spoof text

Spoof text is a type of story which has a twist (funny part in the end of the story). It contains an unpredictable event which makes the story funny. The purpose of spoof text is to amuse or entertain the readers
The generic structure of spoof text
Orientation :
The introduction of the story. By giving the orientation, reader will recognize, for the first time, who involves in the story.
Events :
Explored in chronological way which able to arrange the story read nicely.
Twist :
The unpredictable event/thing/way which amuse the reader. Readers even did not predict before that it would be.

The example of spoof text

Boom – Boom Car
Cici and Rara were a senior high school student. That holiday, they weren’t go to the out of city so they decided to spend their holiday with go to mall, shopping, and so on, even do something stupid.
First, they went to the cinema to watch the newest movie, that is Mission Impossible. The following day, they went to mall to shopping. But actually, they didn’t buy anything, they only tested something like shoe and clothes, and then go from its shop. Sometime, the shop keeper get angry because of their action. But, for Cici and Rara,it didn’t matter. Eventually, it makes them happy :D
Time passes…
In the last day of their holiday, Cici and Rara have no idea to spend their holiday again, until Rara shoutes, “How about playing boom-boom car? I miss to play that game :D”
“Sure,” answers Cici.
So they go to the third floor of Ayani Megamall which boom –boom car placed.
“That car looks good, right?” asks Cici while pointed to the red car in the corner of the playing area.
“Yup, let’s ride it!” says Rara.
Then, the horn ring. That means the game is start. Rara drive the car, she start to pushes the accelerator but the car is off. Then, Cici try to drive the car. She pushes the accelerator but the engine still off. They try and try again….Until the boom-boom car man come and says, “Don’t you read this?
The car has broken down!”
Text Analyzing
Orientation : There were two students of senior high school named Cici and Rara. They
didn't go to the out of city while holiday time.
Event 1 : Cici and Rara went to the cinema to watch the newest movie
Event 2 : They go shopping, but actually they didn't buy anything
Event 3 : They played Boom-boom Car in Ayani Megamall
Twist : Cici and Rara didn't know that the car which they drove has broken down
Unfamiliar Words
Accelerator :
Pedal in a car that is pressed with the foot to increase the car’s speed.
Decided :
Think about something and choose between the possibilities available
Broken down :
has been damaged or injured
Pointed :
Directed in a clear, often critical way, against a particular person
Eventually :
adverb in the end


Artist Didn’t Always Famous
There was a little boy named Pieter. He lived near Super Junior's house. Super Junior is the most famous boyband in South Korea.
One day, Pieter meets Yesung, one of Super Junior member. When Yesung come closer to Pieter, he says, "Hey, do you like boyband?"
"Err.. not really, i only liked Super Junior," answers Pieter.
"Oh, who did you like mostly in Super Junior ?" asks Yesung.
"Yesung. But, this time i rather afraid that he was a guy. How about you?"
"I think, not all of boyband were a gay."
"Ya, whatever.. By the way, what's your name and where do you lived?"
"Yesung. I live there," says Yesung while pointed on Super Junior's house.



Text Analyzing
Orientation : A little boy named Pieter that lived near Super Junior's house
Event 1 : Pieter met Yesung, one of Super Junior member
Event 2 : Yesung and Pieter talked about boyband
Event 3 : Pieter said that her favorite member in Super Junior member was a guy
Twist : Pieter doesn't know that he was talking to Yesung

Unfamiliar Words
Rather :
Fairly; to some degree
Pointed :
Directed in a clear, often critical way, against a particular person