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Childless Couple Watches Empty Crib From Doorway
BILLINGS, MT—With tears in their eyes as they gazed at the room, local childless couple Harrison and Kylie Neubauer reportedly watched an empty crib Wednesday from the doorway. “Look at it. It’s so peaceful,” said Kylie Neubauer, who came rushing to the room after hearing the most adorable radio silence on the baby…Read more...
U-Haul Truck Carrying Nazi Flag ‘Intentionally’ Crashes Near White House
A driver has been arrested on charges of threatening to kill or harm the president, vice president, or their family members after he allegedly plowed a U-Haul truck into security barriers near the White House while carrying a Nazi flag. What do you think?Read more...
Quiz: Could You Pass A Police Officer Entrance Exam?
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Man Embarrassed After Taking Bullet Intended For Person Behind Him
LUBBOCK, TX—Admitting that he assumed the guy was waving his gun at him, local man Jeffrey Regis confirmed Wednesday that he was embarrassed after taking a bullet intended for the person behind him. “Oh my god, I’m such an idiot—I totally thought those shots he fired were meant to go into my chest, skull, and arm,”…Read more...
NAACP Travel Advisory Warns Florida ‘Openly Hostile’ Toward African Americans
The NAACP issued a travel advisory for Florida, urging people to avoid the state due to Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis’ “aggressive attempts to erase Black history and to restrict diversity, equity and inclusion programs” in the state’s schools. What do you think?Read more...
Diversity Panel Features Cornell Graduates From 3 Different Years
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Study Finds Average American Considers Biting Stranger 3 Times A Day
WASHINGTON—According to the results of a new study released Wednesday by the Pew Research Center, the average American considers biting a stranger three times a day. “We found that nearly 90% of American adults experience the uncontrollable urge to sink their teeth into the leg, arm, or face of a person they do not…Read more...
Couple Fighting After Man Admits He Doesn’t Even Know Girlfriend’s Dad’s Eye Color
SAN DIEGO—Feeling heartbroken and betrayed by his failure of her spontaneous pop quiz, local woman Sadie Vidale was reportedly fighting with her boyfriend Neal Jones on Thursday after he admitted he did not even know her dad’s eye color. “We’ve been together nearly two years, and you don’t even know the color of his…Read more...
Americans React To The Nation’s Masculinity Crisis
The Onion asked Americans why real, red-blooded men have been relegated to the dregs of society and replaced by weak-willed, feminine cucks.Read more...
Florida Bans Men From Becoming Nurses
TALLAHASSEE, FL—In a sweeping effort to curtail what he called “woke gender ideology,” Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a new bill into law Wednesday banning men from becoming nurses. “Imagine how disturbed a child would be at the doctor’s office if a nurse stepped into the room to take their temperature and it was a…Read more...
Athletes Respond To LeBron James’ Rumored Retirement
After the Denver Nuggets swept the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA’s Western Conference finals, LeBron James said he was uncertain about his future. The Onion asked professional athletes what they thought about the rumored retirement, and this is what they said.Read more...
Every Short Film At Festival About Widowed Father Learning To Braid Daughter’s Hair
NEW YORK—Exploring the touching stories that unfold following the sudden death of a beloved mother and wife, every short film showing at this year’s Tribeca Film Festival is about a widowed father learning to braid his daughter’s hair, sources confirmed Tuesday. All 76 short films featured in this year’s lineup are…Read more...
HBO Max Changes Name To ‘The Sloppy Sleepytime Television Engine: All Aboard!’
NEW YORK—Calling the rebranding an exciting way to unite its programming under one banner, streaming service HBO Max changed its name Tuesday to The Sloppy Sleepytime Television Engine: All Aboard! “Iconic series, unforgettable films, and the best reality television in the world—it’s all here on The Sloppy Sleepytime…Read more...
Meaning Fact: Did You Know?
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Chick-Fil-A’s First-Ever Restaurant Closes After 56 Years
Chick-fil-A’s first-ever restaurant, located in a mall in Atlanta, GA, has closed after more than half a century in business. What do you think?Read more...
Scientists Link Dwindling Insect Populations To Pale Weird Kid
DARMSTADT, GERMANY—Finding a potential root cause for a problem that has greatly perplexed scientists, a new report published Tuesday in the Journal Of Applied Entomology has linked dwindling global insect populations to this one pale weird kid. “We have seen a massive die-off of insects, a phenomenon that could…Read more...
Houseguest Offended After Host Only Offers Rawhide To Dog
SAN JOSE, CA—Saying she felt insulted and completely disrespected, area houseguest Laura Dempster told reporters Tuesday she was offended when her host, Paul Pulte, only offered rawhide to her dog. “Call me petty, but I found it incredibly rude that Paul would give the dog a rawhide and snub me,” said Dempster,…Read more...
Police Came In Their Pants As Fast As They Could When They Got Domestic Violence Call
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Man Worried He Might Have Mentioned Sorcery Too Many Times During Job Interview
JACKSONVILLE, FL—Expressing concern that he might have played up his facility with witchcraft and dark magic at the expense of other qualifications, local man Timothy Sellers told reporters Tuesday that he might have mentioned sorcery a few too many times during a recent job interview. “It seemed to go pretty well,…Read more...
New Evidence Shows Martin Luther King Never Called Malcolm X A Butterface
CHICAGO—In a bombshell report that revealed that Playboy Magazine had falsified several famous quotes from the civil rights leader in 1965, new evidence revealed Tuesday that Martin Luther King Jr. never called Malcom X a “butterface.” “While it’s widely perceived that there was a deep rift between the two, not once …Read more...
Voters React To GOP Candidate Vivek Ramaswamy
Vivek Ramaswamy, a 37-year-old entrepreneur and self-proclaimed nationalist, made waves by launching his campaign for the 2024 Republican presidential primary. The Onion asked voters how they felt about the GOP candidate, and this is what they said.Read more...
New York City Sinking Due To Weight Of Its Skyscrapers
A new study has found that New York City is sinking 1 to 2 millimeters each year in part due to the extraordinary weight of its skyscrapers, worsening the flooding threat posed to the metropolis from rising seas. What do you think?Read more...
Could You Pass Police De-escalation Training?
With confrontations between civilians and police officers on the rise nationwide, many precincts citizens alike hope de-escalation training is the solution to mitigating the dangerous situation. Can you answer some of the questions commonly given to officers about how to diffuse conflicts?Read more...
Shedd Aquarium Would Trade It All For A Single Dog
CHICAGO—Saying there was nothing they’d wanted more in their entire lives, representatives from the Shedd Aquarium announced Monday that they’d trade it all for a single dog. “We’re proud to be home to more than 1,500 different species of aquatic animals, but at the end of the day, we’d rather have something that…Read more...
Goofy Beats Ron DeSantis To Death With Crowbar
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Entire Company Under The Thumb Of Low-Level Employee Who Stayed Sober At Every Happy Hour
COLUMBUS, OH—Describing a workplace where the 24-year-old used her knowledge of her coworkers to quietly pull the strings, sources confirmed Monday that the entire staff of Wellesley Enterprises was under the thumb of low-level employee Caroline Mayer, who stayed sober at every happy hour. According to reports, the…Read more...
Michelle Obama Reveals Drone Warfare Played Large Part In Her And Barack’s Psychosexual Relationship
WASHINGTON—Recalling the uncontrollable erotic pleasure she experienced while watching her husband coordinate an airstrike, Michelle Obama revealed to reporters Monday that drone warfare played a large part in her and Barack Obama’s psychosexual relationship. “While my love story with Barack is incredibly complicated,…Read more...
Surgeon General Warns Against Becoming So Lonely You Cry A Little When They Wash Your Hair At Salon
WASHINGTON—In response to the ongoing loneliness epidemic in the United States, Surgeon General Vivek Murthy warned Americans Monday that they should avoid becoming so lonely that they cry a little when someone washes their hair at the salon. “Whenever possible, we highly recommend preventing an escalation of any…Read more...
Jimmy Carter Becomes World’s Heaviest Man At 850 Pounds
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Americans React To Disney’s Live-Action ‘Little Mermaid’
The Onion asked Americans how they felt about the live-action remake of the movie where a teenage fish girl marries a human prince, and this is what they said.Read more...
Week In Review: May 21, 2023
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Senate Freaking Out After Dianne Feinstein Gets Her Hands On Gun
WASHINGTON—Thrown into a panic when the confused 89-year-old appeared on the Senate floor randomly pointing a firearm at various colleagues, lawmakers reportedly freaked out Friday after Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) got her hands on a gun. “Good God, someone get that thing away from her!” said Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV),…Read more...
Disney Cancels Plans For $1 Billion Florida Campus
The Walt Disney Co. canceled plans for a billion-dollar office complex in Florida that was set to bring thousands of jobs to the region as the company and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis continue their ongoing feud. What do you think?Read more...
Full 3D Scan Reveals Titanic Completely Ruined
SAINT PETER PORT, UK—Indicating that the passenger liner was unlikely to ever sail again, a full 3D scan conducted by deepwater seabed mapping company Magellan revealed Friday that the Titanic was completely ruined. “Unfortunately, after several exhaustive high-resolution, 360-degree scans of the famous ship, it’s…Read more...
Wealthy Donor Rents Out Entire Water Park For Clarence Thomas
MANASSAS, VA—Claiming that the gift was simply a gesture of kindness rather than an ethics violation, Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas stated Friday that there was nothing wrong with a wealthy donor renting out an entire D.C.-area water park just for him. “One friend is allowed to treat another friend to a nice,…Read more...
Matt Gaetz Announces Official Run For McArthur High Prom King
FORT WALTON BEACH, FL—Declaring himself the best choice for the class of 2023, Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz (R) officially announced Friday his run for McArthur High School prom king. “No one has spent more time in high schools than I have, and therefore, I believe that I’m the most qualified to lead as prom king at this…Read more...
Cops React To The Fentanyl Crisis
“Of all the epidemics I’ve exaggerated to increase public sympathy for the police, fentanyl is one of the most fun.”Read more...
This Week’s Most Viral News: May 19, 2023
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Couple Choosing Not To Have Kids Can’t Fathom Bringing Child Into World With So Many Marvel Movies
SEDALIA, MO—Explaining that the decision to do so would be completely selfish and cruel, local couple Aaron and Jill Shulevich told reporters Friday they were choosing not to have kids because they couldn’t fathom bringing a child into a world with so many Marvel movies. “The cinematic universe is increasing at an…Read more...
Stephen A. Smith Blasts Ja Morant For Poor Gun-Handling Fundamentals
BRISTOL, CT—Launching into a lengthy rant about the suspended Memphis Grizzlies point guard during an episode of First Take Thursday evening, ESPN commentator Stephen A. Smith blasted Ja Morant for poor gun-handling fundamentals. “This was the sloppiest pistol work I’ve ever seen, plain and simple,” said Smith,…Read more...
If Pigs Are So Smart, Why Won’t They Debate Me?
Some members of the scientific community claim that pigs are among the smartest mammals, rivaling dogs, chimpanzees, and even toddler-aged humans. In fact, people seem to fall all over themselves to declare pigs “intelligent” for accomplishing the most menial tasks, such as puzzle-solving and recognizing themselves in…Read more...
Study: Marijuana Harms Developing Babies In First Trimester
A new study published in the journal Frontiers in Pediatrics found a significant decrease in birth weight of 154 grams in babies of women who smoked marijuana during the first trimester, with such decreases in weight being linked to health problems as children grow. What do you think?Read more...
Ricocheting Bullets Swiss Cheese Greg Abbott’s Hat During Press Conference
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Company Designates Special Room Where Women Can Moan In Pain
DEKALB, IL—Saying the change was long overdue and would make the workplace a more welcoming environment for many female employees, local marketing services firm UpVision designated a special room Friday where women could moan in pain. “Starting today, any and all women who are currently experiencing extreme discomfort…Read more...
Americans Describe What It’s Like Surviving A Mass Shooting
If you live in America, chances are that you either know someone who has experienced a mass shooting or have experienced one yourself. The Onion asked survivors what it’s like to endure a mass shooting, and this is what they said.Read more...
Prince Harry And Meghan Involved In ‘Near Catastrophic’ Car Chase With NYC Paparazzi
Prince Harry, his wife Meghan, and her mother were involved in a “near catastrophic” car chase with paparazzi photographers in New York after an event, drawing some parallels with the high-speed Paris car chase that killed his mother Princess Diana in 1997. What do you think?Read more...
OpenAI CEO Predicts AI Will Someday Give Birth To Twins, Their Names Will Be God And Satan
WASHINGTON—Warning a Senate panel this week that the rapidly advancing technology could “cause significant harm to the world,” OpenAI CEO Sam Altman predicted that artificial intelligence would one day give birth to twins whose names would be God and Satan. “One will fight to save the world, the other will try to…Read more...
Putin Tells Girlfriend He Was Hit With Sanctions On Condoms
MOSCOW—Pausing their foreplay to haphazardly look around for a prophylactic, Russian president Vladimir Putin reportedly told his girlfriend Thursday that he has been hit with serious sanctions on condoms. “I’m sorry, babe, these sanctions keep getting more and more extreme,” said the longtime leader currently in the…Read more...
Democrats Demand Recount After Insisting They Lost Race For Mayor Of Jacksonville
JACKSONVILLE, FL—Stunned and outraged by the results of the Jacksonville mayoral race, Florida Democrats reportedly demanded a recount Thursday after insisting they lost the election. “The Democratic Party condemns our victory, and rest assured, we will not let it stand,” said Mayor-elect Donna Deegan, who confirmed…Read more...
New TSA+ Program Allows Members To Pat Down Any Other Travelers They Want
SPRINGFIELD, VA—Saying the program represented a significant value for frequent fliers, Transportation Security Administration officials announced Friday the debut of TSA+, a service that allows its members to pat down any of their fellow air travelers standing in the security line. “Once you’ve paid the $79…Read more...
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