Rick Mercer pretty much nails it right here. On a side note, am I the only one who has trouble typing the word Niqab without putting a U in it? I seriously just did it again.
Category Archives: satire
That Was Pretty Stoopid, Chief
I’ve learned that expecting the general public to be able to tell a parody from the real thing can sometimes be a lot to ask, but shouldn’t we all be able to expect better from a police chief? Annapolis Police Chief Michael A. Pristoop thought he came prepared when he testified before a Maryland state …
Dear Crabby
Some really funny stuff here from Scott Feschuk of Macleans, as he takes real Dear Abby questions and answers them as Stephen Harper might answer them. DEAR ABBY: I was married to my high school sweetheart, “Linda,” for 37 years. I am a widower now, going into a new relationship with “Susan.” How do I …
Watch As I Ruin A Perfectly Fine Onion Article By Relating It To WWE’s Awfulness
I feel like this Onion story is probably pretty close to what it must be like to work for WWE. CEO Has Special Knack For Recognizing Great Ideas And Ruining Them BALTIMORE—Employees at local technology firm Halverson Enterprises remarked to reporters Monday that CEO Peter Weathers, 61, has an extraordinary gift for discovering great ideas …
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When Dealing With Quebec’s Language Police, It’s Hard To Tell The Truth From The Comedy
Earlier this year when it was big news, I was wracking my brain trying to figure out what it was that the true story of the Quebec language police trying to shake down Italian and British restaurants because their menus had words like “pasta” and “fish and chips” on them reminded me of. Today while …
Land Of The Somewhat More Free
Once again, the Onion says what we should all be thinking.Nation Celebrates What Is, Technically Speaking, Progress WASHINGTON—Following two Supreme Court rulings today that allowed homosexuals in California to wed, extended federal benefits to same-sex married couples, but stopped short of calling gay marriage constitutional, the nation celebrated what is, technically speaking, progress, sources confirmed. …
Well Done, America. Who Needs Sensible Gun Laws Anyway?
Update two: This is even more right than the satirical stuff. A Senate in the Gun Lobby’s Grip By GABRIELLE GIFFORDS Update: This also sounds about right. COURAGEOUS SENATORS STAND UP TO AMERICAN PEOPLE This sounds about right. Next Week’s School Shooting Victims Thank Senate For Failing To Pass Gun Bill I’m not what you’d …
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Finally, An Honest Cable Company
This video discovered by way of our pal James pretty much nails how internet and TV service works in Canada. Hell, you might as well lump cell phones in there while you’re at it. The First Honest Cable Company
Finally, Some Positive Black Friday News
Thanks to the Borowitz Report for reminding us that not all Black Friday news has to be bad news. “We have been looking for evidence that the economy is on the mend,” said Davis Logsdon, chairman of the economics department at the University of Minnesota. “When people resort to homicide to buy a Blu-ray player, that …
City Of Guelph Backs Down, Does What It Should Have Done In The First Place
Update: Updating to correct a massive oversight on my part. How could I have forgotten this? Ahh, much better. Whether it’s due to somebody taking the time to explain what a joke is to them or because bad press isn’t good for future election prospects, the city of Guelph has decided to do what should …
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