{"id":6082,"date":"2023-11-07T18:39:44","date_gmt":"2023-11-07T18:39:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/revolutionsincommunication.com\/law\/?page_id=6082"},"modified":"2023-11-07T20:12:59","modified_gmt":"2023-11-07T20:12:59","slug":"more-parodies","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/revolutionsincommunication.com\/law\/more-parodies\/","title":{"rendered":"11.3.1 More parodies"},"content":{"rendered":"

The difference between parody and satire\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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 \u201cthe use of humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people\u2019s stupidity or vices, particularly in the context of contemporary politics and other topical issues.\u201d Compare that to the definition of a parody: \u201ca literary or musical work in which the style of an author or work is closely imitated for comic effect or in ridicule.\u201d <\/p>\n

The original Bright Side brilliantly satirizes blind faith and dogma …<\/p>\n