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Subversion and Redemption

Sophia Fundora
1. The author mentions two types of subversions, the first concerning expressing ideas and emotions not typically appropriate or introduced at the time. The second type of subversion mentioned deals with parodies or mocks that are a result of or a response to other content. Two of the examples given for each was Tom Sawyer (Twain) for the first type of subversion and Monty Python (1969-74) for the second. Two of my own personal examples are Reservoir Dogs (Tarantino) and Scream (Craven). In Reservoir Dogs, the movie revolves around a heist but the heist it is never shown. In Scream, there is an almost comedic acknowledgement of the typical horror movie tropes. 
2. I thought "Go the Fuck to Sleep" was a hilarious twist on a children's book that due to it's explicit language should and is targeted towards adults, specifically parents that can relate to the difficulties that come along with trying to put a child to sleep. 

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  1. UnknownApril 5, 2018 at 11:33 AM

    I also thought "Go the Fuck to Sleep" was a great twist to make parents laugh about the struggles of putting their kids to sleep. I also like your examples given for subversions!

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  2. UnknownApril 5, 2018 at 11:40 AM

    I agree that "Go the Fuck to Sleep" was directed toward adults, and was very comical. I totally agree that it relates with parents hardships raising children.

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