parody

(eg. vexed, ancient, essay )

parody /ˈpɛ rə di/ ?

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(n) a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way
(n) humorous or satirical mimicry
(v) make a spoof of or make fun of
(v) make a parody of

SNL can't even parody Hannity because you just can't do over the top any more than he actually is.
An age of decadence is a ripe time for parody.
Parody cannot be normally challenged for copyrights violation but one is on safe grounds only when the parody merely mimics style.

"It's gotten ridiculous," Orlando Magic coach Stan Van Gundy said. "It's almost like a parody of itself this whole situation now. Come on, an hour long? It takes 15 seconds to say I've decided to stay in Cleveland but we've got another 59...
on Jul 8, 2010 By: Stan Van Gundy Source: AFP
The pair spent a lot of after-hours time hanging out, Cohen said, "talking about our favorite stuff in sci-fi, and what could we parody, and what could we outright steal."
on Jun 26, 2010 By: David X Cohen Source: GoErie.com
Mr. Charney added, "I appreciate Woody Allen's work, but I also appreciate the First Amendment. Let's not forget that Woody Allen himself has referenced many public figures over the course of his long career, often for the purpose of parody, such as...
on May 18, 2009 By: Dov Charney Source: New York Times