A pornographic parody film is a subgenre of the pornographic film industry genre where the basis for the production's story or plotline is the parody of a mainstream television show, feature film, public figure, video game or literary works. This subgenre also includes parody of historical or contemporary events such as political scandals. The subgenre has gained acceptance by the adult industry to the extent that major awards are presented in this category by organizations such as AVN and XRCO.
Origin
editPornParody.com, a website dedicated to reviewing porn parodies, cites the Batman spoof Bat Pussy (c. 1970) as possibly the earliest known pornographic parody film,[1] a title which is also shared with the 1973 German animated short Snow White and the Seven Perverts.[2] The subgenre began taking off in the 1990s,[3] experiencing a surge in popularity during the 2000s and 2010s.[4] William Shakespeare's works have been used as inspiration, titles include Hamlet: For the Love of Ophelia and Othello: Dangerous Desire.[5]
Types
editIn 2002, Shaving Ryan's Privates, a movie starring actor-turned-infosec analyst Jeff Bardin, was released. The movie documented porn films that parody classic Hollywood movies. There have been porn parodies produced of sitcoms such as Who's The Boss and Parks and Recreation, horror and drama movies such as Edward Scissorhands and The Silence of the Lambs, sci-fi and action movie blockbusters such as Star Wars and The Avengers, and of period drama such as Downton Abbey, titled Down on Abby. The genre includes both heterosexual and homosexual versions, such as a "gay porn parody" of the reality television series Duck Dynasty. Parodies also include non-story or event specific productions such as the porn parody film Who's Nailin' Paylin? that features characters impersonating the real life politicians Sarah Palin, Hillary Clinton, and Condoleezza Rice as well as media figure Bill O'Reilly.[6][7][8]
Production
editSome parodies use techniques such as CGI.[9] One movie reviewer commented that the costume of a particular comic book character in a porn parody was a "better version" of the one used in the mainstream movie.[10]
Reception and review
editJournalist and author Charlie Jane Anders wrote, before blogging on the subject, "I didn't realize just how many porn parodies there are — and how terrible most of them actually are."[8]
A New York magazine writer commented that although the parody of the PBS series Downton Abbey titled Down on Abby starring Lexi Lowe is humorous, it is "rife with historical inaccuracies" and "not recommended for those who get distracted by historically inaccurate details like squared-off French tips and thongs."[11]
Industry acceptance
editAcknowledging its origins and public appeal,[12] several industry publications and trade groups have created award categories for the genre. Two of the industry's major award programs offer recognition for this category of adult film.
The AVN Award added the categories of "Best Parody - Comedy" and "Best Parody - Drama" in 2009.[12] In 2013, the Star Wars parody Star Wars XXX: A Porn Parody was that year's most nominated production as well as the winner of the Comedy category.[13] In 2012, the category of "Best Director" for a "Parody and Best Celebrity Sex Tape" was added.[14]
The XRCO Award added its category of "Best Parody" in 2003.[15] Coincidentally, the award went to the Wicked Pictures-produced and Jonathan Morgan-directed film Space Nuts, a parody of the Mel Brooks film Spaceballs - itself a parody of Star Wars. Space Nuts also won the 2004 AVN award for Best Parody - Comedy.[15]
Mainstream media
editThe genre has gained the attention of the mainstream press. In 2009 director Jeff Mullen (a.k.a. Will Ryder) was interviewed by Newsweek writer Joshua Alston about his leading role in the resurgence of porn parodies.[16][17]
In 2009, Adult Video News writer Tom Hymes observed, "I have come to the realization that a very real expectation is being created among the celebrity elite: Will my show be the next XXX parody... please?" "What is kind of brilliant about the whole thing is the fact that these mainstream shows and the actors on them now get to rub shoulders with the porn industry without any actual rubbing. That's why I call them the new celebrity-safe sex tapes for safe-sex celebrities."[18] Alan Ball, creator of the HBO series True Blood stated in 2010 that "We just found out that they're doing a porn parody of True Blood. That's certainly a moment of going 'Wow, we've arrived.'"[19][20]
In 2010, actress Anna Paquin talked about the porn parody of True Blood on the late night talk show Lopez Tonight. Paquin said "You know, actually what's interesting is that [fellow cast member] Steve [Moyer] and I were so amused by it that we got it for everyone on our cast and crew as a wrap gift so I think we probably bought every copy in existence." Copies of Tru: A XXX Parody were given to the entire cast and crew at the wrap party for the show's third season.[19]
Fictional pornography
editFictional pornography is sometimes used for plot or humor in mainstream film and TV. In Friends, Phoebe's twin sister starred in Buffay, the Vampire Layer among others.[21] Lyndsey in Two and a Half Men was the title role of Cinnamon's Buns,[22] and Wilson in House acted in Feral Pleasures.[23] Peter Stormare's character in The Big Lebowski can be seen in Logjammin'.[24]
See also
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- Axel Braun, director known for parody productions
- Tijuana bible, pornographic comic books that often featured parodies of comic strips, cartoons and celebrities
- Rule 34 (Internet meme)
- Slash fiction
References
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- ^ Staff. "Snow White and the Seven Perverts (1973) 11 min – Animation : Short : Comedy". Amazon via IMDb. Archived from the original on 6 October 2018. Retrieved 28 February 2014.
- ^ Staff. "The 14 Most Brilliant Porn Parodies of All Time". Conde Nast via Details.com. Archived from the original on 23 February 2014. Retrieved 26 February 2014.
- ^ Rutter, Jarod. "The Big New Wave of Porn Parodies". Adult Video News. Archived from the original on 11 March 2016. Retrieved 25 February 2014.
- ^ NA, NA (2016). Unspeakable ShaXXXspeares, Revised Edition: Queer Theory and American Kiddie Culture. Springer. pp. 79–80. ISBN 9781137078674.
- ^ Krasner, Paul. "Behind the Sarah Palin Porn Movie". Adult Video News. Archived from the original on 27 February 2014. Retrieved 27 February 2014.
- ^ Spencer, Kate. "The Complete Guide To Porn Parodies of Movies,TV, Celebrities and Politicians". VH1. Archived from the original on 2014-02-28. Retrieved 26 February 2014.
- ^ a b Anders, Charlie Jane (28 August 2013). "The Ultimate Guide to Science Fiction and Fantasy Porn Parodies [NSFW]". Gizmodo. Archived from the original on 29 December 2022. Retrieved 27 November 2021.
- ^ Zakarin, Jordan. "'Star Wars XXX: A Porn Parody' Trailer (VIDEO)". Huffington Post. Archived from the original on 26 December 2013. Retrieved 26 February 2014.
- ^ Faraci, Devin. "The Porno Version Of Quicksilver Looks Better Than The X-MEN Version". Badass Digest. Archived from the original on 2 March 2014. Retrieved 26 February 2014.
- ^ Stoeffel, Kat. "Downton Abbey Porn Parody Rife With Historical Inaccuracies". The Cut. Archived from the original on 27 November 2021. Retrieved 27 November 2021.
- ^ a b "Best Sex Parody Category Added to AVN Awards" (Press release). Adult Video News. September 29, 2009. Archived from the original on September 19, 2015. Retrieved January 18, 2013.
- ^ "And Now... The 2013 AVN Award Winners!". AVN Staff. Adult Video News. 2013-01-20. Archived from the original on 2013-02-15. Retrieved 2013-01-20.
- ^ "AVN Awards 2012: The Nominees" (Press release). Adult Video News. December 6, 2011. Archived from the original on May 14, 2013. Retrieved January 13, 2013.
- ^ a b Staff. "Jules Jordan, Evil Angel, Elegant Angel, Wicked Pictures Capture XRCO Awards". AVN.com. Adult Video News. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 15 September 2014.
- ^ Warren, Peter. "'Newsweek' Talks to Jeff Mullen About Porn Parodies". Adult Video News. Archived from the original on 9 November 2014. Retrieved 25 February 2014.
- ^ Alston, Joshua (27 August 2009). "Porn Parody of TV Sitcoms Is Adult Entertainment's 'New Gold Rush'". Newsweek. Archived from the original on 25 February 2014. Retrieved 25 February 2014.
- ^ Hymes, Tom. "Are Porn Parodies the New Celebrity-Safe Sex Vid?". Adult Video News. Archived from the original on 24 May 2013. Retrieved 25 February 2014.
- ^ a b Javors, Steve. "Ann Paquin Gifts 'True Blood' Porn Parody to Cast, Crew". Adult Video News. Archived from the original on 6 September 2014. Retrieved 25 February 2014.
- ^ Stack, Tim. "'True Blood': Hot summer TV". Entertainment Weekly. No. 10 June 2010. Archived from the original on 29 January 2022. Retrieved 27 April 2020.
- ^ "The 7 Best Instances of Doppelganger Sex - Page 4 of 4". 7 July 2011. Archived from the original on 8 August 2017. Retrieved 31 May 2017.
- ^ "'Two And A Half Men' Keeps Getting Worse – 'Cinnamon's Buns And Master Baking' Recap". Archived from the original on 8 August 2017. Retrieved 31 May 2017.
- ^ "'House': Wilson and wood nymphs made a porno". Entertainment Weekly. 9 March 2010. Archived from the original on 8 August 2017. Retrieved 31 May 2017.
- ^ Nastasi, Alison (7 April 2010). "Does 'The Big Lebowski' Porn Parody Actually Look Good?". AOL Moviefone. Archived from the original on 8 August 2017. Retrieved 31 May 2017.