I don’t know about you, but I need a mid-week boast of satire. I start the week a bit behind from the party … I know … of my own doings. Then on Monday and Tuesday mornings, I was the transporter for my father-in-law regarding his eye surgery. In other words, I have done very little reading of others this week!
Two weeks to go in golf league and I played lousy tonight. Fortunately, my partner took many points, so we enter next week leading by a scant 1.5 points. Meanwhile, on to The Onion. Any favorites?
New Ad Urges Hipsters to go to Applebee’s
Everyone on Camping Trip Dragged There by Someone Else
George Clooney Beginning to Think He Should Buy Own Tuxedo
Off-Duty Weatherman Delights Seniors with Impromptu Forecast
New Prius Helps Environment by Killing Its Owners
Weird Glitch Causes Amazing Spiderman to Reboot in Middle of Movie
Area Man Always had Soft Spot for Puck
Scientists Say US may have Discovered Previously Unknown Level of not Caring about Syria
New Study Finds Americans Need 6 Hours of Sleep at Work
97th Birthday Celebrated with Nurses who Just Happen to be on Duty
A Frank Angle 
I gotta go for the killer Prius. Mind you, I always liked Top Gear UK’s concept for alternative fuels – everyone should buy Lamborghinis. The faster we use the available fuel, the sooner somebody has to invent an alternative. Works for me! 😀
So what, you think I’m gonna pick up the slack now that I’m blogging? No way, Jose! You STILL gotta put out – we gotta have SOME quality to offset my …. um .. “alternatives”. 😉
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John,
I figured you enjoy most of The Onion headlines about cars! Meanwhile, as I’ve said, one of these days I will be asking, “Hey John, remember me?” Thanks for sharing your fav!
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Oh come on, how could I ever forget my good buddy from …. Nashville? Denver? Just where the heck are you from, ..um … Steve? Pete? 😉
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I so relate to the camping trip quote
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LouAnn,
Me too … camping to me involves a respectable hotel. 🙂 Thanks for sharing.
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I cannot agree with you more–went camping once with my husband–the last half of the trip ended with the camper in the parking lot of a hotel — that was the best part of the trip
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My favorites of these are the one about Applebee’s and the one about Syria. But they’re all good ‘uns, as usual.
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Weebs,
It’s always good when one is torn with picking a favorite! Thanks for visiting!
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I’m going with the camping quote. Homefront above made me go!
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Elyse,
I wonder why I’m not surprised that you not being the camping type. 😉 Thanks for sharing.
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As someone caught snoozing at my desk on Tuesday, I have to go with “New Study Finds Americans Need 6 Hours of Sleep at Work”.
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Lame,
Nothing like a recent occurrence to shine a light on satire! … meanwhile, you did say “on Tuesday”.
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I managed to remain conscious (most of) Wednesday.
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Good for you. But don’t leave for long because freeloaders may use your desk as a sleep station.
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I’m the freeloader that “owns” this sleep station, Frank!
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Those were great – my favorite:
New Prius Helps Environment by Killing Its Owners
😆 Talk about reducing your carbon footprint!
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Spinny,
The Prius headline caused me to ask my wife, What are you laughing about? Thanks for sharing.
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I’d absolutely have to be dragged along to a camping trip. 🙂 Love the Prius one too/. Thanks for the smiles, Frank. Have a great day.
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Paradise,
LOL … Being dragged on a camping trip seems to be a common trait with many readers here! 🙂 Enjoy your day in Paradise!
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I still get emails from Applebees each week telling me to head on in for their super duper specials. How did I even get on their mailing list?
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TBM,
…. and are they even in London? If so, why … they can’t compete with pubs! Thanks for visiting.
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The Prius headline is good, but my favorite Onion this time has to be “Scientists Say US may have Discovered Previously Unknown Level of not Caring about Syria”. I think there’s a good chance I took part in their survey.
As for “camping within tent” – isn’t there a law against that?
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Fasab,
Well, the Syria headline is both good and sad. Then again, that is want makes satire good! Meanwhile, I don’t think I’ve camped in a tent since my summers during my college years! Thanks for sharing!
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I’ll go with the one about the unhappy campers, but I’m also curious what a plain vanilla burb chain like Applebee’s is saying to attract hipsters.
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Tim,
Camping and Applebees’s are clearly two of the most popular this week. FYI: Gordo’s in Norwood for a great burger! Thanks for commenting.
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The one about Syria is sad, because, yes, the U.S. has a way of forgetting about countries while it moves on to another conflict. Too many conflicts, not enough compassion left in us. Love the Prius one, too, but I wish the Prius would spare the eco-minded owners and just run over the chick who sings on its commercial.
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Snoring Dog,
Agree – the Syrian one is sad. Then again, I’ve have commented on them here before – thus it’s more like pathetic than sad. On a brighter note, the Prius headline is a good one. Thanks for sharing your fav!
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“New Ad Urges Hipsters to go to Applebee’s” – this made me laugh out loud. We have friends who constantly disagree on whether to eat at Applebee’s – one loves it, the other hates it. Don’t expect to see any hipsters there anytime soon 🙂
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Lynn,
Simply well said! … so many thanks for sharing and causing me to nod and chuckle. 🙂
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It’s interesting I was just notcing recently that there seems to be a trend in advertising; I would call it the you will be a hipster if you buy so and so or eat at such and such a place. It must be working if so many companies or trying it.
“New Ad Urges Hipsters to go to Applebee’s”
Hope you can catch up on your rest I know how that is some days it just takes several days to regroup and feel rested. Hope your Father-in-Law is doing well.
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Starla,
Good justification for eating at Applebee’s … then again, I’m not a regular there … actually seldom go.
Yep – Forces were pulling me in various directions this week, so … I didn’t do a new post for today so I can try to catch up! Thanks for asking about my father-in-law, and at the day-after Dr. visit, he got the thumbs up. But being eye surgery, he is bound at home (can’t drive). See you later today at the Thursday chat. 🙂
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Thanks Frank! :+) That reminds me I better get it together and pull my Thursday Post togethr. :+) Glad your Father-in Law’s doing well. Being home bound is difficult, but hopefully before you know it he will be healed and out and about.
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He’s be fine … it was eye surgery … so he can move about.
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That’s good. :+)
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The weather man for me Frank – i can see him doing it in the style of a Barber Shop Quartet to.
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Ginger … good choice! … and one for you.Thanks for visiting.
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I’m not feeling too well this week, and I think it’s just from overdoing it! So I think “New Study Finds Americans Need 6 Hours of Sleep at Work” is really quite appropriate! 🙂 I’ve been a sleep-walker this week! 🙂
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Debra,
Get some rest! … even if it means sleeping at work. 🙂 Thanks for sharing.
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I wonder does Mr Clooney need help choosing his tux?! Just wonderin’. 😉
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Ellie,
If so, it seems that your services are available for the task! Then again, my wife will also seek the opportunity. Thanks for visiting.
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I wish I worked in an office so I could get more sleep. I usually work from home and it’s not near as fun to take naps here.
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Greatsby,
Welcome first-time commenter. Great example of an advantage and disadvantage of working at home! Meanwhile, thanks for commenting and hope you return … and I will visit soon.
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Don’t have to be an American to need to sleep at work *smile .. I have a feeling the George own a couple of tux’s already … if not – he can afford to rent a couple … everyday !!!
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Viveka,
Good to know that catching sleep at work is appreciated in other parts of the world. 😉 Meanwhile, if you’re a George Clooney fan, he’s from the Cincinnati area, so he’s always big news here. Thanks for commenting.
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George is the ultimate man for me .. and millions of other women, but he is not my first choice – too good to be true in my common sense. *smile
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Alright … fess up … who’s number 1????
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You can read about “my” men … here – http://wp.me/p293Pw-14
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I am so torn…what to do.
Now the whole idea of a Pirus killing it owners thus improving the environment, well that grabs my attention! If I were part of the 1% I am afraid I would have to buy a Pirus for many many many people, thus I could be considered an environmentalist, right?
But, on the other hand everyone dragged on a camping trip by someone else. I relate to this. This is so me. Camping to me is a Hotel with no Room Service.
I am altogether certain your game will be back on par in no time!
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Val,
The Prius headline is popular in this post, yet, so is the camping on. I’m with you about camping in a hotel … but love your description of roughing it. 🙂
Meanwhile, one week to go in golf, so I have to be on next week! Thanks for the confidence and for commenting.
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OMW I love the scientists findings on Syria…hahahaha
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Lisa,
Definitely funny, but with a sad element as well. Thanks for visiting!
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I was trying to resist, but ….. my first camping trip? Sleeping in a stifling tent with three other guys, during a VERY hot summer, while wearing wool 24/7, and spending the 2 days running around with an 8-pound rifle chasing after fume-belching tanks.
And it should astound NO ONE that I continued doing that idiocy for 5 more years, in summer heat and winter snow. You don’t have to be crazy to re-enact – you have to be a FRIGGIN’ LOON! 😀
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John,
There you go … posts about by reinactors wearing wool in the summer! thanks for sharing!!!
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I don’t know what The Onion is yet, Frank, but I’m sure I’ll find out soon. The off-duty weatherman’s impromptu forecast line tickled me for some reason.
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Tom,
The Onion is not only a fav here as it a satirical publication. I try to do these on Wednesday, plus use some Onion snips on Friday’s Opnions in the Shorts. Thanks for checking it out!
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