Today I want to talk about the fad of parodies that has been going on for some time now.
It seems nobody can go out on a limb to express themselves without an avalanche of parodies. Now I don't want others to think that I take an extreme stance against parodies. In fact, there are many parodies that I think are well crafted and are entertaining. I have much respect for those who have put work into their art such as Mel Brooks, The Wayans Bros., etc. However, there are many who stake their claim to fame by parodying anything under the sun without any thought. They flock to those who take things seriously as a parasite clings to its host for survival. These people could be someone random, or someone who has built a name for them self.
Making an effort to takes things seriously takes quite a bit of work, motivation, and consideration. One goes out on a limb and shows weakness for a moment for the purpose of reaching out to others. I feel the people who parade around with their half-assed parodies fall into two categories. For one, they do not understand what it takes to produce something genuine and of quality. Secondly, these people have nothing to show for themselves. They lack the confidence and ability to actually produce something worthwhile. Their insecurities prevent them from even taking a stab at something. It is almost as if they have to destroy the expressions of others just to crutch their own insecurities. If these people are so well understanding of why things are so bad, then why haven't they taken it upon themselves to produce something solid.
It has been said that "Dying is easy, comedy is hard." I'm well aware of how difficult it is to captivate an audience and make them laugh. However, I think these cheap attempts at parody and comedy don't really carry the weight. Just because comedy is hard, it's no excuse to be lazy and take the easy way out. If you can't handle comedy, maybe you should try a different hobby.
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