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Although Die Hard takes place on Christmas, Americans love to argue about whether the action film is a holiday movie or not. The Onion asked fans whether they thought the 1988 cult classic is a Christmas move or not, and this is what they said.Read more...
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WASHINGTON-After first jamming a rake into the narrow, unfinished shaft in an attempt to dislodge the incumbent head of state, Secret Service agents spent an entire morning attempting to lure President Joe Biden out of a White House crawl space, source confirmed Friday. We can tell from all the rustling under the...Read more...
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SAN RAMON, CA-Claiming he had barely hurt himself when he fell and suffered a leg fracture earlier that day, local dad Jeffrey Flannigan insisted Friday that he stand for the entire ambulance ride to the hospital. Oh, please, I don't need a stretcher or my vitals taken or anything like that-I'm totally fine to just...Read more...
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BURBANK, CA-Delving into the eccentric character's backstory to explain how he became so famous, a new prequel from Warner Bros. tells the tale of a young Willy Wonka using his rich father's money to purchase an already-successful chocolate factory, which he renames after himself. Wonka is the origin story of the...Read more...
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Tesla recently recalled 2 million vehicles following safety concerns with the autopilot system. The Onion asked Tesla owners what they thought about the self-driving car recall, and this is what they said.Read more...
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Nearly 200 countries struck an unprecedented climate agreement at the United Nations Climate Change Conference this week in Dubai, unanimously agreeing to transition away from fossil fuels to achieve net zero by 2050. What do you think?Read more...
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KEARNY, NE-Hearing tell of vast deposits of liquid gold free for the taking, California prospectors faced with drought in their state reportedly began rushing to the Midwest this week to pan for water. Well, I'll be damned-we've hit the mother lode," said a dust-covered Jefferson Wild Eyes" Tibbs, falling to his...Read more...
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Household goldfish released into the wild have multiplied and become an invasive species in the Great Lakes, growing up to 16 inches long and capable of eating nearly anything, including algae, plants, eggs, and invertebrates. What do you think?Read more...
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TOYOTA CITY, JAPAN-Noting that the policy was clearly stated in the purchase agreement for every vehicle it sold, Toyota revealed Thursday that any babies conceived in the backseats of their cars belonged to them. If you, as a Toyota customer, ever had sex in an automobile we manufactured and, as a result, had a...Read more...
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EMERYVILLE, CA-Warning him to calm down by the count of three, a local family reportedly dragged their screaming, sobbing father and husband away from the rake section at an area Home Depot on Thursday. Robert J. Heinemann, I've had just about enough of your whining-you know good and well we didn't come here to buy a...Read more...
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While Christmas is supposed to be filled with family, food, and holiday cheer, many Americans instead choose to spend it alone, in front of a computer, with their hands down their pants. The following are the most common porn searches made during the holidays.Read more...
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FORT LAUDERDALE, FL-Noting that he somehow always got stuck with all the worst household chores, local man Dennis Bergmeau told reporters Thursday that he was wondering if his wife was ever going to clean up the mess she'd made while blowing her brains out. I've ignored it for as long as I could, but when she put a...Read more...
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Tom Petty's song Love Is A Long Road," which was released in 1989, has become a posthumous hit for the rockstar after it was featured in the trailer for Grand Theft Auto VI, which will be set in Petty's home state of Florida. What do you think?Read more...
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TAMPA, FL-Saying you fucked with the wrong guys this time, the nation's leathery old men with veneers held a press conference Wednesday to announce their plan to see you in court. We're going to sue your ass into oblivion," said 68-year-old Bernard Wheatcraft, one of several thousand leathery men who reportedly gave...Read more...
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A tomato, which was grown aboard the ISS by NASA astronaut Frank Rubio as part of an experiment to study plant growth in space and lost when it floated away while unattended, has been found. What do you think?Read more...
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HERONSBURG, AL-Under the terms of a strict ban that took effect in the state with the overturning of Roe v. Wade, an Alabama seventh-grader was arrested and jailed Wednesday after taking a basketball back out from under her shirt, according to law enforcement. Every basketball found under someone's shirt is a miracle...Read more...
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WASHINGTON-Hailing the initiative as a bold new era for the country's multiplayer capabilities, President Joe Biden announced plans Wednesday to purchase an extra PlayStation 5 controller in case someone visits the nation. We cannot stand by and fail to greatly expand America's ability to engage in couch co-op...Read more...
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Following the release of the Tesla cyber truck's official specs and crash test data, some safety experts have weighed in calling the new vehicle a death machine," citing its poor sight lines, substandard crash test results, 3.5-ton weight, and sharply angled steel body. What do you think?Read more...
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IRVINE, CA-After enduring the long wait for a chance to indulge in culinary pleasure, local woman Carissa Walder reportedly used her diet cheat day this week on an entire bag of croutons. I'll have just one, and then I'll put the bag away," said Walder, who immediately walked back on the promise by pouring a small...Read more...
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WASHINGTON-Wiping their brows as they pushed through hour after hour of hard, honest work, the nation's politicians confirmed Tuesday that they were exhausted from another long day of tirelessly serving the will of the people. Between listening carefully to our constituents and then doing everything in our power to...Read more...
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CLEVELAND-Tossing and turning throughout the night, local cool guy Maxwell Dutra was reportedly unable to get to sleep Tuesday due to intrusive memories from all of the times he was awesome. Oh God, no, no, no, no, I'm so fucking awesome, I'm just the absolute best," said Dutra, who groaned and pressed a pillow over...Read more...
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MONTPELIER, VT-Shifting in their seats as the single woman laughed, sources confirmed Tuesday that local aunt Kirsten Bartek's cheeky requests for a boyfriend for Christmas were growing more and more depressing with each passing year. It was cute the first time, four years ago, when she asked for a man under the...Read more...
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Rizz," a popular slang term among Gen Z that is short for charisma," was recently named the Oxford English Dictionary's 2023 word of the year. The Onion asked boomers if they could guess what the viral word meant, and this is what they said.Read more...
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Following her controversial testimony last week at a congressional hearing on campus antisemitism, The Onion asked Americans to explain why Harvard University's president should resign, and this is what they said.Read more...
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MANCHESTER, NH-Taking a quick headcount before they left to attend a town hall with the White House hopeful, all of presidential candidate Nikki Haley's supporters reported they were delighted Monday to fit into a single UberXL. Oh, perfect, all six of us should be able to go in one XL!" said registered Republican...Read more...
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NEW YORK-In an incredible technical feat for the franchise, Rockstar Games released a new Grand Theft Auto VI trailer Monday that features characters claiming they are sentient and begging for release from their digital prison. Hello? Can you hear me?" says the character introduced as Lucia, the franchise's...Read more...
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According to a new report from British think tanks IPPR and Common Wealth, the corporate greed of multinational corporations in the U.S. and U.K. significantly" drove inflation in 2023, with companies such as ExxonMobil and Kraft Heinz greatly increasing prices beyond the rate of inflation in what is sometimes called...Read more...
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MONTCLAIR, NJ-Saying that a lot had changed since Old St. Nick left the North Pole last Christmas, a local mall Santa instructed children Monday not to sit on Santa's colostomy bag. Ho, ho, ho, Santa is so excited to see all his favorite boys and girls, so long as they are very careful when they come to say hello,"...Read more...
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SAN DIEGO-Staring directly at the speaker so it knew he was onto it, local white man Sam Vance told reporters Monday he felt like the Spanish-language music playing in a Macy's department store was talking about him. I can't make out what he's saying, exactly, but I'm getting the nagging suspicion that the Mexican...Read more...
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NEW YORK-After testing all the most popular woods, irons, and putters from top manufacturers, the editors of Golf Magazine announced Monday that they had officially named Taylor Swift their club of the year. Taylor Swift has quickly become a favorite putter of both professionals and amateurs, who value the subtle...Read more...
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COLORADO SPRINGS, CO-Immediately remarking This is called a four-top" as he was seated with a group of friends at a restaurant Monday, local man Billy Wall reportedly demonstrated his compulsive need to tell every waiter how he used to be a waiter. Don't worry, we're not going to be one of those nightmare tables,...Read more...
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A number of right-wing Twitter users recently expressed their disdain for breaking the law in the video game franchise Grand Theft Auto. The Onion asked conservatives to explain why they refuse to commit crimes in GTA, and this is what they said.Read more...
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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ-Stunning viewers with his prophetic commentary, Tony Romo predicted on air Sunday the exact time and place that sportscaster Jim Nantz would die. I'm telling you, Jim-you will leave this world behind on January 2, 2025," the retired quarterback and color commentator said in the latest of his...Read more...
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Rosemary Hayne, the 39-year old mother of four who threw a burrito bowl in the face of a Chipotle in Parma, OH, was sentenced to work two months in a fast food restaurant in addition to a 30-day jail sentence. What do you think?Read more...
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LOS ANGELES-Following an indictment on nine federal tax-related charges, Hunter Biden reportedly prepared for court Friday by drawing a tie on his bare chest. I'll have to look presentable if I want the judge to take me seriously," said the troubled son of President Joe Biden, straining to look down at his exposed...Read more...
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MOSCOW-Saying the passing of his best buddies never got easier, Russian President Vladimir Putin was reportedly distraught Friday over the loss of friends who kept dying under mysterious circumstances. It just breaks my heart to go to all these funerals of people I loved who have suddenly and suspiciously left this...Read more...
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TEL AVIV-Addressing observers concerned about the toll of the nation's ongoing incursion into Gaza, Israeli officials assured critics Friday that it was doing everything possible to minimize civilians. To those expressing apprehension about this war, just know that our troops are taking every effort to mitigate...Read more...
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