Many thanks to everyone for all the comments regarding our 36th anniversary. We just returned from dinner at Seasons 52, a grill-based restaurant chain that is new to both Cincinnati and Ohio. Given our first exposure to them, it was a thumbs up from us on this night.
Time for a mid-week dose of satire to propel everyone toward Friday. Which is your favorite?
For those wanting an extra challenge, use the information in the headlines (and only the info) to develop your own satirical headline. My combo is at the end.
Have a good rest of the week!
NASA searches for planet capable of supporting NASA
Roommate food pyramid updated to include 4 servings of someone else’s grains & cereal per day
22-year old gets job at website
Entire community stops to watch man struggling to work window blinds
Area man informed he has gotten haircut
Energy pointlessly kept closer
Divorced father waving up a storm for daughter
Bob makes sure apology was more insulting than original comment
Six year old slowed down her Mississippi’s upon request
Mechanic simultaneously replaced sparkplugs and held conversation without taking cigarette out of mouth
LA traveler stuck in traffic dreamed about being stuck in traffic in flying car
Huffington Post complete 63 million page “Where are they Now” slideshow of every celebrity ever
My combination: LA Mechanic simultaneously replaced sparkplugs and frantically waved for daughter while stuck in traffic
A Frank Angle 
Six year old slowed down her Mississippi’s as NASA searches for planet capable of supporting NASA
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Cathy,
What a better way for NASA getting more time!!!
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I kinda like the mechanic story as is, considering on my cars, replacing spark plug requires getting INTO the engine bay!
And uh … er … I think I may have managed to forget to add my congrats to you and the Right Angle. If I did, oops and a belated wish. If I remembered, well, here’s another one – take two, they’re cheap (like me). 😉
Will I see ya at my place Thursday?
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John,
According to the time stamp, you’re not late …. but because you’re on the next post, you only appear late. Many thanks for the greetings!
As for Thursday, I see you have a post announcing Thursday, but I haven’t read it yet …. but I imagine I’ll be there.
Oh —- the mechanic is a good choice for you.
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this one got me the most “Area man informed he has gotten haircut”
as for seasons 52, there’s one that’s been here for a few years. i haven’t been there, but i’ve heard it’s good. i think it’s part of the same company that owns the olive garden, but i’m not 100% about that.
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Rich,
I wonder want it is why people like commenting about one getting a haircut.
Seasons 52 just got here in February. Looking at their website, I see two in NJ. And yes, they are part of the Darden restaurant group which own Olive Garden, Red Lobster, Longhorn, Bahama Breezes, and maybe more.
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Six year old Bob pointlessly makes sure apology without taking cigarette out of mouth.
Maybe I should apologize for that one! Good midweek fun, Frank!
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Debra,
Wow …. I wonder if Bob will be on the news in the future!
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Window blinds for me Frank
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Oh goodness my brain is not functioning this morning. Thanks for the chuckle. Time to make some tea and WAKEUP
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TBM,
At least you are awake enough to get some chuckles. 😀
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I like NASA and Bob from the real Onions.
Here’s my go:
Bob pointlessly searches for 22-year old Roommate capable of supporting struggling Divorced father.
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Fasab,
Whew … that would be a search for a reality show!
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I feel a whole new series coming on:
“Divorced fathers of Rockingham County” amongst others.
Got any tv contacts I could pitch the idea to? 🙂
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Great idea … but sorry … no TV contacts for me … not even to local public access.
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Oh, okay. I’ll try Donald Trump then.
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Be careful … The Donald will steal the idea if he likes it.
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Hmmm, okay then, he’s fired!
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🙂
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I struggle with blinds too – they can be very temperamental xx
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Spiced,
Especially when they fight back! 😉
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22-year old gets job at website keeping energy pointlessly closer (to Mom and Dad’s house)
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Georgette,
Oh no .. that person is too tied to home … thus must get away from Mom and Dad. Heck, this person has probably never left home!
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Morning Frank, I’m glad you had a nice anniversary. Wishing you many more.
Now, I have a brother named Bob, so I must choose this one. “Bob makes sure apology was more insulting than original comment.” Then again, I’ve done that once or twice myself! I know, you’re shocked.
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Elyse,
Well, shocked at only once or twice because I anticipated more. ….. Meanwhile, I don’t know any readers here named Bob!
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Yeah, well, maybe I’ve done it three or four times. A week. Sigh.
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Oh no … you are shattering my image of you.
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Well, since you designated me queen you might have a little PR work to do on my behalf.
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Oh … Queens do no wrong … Hail to the Queen!!!
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Maybe. It’s cold enough outside for hail…
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NASA by far!!!! 😆
You too have a great rest of the week!
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Marina,
Good choice … and cheers to the rest of your week!
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NASA searches for 22-year old divorced father waving up a storm without taking cigarette out of mouth.
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Bulldog,
And I imagine the International Space Station is staying busy with this important search.
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That’s a rather dangerous multi-tasking smoker. 🙂
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Paradise,
As we know, it takes all kinds of people to make the world go around.
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I think US need to find a planet that can support the whole country soon *smile
Is it 36 years of marriage???? Have to work my way back in your posts.
How wonderful – you have given me some faith in a married life. Congratulations.
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Viveka,
Yep … 36 years of marriage. Many thanks!
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Some record … so happy for your both. *smile
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No Frankensteining, but I’m glad Bob made the “apology” an even more stinging rebuke than the first comment. There are people, and times, where that’s necessary.
Thank you for signing up to follow my posts. You visit and comment so often, I thought you already had, till the notice popped up. Now you make me wonder whether I’ve remembered to perform the same social function for you. If you see two of me, don’t believe it.
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Archon,
Cheers to Bob … and the pleasure is mine regarding the blog carrying your moniker.
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O.K. here goes…
Six year old celebrity has gotten haircut in flying car…Huffington Post has informed entire community of 63 million.
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Suzanne,
Wow … a mobile place for a haircut while transporting one to and fro! 😉
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I can never resist a challenge…..
22 year old searches pointlessly for 63 million sparkplugs capable of supporting NASA flying car.
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Abtwixt,
Brilliant … and glad to see you haven’t lost a step!
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My favorite:
“Bob makes sure apology was more insulting than original comment”
And my made up headline with plenty of copy and paste:
NASA informed Huffington Post about 22-year old waving at flying car
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Doggy,
… and imagine the Huff Post doing a large report on this!
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These are always fun! Here’s my best attempts:
Entire Mississippi Community Searches For Area Man, Informed He Was
Pointlessly Stuck In Traffic
Flying Six Year Old Slowed Down Upon Request Of NASA, Makes Apology
Enjoy the rest of your week Frank!
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Alex,
The first one is absolutely Onion worthy! Love it!!!! … and thanks for two! …. FYI: The second one caused me to chuckle, but just not as much as the first one.
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Okay this saying. NASA searches for planet capable of supporting NASA.. is just hilarious lol
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Kay,
I’ve learned that the best satire lines are the ones that seem real … and to me, that one does!
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