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Vol X: Parodies

While plagiarism may be the sincerest form of flattery, being the focus of a parody is definite proof of renown. This quiz, good for 10 points, is all about some better known parodies and spoofs. Good Luck!

1. This show, which premiered on Cartoon Network in 2003, parodies The Adventures of Jonny Quest, along with any number of comic books, movies, and cartoons. Like Jonny Quest it revolves around the family of a Super-Scientist, their bodyguard, and their numerous adventures and enemies. Chief among them The Monarch and Sergeant Hatred, though the latter eventually becomes their bodyguard.
What is the show?

2. This show, co-created by Seth Green, features numerous parodies typically involving action figures and claymation, has run parodies on everything from GI Joe to Santa Claus but is perhaps best known for devoting multiple episodes to spoofing Star Wars.
What is the show?

3. This 2000 movie directed by Keenan Ivory Wayans, and its numerous sequels, parody various Horror, Slasher, and Mystery Movies. The original film opens with a scene starring Carmen Electra and directly parodies the movie Scream.
What is the name of the movie?

4. This 1996 film directed by Tim Burton features Jack Nicholson as the President of the United States during an attack by Martian invaders. The Martian attack principally parodies War of the Worlds but also numerous 1950’s sci-fi B-films.
What is the name of the movie?

5. This musician got his start on the Dr. Demento radio show and went on to parody many songs, often producing parody versions that are as well remembered as the original song. Two of the best known being a Michael Jackson parody “Eat It” and a Madonna parody “Like a Surgeon”.
Who is the musician?

6. This short-lived early 80's TV show, in color, starred Leslie Nielson and spoofed Cop shows. Although it was not on TV very long before being canceled it was turned into a trio of movies of a different name.
What is the name of the TV show or the movie series?

7. This author is well known for his work mocking fantasy clichés often revolving around characters such as Cohen the Barbarian. His main series, which takes place on a Disc-shaped world that rests on the back of four enormous elephants, often revolves around the city of Ankh-Morpork and its City Watch or Wizard's School, Unseen University.
Who is the author?

8. This movie, and its sequels, spoofs James Bond and stars Mike Myers as both the titular protagonist and villain, as well as Seth Green as the Villain's son.
What is the name of the movie series and main character?

9. This TV series also a spoof of James Bond and the spy genre. Created by Mel Brooks and first airing on NBC in 1965, this show revolves around the adventures of Agent's 86 and 99. Agent 86, who isn't very smart, is perhaps best remembered for character's name (rather than number) and his shoe-phone.
What is the name of the TV show?

10. This magazine has loaned its name to numerous comedy films, often spoofing or parodying films or general themes. Some of their better known films include a 1978 film starring John Belushi about fraternities, a 1989 Christmas-themed movies starring Chevy Chase, and a 1993 film parodying the Lethal Weapon movie series starring Samuel L. Jackson.
What is the name the magazine?

Previous Quizzes
Vol I: Quotes
Vol II: The Sequel
Vol III: Openers
Vol IV: Name That Toon
Vol V: The Sincerest Form of Flattery
Vol VI: Big Dumb Objects
Vol VII: Apocalypse How
Vol VIII: Time Loop
Vol IX: You Bet Your Life
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