Intertextuality

What is intertextuality? Intertextuality is when a media text makes reference to another text that appears to be unique and distinct.

For example, 'The Simpsons' often use intertextuality as a humourous effct. On the right, there is intertextuality between 'Simpsons' character Mr. Burns and 'Silence Of the Lambs' character Hannibal Lector.

There is also intertextuality between Lady Gaga and rock imagery. On her latest album, Born This Way (left), the front cover depicts her as a motorbike. There is also a song on the album called 'Heavy Metal Lover'. Lady gaga is also a fan of Iron Maiden and Judas Priest. She shows this by her imagery similar of Rob Halford from Judas Priest, below.