Facing The Truth Of A Parody Documentary

By Marci Nielsen


Many times two things might look the same yet be very different when looked at more closely. This is true of a parody documentary that looks like a real show with truthful information but is not anywhere near the real thing. This is why it is important for television viewers to know the difference so that they will not take the show meant for humor too seriously.

In order to do this, it is important for a viewer to know how to tell the difference between a show that is satirical and one that is based on truth. The one that is true is usually based on what is actually taking place at the time. There are usually journalists involved who make it their business to find the truth about the story they are researching.

Now this depends on further evidence that one might come in contact with. If someone with authority makes a claim that the information presented was false, then most people will look to that authority. On the other hand, there are some people who are not easily convinced about anything, even though it might be presented by a media company that is considered legitimate.

One has to realize that this extreme behavior that is witnessed in these humorous shows also takes some time to make. In this case, they have to make sure and study the person who is doing the show. They study the way to talk and their mannerisms. They also study the way in which they interact with other people that are in the program that is viewed by many people.

Humor is one of the main tools that is used in these programs. Yet, just because something is funny does not necessarily mean that there is no ounce of truth to it. Many times humor is used to show how ridiculous the real show was or to point out certain flaws in thinking that would otherwise go unnoticed. If this was done in a serious manner, some people might be too sensitive to the alternative.

However, even something that is meant to be funny can still be offensive to some people. They might be upset at the fact that they took the show seriously when all the while it was a joke. They might also think that no one should create a satirical program that uses serious issues as a way to create something that is entertaining.

However, even if someone does not like what they see on the screen, there is still no doubt of the work that is put into these shows. It takes a great amount of talent to take something that is meant for one purpose and turn into something different while remaining true to the genre that is being copied. Only a few can really see the connection between multiple points of view.

This can take a significant amount of time to do. A creative person has to be able to study the real thing for hours before coming up with something that is similar yet different. Since there is so much work involved creating these shows, they tend to be appreciated by many around the world.




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