With yesterday’s heavy post on U.S. politics (my apologies to non-U.S. readers) and another night of golf struggles, nothing like a dose of satire to re-ignite the engines to propel us to the weekend. Please, please – a round of applause to The Onion for their contributions of satire. Any favorites from the list below?
Woman Sets Record for Longest Time Spent Talking about Oneself
Nearest Credible Role Model for Teen 350 Miles Away
Sweating, Shaking Man Never Going to Spend a Little Time with His Thoughts Again
Ascending Soul Already Misses Possessions
Apartment Returns to Pre-Hour Guest Level of Tension
Majority of Instances of People Getting Lives Back on Track Occur Immediately after Visit to Buffalo Wild Wings
Man in Headlock Just Wanted to Party
Study Shows 70% of High Fives Unwarranted
New Poultry-Stripe Gum Hardly Takes like Goose after Chewing for One Minute
Getting Grandma into Family Reunion T-shirt a 3-Person Job
Pope Lays-off 20 Cardinals
Mmmmm “poultry-stripe” gum. Chew and get goosed within one minute. – well I think that would be the true selling point.
I’m not even “going there” on the Pope laying off 20 cardinals. He is talking about the football team right? – sorry.
Funny stuff. The Onion does it again.
Don’t know if you remember a publication called THE WITTENBURG DOOR. I read it faithfully in college. They have a website that’s still up http://www.wittenburgdoor.com/index.html but it’s been defunkt since 2008. Still some fun satire with a evangelical bent.
Mobius,
Oh my … the Wittenburg Door is a hoot. Many thanks! Meanwhile, you’ll enjoy this radio report about the church’s cost-cutting move. http://www.theonion.com/audio/pope-lays-off-20-cardinals,27996/ Thanks for stopping by.
The Poultry Stripe gum one jumped out at me too. Fascinating idea. Thanks for commenting.
Dave,
Definitely a fascinating idea .. and you aren’t the only one who wants to try this.
love the 70% shows high fives unwarranted – good stuff – needed a lol or two
LouAnn,
Glad this post was about to provide a few chuckles for your day. … and the high fives seems to be the top fav here. Just so you know, this feature is on most Wednesdays. Thanks for returning and commenting.
that’s the funniest collection ever. because of my personal/professional experience, i’ll have to go with the role model 350 miles away.
Rich,
The role model headline is a good one. See the video in my reply to Mags for an interview with the self-absorbed, record-setting woman. Thanks for commenting.
when i was at the roger ebert film festival last month, the writer of one of the films had worked for the onion for about ten years writing headlines. can’t remember which film or his name though. i’ll have to look that up.
Now that’s an interesting connection. On the other hand, this could be his autobiography – “From The Onion to Film with Words”
robert siegel. wrote the movie “big fan.” was a funny independent film about a guy obsessed with the new york giants, constantly calling sports radio to talk about the team.
It seems to fit his previous experience.
I go with the role model too
Bella,
That one is a good chuckle! Thanks for visiting.
LOLOLOL nice selection. I’m intrigued on many levels by #3 “Sweating, Shaking Man Never Going to Spend a Little Time with His Thoughts Again”
Fasab,
Since you are intrigued by the sweating, shaking man, here’s your chance to learn more. http://www.theonion.com/articles/sweating-shaking-man-never-going-to-spend-a-little,27553/ … thanks for commenting.
Very good and thanks. Am checking it out now.
The one about the high-fives made me laugh. As did the one about the woman who couldn’t stop talking about herself. xx
Spiced,
The high-fives headline seems to be the most favorite. I posted a video of an exclusive from The Onion – an interview with the record-setting woman. See my reply to Mags comment. Thanks for stopping by.
Hi,
“Woman Sets Record for Longest Time Spent Talking about Oneself”
I think I actually know this person.
“Man in Headlock Just Wanted to Party”
How on earth did he get into this situation, I would click onto this headline just to find out.
“Pope Lays-off 20 Cardinals”
Oh yes times are certainly tough.
Mags,
Good news is that here is an interview with the record-setting woman! Enjoy … and thanks for commenting.
That is amazing, my God she is good at talking, no wonder she made it into the record books.
Trust the Today Show to find her and put her on.
Glad you enjoyed this!
So many good ones. Four stand out for me but I choose the ubiquitous high fives.
Cuttlefish,
Agree … a tough list for a favorite. Glad you enjoy them and thanks for visiting.
I needed a thought-based laugh at our wacky world, so thanks. I can always count on you. My favorite is the unwarranted high fives. Your post deserves one, however!
Patti,
Great that the sane world of satire could give you a chuckle and a respite from the wacky world. Thanks for visiting.
Was she spitting up blood from talking too much? Wow that’s crazy. I also liked the “Study Shows 70% of High Fives Unwarranted” This doesn’t surprise me.
Starla,
Cheers for enjoying the fun! Thanks for commenting.
Thanks for the fun!
Sweating shaking man. Just replace thoughts with alcohol!
Guapo,
I was thinking that you may like the sweating, shaking man. Hope you saw the interview with the talk-about-self woman (See my reply to Mags). thanks for stopping by.
I LOVE the buffalo wild wings!!! That’s like me with chocolate! LOL!!
Zannyro,
Life back on track after chocolate. Wow — who would have thunk it? Thanks for visiting and commenting.
Oh Frank, great idea! My fav – “Ascending Soul Already Misses Possessions” – just cracked me up! Life can be TOO serious, I’m all for laughter
Lynn,
That one caused me to chuckle too! Nonetheless, your summary about life is very important!!! Thanks for visiting.
Ascending Soul Already Misses Possessions! By far the best one!
Debra
Debra,
Good choice – and a good commentary on our materialist nature and society. Thanks for commenting.
Having trouble deciding but have narrowed it down to:
Study Shows 70% of High Fives Unwarranted
New Poultry-Stripe Gum Hardly Takes like Goose after Chewing for One Minute
Pope Lays-off 20 Cardinals
Robin,
And having a group of favorites is fine! Thanks for visiting.
There are “High Five Police”? How could ANYONE, even with the most sophisticated statistical model, make any generalization about the “warrantedness” of high fives? Hilarious!
John,
As the famous American humorist used to say, “Statisticians can do the darndest things.” Thanks for visiting.