Satirical news organization The Onion publishes a weekly print newspaper, produces a daily mock news radio broadcast and, in 2007, launched the web-based Onion News Network which mocks cable News. The news stories, videos and radio broadcasts are available on the official Onion website.
Fake News
Using a style similar to that of The Daily Show and Saturday Night Live's "Weekend Update," The Onion offers a humorous and often sarcastic take on current events, people and occurrences in an attempt to provide a different perspective on the news and challenge mainstream media outlets.The Spectator: Layers of The Onion (February 8, 2007)
Sample Headlines
- "Should America build a moat?"
- "Bill Clinton Sadly Folds First Lady Dress Back Into Box"
- "Stripper From Future Jumps Out Of Birthday Cake To Warn Humanity"
- "Congress Struggles To Come Up With Cool Name For Anti-Drug Initiative"
- "Shortstop Tony Peña Jr. Upset He Doesn't Have A Base"