Well since nobody has posted one yet, here's the definition of "parody" from the Merriam-Webster's online dictionary (http://www.m-w.com):

"a literary or musical work in which the style of an author or work is closely imitated for comic effect or in ridicule"

Note the "OR" -- ridiculing it is not a NECESSARY part of parody; it could just be done for comic effect without the desire to ridicule.

Since I asked the question I'll answer it; the same dictionary defines "spoof" as:

"a light humorous parody"

Guess that answers THAT question.

Alex
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