The irony of the parody is that satire can be of the parody, yet, irony can be of the parody, and the ironic satire or the satirical irony can be part of the parody, and parody does not have to be sarcastic is a true principle of the grammar rule termed, the declarative as opposed to the imperative.

Erm, I'm just a sarcastic cat on the internet who thought the cute bird looked slightly menacing when looking directly at the camera

They get much more menacing. But can also be kinda goofy.

almost as if angle and lighting can change visual tone entirely

Woah, let's not get crazy now.

Stop it!!!!!! 😭🛑