Lampooned

To **lampoon** is to publicly criticize (someone or something) by using ridicule, irony, or sarcasm. It's a satirical attack designed to expose and mock foolishness or vice. The act of lampooning often involves humor, but the primary goal is to make a point and discredit the subject. The intent is to expose flaws, shortcomings, or hypocrisy through clever and often exaggerated representation, with the ultimate aim of causing social commentary or change, creating amusement, and revealing the flaws in the target's behavior. It can also be done to create a sense of comedic value.

Lampooned meaning with examples

• The political cartoonist lampooned the president's latest gaffe, depicting him stumbling over words with exaggerated features, the caricature highlighting his public speech blunders, the ridicule drawing attention to the president's recent controversies. It became a social media phenomenon, sparking debates across all platforms.
• The comedian lampooned the excesses of celebrity culture in his stand-up routine, mimicking the lifestyles of the wealthy elite, the satire focusing on their extravagant purchases and shallow priorities; the laughter was a commentary on their frivolous spending, and it was an insightful observation.
• Critics lampooned the film's convoluted plot and poor special effects, the review sharply pointed out the technical issues and illogical narrative. The scathing review targeted the flaws, the mockery emphasizing the film's many failings and it was received as an example of bad movie making.
• The satirist lampooned the company's environmental policies in a series of articles, exposing their greenwashing tactics and their actual lack of environmental awareness. The articles brought public attention to the company's deceptive practices and the impact the company has on the environment.
• Students in the school play lampooned the teachers in their skits, imitating their mannerisms and creating comedic scenarios based on the teacher's actions. The act of lampooning revealed their habits and unique personalities, and it made light of their actions and attitudes in a hilarious way.