- Maker: Adeoye Olumuyiwa
- Genre: Parody Advertisement
- Level: Graduate
- Program: Composition, Rhetoric, and Digital Media
- Course: WRIT 5340: Multimodality
- Instructor: Dr. Eric Mason
- Semester Created: Fall 2024
Description
Athletes, don’t indulge in Dunkin’ unless you’re ready to prove you can still dunk!
But remember, too much Dunkin’ might leave you grounded instead of flying to the rim.
Reflection
The parody of Dunkin’ Donuts, where the concept of athletes trying to dunk after indulging in too many donuts, is a playful exploration of how food and culture intersect with performance. The humorous tone highlights the tension between indulgence and athleticism, playing on the stereotype that eating too many unhealthy foods can hinder performance, particularly in physically demanding sports like basketball. By exaggerating the scenario, the parody critiques the fast food industry’s influence, especially in relation to athletes’ health and conditioning, while also acknowledging the social role food plays in popular culture.
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