Monday, May 4, 2015

Make up Class in C401
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sat·ire
ˈsaˌtī(ə)r/
noun
  1. the use of humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people's stupidity or vices, particularly in the context of contemporary politics and other topical issues.
    synonyms:mockery, ridicule, derision, scorn, caricature; More
    • a play, novel, film, or other work that uses satire.
      plural noun: satires
      "a stinging satire on American politics"
      synonyms:parody, burlesque, caricature, lampoon, skit; More
    • a genre of literature characterized by the use of satire.

Examples:
Onion Article: "6-Day Visit To Rural African Village Completely Changes Woman’s Facebook Profile Picture"
Video Clip: SNL "4th Grade Talent Show"

Now I would like you to find your own samples of satire.
In the comment section below, please
1) find and post a video clip in English
2) Explain why it is satire: what is it making fun of?

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6 comments:

  1. AnonymousMay 4, 2015 at 11:43 PM

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZZ6wPdcYG4
    reason: the extraditional way of treating strangers is awsome. They care more about the candy rather than safety when a total stranger meets them. So the satire is that kids do what teacher try to tell them mustn't do.

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  2. UnknownMay 4, 2015 at 11:48 PM

    Hayel, Wesley ,Andy

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XNBP18nrRdw

    Reason: This video makes fun of IPhone of Apple. Apple doesn’t create a new form or big new functions, but only to make iPhone taller and taller than before. IPhone fine the tallest thing to happen to IPhone since my phone

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  3. UnknownMay 4, 2015 at 11:50 PM

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  4. UnknownMay 4, 2015 at 11:55 PM

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ClpNw7OPbWw
    Group member: Huang Leyi, Shen Jiale, Smily, Mona
    reason: for getting auidences' attention, those people try to make themselves sexy, but the advertisement is for food! the satrie is that the adverstisement is not related to the product, but for auidences' attention

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  5. UnknownMay 4, 2015 at 11:59 PM

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DopEzgBk4dA
    Cathy, Kathy, Miu Miu
    Reason: The man fell in love with the girl. When the girl told the man she had a Ebola, then the man start escaping.

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  6. AnonymousMay 5, 2015 at 12:11 AM

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