In examining Wacky Packs, I found that there are several conventions that are used by the creators to create parodies of different products. One is to change a few letters in a word that already exists to create a new word. For example, Quaker Oats is changes to Quacker oats or Hawaian Punch is changed to Hawaian Punks. Another convention that is used is swapping one word in the products name for another word that rhymes with it. For example, Wonder Bread is changed to Blunder Bread and Hills Bros Coffee is changed to Spills Bros Coffee.
One of the reasons these cards are so appealing is because at one point or another, I believe most people have played with words in a similar fashion. Children and adolescents in particular, who are constantly learning new elements of the English language, are eager to play with words. Many are also eager to create parodies that poke fun at the adult world they are situated within and sometimes oppressed by.
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