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Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Elon Musk?
Test your knowledge of the ultimate billionaire memelord with this epic Elon Musk quiz.Read more...
NASA Sends Laser Video Of Cat Playing With Laser Pointer Millions Of Miles Into Space
NASA successfully transmitted a laser video of an orange cat named Taters playing on a couch to the Psyche spacecraft, the video traveling nearly 19 million miles in a landmark achievement testing technology that could be used to quickly send data and images to future manned missions to Mars and beyond. What do you...Read more...
Dozen Palestinians Killed In IDF Operation To Cross Street
KHAN YUNIS, GAZA-In a brutal scene of death and destruction that claimed the lives of countless innocent bystanders, reporters confirmed Friday that a dozen Palestinians had been killed in a recent operation by the Israel Defense Forces to cross the street. The casualties, which included civilian men, women, and...Read more...
Nation’s Nieces Announce Plans To Keep Asking Where Your Ex Is Every Time You Visit
KENOSHA, WI-Insisting that they would not be daunted in their hunt for this vitally needed information, the nation's nieces gathered Friday to announce that they would keep asking where your ex was every time you visit. We remain resolute in our investigation into why your ex Zack is not with you for...Read more...
Photo Reportedly Captures Bigfoot Going Down Log Flume Ride
GURNEE, IL- Claiming to finally have physical evidence of the legendary North American cryptid, sources confirmed Friday that a photo captured Bigfoot going down a log flume ride. Now, you can see he is slightly blurred as the log is rapidly descending, but that is clearly Sasquatch himself," said cryptozoologist...Read more...
Our Annual Year: Best Of May
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Colorado Supreme Court Disqualifies Trump From Presidential Ballot
The Colorado Supreme Court banned President Donald Trump from appearing on the state's Republican presidential primary ballot, citing the Constitution's insurrection clause and Trump's conduct during the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol as disqualifying him from holding public office. What do you think?Read more...
So-Called Shortest Day Of Year As Excruciating As The Rest
WASHINGTON-As they took note of the winter solstice's arrival on Thursday, sources across the Northern Hemisphere reported that this day, their so-called shortest of the year, remained just as excruciating as all the rest. The North Pole may have achieved its maximum tilt away from the sun, but this has reportedly...Read more...
Computer-Aided Textual Analysis Of ‘The Night Before Christmas’ Backs Clement Clarke Moore As Original Author
A computer science professor specializing in machine-learning-aided authorship attribution investigated the long-disputed 1823 poem The Night Before Christmas" in an effort to determine whether it was written by a Troy, NY landowner and professor Clement Clarke Moore or Henry Livingston Jr., a poet and farmer from...Read more...
Americans Explain Why Tucker Carlson Should Be Trump’s VP
Though he has distanced himself from former Vice President Mike Pence, Donald Trump has yet to announce a running mate for the 2024 election. The Onion asked Americans why former Fox News host Tucker Carlson should be on the ticket with Trump, and this is what they said.Read more...
God Discovers He 25% Puerto Rican
THE HEAVENS-Saying He was surprised and intrigued by the sudden new insight into His divine heritage, the Lord God Almighty told reporters Thursday He had recently learned He was 25% Puerto Rican. I honestly had no idea, but it turns out My mom's dad was a Puerto Rican man," said the Maker of Heaven and Earth, who...Read more...
Perfect Starter Home
This two-bedroom, one-bath single-level is perfect for a young professional couple on the way up or a middle-aged alcoholic on the way to rock bottom.Read more...
9th-Grade Biology Class Teaches Students How To Mutilate Pig Carcasses
YARMOUTH, ME-In an attempt to provide a hands-on understanding of mammalian biology, a ninth-grade class at Lincoln High School reportedly taught students how to mutilate a pig carcass Friday. We want our kids to have firsthand experience of what it's like to cut out a pig's tongue and nail it to the wall to...Read more...
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Disney+ Debuts New ‘Star Wars’ Show About Yoda Battling Testicular Cancer
BURBANK, CA-Calling the series a grueling but ultimately hopeful addition to the sci-fi universe, streaming service Disney+ debuted Dagobah Diaries this week, a show about Yoda's battle against testicular cancer. Having squared off against the Sith and Count Dooku's insidious forces, Yoda starts battling his...Read more...
Our Annual Year: Best Of April
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Pope Francis Allows Catholic Blessings For Same-Sex Couples
Pope Francis is formally allowing Catholic priests to bless same-sex couples, with the caveat that they cannot endorse their marriage, a rite which can only occur between a man and a woman in the Catholic church. What do you think?Read more...
Ho, Ho, Ho! A Cabal Of Elite Pedophiles Is Trying To Kill Me!
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Dream Job Sucks
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$10 Million Of Meth And Cocaine Found In Barrels Of Jalapeño Paste
U.S. Customs found over 3,000 pounds of methamphetamine and over 500 pounds of cocaine smuggled in barrels of jalapeno paste in San Diego, with the narcotics estimated to be worth $10 million. What do you think?Read more...
Favorite Curse Word In Every State
Foul-mouthed Americans across the country display great creativity when screaming profanities. The Onion examines the favorite curse word in every state.Read more...
Exhausted Billionaire Just Wants To Curl Up And Rewatch Enslaved Hugh Grant And Julia Roberts Perform ‘Notting Hill’ At Gunpoint
ATHERTON, CA-Hoping to unwind and enjoy one of his all-time favorite films, an exhausted billionaire reported Wednesday that he just wanted to curl up and rewatch an enslaved Hugh Grant and Julia Roberts perform Notting Hill at gunpoint. I must've seen it a million times, but I still love the chemistry those two have...Read more...
Single Woman At Game Night Paired With Dog Again
PASADENA, CA-Persuaded to spend another evening playing board games with a handful of neighborhood couples, local single woman Beth Fritch was reportedly paired with the dog again. I knew this was going to happen-we're always the odd players out and forced onto a team," Fritch said of Popcorn, the golden lab who she...Read more...
New Law Requires Flight Passengers To Go At Least 5 Feet Out On Wing If They Want To Smoke
WASHINGTON-In an attempt to protect travelers from the dangers of secondhand smoke, a new federal law went into effect this week requiring flight passengers to go at least five feet out on the plane's wing if they want to smoke. Encouraging passengers who crave a mid-flight cigarette to open up the emergency exit ...Read more...
Man To Receive 11 Incomprehensible Letters In Rapid Succession From His Health Insurance Company
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Our Annual Year: Best Of March
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Senators Reveal Best Places To Have Sex In Capitol
After footage leaked of a congressional staffer having sex in hearing room used by the Senate Judiciary Committee, The Onion asked senators to reveal the best places to have sex in the capitol, and this is what they said.Read more...
Southwest Fined $140 Million For 2022 Flight Delays
The Department of Transportation ordered Southwest to pay $140 million in fines for its operational failure over the 2022 holidays that stranded more than 2 million passengers, with DOT secretary Pete Buttigeig saying, This is about the entire industry, sending a signal that you should not be cutting corners." What...Read more...
DC Studios Signs Jonathan Majors To $20 Million Contract
LOS ANGELES-Just hours after Marvel announced they dropped the newly disgraced actor from all upcoming projects, DC Studios confirmed Tuesday it had signed Jonathan Majors to a $20 million contract. We are so excited to welcome Jonathan Majors to the DC universe, and we can't wait to see him act alongside our best...Read more...
Man Tragically Unaware He Possesses Among The Top 5 Most Beautiful Assholes In America
POUGHKEEPSIE, NY-Going about his daily life completely oblivious to his exceptional gift, area man Daniel Clark remains tragically unaware that he possesses one of the top five most beautiful assholes in America, sources confirmed Thursday. Every single day this man wakes up, goes to work, and comes home without the...Read more...
Man Calls Around Looking For Donation Center That Will Come Pick Up Bulkier Sperm
CLEVELAND-Explaining that he had no way of transporting it to the drop-off location even if he wanted to, local man Jason Gardner told reporters he spent Tuesday calling around looking for a donation center that would come and pick up bulkier sperm. The truth is, I've got some perfectly good spermatozoa, but I can...Read more...
Live In The Future!
Situated in the futuristic Newfoundland Standard Time Zone in St. John's, Canada, this state-of-the-art home will allow you to experience life 1.5 hours ahead of everyone in New York, Philadelphia, and Miami! If interested, remember to call us between 7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. EST, because we live in THE FUTURE!Read more...
Big Red Bow Placed On Top Of Brand-New Foster Child
OMAHA, NE-After driving from agency to agency all over town to find the perfect ward of the state, local man Pete Byrd placed a big red bow on top of a brand-new foster child, sources reported Tuesday. Janice is going to be so excited when she looks under the tree and sees the orphaned boy I got her," Byrd said as he...Read more...
New TLC Show Follows Life Of Man Who Is 5 Pounds Overweight
LOS ANGELES-In a groundbreaking series that includes shocking close-ups of the 28-year-old subject eating a bowl of Froot Loops on the couch, the TLC television network premiered a new show this week that stars Benjamin Neufeld, a man who is 5 pounds overweight. Some people may say we're exploiting his condition, but...Read more...
Our Annual Year: Best Of February
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Pope Francis Presses Face Against Steamy Glass Door In Fervent Approval Of Same-Sex Showers
VATICAN CITY-Once more advancing his vision of a more inclusive church, Pope Francis reportedly broke with longstanding Roman Catholic doctrine Monday when he pressed his face against a steamy glass door in fervent approval of same-sex showers. After careful consideration of what dirty, dirty boys they are, I see no...Read more...
James Webb Telescope Finds Evidence Of Packers Secondary Lined Up 20 Million Light Years Off Receivers
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Scientists Discover Cause Of Morning Sickness
According to a study published in Nature, the nausea and vomiting in the first trimester of pregnancy experienced by more than two-thirds of women are caused by one hormone called GDF15, with the amount of that hormone correlating directly with the severity of symptoms. What do you think?Read more...
Instacart Valuation Crashes As Americans Realize They Can Do Some Things For Themselves
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Godzilla Shares Fun Tokyo Shopping Anecdote During ‘Tonight Show’ Appearance
NEW YORK-In town to promote its most recent film, the prehistoric reptilian beast known as Godzilla shared an anecdote about a recent Tokyo shopping trip during an appearance Monday on The Tonight ShowStarring Jimmy Fallon. Well, I'd actually never been to Tokyo, which is insane, I know, but we shoot most of this...Read more...
Only Baby Boomers Can Pass This Quiz
Take this test to see if you possess the arrogance, stubbornness, and shortsightedness to be a baby boomer capable of screwing over future generations.Read more...
Ex-Girlfriend Busy, But Good
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Unclear If Mom Intentionally Following Machine Gun Kelly On Instagram
PLANO, TX-Puzzled by the revelation that the famous rapper was one of 34 people the woman followed on the social media app, sources confirmed Monday that it was unclear if local mother Teresa Poletti was intentionally following Machine Gun Kelly on Instagram. Huh, I mean, he's engaged to Megan Fox, so maybe that's...Read more...
White Coworker Trying To Adopt Black Slang Embarrassingly Misusing N-Word
SALT LAKE CITY-Displaying his ignorance in a misguided and failed attempt to sound cool, local white coworker Dan Tibbs, who has lately tried to incorporate Black slang into his vocabulary, was reportedly misusing the N-word on Monday. He keeps trying to use it in emails, but he's totally doing it the wrong way, and...Read more...
CEO Prides Himself On Laying Off Every Employee By Name
NEW YORK-In an effort to make everyone feel special on such an important day, Brickwood Enterprises CEO Richard Hartnell told reporters Monday that he prides himself on laying off every employee by name. It's a little thing, but I know it means a lot to the people I tell to clean out their desks before security...Read more...
Our Annual Year: Best Of January
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Our Annual Year: Best Of Sports
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Candy Bar Wrapper Placed Into Sweatpants Pocket
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This Week In Opinion December 16, 2023
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Intrusive Memories, Crying Dads, And Colostomy Bags: This Week In Local News December 16, 2023
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