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The Chad Jihad
Feb 24, 2007


Reminds me of Obama's Hillbilly Half-Brother Threatening To Derail Campaign

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Kind Milkman
Sep 3, 2011

Indeed.

Segmentation Fault posted:

Obama's 19-Year-Old Son Makes Rare Appearance At DNC

The Onion is engineering content for Literally Unbelievable now. I love it.

This reads like some of the articles that ran about Obama and his dad during the last election cycle. Lots of "life is hard, but he has a good heart" stuff. On one hand it could be the Onion bringing that image back to remind us of the positive image he projected in 08 tempered with the negative image many hold now. On the the other hand, they could just be loving with people.

SpiderHyphenMan
Apr 1, 2010

by Fluffdaddy
Unemployed Man Who Had To Move Back In With His Parents Still For Obama
Guantánamo Prisoners Released Into Cheering DNC Crowd

The Onion is nothing if not fair and balanced.

twerking on the railroad
Jun 23, 2007

Get on my level
I read this while Biden spoke (he's still speaking)

http://www.theonion.com/articles/biden-says-life-better-than-it-was-4-years-ago-but,29477

I hear him talking about the auto industry, and I hope to hear a crack about a "sweet Trans Am"

Vote Republican
Jul 7, 2012
Anything written by Herbert Kornfeld, Accounts Receivable Supervisor.

quote:

those who gently caress wit' the H-Dog get they sorry asses BEAT DOWN

http://www.theonion.com/articles/westwing-techsupport-crew-be-a-buncha-wack-bitches,16370/

for one-liners:

Want boxes of poo poo in your house? Get a cat.

and of course "Frustrated Obama sends nation rambling 75,000 word email"

http://www.theonion.com/articles/frustrated-obama-sends-nation-rambling-75000word-e,18516/

gently caress, I forgot "Zumtrel Flooby" from the Bush administration days.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xhTCuPHuIZ4

Vote Republican has a new favorite as of 03:49 on Sep 7, 2012

utada
Jun 6, 2006

I had the craziest dream last night. I was dancing the White Swan.
Obama: 'Help Us Destroy Jesus And Start A New Age Of Liberal Darkness'

"'My fellow Americans and godless infidels, I command you to join me as we cast an endless pall of far-left evil across the hills and valleys of our nation!' Obama bellowed from the stage, as thousands in attendance moaned in compliance and gyrated their hips and groins in a lascivious dance."

Literally Unbelievable is going to explode.

Vote Republican
Jul 7, 2012

utada posted:

Obama: 'Help Us Destroy Jesus And Start A New Age Of Liberal Darkness'

"'My fellow Americans and godless infidels, I command you to join me as we cast an endless pall of far-left evil across the hills and valleys of our nation!' Obama bellowed from the stage, as thousands in attendance moaned in compliance and gyrated their hips and groins in a lascivious dance."

Literally Unbelievable is going to explode.

The onion barely has to work anymore... jesus. This is so sad and funny. Reminds me of this gem.

Dept. Of Evil: 'All Of You Must Die'

http://www.theonion.com/articles/dept-of-evil-all-of-you-must-die,2200/

SpiderHyphenMan
Apr 1, 2010

by Fluffdaddy

Vote Republican posted:

The onion barely has to work anymore... jesus. This is so sad and funny.
Please tell me that your username is ironic and that what makes this article sad is that it is only a slight exaggeration of what the GOP tries to make people Obama is.

Vote Republican
Jul 7, 2012

SpiderHyphenMan posted:

Please tell me that your username is ironic and that what makes this article sad is that it is only a slight exaggeration of what the GOP tries to make people Obama is.

Have you seen this ad? It gets special after the Chuck's wife starts talking.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/09/04/chuck-norris-obama-reelection-1000-years-of-darkness-mitt-romney_n_1854309.html

and yes my username is ironic

ChocolateMoose
Feb 10, 2011
I love the Onion's version of Biden

Biden Says Life Better Than It Was 4 Years Ago But Nothing Can Touch Summer Of '87'

The Onion posted:

“Things are definitely better today than back in ’08, but is this the summer of ’87? Not a loving chance,” said Biden, reminiscing about his “prime seed-spreading days,” when he was a carefree 44-year-old senator cruising the Delaware boardwalks in acid-washed Jordache jeans and his pink Sonny Crockett blazer. “Oh, man, that summer was one hell of a ride. I’d take off the T-tops, pack a cooler full of happy juice, and drive down the strip blasting G N’ R.”

“And it seemed like every night ended with a little skinny-dipping with one of those hot-to-trot lifeguards,” continued Biden, making sure to reiterate that he was “tan from head to toe.” “Didn’t matter if they were legal or not. No one cared back then.”

LARGE THE HEAD
Sep 1, 2009

"Competitive greatness is when you play your best against the best."

"Learn as if you were to live forever; live as if you were to die tomorrow."

--John Wooden
What Is Your Amateur Porn Telling Employers About You?

Supreme Court's New Agent Already Getting Them Better Cases (glad they're still running with this)

SpiderHyphenMan
Apr 1, 2010

by Fluffdaddy

Vote Republican posted:

Have you seen this ad? It gets special after the Chuck's wife starts talking.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/09/04/chuck-norris-obama-reelection-1000-years-of-darkness-mitt-romney_n_1854309.html

and yes my username is ironic
Oh okay good.

Rabble
Dec 3, 2005

Pillbug

God, I wish the Onion's version of Biden was real.

AnoMouse
Feb 13, 2012
http://www.theonion.com/video/american-dream-declared-dead-as-final-believer-giv,19846/. Comes complete with a general feeling of "meh".

pangstrom
Jan 25, 2003

Wedge Regret
Just went through the whole thread and don't have many that were missed

re: NPR show

Farquar posted:

Which was a really fascinating look inside The Onion and one of my favorite episodes.
Favorite rejected headline: "Gay Retard Teased"

Old Timey ones I don't think have been included yet:
My Computer Totally Hates Me! Point/Counterpoint

I can't find the original, so this is probably a little off but it's in the context of either the W. Bush election or the Republicans doing well in some congressional election.
"They say you get the government you deserve. That's funny, I don't remember knife-raping any retarded nuns..."

SpiderHyphenMan
Apr 1, 2010

by Fluffdaddy
Hey guys remember this article?

Well...

Yeah.

Fellwenner
Oct 21, 2005
Don't make me kill you.

SpiderHyphenMan posted:

Hey guys remember this article?

Well...

Yeah.

Democrats should pay him an advertising consulting fee.

ultrafilter
Aug 23, 2007

It's okay if you have any questions.


Man Blames Hangover On Everything But How Much He Drank:

quote:

"Last Thursday, we all went out to Pitchers Pub to celebrate landing this huge St. Francis Medical Center account," said Heather Hagerty, 25, a tech writer at Altered Images. "Over the course of the next four hours, Matt drank six Iron Citys, three Cuervo shots, and a Jack and Coke. The next morning at work, he's complaining that he feels woozy because he didn't take his Vitamin B before drinking. I have this alternate theory that he felt woozy because he drank six Iron Citys, three Cuervo shots, and a Jack and Coke."

Senior Woodchuck
Aug 29, 2006

When you're lost out there and you're all alone, a light is waiting to carry you home

pangstrom posted:

Just went through the whole thread and don't have many that were missed

re: NPR show

Favorite rejected headline: "Gay Retard Teased"

Old Timey ones I don't think have been included yet:
My Computer Totally Hates Me! Point/Counterpoint

I can't find the original, so this is probably a little off but it's in the context of either the W. Bush election or the Republicans doing well in some congressional election.
"They say you get the government you deserve. That's funny, I don't remember knife-raping any retarded nuns..."

It was the 2002 Congressional election. I remember because I lived in Georgia at the time, where we threw out Vietnam veteran and triple amputee Max Cleland for complete douchebag Saxby Chambliss, and that was exactly how I felt.

Brother Jonathan
Jun 23, 2008

Senior Woodchuck posted:

It was the 2002 Congressional election.

Yes, it was the American Voices right after the election.

The "systems analyst" added, "The American people have spoken. And they have said, 'Duhhh, I likes chockomut ice cream.'"

Evil Mastermind
Apr 28, 2008

Jovial Man Must Not Be Aware He Works At Airport Burrito Restaurant

quote:

"Hi, there! Where you folks headed today?" said the jovial man, who, judging by his upbeat attitude and easy-going manner, has no idea that he is an adult human being making $7.64 an hour to serve a never-ending stream of agitated, ungrateful customers. "Orlando? I love Orlando!"

ultrafilter
Aug 23, 2007

It's okay if you have any questions.


And now for something a little lighter: New Zipcarp Service Offers Short-Term Carp Rentals

BigDave
Jul 14, 2009

Taste the High Country


One of my personal favorites

Dacap
Jul 8, 2008

I've been involved in a number of cults, both as a leader and a follower.

You have more fun as a follower. But you make more money as a leader.



I think the Onion version of Biden may be starting to come true



http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/09/09/joe-biden-cruisers-diner-_n_1869063.html

TurnipFritter
Apr 21, 2010
10,000 POSTS ON TALKING TIME

Dacap posted:

I think the Onion version of Biden may be starting to come true



http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/09/09/joe-biden-cruisers-diner-_n_1869063.html

Going by the look on his face, President Ordained Minister Troll does not approve.

Grifter
Jul 24, 2003

I do this technique called a suplex. You probably haven't heard of it, it's pretty obscure.

ultrafilter posted:

I really hope that I didn't get this from this thread, but it's worth risking a repost: Onion Weather Center: Chief Meteorologist Mike Matthias Gives The Nightly Forecast For His Ex-Wife Sara
Is that the sex house host!?

Alpha3KV
Mar 30, 2011

Quex Chest

Grifter posted:

Is that the sex house host!?

Yes it is. The actor's name is Chris Argos.

To contribute, one of my favorites articles is 48-Year-Old Man Actually Very Open To Dating 25-Year-Olds. I love the way it deconstructs what he says about his "open-mindedness" as being bullshit using pretty much just his own words.

Alpha3KV has a new favorite as of 05:46 on Sep 10, 2012

SpiderHyphenMan
Apr 1, 2010

by Fluffdaddy
This is funnier than the actual article.

MRC48B
Apr 2, 2012

Blissful Ignorance Commemorated On Annual 9/10 Anniversary

That last line is brutal. :smithicide:

Nanomashoes
Aug 18, 2012

Onion Weather Center: Is the South a post-apocalyptic wasteland filled with mutant sub-humans?

utada
Jun 6, 2006

I had the craziest dream last night. I was dancing the White Swan.

SpiderHyphenMan posted:

This is funnier than the actual article.


"I told you all he was bad but you said I was just being racist."

Priceless.

HackensackBackpack
Aug 20, 2007

Who needs a house out in Hackensack? Is that all you get for your money?
Facebook was the best thing to happen to the Onion. It adds a whole new level of comedy to every article that gets shared.

Olanphonia
Jul 27, 2006

I'm open to suggestions~
Literally unbelievable will never stop be the greatest thing.

Elim Garak
Aug 5, 2010

I was browsing through my "Our Dumb Century" book last night and I came across a headline and story that was almost as dark as some of the recent ones: Schoolteacher, Kitten, Three Dozen Orphans to Fly on Challenger Tomorrow. There's an image of the article on the website, but the text is pretty hard to read.

DarkCrawler
Apr 6, 2009

by vyelkin
Jesus gently caress Onion

BREAKING: FBI Receives Credible Information About Terrorist Attack On Sept. 11, 2001

Yay Pudding!
Mar 26, 2010

Frrrrrrunkis
Kindergarten Bus Driver Has Seen Some Nutty Moms Before But Holy poo poo

TorpedoFish
Feb 19, 2006

Tingly.
They're really not happy unless they get in a complete sucker-punch at the end, are they?

ultrafilter
Aug 23, 2007

It's okay if you have any questions.


Today's going to be an interesting news day: 18-Year-Old Fighting In Afghanistan Has 9/11 Explained To Him By Older Soldier

Edit: And I just saw a Facebook post about 9/11 from my 20-year-old cousin in Afghanistan. :smith:

ultrafilter has a new favorite as of 17:39 on Sep 11, 2012

HackensackBackpack
Aug 20, 2007

Who needs a house out in Hackensack? Is that all you get for your money?

That was the first time in a long time the Onion has made me laugh that particular "Ohohoho, that one..." kind of way.

From a few pages back, but it's worth resharing today: The Onion's TV Guide from the weeks of after September 11, 2001.



My favourite is Lifetime :3:

HackensackBackpack has a new favorite as of 17:51 on Sep 11, 2012

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jojoinnit
Dec 13, 2010

Strength and speed, that's why you're a special agent.
I'm torn between Public Access and CBS, myself.

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