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It will happen eventually (lemmy.ml)
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[–] the_crotch@sh.itjust.works 37 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (4 children)

No, it's a straight up rip off. Parodies add something new, give you insight into the original. This is the same joke with the names changed.

[–] notoftenthat@sh.itjust.works 27 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

I see it as an homage to the original.

[–] wolframhydroxide@sh.itjust.works 6 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

It also clearly cites it at the bottom. Its not like this is plagiarism. Its clearly making the point that this is the new, awful truth of the world before us, and maybe we need a few avengers, like little Billy Ignore Instructions and his vindictive mom.

[–] notarobot@lemm.ee 10 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

I guess its a matter of opinion. To me it's parody. In fact, I find this joke more fun BECAUSE I know the original.

[–] SuperNovaStar@lemmy.blahaj.zone 5 points 3 weeks ago

I don't know Randall, but I expect he would enjoy this.

[–] chatokun@lemmy.dbzer0.com 4 points 3 weeks ago

Rip off were the words I originally wrote, but I didn't feel like being that mean about it. I don't fault your reasoning though.

[–] trolololol@lemmy.world 0 points 3 weeks ago

Sure

I still laughed. And I'll share.