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Do we like parodies in which the author did not intend to ridicule the original, but merely play with it, to bring greater delight or enlightenment to the audience? Is the hint of authorial denigration of the original something which ruins the fun ...
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Re-considering Shrek 2, this makes sense to me.
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Hmm, Helen, does this mean you are coming around to one of the points argued on the infamous C-thread, to assume HeronIstarion's term? (I have to fight against the allusion that reminds me of, the C-section, although perhaps that has its appropriateness.) That the site of enjoyment/ interpretation/ meaning lies in the hands of the reader rather than the writer?
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For Truth-- no, although certainly the perception (of truth showing Truth) is reader-dependant.
For humor-- certainly.
(Helen sits back and waits to be parodied)