Parody is everywhere, Allegory is awesome !

Alright, I’ll proceed with my next entry today regarding the Anology part but what I’m focusing right now is Satire/Parody. Satire/Parody is a trend nowadays when they trying to copy what the others do but in difference version and style.

The meaning of Satire/Parody is the use of wit, especially Irony, Sarcasm and ridicule to criticize a particular subject as depicted in literary works, plays or films.

Let me share with you guys about one of the famous comedy directors that really good in parody the scene from the reality world. His name is Mel Brooks.

Born: 28-Jun-1926
Birthplace: Brooklyn, NY

Gender: Male    
Religion: Jewish
Race or Ethnicity: White
Sexual orientation: Straight
Occupation: Film Director, Actor

Nationality: United States
Executive summary: Blazing Saddles

Military service: US Army (WWII, Cpl.)

Mel Brooks is a filmmaker, lyricist, comedian and actor. His first directorial debut was the 1968 film The Producers which won him an Academy Award for Best Screenplay and is heralded as one of the best comedies of all time. His 1974 film Blazing Saddles is an uninhibited comic stab at racial bigotry. Brooks made a spectacular comeback in 2001 with a Broadway musical based on The Producers.

Movie parody from Mel brooks :

Spring time for Hitler

Robin Hoods – Men in tights

Next, I want to share about Parable/Allegory. In the definition, the symbolic expression of a deeper meaning through a story or scene acted out by human, animal or mythical characters.

Example that we can see Parable/Allegory is in these myth stories:

Basically here, Satire/Parody and Parable/Allegory can be interpreted in many kind of situations. We can use it as entertainment but at the same time, it helps us to be more creative in thinking style. The originality is there but we can add more ingredients to make it more interesting and colourful. Let us choose to make one of the parodies. Can you create something extraordinary to your parody? If you can, your imagination and thinking style is way good as the film producer has produced in art industry.