It’s mid-week, so how’s your week going? Do you anticipate the rest of the week being better, worse, or the same?
Courtesy of The Onion, here’s a bit of mid-week satire to boost your week. Which is your favorite?
For those who enjoy a creative challenge, take the information in the headlines (and only in the headlines) to make a new headline.
Scientist debut smug robot that can run a half marathon and brag about it
38-year old little boy posts picture of fast car he likes on Facebook
Dad holds Best Buy salesperson’s feet to fire with questions about HDTV compatibility
Neighborhood flocks to coffee shop bulletin board to read about fun, upcoming events
US Treasury cowboy claims “something done spooked the economy”
Pet dog almost like disgusting family member
Annual teeth cleaning reveals three previously unnoticed rows of teeth
Psychiatrists warn nation’s used car salesmen going insane, practically giving cars away
Army commander depressed after reading Facebook comment on latest raid
Mother who forgot to pay 29-year-old son’s phone bill reminded to really be careful about that
Career spider unsure if she’s ready to for 3,000 children
New Balance releases “Laces Only” minimalist running shoe
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My combo: New Balance salesman holds family’s feet to fire
Neighborhood flocks to coffee shop bulletin board to read about fun, upcoming events..Career spider unsure if she’s ready to for 3,000 children
Bulldog,
It’s always good to see everyone’s favorites … and I like both of those! Now get back to work.
gMy week has sucked so far, but I expect it will scale hithertofore unimagined heights at the end.
Of suckiness.
Loved the 38 year old little boy on facebook!
My mashup:
Scientist debut smug 38-year old little boy with questions about HDTV compatibility
Guap,
Bummer about a sucky week so far with worsening conditions on the way. Sounds like a storm forecast. Great mashup!
Thanks for brightening my week thus far. Mine has been quiet, uneventful. My mash-up: US Treaury cowboy going insane reminded to be really careful about that.
Patti,
Cheers to your quiet, uneventful week … and the beginning of your mashup gets me chuckling … US Treasury Cowboy … what a hoot!
I’m on the cusp of some major changes. My Manhattan Project is in the completion phase and at The Grind, my longtime assistant’s last day is Friday. I hate to see him go but I wish him well.
Lame,
Go Lame Go regarding the Manhattan Project … bummer on the assistant’s last day. Sorry …. but filling in would be a long daily commute.
Awwwwwwwww, Frank, that’s sweet. Happy Hump Day, friend.
Satire bits are so much fun,todays was one of the best list.loved them all
38-year old little boy posts picture of fast car he likes on Facebook- depressed over not getting a single like unfriends and blocks 5 people
Soma,
LOL … lots of truth in that one. … but of course not with me.
Are you certain these are satire? Some of them seem pretty real to me Frank.
Val,
Some say that satire is good if it seems real.
Loved the smug robot! Reminded me of Lost in Space!
Marina,
The Lost in Space robot was quite smug! … His name was Robot B9, but most commonly called Robot. However, I wonder why they didn’t call it GUNTHER – General Utility Non Theorizing Environmental Robot. I must go back to the original TV show for this one.
!!! I only recently found out the actor who played the Robot: Bob May – the only role he ever played actually! [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_May_%28actor%29]. The voice wasn’t his btw!!!
Wow … I didn’t know that last past. Interesting!!!! …. and thanks.
Good morning Frank, and I LOVE the Onion headlines! I have 2 for you this morning.
Previously unnoticed family member reminded to really be careful about spooked children.
Smug 38-year old army commander claims 3,000 psychiatrists depressed after reading nation’s disgusting comments on Facebook.
Have a great rest of the week, Frank!
Alex,
Your first one got the biggest chuckle … and the second one seems very real!
Glad it gave you a chuckle!
My week is good. I’m just happy I made it this far
Hansi,
Considering the options, that’s a good reason for happiness.
Scientists debut smug robot that can run a half marathon “Laces Only” minimalist running shoe and New Balance brags about it.
Cathy,
You’ve zeroed in on running … are you a runner?
Yes!
Of the real onions 38 year old little boy gets the prize.
My efforts (and I think both of them might be true):
US Treasury claims Pet dog running nation’s economy
Psychiatrists warn disgusting Facebook comment reveals depressed Career Army commander going insane
Fasab,
Good efforts .. of the two, I like your first one. Well done!
38-year old little boy – brilliant …. men will never grow up when it’s about their dream cars. Great.
Viveka,
Are you picking on human males?
Not at all … that is just the way you guys are. Nothing wrong with that. *smile
Just pulling your chain.
I understood that. *smile
“Scientist holds Best Buy salesperson’s feet to fire like disgusting family member.” Guess he has some major family issues…
Carrie,
LOL … very good …. more than a few issues! Thanks for your creativity.
i love eating onions. just thought i would share that.
Sunshine,
Good for you … no raw onions for me … but cooked OK.
I think my week will be just about the same. I just can’t wait to get out of work that’s all LOL. How’s your week? And this one “Annual teeth cleaning reveals three previously unnoticed rows of teeth” would horrify me lol
Kay,
For the people who dread the trip to the dentist, that would be one big OH NO! The homestretch to the week should be relatively low key. Thanks for asking!
As always you satirical headlines are great. My favourite this time is New Balance. Almost as the Emperor’s New Clothes – if you know the H.C. Andersen’s story…
Otto,
Satire is fun … and good satire seems quite real! Because you like satire, here is a link to a satire site in the UK.
http://newsthump.com/ … enjoy!
That’s great, thank you, Frank.
Enjoy!
The Treasury line is probably true Frank!
GFB,
Considering the source,I strongly suspect all these are true!
Here’s mine.
38-year old smug robot reminded to really be careful about 3,000 children.
Have a good day!
TBM,
LOL …. but Miles still says no pub tomorrow.;)
this one had a lot of good choices. i’m going to have to take the used car salesmen. well done.
Rich,
LOL … I take it that’s the last open. Very good.!
Dad almost like disgusting family member.
Bruce,
Ah ha … the genetic connection!