Mark, thanks for pointing out the parody to me. From the introduction to the Faber Book of Parodies (one of my favourite books) some quotes:

"Parody is frequently welcomed by its victims, who recognize it as a compliment, however back-handed."

"It is a parasitic art and, though it can hold the eminent up to ridicule, without them it could not exist."

"At its best parody sharpens the judgement."

I like parodies. Sometimes I even parody myself.

Sophy