BLOG QUESTION: AMISH PARADISE MUSIC VIDEO PARODY

Compare and contrast Amish Paradise with Culio's Gangsters Paradise video. What is Wierd Al making a parody of in this playful video? What kind of mood are the filmmakers and Wierd Al creating in the video? What are 3 techniques that you noticed they used to create this Parody? Use what you've already learned so far in the class to craft your response.

Weird Al is making a parody out of Amish people and their way of living. Weird Al and the filmmakers are trying to create a funny mood while recreating similar shots from the original music video. To create this Parody, Weird Al has altered the lyrics to match the Amish theme, and he uses costumes, set design, and also matches the action on screen with the lyrics. He pokes fun of their practices such as churning butter, and what they do in their daily life. He also exaggerates how they feel about modern technology, having them stomp on phones and computers, adding to the humor of the parody.