parody
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Larry David’s celebrity-heavy sketch series on HBO aims to parody U.S. history, mostly relying on its creator’s familiar comic style.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026
“Maddie’s Secret” is the rare comedic parody that can shift into total, gut-wrenching sincerity with the snap of a finger.
From Salon • Jun. 22, 2026
Coming in fifth was Paramount's "Scary Movie," a reboot of the parody franchise, earning $6.7 million in its third week out.
From Barron's • Jun. 21, 2026
India's viral "cockroach" political parody group says its website has been blocked just days after it launched.
From BBC • May 23, 2026
But his face was tilted back, his lips retracted and teeth bared in a ghoulish parody of a smile.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
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