Wednesday, 2 December 2015

Facing The Truth Of A Parody Documentary

By Marci Nielsen


There are many people who look to various television programs to get factual information on what is taking place in the real world. However, not all of these programs are factual even though they might appear to be so at times due to the style that is used. This is how a parody documentary or comedy based on factual events is created, using the same elements but in a different way.

A show that is informative is usually based on facts. The research that has been done before hand should be thorough and the right people contacted in order to get different sides of the story. Due to the serious nature of the show, the viewers tend to take things very seriously. They usually believe that what is presented is the truth.

One way to tell the difference is by knowing the style of a well-known reporter or researcher when they are presenting their work. In that way when someone creates a satire or an exaggerated style of the real show, it will be easier to tell the difference between the two. The viewer will be able to say that they know the real reporter will never say or do something so extreme.

One has to realize that this extreme behavior that is witnessed in these humorous shows also takes some time to make. In this case, they have to make sure and study the person who is doing the show. They study the way to talk and their mannerisms. They also study the way in which they interact with other people that are in the program that is viewed by many people.

Humor is one of the main tools that is used in these programs. Yet, just because something is funny does not necessarily mean that there is no ounce of truth to it. Many times humor is used to show how ridiculous the real show was or to point out certain flaws in thinking that would otherwise go unnoticed. If this was done in a serious manner, some people might be too sensitive to the alternative.

However, even something that is meant to be funny can still be offensive to some people. They might be upset at the fact that they took the show seriously when all the while it was a joke. They might also think that no one should create a satirical program that uses serious issues as a way to create something that is entertaining.

However, even if someone does not like what they see on the screen, there is still no doubt of the work that is put into these shows. It takes a great amount of talent to take something that is meant for one purpose and turn into something different while remaining true to the genre that is being copied. Only a few can really see the connection between multiple points of view.

This can take a significant amount of time to do. A creative person has to be able to study the real thing for hours before coming up with something that is similar yet different. Since there is so much work involved creating these shows, they tend to be appreciated by many around the world.




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