Categoria: Safety
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Airlines Introduce ‘Extreme Budget Class’ for Thrill-Seeking Passengers Who Find In-Flight Movies Too Mainstream
Atlanta, GA – Several major airlines announced this week the rollout of “Extreme Budget Class,” a new ticket tier designed for passengers who find traditional in-flight entertainment, such as mainstream movies and musical selections, insufficiently stimulating. Airline officials describe the move as a response to growing demand among so-called “travel maximalists”—flyers who reportedly seek novelty…
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Octogenarian Breaks Speed Record, Prompting Government to Consider Speed Limit for Humans Over 75
Minneapolis, MN – An 84-year-old resident of North Minneapolis has reportedly shattered the previously unofficial “octogenarian speed record,” igniting a national debate and prompting the Department of Transportation to convene an emergency task force on the implementation of speed limits for citizens over the age of 75. Witnesses say Augustus Prell, a retired linotype operator,…
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BC Ferries CEO Announces New Policy: Customers to Pay for Own Life Jackets as Federal Funds Are ‘Busy Elsewhere’
Victoria, BC – In a move its leadership called a necessary “modernization” of maritime safety protocols, BC Ferries announced Tuesday that passengers embarking on any of its 25 routes will now be responsible for supplying and maintaining their own personal flotation devices. This comes after CEO Beckett Glenrose cited an “acute shortage” of federal marine…
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NFL Introduces New Safety Protocol: Players to Wear Full Body Armor After Discovering Football Is a Contact Sport
New York, NY – In a sweeping safety overhaul, the National Football League announced Monday its decision to require all players to wear full body armor during competition, following what officials called a “landmark realization” that football may in fact involve physical contact. Commissioner Roger Goodell, flanked by members of the NFL Safety Task Force…
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Seahawks Create New NFL Stat: Most Unnecessary References to Aaron Rodgers in a Single Game
Seattle, WA – In a ground-breaking move that has left statisticians and sports broadcasters reeling, the Seattle Seahawks have become the first team in NFL history to receive official credit for “Most Unnecessary References to Aaron Rodgers in a Single Game.” The new category, quietly implemented by NFL media officials after last Sunday’s divisional tilt,…
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City Council Unveils New Subway Safety Program Where Women Are Issued Pet Chameleons For Invisibility Mode
Albany, NY – In a bold move to enhance subway safety, the Albany City Council announced on Tuesday a groundbreaking initiative to provide female commuters with pet chameleons, allowing them to activate “invisibility mode” while using public transportation. The program, touted as a revolutionary step forward in personal security, seeks to integrate natural camouflage with…
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Father Who Warned of Ice Dangers Accidentally Drives Car Into Meth Awareness Billboard, Proves Point Spectacularly
Albany, NY – In what many residents are calling a cosmic display of irony, local father and self-proclaimed safety advocate Harold Montgomery inadvertently plowed his family minivan into a “Meth: It’s Not Worth the Risk” billboard while attempting to demonstrate the perils of icy roads. Witnesses report that the dramatic collision served as a public…
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Politicians Launch New Self-Defense Classes After Realizing Their Security Detail Consists Mostly of Unarmed Optimists
In an unprecedented move to bolster personal safety, a bipartisan coalition of politicians has unanimously voted to implement a comprehensive self-defense training program, after the shocking realization that their once-vaunted security teams were essentially composed of hopeful dreamers armed only with earnest intentions and brightly colored lanyards. The new initiative, candidly named “Congressional Combat: Safety…