Content

• Steps
• Method 1 of 3: choosing a parody object
• Method 2 of 3: Learning Behavior and Speech
• Method 3 of 3: Practice
• Tips
• Warnings

Going to a party? There's nothing better than making your unsuspecting friends laugh with an awesome celebrity parody! If you learn how to find suitable objects for parodies and do some simple exercises, then it will not be difficult for you to make anyone laugh.

Steps

Method 1 of 3: choosing a parody object

1. 1 Choose a celebrity with a catchy voice or accent. It is much easier to parody someone who is famous for their way of speaking. While facial expressions are important, the deciding factor is how well you parody the voice. Popular parody targets are:
   • Jack Nicholson
   • John Wayne
   • Julia Child
   • Al Pacino
   • Christopher Walken
   • Sarah Palin
   • Morgan Freeman
   • George Bush
   • Fran Drescher
   • Judy Garland
   • Bill Cosby
2. 2 Choosing someone you look like will go a long way towards creating a compelling parody. Frank Calhendo is a wonderful parody of John Maddon, and all because they have the same plump and cheerful faces.
   • Alternatively, it will be fun to parody someone who is completely different from you. A fragile girl who parodies Chris Farley - there will certainly be something to laugh at.
3. 3 Think about what makes a celebrity so recognizable. Famous parodist Jim Meskimen advises: "Be an artist, your goal is not just to make a soulless copy, but also to find something that breathes life into it." Find what makes a celebrity special and reveal that in your parody. It is much easier to parody someone with such striking features.
   • Al Pacino, for example, in his films always looks like he is incredibly angry and is about to scream. Portraying him as a person who is losing his temper will help you.
   • Sarah Palin is known for her simple demeanor. Add this ease to your performances.
4. 4 Train your accents. Want to make a good Christopher Walken parody? Try to achieve a natural New York accent first, this will make the task much easier. Want to portray Julia Child? Pay attention to her English intonation.
   • If you have already figured out the main accents, then move on. Among Anglo-British accents, the accents of South Africa, Australia, Wales and Scotland are very distinctive and unique. A good voice actor can hear Manchester and Liverpool accents by ear. Studying accents will help you understand more clearly the manner of speech of the celebrity you intend to parody.

Method 2 of 3: Learning Behavior and Speech

1. 1 Make a list with all the characteristics of the person you have chosen. Observing and listening to your chosen one, carefully write down all his quotes, characteristic gestures and facial expressions. Don't skimp on adjectives. Already now, by describing and vocalizing them with your voice, you are creating a parody. Use the list you created and start working through each aspect step by step.
2. 2 Find something to cling to. An integral part of the parodies of George W. Bush are his squints and mistakes in pronunciation, as well as the strange pauses in the parodies of William Shatner. A good parody of a celebrity has two main components: voice and facial expressions. Pick a feature to start with, perfect it, and then move on.
   • Often times, celebrities have a recognizable phrase from the movie they starred in. A good image of Al Pacino is impossible without the phrase "Say hello to my little friend" from the movie "Scarface".Even if you can't copy facial expressions, then a well-known phrase will be a good start.
3. 3 Observe how they speak. Voices can be high-pitched, almost screaming, or they can come from deep and be rich and velvety. Christopher Walken's voice is guttural, hoarse, but Hulk Hogan's voice is also guttural, but more like the roar of an animal. Watch celebrities and you will find out how and how they speak.
   • Feel your own voice and find out its amplitude before worrying about pronunciation in your parody.
4. 4 Practice only one vocal and behavioral aspect of your parody at a time. Working on all aspects at once can be overwhelming. But since all these unique traits make up a person, you probably want to try to combine them. Start, for example, with Al Pacino's famous scream and glare. Once you've managed to put them together harmoniously, continue working on the items on your list.

Method 3 of 3: Practice

1. 1 Try recording your presentation. The people around you perceive your voice in a completely different way than you do. From time to time, record yourself, for example, on your phone and listen to these recordings to see how far you have come.
2. 2 Practice in front of a mirror. Everyone knows that Jim Carrey trained in this way for several hours a day. How do you know what to work on if you can't even see yourself?
3. 3 Read magazines and books aloud. Conversation in the voice of a celebrity can be challenging. You will always have something to say to your listeners if you practice reading with the voice you want to parody. While you are reading, try varying the pitch and tempo of your speech to help you work out the amplitude.
   • This point will also help you figure out which words and phrases are best suited to the voice you intend to use, which will undoubtedly increase the quality of the parody.
4. 4 Repeat after the radio. If you are driving, just turn on the radio and repeat everything that has been said or sung. This is especially useful if you want to parody singers. In addition, a Britney Spears song performed by Jim Morrison will certainly amuse your friends.
5. 5 Keep working. Like playing any instrument, parody requires constant practice. Even after you've honed your skills, come back from time to time and update your arsenal of parodies. Over the years, Will Farrell has honed his parody of George W. Bush, constantly adding new elements to it and improving it.

Tips

• If your voice is not at all suitable for parodying, then copying the behavior and facial expressions of the chosen person will help you. This way, people will be able to recognize who you are trying to imitate.
• Find and memorize the phrase your celebrity uses the most. Use it to improve the quality of your parodies.
• If the voice you have chosen is too low or high for you, don't worry and choose someone else. You can permanently damage your voice by over-straining it.
• Try to imagine yourself in the place of the person you are parodying. This will allow you to get used to the role and portray him more authentically.
• If you really, really want to expand the range of your voice, then approach it with great care. Practice vocal exercises carefully, step by step. The main thing is not to rush. Again, excessive stress can harm your voice.

Warnings

• Avoid offensive celebrity parodies. Be funny but not violent.