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Do you feel you need to be familiar with the original before viewing a porn parody/adaptation ?

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Contributor: namelesschaos namelesschaos
As the tile says: Do you feel you need to be familiar with the original before viewing a porn parody/adaptation ?

For example, I've been curious about Pride and Prejudice Hidden Lusts (something about the cover) but haven't bought it because I'm afraid I won't get it because I never read the original.
Answers (public voting - your screen name will appear in the results):
Yes, being familiar with the original improves enjoyment
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28  (54%)
No, being familiar with the original doesn’t effect my enjoyment
No, being familiar with the original reduces my enjoyment.
Depends in the work(s) in question
Lily Bee , Ghost , Kkay , DeliciousSurprise , smashthepatriarchy , Kindred , Lucidity , alliegator , namelesschaos , Stagger13 , Rin (aka Nire) , Mx.Nekora , xGOLDx , Pi , SJ88 , Do emu , ghalik , mmmmm , karenm , SecretKinksters
20  (38%)
Other
K101 , PassionateLover2 , UrNaughtyaAngel , lauraxxarual
4  (8%)
Total votes: 52
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Contributor: Lily Bee Lily Bee
I'm curious about that parody, too! I've read the original and loved it, as well as various screen adaptations. You should be able to borrow the book from your library first if you're concerned about appreciating the original before the parody. Enjoy!
12/10/2011
Contributor: Kkay Kkay
It depends on the porn parody, IMO. For something like Batman or Sherlock Holmes, people tend to be familiar with the idea of the characters even if they haven't gone through 50 years of comic book canon or read all the original Sherlock Holmes stories and spend their Saturdays debating Granada vs Russian Holmes and which is the better adaptation.
12/11/2011
Contributor: K101 K101
Other. Don't watch porn. But I do like to be at least somewhat familiar with the original when it comes to books and other types of movies.
12/11/2011
Contributor: PassionateLover2 PassionateLover2
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Originally posted by K101
Other. Don't watch porn. But I do like to be at least somewhat familiar with the original when it comes to books and other types of movies.
I agree. No porn in this camp. I like the erotica books better.
12/11/2011
Contributor: Kindred Kindred
A well made movie, whether a porn parody or sequel, should stand on its own and not require prior knowledge.
12/11/2011
Contributor: namelesschaos namelesschaos
Quote:
Originally posted by Kindred
A well made movie, whether a porn parody or sequel, should stand on its own and not require prior knowledge.
I agree it should be able to stand on it own but there is a big difference between simply standing on it own and enjoying a work to its fullest.
12/11/2011
Contributor: Lucidity Lucidity
A definitely think a good parody should be able to stand on its own.
12/11/2011
Contributor: eeep eeep
I think knowing the original work usually adds to my enjoyment of parodies or remakes of any type.
12/11/2011
Contributor: namelesschaos namelesschaos
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Originally posted by Lily Bee
I'm curious about that parody, too! I've read the original and loved it, as well as various screen adaptations. You should be able to borrow the book from your library first if you're concerned about appreciating the original before the ... more
Don't even have to go to the library since it public domain you can get for free online on any e-reader, most including mine have it preloaded. You can read it here: link and audio book version here: link

I actually decided to watch the 2005 film adaptation, and have down loaded the audiobook so soon I will finally get that parody. Porn making do all those assigned readings I didn't do in high-school
12/19/2011
Contributor: Rin (aka Nire) Rin (aka Nire)
Depends on what's being parodied, and how they go about it. Generally, being familiar with the original work makes it more enjoyable, though it's not always necessary.
01/09/2012
Contributor: Mx.Nekora Mx.Nekora
It's best to watch the original version to get the characters in mind,then watch the parody,to kinda get the whole idea.
02/29/2012
Contributor: Sugarfina Sugarfina
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Originally posted by namelesschaos
As the tile says: Do you feel you need to be familiar with the original before viewing a porn parody/adaptation ?For example, I've been curious about Pride and Prejudice Hidden Lusts (something about the cover) but haven't bought it because ... more
Yeah I definitely think I should be familiar with the original before seeing the parody. I love parodies though.
04/15/2012
Contributor: Geogeo Geogeo
It does seem a bit pointless to watch one and not know any references.
04/15/2012
Contributor: Bignuf Bignuf
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Originally posted by namelesschaos
As the tile says: Do you feel you need to be familiar with the original before viewing a porn parody/adaptation ?For example, I've been curious about Pride and Prejudice Hidden Lusts (something about the cover) but haven't bought it because ... more
A parody makes no sense, other then as a silly movie, if you don't know the original.
04/18/2012
Contributor: Bignuf Bignuf
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Originally posted by Geogeo
It does seem a bit pointless to watch one and not know any references.
Indeed...then it's just silly porn.
04/18/2012
Contributor: Bignuf Bignuf
Quote:
Originally posted by Kkay
It depends on the porn parody, IMO. For something like Batman or Sherlock Holmes, people tend to be familiar with the idea of the characters even if they haven't gone through 50 years of comic book canon or read all the original Sherlock Holmes ... more
That is what we do for foreplay...debate Granada vs Russian Holmes. Works every time.
04/18/2012
Contributor: Bignuf Bignuf
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Originally posted by Sugarfina
Yeah I definitely think I should be familiar with the original before seeing the parody. I love parodies though.
True...but only if they are well done. Some porn is now, others....um...not so much.
04/18/2012
Contributor: Kate Kate
I like to be familiar with the original, I feel like i enjoy it more that way when I have something to compare it to
04/20/2012
Contributor: Double Analysis Double Analysis
I think so, then I can have my giggle fits about it.
04/20/2012
Contributor: Abaychan Abaychan
Being familiar with the film defiantly helps enjoy the film.
05/18/2012
Contributor: Nacht Stern Nacht Stern
Yes, I like to see how closely both works are to each other plot wise.
07/30/2012
Contributor: sweetpea12 sweetpea12
Quote:
Originally posted by namelesschaos
As the tile says: Do you feel you need to be familiar with the original before viewing a porn parody/adaptation ?For example, I've been curious about Pride and Prejudice Hidden Lusts (something about the cover) but haven't bought it because ... more
Yes You should know about the original
10/17/2012
Contributor: Babylove09 Babylove09
I say yes. If you think the original is good your bound to like the parody.
11/05/2012
Contributor: falalena falalena
Quote:
Originally posted by namelesschaos
As the tile says: Do you feel you need to be familiar with the original before viewing a porn parody/adaptation ?For example, I've been curious about Pride and Prejudice Hidden Lusts (something about the cover) but haven't bought it because ... more
i think the jokes make a lot more sense.
01/04/2013
Contributor: sexytileena / absolutely love sex sexytileena / absolutely love sex
Yes, being familiar with the original improves enjoyment
02/16/2013
Contributor: SecretKinksters SecretKinksters
Depends, but we really only watch porn for the sex, not the plot.
06/08/2013
Contributor: UrNaughtyaAngel UrNaughtyaAngel
It depends on the film I think and if the sex is hot who cares about the story.
06/09/2013