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Parody Quotes

Comedy that borrows to make a point.

These lines separate satire, treated as a lesson, from parody, framed instead as playful sport with almost any subject fair game. Read our Puns quotes for more.

Satire is a lesson, parody is a game.

Quotes by Vladimir Nabokov

You can parody almost anything.

Quotes by Bruce McCall

I see parody as another form of comedy.

Quotes by Bruce Campbell

Parody is homage gone sour.

Quotes by Brendan Gill

Frequently Asked Questions

How do these quotes define parody versus satire?
One line distinguishes them clearly, calling satire a lesson and parody more of a playful game.
Can parody apply to any subject?
Yes, one quote states plainly that almost anything can be parodied given the right approach.
Is parody described as a form of comedy?
Yes, one speaker describes parody as simply another way of doing comedy rather than a separate genre entirely.
Is there a more critical definition of parody here?
Yes, one sharper quote calls parody homage that has turned sour. See our Puns quotes for more.
Who would find this parody quotes page interesting?
Comedy writers, satirists, and anyone curious about how imitation and mockery relate to one another.

One sharper definition calls parody a form of tribute that has curdled into something less flattering. Continue with Big Mac quotes and Bad Idea quotes.