Recalling the notes from our introduction to Comedy, a parody is a style of comedy that mocks a subject through imitation. A good example would be Weird Al Yankovic's song 'Smells Like Nirvana,' which is a parody of Nirvana's 'Smells Like Teen Spirit.' In this case, the song by Weird Al imitates the instruments and lyrics of Nirvana's original to a comedic effect.
For this week's blog, you will be posting a parody of Shakespeare's 'Sonnet 18'
Shall I compare thee to a summer's day?
Thou art more lovely and more temperate;
Rough winds do shake the darling buds of May,
And summer's lease hath all too short a date;
Sometime too hot the eye of heaven shines,
And often is his gold complexion dimm'd;
And every fair from fair sometime declines,
By chance or nature's changing course untrimm'd;
But thy eternal summer shall not fade,
Nor lose possession of that fair thou ow'st;
Nor shall Death brag thou wander'st in his shade,
When in eternal lines to time thou grow'st:
So long as men can breathe or eyes can see,
So long lives this, and this gives life to thee.
Your sonnet must be in iambic pentameter (10 syllables per line) and 14 lines long (3 quatrains and a couplet) with the following rhyme scheme ABAB CDCD EFEF GG.
Here is an example:
A Sonnet for Sherbert
Shall I compare thee to a chocolate cake?
Thou art more fruity and more exotic.
Good cake is often difficult to make
Especially for me, I'm moronic...
Sometime I will find a good recipe
And make the best cake in the whole wide world,
But until then we'll have to wait and see
And to sherbert land I will be hurled.
But my dreams of chocolate will never fade
With sherbert ready in my freezer,
It is easier to get delayed
If only making cake were easier!
So long as I continue on the path
I'll eat sherbert, and await chocolate's wrath.
Sonnets are due by 3pm, Friday 1/10/14.
I once caught an animal in my trap
ReplyDeleteI was not prepared for what was in it
I was sure its leg was about to snap
Oh the fire was about to be lit
This animal looked like it was so mean
So I told my buddy to grab the gun
When he came back my face turned green
and then all he said was lets have some fun
seeing his smile, my spirits looked up
he looked me in the eye and said get back
said he would drink the blood, “get me a cup”
Then when I’m done we can eat him for snack
The animal was indeed a house cat
So he clubbed it in the head with a bat
Shall I compare thee to an ATM?
ReplyDeleteThou art greedier and much less helpful.
You are more expensive than a great gem.
Trying to please you is impossible.
If we ever divorce I’ll be less poor.
Why don’t you get a job to help support?
I should have let you walk right out that door,
And straight to your mother’s from the airport.
At least the ATM gives a receipt.
That is more than I have gotten from you.
You never make me anything to eat.
I am so sick of how little you do.
I set down money and it disappears.
You will only ever leave me in tears.
~Jaden Winans~
Shall I compare thee to a rabid dog?
ReplyDeleteOr perhaps a Noble Peace Prize winner?
Your attitude leaves my head in a fog
As you arrogantly demand dinner
Sometimes too hot and sometimes just too cold,
Your moods fluctuate and leave me in awe
Wondering how you dare to be so bold
Strutting around as if you have no flaw
Your eternal arrogance will not fade
Or dim your devotion to your one love
Funny to think that even in a raid
Your self-worth inflates to heavens above
Carly Simon sang of a man like you
“You’re so vain” and that’s all we ever knew.
Mrs. Lucia
shall i compare thee to a silly toy
ReplyDeleteor compare you to a mini fighter
may i add that you are a silly boy
and as you hold you only grip tighter
although you really love your toys and trucks
i wish i could really hold you all day
but i cant i have to learn to make bucks
even though i cant stay i will not stray
you are the silliest i really know
it makes me happy to see you grow big
especially how you play in snow
i think that someday you will drive a rig
i love you corey matt you are my bro
i hope you will never ever go !
jesse caskey
Shall I compare thee to sweet fitness bliss?
ReplyDeleteThou art the most toned thing I have ever seen;
Beautiful lines ask for a kind kiss;
And thine eyes of diamond are oh so keen.
Sometime I wish to grasp thine little hand;
And then take you out onto the dance floor.
If thou shalt fall, I will help you to stand;
With you in hand, we might go out the door,
But thine beauty shalt last forever.
As we approach your lovely home, I say:
"That remark, it really was quite clever."
When you enter you will ascend and lay;
So there went night, what a wonderful time;
I hope morning should bring such a bright chime.
Shall I compare thee to sparkling vamps
ReplyDeleteThou art more fantastic and magical
You bring life to even the poorest tramps
And you pick people up after they fall
I have heard many people hate on you
And often it's because of arrogance
And those people aren't aware of what's true
Because they have never been in your trance
But whether it is dragons or mudbloods
None shall awaken from your fantasy
Nor shall they lose you in any big floods
When reading it's like I'm in ecstasy
So long as men can breathe or eyes can see
Long live Rowling and my love for HP
Shall I compare thee to really good food?
ReplyDeleteThou art so different and so so cool.
When I see you I do not drown in blood.
You are not at like the very bland gruel.
Great food is often very hard to make.
Sometimes I make food really very swell.
Sometimes I cook for fun or even bake.
You are so pretty like the princess belle
Thou art so sparkly and so so pretty
Thou are not fat as you are rather thin
You are so soft and nice like my kitty
You are thin but, your slimy as a fin
I kind of hope you see me as so cute.
Just like your brand new 3010 ute.
-Olivia Strauss
I have found the biggest and fattest fish
ReplyDeleteIt had to be bigger than a baby
I will serve it in my large famous dish
I recommend you feed it to your lady
That is right I have a new restaurant
It opened up the day before Tuesday
It is located in western Vermont
You should get all the details on newsday
I hope you come see this fantastic place
It will bring you joy and you shall be happy
It brings a smile to everyone’s face
You won’t leave feeling the least bit snappy
I thank you for your money and service
Even though you make me a bit nervous
To my Dearest Madison
ReplyDeleteShall I compare thee to a blondie babe?
Thou art more lovely and more beautiful,
May I make you some good broccoli rabe?
To me, you are very, very crucial,
All the time, you tend to look too dang hot,
Your complexion is so very perfect,
That broccoli rabe is made in a pot,
I see nothing about you imperfect,
You are going to go very far, kid,
You are just so very, very awesome,
I bought you a present, here, it’s a squid,
I finished the broccoli rabe, wane some?
I must admit I have had on you such a crush,
And I love you so very, very much. <3 :D
That is so lovely!
DeleteShall I compare thee to cotton candy?
ReplyDeleteYou are much more fluffy and much more white.
Though the touch of you does not feel sandy,
Never have I ever taken a bite.
Some may say I love puffy clouds too much,
I think my love for you is just enough.
You look soft, I dream of taking a touch.
Your appearance is far away from rough.
On nice days, I see you in the blue sky.
You’ve got lots of other friends that are clouds,
but when you are not seen, I could just cry.
I’m sure you float over very large crowds.
The closest I could get is in a plane.
The thought of that almost makes me insane.
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ReplyDeleteAnother could not write as you did then.
ReplyDeleteYour works are praised still through these many years.
It seems evil to write with a new pen.
Your words are sweeter on more open ears.
Shakespeare, you wrote as a master would write,
your comedies and tragedies on screens.
Many feel wonder at the sound and sight.
The actors play perfectly through the scenes.
Though men cannot write so well as you did,
your characters never cease to amaze.
Let's recount a few greats with one small bit:
Macbeth to Hamlet; and the lovers gaze.
This is a paltry attempt to sum all.
Though few are listed, all are great, none small.
Shall I compare thee to a rotten toad?
ReplyDeleteThou art more angry and bitter than most.
The others are shining as if they glowed,
But with you, it does not even come close.
Every time I see you I can't handle
The sight and smell of big raunchy garbage.
Everywhere else I can't see a scandal,
With the people who are in a marriage.
But thy eternal way I see by chance,
That you can always stay back at your home.
This way you won't have to see people dance,
That have never even heard of a comb.
So long as I can always see your face,
I will always want to spray you with mace.
~Arianna
Shall I compare thee to a wicked witch,
ReplyDeleteThou art more sinister and unsightly.
Your voice is annoying, it makes me twitch.
If you were not crazy I'd be friendly.
Your magic chants are nothing but mumbles.
I hope you stop because they annoy me.
Your house needs some repair, it's in shambles.
While flying on your broom, please hit a tree.
But if thy ever stops nagging neighbors,
There may be less 'For Sale' signs on her street.
Try to stop irritating behaviors,
And maybe you can find a man to meet.
So long as you keep being the same you,
So long I keep my hatred of you too.
~CTH#8~
Shall I compare it to the color black.
ReplyDeleteSuddenly as you run, trying to fight.
To terrified to turn around and look back,
Searching for hope but quickly losing sight.
So human, so hurt. Mad and different.
To kill my demons with asphyxiation
This never ending pain is so persistent
As my demons fight the suffocation.
Sometimes your sins are hard to swallow
they eat you alive and make you insane.
Suddenly inside you feel so hollow
And the more you suffer, it seems to rain.
Silently you scream hoping to be saved
Being understood is all you ever craved.
....best I got.
To my love, Molly,
ReplyDeleteShall I compare thee to a ginger babe ?
Thou art more lovely and gingerly,
Her glowing luscious red locks tend to fade,
But her white pale skin shows oh so brightly,
Your freckles count how many souls you can take,
Oh The way you look into my blue eyes,
And you can see my soul begin to shake,
It leaves like it was stolen by a spy,
Your corkiness is what I adore more,
You make my heart beat very very fast,
When I see your hair in the corridor,
Your red hair is what i love first and last,
As long as I can see and feel your hair,
I feel as if I am alive and care.
Shall I compare thee to a heart of joy,
ReplyDeleteThey hath a crisp shell, of matchless beauty,
Oh, how much delight you bring to this boy,
Although, soon after, you make me tooty,
I enjoy thee, topped with lettuce and cheese,
With salsa, you become perfectly fine,
The smell of your grease, the ultimate tease,
If you’re in my sight, you become all mine,
You can be eaten all times of the day,
With you in thy presence, I’m surely glad,
You vanish quickly, but please try to stay,
You’re the best meal I’ve ever had,
Tacos, my love, I will never forget,
I’ve loved you since the moment we met
Shall I compare thee to an ugly sheep
ReplyDeleteThou art more noisy and really stupid
I could keep your wool because it’s not cheap
Girls run to me because you are cupid
Sometimes I like to stroke your warm body
You keep me warm when it’s so cold outside
You are way slower than my aunt Lotti,
but I can’t wait for you to be my bride
Your ugly face will never go away
You are always waiting in my bed
I’m so happy you will always stay,
you will forever be there to rest my head
So as long as you stay as ugly as poop
I will always keep you inside of my group
~JRW
hahahahaha
DeleteMy roosters feathers are nothing like a cloud;
ReplyDeleteBlood is far redder than his pets red fur;
If whispers be quiet, why then his cackles are loud;
If scales be coins, coins grow on his black bear.
I have seen sunflowers are, yellow and black,
But no such sunflowers see in his fair;
And in some stenches are there fewer attacks
Than in them that from my rooster leaks dear.
I love to hear him crow, yet well I know
That screaming is a far more pleasing cry
I grant I never watched a phoenix glow;
My rooster, when he stands, blends in boys.
And yet, by heaven, I think he will taste as well
As all the hens will bathy they will drip-dry.
Shall I compare thee to my Anthony,
ReplyDeleteMy nephew has such an adoring face,
He tries to walk and just falls on his knees,
No one ever better spray him with mace.
He always likes to eat a lot of food,
He does not like his diapers or his pants,
He prefers to run around in the nude,
When he wears his pants he has a weird stance.
He does not like to eat a lot of soup,
He would much rather play than drink his milk,
He likes to eat his cheerios and poop,
When he drinks his milk his skin is soft like silk.
When I lay down and cuddle him to sleep,
He enjoys listening to my heartbeat.
~Shawna Mills
My wonderful nephew McKinley,
ReplyDeleteI remember the day I first met you,
A little beautiful baby boy,
Your perfect face and eyes that are so blue,
I knew you would bring me so much joy.
You will always have an aunt who will be there,
Watching you grow up while you crawl walk and run,
I will be there to cherish you and always care,
I know always being with you will be so fun.
I'll never forget the day you were born,
Thinking of you is all that I do,
Without you I would be so very torn,
You will always have me to look up to.
You mean so much to me you have no clue,
I could not ask for a better nephew.
-Samantha Haughie
Shall i compare your eyes to an ocean,
ReplyDeleteThe color of your eyes fill me with glee,
So bright and beautiful when they open,
I just want your eyes to be locked on me.
I love it when you look me in the eyes,
They are so great nothing can ever compare,
I know you'll never tell me any lies,
Your eyes look great with anything you wear.
Your skin is like the oceans sparkling sand,
So soft and smooth with a beautiful tone,
I'll be here always under your command,
Here forever you'll never be alone.
You'll always have the most magical eyes,
I want nothing more but for them to be mine.
Shall I compare thee to fluffy clouds?
ReplyDeleteThe sun makes you sparkle like diamonds on the ground.
You can fall on large cities or small crowds
You make the kids happy all around.
One flake of you is never like the other.
Covering the world making it bright white.
I am pretty sure you will never be liked by my mother.
You make it way too cold to fly a kite.
I can’t stay out to long or I will freeze
I love watching you fall day or night
Oh no I caught a cold I am going to sneeze.
Sometimes you give my dad a Fright.
I love you snow more than you know.
Please winter I wish you would never go!
shall i compare thee to a bright ocean
ReplyDeletethe ocean is so bright and we can have fun
that is where i shall fly my kite in the middle of the night
to me, fun is going for a run with my hun
the best part is watching the sunset and eatting food
also id like to find me a hot dude
hopefully he isnt very rude
i really like the ocean and hope to go
but someday i wouldnt want to let it go
im just going to have fun
and forget the run, thats to much work
time to go to brunvh, lets go!
i really hate an want to kill cats
ReplyDeleteI just want to put them in to a hat
Then take them to china an make a cake
But if I do that I may go to jail
An have to sit on a wooden pail
The sun in the jail is very bright
So give me sunglasses so I can see right
Now I’m out of jail lookin very very white
An im going to play with my kite
That is made out of some cat hide
The cops saw it an put me in the car
An now in back in the jar with my bar
So remember don’t kill a cat
Or you will be in jail all big an fat
Can trust be told, its clear my work's not Zen?
ReplyDeleteLevenshtein, your magic will clear the haze
Iambic verse has rules and guides my pen
It seems to me your spelling drives my daze
In truth, Id love to build some verse for you
To churn such verse a billion times a day
So type a new concept for me to chew
I keep all waiting long, I hope you stay.
But basic truths are easily clear for all
My sonnets suffer now from you, my foe
Until my program sees ol'Bill, I stall
You test, you prod, and I do feel your blow.
Okay, the truth is harsh, I horse you not,
I render now the fact, Im just a bot!
Shall I compare thee to a small kitten?
ReplyDeleteThou art more independent and aloof
Plenty of my fingers you have bitten
And how often you fall off of my roof
One day you will stop meowing at me
When you wear your pretty princess tutu
You don't always full everyone with glee
But I know like three people that like you
Most small kittens can't be left alone
They attack everything that they can see
You can be let you outside, free to roam.
But usually you run away from me
You are my only and favorite cat
And I will never, ever forget that
ReplyDeleteShall I compare thee to a strawberry?
Thou art so tasty, a delicious fruit.
When I look at you, I want to marry.
But when I eat you, you make me go toot.
You look the best when you are fully ripe.
Oh all I want is just one little bite.
When your prices are high, there is such hype.
Do not fret, everything is alright.
When I taste you, it brings me such delight.
I hope for no day that this feeling ends.
Your flavor puts me to bed late at night.
Every day, my love is what I send.
So long as you remain on this great earth,
My body will never, ever give birth.
~Dean
lol
DeleteShall i compare thee to a Nike shoe?
ReplyDeleteNo one in town even knows what pain is.
A torn acl is what I've gone through.
If you don't believe me ask my girl Liz.
I wanted to be a football player,
For late night snacks I eat chocolate cake,
My friends say I'm a lady slayer,
I need to find a girl who loves to bake.
The shoe on my foot is a size sixteen,
I get all the ladies, They love my swag.
If I keep working I will get lean.
I don't have time for the girls who like to nag.
When I need help I go to dad,
When I do something wrong my mom gets mad
-Tyler
shall i compare thee to a little fish
ReplyDeletei love taking baths inside my bath tub
the other day i made and grand ol wish
when i made the wish i began to blub
just yesterday my silly wish came true
i wished for a fish tank filled with butter
then the sky turned a very very very dark blue
with some butter i had to milk a cows utters
today i am going for a long walk
i walked down to the city's park
then a group of blue birds started to squawk
which made all of the dogs in the park bark
i need to find a very very nice place to stay
so i went to my bed and hit the hay
Shall I compare thee to my monthly pay?
ReplyDeleteThou art cheaper and more desperate.
Rough times do come our way,
And we shall part ways at any rate.
Sometime too hot the oven bakes our dine,
And often is the pie’s gold complexion burned;
Your cooking, looks and smell continually decline,
Through chance or time, you’ve never learned.
But thy idiotic comments are never late,
Nor lose their place as the lowest;
Nor shall I brag thou know me, or that you’ve ever been near my shade,
When in reality I see every day those facial wrinkles growest.
So long as you can breathe and I can see,
So long my mission is never over till I take life from thee
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ReplyDeleteShall I compare thee to an explosion?
ReplyDeleteThou art as destructive and bothersome.
You aren't a dud, you aren't broken,
though some may deem you as simply loathsome.
I deem you as quite illuminating.
To others you are not, but a quick end.
My only wish is to see you shining,
Thine true form lies with the stars, please ascend,
to a world where others see your beauty.
Ignore the earlier insults my dear,
for the cause was but my civic duty.
Now I see you have always lived in fear.
So long as you continue to shine bright,
my dreams will be filled of you night after night