[wideawake]

Agreed with all of that....and it fits perfectly the definition of imitating.

No it doesn't.

I’m not here to argue semantics.

It's not a matter of semantics, but intent.

Her intent was to mock Bill Maher, not to join him.

[Deut28]

im·i·tate
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–verb (used with object), -tat·ed, -tat·ing.

1. to follow or endeavor to follow as a model or example: to imitate an author's style; to imitate an older brother.
2. to mimic; impersonate: The students imitated the teacher behind her back.
3. to make a copy of; reproduce closely.
4. to have or assume the appearance of; simulate; resemble.

Please note that intent is mentioned nowhere. I'm done with the semantics.