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Thread #58263   Message #921850
Posted By: Genie
30-Mar-03 - 12:50 PM
Thread Name: My First Parody, Whatd'ya think?
Subject: RE: My First Parody, Whatd'ya think?
Well, dude, it's a pretty good parody -- of the serious type. The words do seem to spin off from the original song lyrics a lot. (To me, if they don't, it's not a parody, just a new song set to an old tune.)

And the choice of "Evildoer" has special irony in that it's turning Dubya's own rather archaic language back on him. (Yes, the word is strong and will turn off those who support the president and the war. But they probably would hate your parody, regardless.)


"Dubyarado" or "Desper-raider" would be more parodies of the original song title, though.

Anyway, do keep your day job if your music is limited to parodies. The only parodist that comes to mind right away as having made much money at it is Allan Sherman. And his parodies made you laugh, not cry or get mad.

Genie