Satirical+video

=Satire and Society=

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This video by Ryan Higa is a spoof of the superstar Justin Bieber Movie, Never Say Never. Through a humorous tone and lots of satirical commentary, the video is not only entertaining but also successful in satirizing the downgraded entertainment world and the shallow and trend-following audience today. The title of the video, "Daily life of Rustin Hieber", is a satire on TV shows that update celebrities' everyday life. "People want to know more about celebrities because they are famous", but they are, after all, human beings just like others. Hieber starts his "daily life" by "getting up [and] practicing new kicks," yet he says "I probably practice my kicks seven times a year. No big deal." The satirical statement actually reflects the fact that many TV shows about celebrities exaggerate the