Will need humor to get through next 4 years: the Onion to the rescue

[Anonymous]

Does this post belong in politics or entertainment? Convoluted mix?

Speaking for myself - I will need humor to get through the next four years. Thank you Stephen Colbert/ Jon Stewart/ Jimmy Kimmel/ Conan OBrien/ etc.

And now the original and the best satirical news site, The Onion is coming to our rescue. As we all know, hate and extremism spiked online during the lead up to the presidential election. Trump pardons of Jan. 6 insurrectionists will further spur on America’s far-right extremist movement.

The Onion purchased Alex Jones’ conspiracy theory media company, Infowars and plans to make the site a parody of its former self. The humor will no doubt be taken literally by Trump’s legion of cult followers but the rest of us will know it is dry gallows humor.

[Anonymous]

Don't get to smug. Judge stopped the deal. Musk looking to purchase.

[Anonymous]

You should try Babylon Bee. Not only is it funny as heck, but most of their satire becomes true.

[Anonymous]

Unfortunately the Babylon Bee has become funnier than the Onion, which is why Trump won.

[Anonymous]

Has Jimmy Kimmel stopped crying yet?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You should try Babylon Bee. Not only is it funny as heck, but most of their satire becomes true.

BB is so painfully UNfunny. Conservatives have no sense of humor.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You should try Babylon Bee. Not only is it funny as heck, but most of their satire becomes true.

BB is so painfully UNfunny. Conservatives have no sense of humor.

That used to be true, but in the upside down world that has become our politics, BB is now funnier. Which is a terrible commentary, tbh.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You should try Babylon Bee. Not only is it funny as heck, but most of their satire becomes true.

BB is so painfully UNfunny. Conservatives have no sense of humor.

That used to be true, but in the upside down world that has become our politics, BB is now funnier. Which is a terrible commentary, tbh.

I guess The Onion took a hit when real-life headlines became more outlandish than parody.

[Anonymous]

The Onion needs an app. And a subscription fee that includes a discount if you commit to a 4 year contract starting in 2025. I’m in.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You should try Babylon Bee. Not only is it funny as heck, but most of their satire becomes true.

BB is so painfully UNfunny. Conservatives have no sense of humor.

That used to be true, but in the upside down world that has become our politics, BB is now funnier. Which is a terrible commentary, tbh.

I guess The Onion took a hit when real-life headlines became more outlandish than parody.

Yeah, I think that’s right. They then moved into “preachy humor,” maybe because they couldn’t top real life, which just isn’t funny.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You should try Babylon Bee. Not only is it funny as heck, but most of their satire becomes true.

BB is so painfully UNfunny. Conservatives have no sense of humor.

OP - I had never seen it so checked it out. Paywall but the little I could access seemed to support your opinion. Not well written or funny to me either. But it’s good to know about:


“Not only is it morning in America once again, but it's almost Thanksgiving morning in America. This year, Republicans have even more things to be thankful for. In the spirit of the upcoming holiday, The Babylon Bee has compiled the following list of things conservatives can be thankful for:

Living in a country where elections are free, fair, and completely secure: As long as your side wins. If the other side wins, then it was totally rigged and stolen.

All those hilarious videos on social media of liberals screaming and crying: Thank you, libs.

Crazy feminists are now easier to spot thanks to their shaved heads: No more guessing necessary.

The Democratic Party has been defeated forever: Or at least until 2026.

Bud Light has converted back to heterosexuality: It's good to have you back, Bud Light.

Liz Cheney lost badly: Again.

Ellen DeGeneres is now King Charles's problem: It wouldn't be an American holiday if you didn't stick it to the Brits.

The Dallas Cowboys are 3-7: The advancement of the gay agenda is halted once again.

Women are now officially back to being considered "property": We are so back.

Republicans in Washington are now finally united for a common goal — oh wait, they're fighting each other again: Oh, well. You can't win 'em all.

Four years of basking in victory starts now. What else should Republicans be thankful for? Let us know in the comments below.”

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The Onion needs an app. And a subscription fee that includes a discount if you commit to a 4 year contract starting in 2025. I’m in.

OP - good idea - you should suggest it to them.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You should try Babylon Bee. Not only is it funny as heck, but most of their satire becomes true.

Thanks for the tip. Maybe the paywall protected content is better but what I could read was not funny. Appreciate the rec though as had not heard of it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You should try Babylon Bee. Not only is it funny as heck, but most of their satire becomes true.

BB is so painfully UNfunny. Conservatives have no sense of humor.

That used to be true, but in the upside down world that has become our politics, BB is now funnier. Which is a terrible commentary, tbh.

I guess The Onion took a hit when real-life headlines became more outlandish than parody.

OP - that sounds about right. I remember reading some of their deadpan fake news stories years ago and laughing so hard. Now reality is way weirder.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You should try Babylon Bee. Not only is it funny as heck, but most of their satire becomes true.

BB is so painfully UNfunny. Conservatives have no sense of humor.

+1000