I think of all the over-the-top examples used on a daily basis.
Here, for example, is a parody of Twilight made by the Jersey Shore cast on Jimmy Kimmel Live:
A person who is known for their parodies is Weird Al Yankovic. He has albums filled with songs that he dubbed the lyrics to in order to make fun of the original. One of his most famous ones was a variation of "Ridin'" by Chamillionaire. His version, below, is called "White and Nerdy":
Even Saturday Night Live is known for their sometimes controversial parodies of TV shows:
A parody is important in not only a literature point of view, but also as a part of the entertainment aspects. It helps relate different ideas to bring together one central point.
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