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Parody in popular music

Parody in popular music is when a song uses a different song to make fun of it. The song will keep the same melody, but the words are changed to make it funny. For example, a parody of Taylor Swift's song "Blank Space" could be called "Shrink Wrap," and the words could be about getting food wrapped in plastic wrap instead of about relationships. People make parodies of popular songs because they are funny and can make people laugh.