J29-What is a parody?

• What are some of your favorite parodies and why?

A parody is a work created to make fun of an original work, its subject, author, style, or some other target, by means of a humorous, absurd, exaggerated, or ironic imitation.

Parody films you may have seen:

Scary MovieAustin PowersNot Another Teen MovieHot Shots

What are these films making fun of? How do they create humor?

Create your own ecards using any of the following techniques:

• Irony• Analogy• Pun

The Not-So-Thoughtful Hallmark Card…

Anniversary

• Pick two of the greetings below and revise them using irony to create humor.

1. Happy Anniversary, to my partner and my best friend. 2. My love for you grows and grows with each passing year. 3. I love you for not only who you are, but for who I am when

I am with you. 4. Happy Anniversary to the love of my life. 5. May our anniversary reflect all the special moments we've

shared and all the wonderful moments to come. 6. I can't imagine living without you at my side. 7. Every year with you is sweeter than the last.

New Baby

• Pick two of the greetings below and revise them using irony to create humor.

1. Congratulations on your new bundle of joy. 2. Best wishes to you and your new little one. 3. Babies are a gift from heaven. You must be special to have

one of its angels. 4. I pray for health and happiness to you and the baby. 5. May the joy of parenting bring you a lifetime of laughter

and happiness. 6. Wishing your family a happy and healthy life together. 7. Cheers to you and your growing family.

Get Well Soon

• Pick two of the greetings below and revise them using irony to create humor.

1. Hope you're back on your feet soon. 2. Hang in there, you'll feel better in no time. 3. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. 4. Hurry back we all miss you. 5. We hope you feel better because we miss you so

much. 6. Best wishes for a speedy recovery.

Mother’s Day

• Pick two of the greetings below and revise them using irony to create humor.

1. Thanks for all you do. 2. Your are my hero! 3. Thank You for all you have done for me. 4. Happy Mothers's Day to the greatest Mom in the whole world! 5. Thanks for being there when I need you the most. 6. Thanks for giving me the best things in life; Your time, your

care, and your love. Happy Mother’s day. 7. I wanted to let you know that I have the best mom in the

world.

Thank You

• Pick two of the greetings below and revise them using irony to create humor.

1. Thank you for thinking of me. 2. Your generous gift is greatly appreciated. 3. Thank you for this gift and the gift of knowing you. 4. I could not have done it without you, thanks. 5. Thanks for everything. 6. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. 7. Your thoughtfulness knows no bounds.

Valentine’s Day• Pick two of the greetings below and revise them using irony to

create humor.1. You are my world and I will be yours forever. 2. Although you already know this, I just want to say that I love

you. 3. Will you be my valentine, this year and every year. 4. Happy Valentine's Day to someone who gets more beautiful by

the day. 5. I feel like I am the luckiest guy since I have you. 6. I will always love you and you will always be my Valentine. 7. You are always on my mind and in my heart. Happy Valentine’s

Day

Wedding

• Pick two of the greetings below and revise them using irony to create humor.

1. May the coming years, fill your lives with love and happiness. 2. May you have a long and loving life together. 3. Congratulations to both of you. 4. Wishing you a wonderful beginning, and love to last a lifetime. 5. For the Bride and Groom Wishing you love in your hearts, joy

in your home. 6. Best wishes for a lifetime of love and happiness. 7. May your marriage be blessed with faith, joy, and love.