Lampoon is a form of SATIRE, often in the form of a PARODY or humorous imitation, used to criticize or poke fun at a person, institution, or idea. PASQUINADE is a satirical poem or writing, usually anonymous, ridiculing a public figure or event. RIDICULE is the act of making fun of someone or something in a mocking or contemptuous way. MOCK is to imitate someone or something in a mocking or derisive manner. TRAVESTY is an absurd or distorted representation of something. BURLESQUE is a humorous imitation of a serious work, intended to RIDICULE it. TAKEOFF is an imitation of someone or something, typically for comic effect. TRICK is a cunning or deceptive action or device. Pasquil is a satirical writing or speech, usually anonymous, attacking a person or institution. JOKE is a thing that someone says to cause amusement or laughter, especially a story with a funny punchline. SKIT is a short humorous play or performance. SATIRISE and SATIRIZE are to criticize a person, institution, or idea using irony, wit, and sarcasm. SQUIB is a short humorous or satiric writing or speech. SPOOF is a humorous imitation of something, typically a film or a particular genre of film, in which its characteristic features are exaggerated for comic effect. PARODY is an imitation of the style of a particular writer, artist, or genre with deliberate exaggeration for comic effect. CARICATURE is a picture, description, or imitation of a person in which certain striking characteristics are exaggerated in order to create a comic or grotesque effect. SATIRE is the use of humour, irony, exaggeration, or RIDICULE to expose and criticize people's stupidity or vices. ROAST is to subject to good-natured teasing or banter. DERIDE is to speak of or treat with contempt or mockery.