We always thought if you make a funny version of a pop song it was considered a parody. Turns out it’s WAY more complicated than that. Our awesome listener, Ben, sent in the legal definition of parody and explained how it all works. Free speech doesn’t seem as free as you would think and Weird Al, 2 Live Crew, Aqua, Roy Orbison and Mattel prove it.

For detailed information about the difference between parody and satire, visit Ben’s blog, Technically Legal.

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