This one is really funny and it caught my attention when Bruno Mars started singing. I never thought he is so talented that can imitate so many voices of famous singers. There are two reasons why I laugh so hard.
First of all, due to the superiority theory, people will laugh when they observe ones' disadvantages, and those singers are perfect target to laugh without feeling bad. The popularity of songs ensures audiences know exactly what the differences and similarity between these two versions so that they can easily get the point. He not only did a good job on the voices but also make a lot of fun by exaggerating those singers' typical facial expressions or movements. When Bruno Mars sang Justin Bieber's song, he acted showily which perfectly stress the Justin Bieber's character and people laugh it like laugh at a popular "secret".
Second of all, some of the characteristics he showed are knew by audiences unconsciously. Sometimes, people will ignore the imperfections of the celebrities because they are much better than ourselves and we do not think we have ability to judge. However, when listening Bruno Mars' performances, we are not only laugh but also share his professional point of view about those singers. Because of his popularity, people can laugh without thinking about if it is wrong and feel like they are judging from a professional perspective. This gave audiences opportunities to look down to those famous people and feel superior.
Moreover, the plot is super simple but also necessary, because it is that connect all the parts together without feeling awkward by singing different songs randomly.
This is a very interesting argument. If I read you correctly, you are saying that it is because he is a celebrity that he is so effective at satirizing other celebrities. If he had merely been engaging in a kind of self-parody--which he is to some extent--it would be a way of boosting his image. But as he is a celebrity, he has a unique position from which to mock other celebrities. The critique takes on some of his authority, rather than being an apparent mockery of that authority that simply serves to reinforce it. When celebrities try to be "real people" they are actually doing the opposite. Here, because he is using his talents, the satire is much more effective.
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