News via Voldemort: Parody accounts in topical discussions on Twitter
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2015
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Parody accounts are prevalent on Twitter, offering irreverent interpretations of public figures, fictional characters and more. These accounts post comments framed within the context of their fictional universes or stereotypes of their subjects, responding in-character to topical events. This article positions parody accounts as a ritualised social media practice, an extension of fan practices and irreverent Internet culture. By providing a typology of parody accounts and analysing the topicality of selected parody accounts’ tweets, the research examines how these accounts contribute to topical discussions. In-character framing of topical comments allows parody accounts to offer original interpretations of breaking news that receive more attention than their other tweets. The presence and longevity of parody accounts underline the importance of humour on social media, including within news and topical coverage. |
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Sage Publications Ltd. |
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http://eprints.qut.edu.au/82621/3/highfield_newsviavoldemort_final.pdf DOI:10.1177/1461444815576703 Highfield, Tim (2015) News via Voldemort: Parody accounts in topical discussions on Twitter. New Media and Society. (In Press) |
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Copyright 2015 The Author |
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ARC Centre of Excellence for Creative Industries and Innovation; Creative Industries Faculty; School of Media, Entertainment & Creative Arts |
Palavras-Chave | #200102 Communication Technology and Digital Media Studies #Fandom, humour, irreverence, news and commentary, parody, play, rituals, social media, tropes, Twitter |
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Journal Article |