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The Onion: 20 Years Later
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A weekly review by @jamesdasilva.bsky.social of The Onion from 20 years ago (print and web). Sign up for the newsletter http://onion20.substack.com. Love The Onion but not affiliated.
20 years ago, Stan Kelly’s Sicko debuted in The Onion (I think). On Oct. 10, 2006, we also get columnist Jackie Harvey, letters to the editor, and jokes about Bin Laden’s mom, Public Enemy, Eva Longoria and more. onion20.substack.com/p/the-onion-... #theonion #satire
In October 2006, Stan Kelly’s Sicko appeared for the 1st time
On Oct. 10, 2006, we also get columnist Jackie Harvey, letters to the editor, and jokes about Bin Laden’s mom, Public Enemy, Eva Longoria and more.
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In 2006, The Onion ran a fantasy football league with the goal of picking the worst players. I can't find any writeups on it, and I mostly know it from The Onion’s own advertising, as seen here in the Oct. 10, 2006, print issue. If anyone participated in this league, I’d love to hear from you!
Here’s an ad from the Madison, Wisconsin, edition of The Onion from Oct. 10, 2006. I love when the advertisers try even a fraction as hard as the joke-writers.
From The Archive: DOJ To Bring Back Firing Squad As Means Of Entertainment
DOJ To Bring Back Firing Squad As Means Of Entertainment
WASHINGTON—In an effort to provide some joy to the nation and boost overall well-being, Justice Department officials announced plans Monday to bring back firing squads as a means of entertainment. “Fo...
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The Onion’s President Bush chatted with Mark Foley 20 years ago. Plus, more web-only jokes from Oct. 4-10, 2006, including about American hubris, Netflix, North Korea, KISS, Tiger Woods, Sen. Russ Feingold and bird flu. onion20.substack.com/p/the-onion-... #theonion #satire
The Onion had audio of President Bush chatting with Mark Foley
Plus, more web-only jokes from Oct. 4-10, 2006, including about American hubris, Netflix, North Korea, KISS, Tiger Woods, Sen. Russ Feingold and bird flu.
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The Onion boycotted Pope-branded products 20 years ago. Plus, jokes about Pope Benedict XVI, President Bush, Britney Spears, Stan Kelly, parental role models, young stars, therapists, underfunded schools and more. onion20.substack.com/p/the-onion-... #theonion #satire
In October 2006, The Onion mocked Boston’s college scene
Plus, jokes about Pope Benedict XVI, President Bush, Britney Spears, Stan Kelly, parental role models, young stars, therapists, underfunded schools and more.
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20 years ago, The Onion mocked Rep. Mark Foley and Teri Hatcher. From Sept. 27-Oct. 3, 2006, The Onion's website joked about Mark Foley, Terri Hatcher, TSA’s liquids policy, Uwe Boll, the Ryder Cup, Terrell Owens and more. onion20.substack.com/p/the-onion-... #theonion #satire
That time The Onion mocked Rep. Mark Foley and Teri Hatcher
From Sept. 27-Oct. 3, 2006, The Onion's website joked about Mark Foley, Terri Hatcher, TSA’s liquids policy, Uwe Boll, the Ryder Cup, Terrell Owens and more.
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20 years ago, The Onion was sickened by a happy young couple. Plus, jokes about U.S.-Iran tensions, John Bolton, Craigslist, a young couple in love, “The Scream,” “Gilmore Girls,” sexism in business and much more. onion20.substack.com/p/the-onion-... #theonion #satire
The Onion tried to save Blockbuster in September 2006
Plus, jokes about U.S.-Iran tensions, John Bolton, Craigslist, a young couple in love, “The Scream,” “Gilmore Girls,” sexism in business and much more.
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23 years ago, The Onion warned of Canada-India conflict, found Encyclopedia Brown dead in a dumpster and reported on the 1st Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez breakup.
20 years ago, The Onion murdered Encyclopedia Brown
Also, The Onion predicted Canada and India's diplomatic row, Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez break up, the U.S. divests from children and reunites church and state, and a double entendre goes wrong.
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The Onion mocked Reggie Bush’s internship in September 2006. Plus, jokes about autumn, Pope Benedict XVI, President Bush’s UN speech, Manny Ramirez, Kobe Bryant, Willie Nelson, Richard Branson and more onion20.substack.com/p/the-onion-... #theonion #satire
The Onion mocked Reggie Bush’s internship in September 2006
Plus, jokes about autumn, Pope Benedict XVI, President Bush’s UN speech, Manny Ramirez, Kobe Bryant, Willie Nelson, Richard Branson and more
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22 years ago, The Onion mocked Matchbox Twenty's "Beige" sound, the al-Qaeda convention, interventions, Russell Crowe, The Ramones and more.
20 years ago, The Onion mocked Matchbox Twenty
I listened to Matchbox Twenty to prepare for this newsletter. Plus, The Onion skewers terrorism fears, interventions, office lunches, Russell Crowe, The Ramones and more.
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20 years ago, The Onion mocked the Jersey Shore and Lil Wayne. Plus, jokes about Fat Joe and Lil Wayne, priests, sharks, Mister Rogers, Diddy, go-karting, brunch and more onion20.substack.com/p/20-years-a... #theonion #satire
20 years ago, The Onion mocked the Jersey Shore
Plus, jokes about Fat Joe and Lil Wayne, priests, sharks, Mister Rogers, Diddy, go-karting, brunch and more
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20 years ago, the Senate published a report that showed Iraq was not involved in 9/11. The Onion was ready with this impression of President George W. Bush, who says: "Truth, and to a lesser extent, laws, stand in the way of our freedoms." Thanks to @archive.org for preserving this audio!
The Onion had Bush declare war on truth 20 years ago. From Sept. 13-19, 2006, The Onion joked about Bush's war on truth, plus LeBron James, Ben Roethlisberger, Rick Moranis, Charlie Sheen, Michael Phelps and more. onion20.substack.com/p/the-onion-... #theonion #satire
The Onion had Bush declare war on truth in September 2006
From Sept. 13-19, 2006, The Onion joked about Bush's war on truth, plus LeBron James, Ben Roethlisberger, Rick Moranis, Charlie Sheen, Michael Phelps and more.
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20 years ago, America wasn’t prepared for the apocalypse. Plus, Stan Kelly avenges Steve Irwin, and jokes about Jimmy Buffett, Paul Reiser, guys who love Asia and more onion20.substack.com/p/the-onion-... #theonion #satire
20 years ago, we weren’t prepared for the apocalypse
Plus, Stan Kelly avenges Steve Irwin, and jokes about Jimmy Buffett, Paul Reiser, guys who love Asia and more
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9/11-related Onion items: An oral history of the 9/11 issue: melmagazine.com/en-us/story/... This podcast on humor after 9/11: www.youtube.com/watch?v=b5dT... A 2011 profile quoting Onion staffers: web.archive.org/web/20210518... My review of the 9/11 issue: onion20.substack.com/p/the-onions...
@TheOnion.com's famous 9/11 issue didn't publish until Sept. 26, 2001. But on the 25th anniversary of the attacks, here's my look back at this pivotal, endearing and historic issue from The Onion. onion20.substack.com/p/the-onions...
Locust Humiliated Swarm He Organized Only Got 40 Million Attendees https://theonion.com/locust-humiliated-swarm-he-organized-only-got-40-million-attendees/
The Onion hated Alex Rodriguez’s guts 20 years ago. From Sept. 6-12, 2006, The Onion wrote 14 jokes about A-Rod! Plus, President Bush speaks about secret prisons, a gender-reassignment joke and more. onion20.substack.com/p/the-onion-... #theonion #satire
The Onion devoted an entire week to Alex Rodriguez jokes in September 2006
From Sept. 6-12, 2006, The Onion wrote 14 jokes about A-Rod! Plus, President Bush speaks about secret prisons, a gender-reassignment joke and more.
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The moment that transformed journalism forever is finally back in print. Become an Onion member, and get your reissue of our historic 9/11 edition. http://membership.theonion.com/totepromo/?campaign=701cx00000u2buUAAQ
Here's an anecdote: On 9/10/2001, The Onion staff had a New York launch party at the Bowery Ballroom to celebrate the staff's move from Madison, Wisconsin to New York City. They woke up hungover, took a week off, and then produced one of the greatest front pages in the history of newspapers.
Ben Collins@bencollins.bsky.social · last mo.Hey everybody. On the 25-year anniversary, we're reprinting the much revered 9/11 edition of The Onion and sending that free to every member this month. It's been 25 long years. Look back in anger.
20 years ago, The Onion marked 5 years since 9/11 by criticizing the WTC site. Plus, Stan Kelly weighs in on Pluto, and jokes about “Macho Man” Randy Savage, an Area Picnic, airport security and more onion20.substack.com/p/the-onion-... #theonion #satire
The Onion marked 5 years since 9/11 by criticizing the WTC site
Plus, Stan Kelly weighs in on Pluto, and jokes about “Macho Man” Randy Savage, an Area Picnic, airport security and more
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Journalism's most heroic moment is back in print. Become an Onion member, and get a reissue of our historic 9/11 edition. http://membership.theonion.com/totepromo/?campaign=701cx00000u2buUAAQ
Bush shot birds and chased true love in The Onion 20 years ago. Plus, RIP the Crocodile Hunter, and jokes about Darfur, Terrell Owens, Katherine Harris, football, tennis and more onion20.substack.com/p/bush-birds... #theonion #satire
Bush shot birds and chased true love in The Onion 20 years ago
Plus, RIP the Crocodile Hunter, and jokes about Darfur, Terrell Owens, Katherine Harris, football, tennis and more
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I discovered that @TheOnion.com published a special back-to-school issue in September 2006. It ran 64 pages(!) and included a bunch of new jokes. I’m sharing images, including some of the advertisements. If you’re feeling nostalgic, this is for you. onion20.substack.com/p/the-onion-...