A squirrel’s surprising fall from a high branch became instant satire in The Onion’s lighthearted feature. In classic comedic fashion, the squirrel brushed off the mishap as entirely intentional, showcasing the publication’s trademark wit.
Diana Chin married Tim Galchot in a wedding The Onion humorously described as a “decisive coup d’état” against Galchot’s 13-year-old daughter from a previous marriage. The short piece pokes fun at the political flair of familial ties in typical Onion fashion, merging satire with everyday life events.
In a brief statement from The Onion, the McConaissance concludes with far less fanfare than its heyday might suggest. This comedic look at an alleged cultural phenomenon underlines The Onion’s signature tongue-in-cheek style.
Over a casual night out in Columbus, Tyler Reaves shrugs off the real delight he takes in his everyday life when speaking to his single friend, Brian Schur. This gentle withholding of happiness adds an unexpected layer to their friendship, revealing how life circumstances can shift the balance between honest conversation and empathy.
A team of researchers at the Stanford School of Medicine claims to have discovered a gene responsible for a rare and startling ability: visualizing a murder by simply touching a missing person’s sweater. Their work sheds new light on a phenomenon previously shrouded in mystery.
Faced with a growing backlog of unsolved murders, FBI Director Kash Patel has made an unlikely appeal: asking the family of an alleged gunman to help crack more cases. The satirical piece suggests that law enforcement might explore unconventional allies when conventional methods fall short.
