Many a true word spoke in jest

Discussing parodies like this one, Gene at Harry's Place writes:

personally I think I could do a funnier one myself

Suddenly, all those 'the only sensible option for the Left is to support the right-wing authoritarian reactionaries in Venezuela' posts make sense - they're parodies. Though I have to admit to preferring Harry's Place before it slipped into the 'left is right' parodic mode.