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The Onion Has Finally Crossed Over The Line Of Good Taste

by Steven Wagenheim
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But I'll let you decide for yourself. Where do they think of these things? LOL

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  • Profile picture of the author BigFrank
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    Very, funny. The feigned seriousness is what sells it.

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    • Profile picture of the author Frank Donovan
      Comedy isn't a matter of good or bad taste - it's either funny or it's not.

      And it's unlikely anyone now visits The Onion without knowing what type of material to expect.

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      • Profile picture of the author BigFrank
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        Originally Posted by Frank Donovan View Post

        Comedy isn't a matter of good or bad taste - it's either funny or it's not.
        And one man's soup is another man's poison. Funny is only funny if you find it funny. For someone else to tell you that something is funny is meaningless.

        No different than someone stating that a song or a band is 'good.' I mean, think about it. Some people say that Pearl Jam and Nirvana are 'good.' Really??? Some people think that Dennis Miller is funny. Does that make him funny? No. It means they find him funny. Then, again, there was that one month in 1982. lol

        Cheers. - Frank
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      • Profile picture of the author TimPhelan
        That is one my favorites Steve. Lol. Very funny imo.

        I think The Onion has done more offensive stuff also. Here's one for example:

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        • Profile picture of the author BigFrank
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          Well, I just don't know what to make of that. I believe that is the first time in my life that I have ever laughed and groaned at the same time. Not one right after the other, but in the same instant. That said, the ending was just plain funny - 'to me.' Like I said, I'm a sick puppy.

          Cheers. - Frank
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      • Profile picture of the author GarrieWilson
        Originally Posted by Frank Donovan View Post

        And it's unlikely anyone now visits The Onion without knowing what type of material to expect.

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        But they still fall for it when posted on FB.
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        • Profile picture of the author Frank Donovan
          Originally Posted by GarrieWilson View Post

          But they still fall for it when posted on FB.
          I guess there are three main reasons why this kind of story gets shared.

          1) Someone finds it funny and wants to show it to others who'd appreciate the humor.
          2) Someone thinks it's a genuine story and wants to share the breaking news.
          3) Someone is so offended by the article they can't help sending it to everyone they know, so they can get offended too.

          Those last two reasons only add to the joke.


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  • Profile picture of the author yukon
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    I go to The Onion for all my news. It beats hanging out at the grocery store checkout line reading tabloids.
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    • Profile picture of the author AprilCT
      Steve, how long has it been since you've had a teenager or twenty-something at home? I'm assuming it's been quite a while.
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      • Profile picture of the author Steven Wagenheim
        Originally Posted by AprilCT View Post

        Steve, how long has it been since you've had a teenager or twenty-something at home? I'm assuming it's been quite a while.
        My daughter was never like this. She wouldn't dare. LOL
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        • Profile picture of the author AprilCT
          Steve, it's a huge exaggeration of the trials and tribulations of raising kids, some of whom are much more difficult than others. It's what the Onion does and it's why it's funny because a lot of parents can relate in some manner.
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