Humour is a necessary part of life. The world can sometimes be a difficult place to live. It is therefore important to see the funny side of life and to find humour in the world around us.
Focus on ... satire
Satire is the use of humour and exaggeration to expose weaknesses, mostly regarding topical issues or ideas.
Usually, whatever is being criticised is exaggerated or ridiculed to such an extreme that it is wildly obvious to the audience. Satire can be used in all literary forms, and it is common in television, film and advertising. The main types of satire include:
parody Parody
Parodies are used mainly for entertainment purposes, but they are sometimes used to emphasise a point or persuade an audience.
In the following video, Irish sketch comedy group Foil Arms and Hog parody a well-known television advertisement.
