The result is a bitingly satiric and hugely entertaining parody. Popular literature also drew on themes of romance, but with ironic, satiric or burlesque intent. Popular literature also drew on themes of romance, but with ironic, satiric, or burlesque intent. In the cities, a comical, ironic and satiric form of waka emerged. They are typically rapped, and are humorous or satiric. Medieval Arabic poetry included the satiric genre "hija". Many comedians have used "Pinafore" songs for comic and satiric effect. His characters live and many of his descriptive and satiric passages have become classical. Yadav confronts him and asks to be forgiven (in a patronising and satiric manner). Critics hail the work as a satiric reflection on the shortcomings of Enlightenment thought. The satiric series includes a cameo by Jerry Seinfeld. Many of her brief satiric plays have reflected on contemporary middle-class issues. The lyrics and dialogue were generally racist, satiric, and largely white in origin. It was also influenced by the satiric fantasies of James Branch Cabell. He contributed his first work to satiric magazines.