Burlesque (word of the day, 9/17/2010)

burlesque \ber-LESK\  , adjective:
1. Involving ludicrous or mocking treatment of a solemn subject.

noun:
1. Any ludicrous parody or grotesque caricature.
2. A humorous and provocative stage show featuring slapstick humor, striptease acts, and a scantily clad female chorus.