Derivatives

Derivatives are creative works which are derived from other creative works.

Parodies, cover versions, remixes, mashups and fan fics are all derivative works. News and criticism also often contain derivative material.

Derivatives typically use the principles of memetic linkage, memetic hitchhiking and search magnets to attract attention to themselves and propagate.

A creative work that is ripe for creating derivitives from is often referred to as being an exploitable. Next, some examples to illustrate these concepts:

Parody

Original	Parody
The Tipping Point	The Tipping Pot
Born this way	Perform this way

Cover versions

Original	Cover version
Bohemian Rhapsody (Queen)	Bohemian Rhapsody (The muppets)
Paparazzi (Lady Gaga)	Paparazzi (Greyson Chance)

Exploitables

Exploitable	Exploit
Sunny D and Rum	Sunny D and Rum song

Mashups

Stayin' Alive In The Wall (Pink Floyd vs Bee Gees)

United State of Pop 2009