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Harken back to relate the most twisted parodies in song, movies, literature, or other comedy that you have ever witnessed.
Harken back to relate the most twisted parodies in song, movies,. .
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The discussion revolves around identifying and sharing examples of twisted parodies in various forms of media, including music, movies, and literature. Participants explore what constitutes a "twisted" parody, whether it refers to significant deviations from the original concept or other interpretations.
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Main Points Raised
- Some participants highlight Weird Al's musical parodies as notable examples of twisted humor.
- Young Frankenstein is frequently mentioned as a significant film parody that diverges from its source material.
- Flesh Gordon is also cited as a twisted parody in film.
- Chris Morris' musical parodies are noted for their observational quality and execution.
- Other examples include parodies of The Shining and Mary Poppins, though details are sparse.
- References to "The Dove" and "Who's on First?" by The Credibility Gap are included as examples of parodic works.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants generally agree on the significance of certain parodies, but there is no consensus on a definitive list or criteria for what makes a parody "twisted." Multiple competing views on examples and interpretations remain present.
Contextual Notes
Some participants express uncertainty about the quality of parodies they cannot recall, suggesting a subjective experience of humor and parody effectiveness.
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Musically, all of Weird Al's stuff.
For movies, if you mean 'twisted' as being far and away from the original concept rather than perverse, Young Frankenstein has to be up there.
Also Flesh Gordon.
For movies, if you mean 'twisted' as being far and away from the original concept rather than perverse, Young Frankenstein has to be up there.
Also Flesh Gordon.
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Oh, certainly http://www.stanford.edu/~scodary/tkam.htm takes the cake.Danger said:Musically, all of Weird Al's stuff.
For movies, if you mean 'twisted' as being far and away from the original concept rather than perverse, Young Frankenstein has to be up there.
Also Flesh Gordon.
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I like Chris Morris' musical parodies. They tend to be exceptionally well observed and executed. 
There are loads of other parodies I've seen but can't remember so they can't have been that good.
There are loads of other parodies I've seen but can't remember so they can't have been that good.
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The Shining:
Mary Poppins:
Mary Poppins:
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Loren Booda
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Hurkyl,
Remember to read the book before writing the book report! (My video petered out shortly after the pirates, etc., arrived in space.)
Remember to read the book before writing the book report! (My video petered out shortly after the pirates, etc., arrived in space.)
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Danger said:
Definitely, and everything else from Mel Brooks.
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"The Dove" http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0062906/
Who's on first? by The Credibility Gap.
Who's on first? by The Credibility Gap.
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