The difference between parody and satire
Both parody and satire employ humor in commentary and criticism, but the key difference, and the reason that under copyright law, parodic uses are more likely to be considered fair use than satire, is because of the difference in the purpose each serves. Satire is defined as “the use of humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people’s stupidity or vices, particularly in the context of contemporary politics and other topical issues.” Compare that to the definition of a parody: “a literary or musical work in which the style of an author or work is closely imitated for comic effect or in ridicule.”
The original Bright Side brilliantly satirizes blind faith and dogma …
But this North Korean video is a parody of Life of Brian
Weird Al – Culio
Catsody vs Queen – Bohemian Rhapsody
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