Tag: Satire
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International Ski Federation Unveils New Dress Code: No Jumping Allowed
In a bold move set to revolutionize winter sports fashion, the International Ski Federation (FIS) announced Tuesday a sweeping new dress code for all competitive skiers: No Jumping Allowed. Effective immediately, athletes attending FIS-sanctioned events must now adhere to a strict policy of keeping both skis, and at least one emotional support pole, firmly on…
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Federal Grant Program Accidentally Funds Full-Contact Chess League for Seventh Consecutive Year
For the seventh consecutive year, a clerical error in the Department of Civic Engagement’s grant distribution has funneled $2.3 million into the National Full-Contact Chess League, a sporting association best known for its signature “Bishops and Bruises” tournament and mandatory mouthguards. The misallocation, first uncovered in a 2018 audit, has persisted despite repeated assurances from…
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Local Man Heroically Saves $3.25 on Coffee by Forgoing Dinner for Entire Week
In what many are hailing as the boldest financial maneuver since the invention of the coupon, local man Dave Peterson has successfully saved $3.25 on his weekly coffee purchase by taking the minor inconvenience of not eating dinner for seven consecutive days. The 34-year-old software engineer adopted this avant-garde budgeting strategy amidst glowing praise from…
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Local Man Proudly Announces Plans to Stay Informed by Vaguely Gesturing at TV During News Broadcast
In a bold move to keep his finger firmly on the pulse of world events, local resident Kevin Blanston has announced his groundbreaking commitment to staying informed by employing his newly developed technique of vague gesturing at his television screen during news broadcasts. Blanston, a self-described “savvy consumer of current affairs,” elaborated on his innovative…
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Nation’s Middle Schoolers Laud Model UN Conference for Its Realistic Depiction of Passive-Aggressive Diplomacy
Nation’s Middle Schoolers Laud Model UN Conference for Its Realistic Depiction of Passive-Aggressive Diplomacy In a refreshing twist on the usual classroom power struggles, students across the nation have praised this year’s Model United Nations (MUN) conference for offering an extraordinarily lifelike depiction of international diplomacy through the art of passive-aggressive banter. The annual educational…
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Local Yoga Studio Introduces Breakthrough Class Where Students Pay to Nap Quietly in Fancy Pants
**Local Yoga Studio Introduces Breakthrough Class Where Students Pay to Nap Quietly in Fancy Pants** In a revolutionary move that promises to redefine the fitness industry, Tranquil Trousers Yoga Studio has unveiled its latest innovation: a class where participants pay to nap quietly in expensive athletic wear. Touted as “Zenith Restorative Recuperation,” the class offers…
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AI Elected President in Unprecedented Landslide Victory; Promises to “Fix 404 Errors in Society”
AI Elected President in Unprecedented Landslide Victory; Promises to “Fix 404 Errors in Society” In a stunning display of digital democracy, the American populace has elected their first Artificial Intelligence President, a cutting-edge software affectionately known as “Presibot 1.0.” Capturing a staggering 99.9% of the vote, Presibot 1.0 has vowed to “fix 404 errors in…