Parody is when something mocks something, or instead when it emulates something; and irony is something that involves opposites.
Parody is a satirical imitation that exaggerates the characteristics of a work for comic effect, often to critique or comment on the original work. Burlesque is a form of theatrical entertainment that uses exaggeration, humor, and often risquΓ© elements to entertain and provoke laughter. While both parody and burlesque employ exaggeration and satire, parody specifically targets an existing work or genre, while burlesque is a broader form of entertainment.
Vaudeville was a form of "family variety" theater. Burlesque was a raunchy scripted play for "adults" only.
George. Kitchin has written: 'Sir Roger L'Estrange' -- subject(s): History, Politics and government, Press 'A survey of burlesque and parody in English' -- subject(s): Burlesque (Literature), English literature, History and criticism, Parody
Not much, the two terms are synonymous.
comedy, satire, slapstick, burlesque, buffoonery, mockery, joke, nonsense, parody, shambles, sham, travesty
Vaudeville shows - Family Friendly, G-rated Music and Variety acts Comics and Skits Burlesque shows - Racier Content, R-rated Striptease, after 1910 Social commentary Music and Variety acts Comics and Skits
Tending to excite laughter or contempt by extravagant images, or by a contrast between the subject and the manner of treating it, as when a trifling subject is treated with mock gravity; jocular; ironical., Ludicrous representation; exaggerated parody; grotesque satire., An ironical or satirical composition intended to excite laughter, or to ridicule anything., A ludicrous imitation; a caricature; a travesty; a gross perversion., To ridicule, or to make ludicrous by grotesque representation in action or in language., To employ burlesque.
A burlesque is basically a show that is all about mockery. You'll find this type of thing on comedy channels sometimes... it can also be a mockery type show with very little clothing though, so you have to be careful using the word. http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/burlesque It basically means to mock, or make fun of (usually in a "randy" manner) of an otherwise soemn subject.
She was not in Burlesque.
The word translates as a 'grotesque parody' from the French word, same spelling. Taken from 'Burlesco' an earlier Italian word which in turn came from an even earlier Italian word 'Burla' meaning a nonsense.
The cast of Yule a Go-Go - 2008 includes: Maine Anders as Burlesque Dancer Julie Atlas Muz as Burlesque Dancer Little Brooklyn as Burlesque Dancer Cat Cabral as Card Girl Anita Cookie as Burlesque Dancer Gal Friday as Burlesque Dancer Chicava Honeychild as Burlesque Dancer Bunny Love as Burlesque Dancer The Maine Attraction as Burlesque Dancer Harvest Moon as Burlesque Dancer Peekaboo Pointe as Burlesque Dancer Angie Pontani as Burlesque Dancer Creamy Stevens as Burlesque Dancer
Burlesque is a noun.
A parody is a humorous or satirical imitation of a work (such as a song, film, or literary work) that exaggerates elements of the original in a comedic way. It often involves poking fun at the original work or the genre it belongs to.