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Echo Chamber
Oct 16, 2008

best username/post combo
Macaulay Culkin Hoping Some 'Funny Or Die' Writer Comes Up With Video Idea For Him

Typically, internet comedy sites mocking their peers comes off as mean-spirited, but not this one. This got a big laugh out of me.

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Konec Hry
Jul 13, 2005

too much love will kill you

Grimey Drawer

quote:

"They could do something where I’m at home alone as an adult and Daniel Stern and Joe Pesci keep trying to break into my house—like it’s just this annoying routine that’s become part of my life."

I'm not even sure this is meant to be a BAD pitch because it genuinely made me laugh...

Also I totally agree - the headline sets this article up as just plain making fun of Culkin and Funny or Die. Not that I would mind, but I like how it, you know, really doesn't and is just funny.

Echo Chamber
Oct 16, 2008

best username/post combo
It actually makes me appreciate how The Onion finds a whole bunch of talented and relatively unknown actors to shine in its videos and series. I have nothing against internet videos stunt casting celebrities because they often still surprise me, but The Onion in some ironic way has become the Law & Order for Chicago actors.

Amused to Death
Aug 10, 2009

google "The Night Witches", and prepare for :stare:
Authorities On Alert As Hundreds Of Crazed Sociopaths Enter Congressional Chambers

DarkCrawler
Apr 6, 2009

by vyelkin

Konec Hry posted:

I'm not even sure this is meant to be a BAD pitch because it genuinely made me laugh...

That would be loving hilarious. I'm 100% serious, I can't see how it could ever get old.

Six seasons and a movie!

Henchman of Santa
Aug 21, 2010

Shimrra Jamaane posted:

Does anyone know if Tim Duncan is aware of all the Onion articles about him?
No, because he probably still uses dialup if he goes on the internet at all.

Lawless Laura Lee
Feb 13, 2012
College Basketball Star Heroically Overcomes Tragic Rape He Committed

razorscooter
Nov 5, 2008


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g7oQVT0ljF0

Xandu
Feb 19, 2006


It's hard to be humble when you're as great as I am.
"Scientists: Average British Person Eats About 7 Horses A Year In Their Sleep"

ultrafilter
Aug 23, 2007

It's okay if you have any questions.


Canadian Girlfriend Unsubstantiated

Fight Club Sandwich
Apr 29, 2006

you want a piece of me???

Henchman of Santa posted:

No, because he probably still uses dialup if he goes on the internet at all.

Tim Duncan is nerdy as gently caress and plays starcraft and D&D, and legit has a merlin tattoo. dude lives on the internet

SpiderHyphenMan
Apr 1, 2010

by Fluffdaddy
Thousands Of Elderly Japanese-Americans Rounded Up For Internment Camp’s 70th Reunion
I think I have a new favorite end line.

DaveWoo
Aug 14, 2004

Fun Shoe
The Time For Watered-Down And Effectively Meaningless Gun Laws Is Now
By Senator Harry Reid

Lord Hydronium
Sep 25, 2007

Non, je ne regrette rien


Starts good, turns great halfway through.

'What You're Doing Is Weird And Wrong,' Small Voice In Back Of Kim Jong-Un's Head Reports

ekuNNN
Nov 27, 2004

by Jeffrey of YOSPOS
So good and depressing:
Find The Thing You're Most Passionate About, Then Do It On Nights And Weekends For The Rest Of Your Life

Jerusalem
May 20, 2004

Would you be my new best friends?

I am old and confused and paralyzed with sexual frustration.

I honestly didn't notice who the writer was at first, then I laughed. A lot.

Xandu
Feb 19, 2006


It's hard to be humble when you're as great as I am.
Scarlett Johansson Immediately Rejects Heartwarming Prom Invite From High School Student

http://www.theonion.com/articles/scarlett-johansson-immediately-rejects-heartwarmin,31748/

This is exactly how I feel about all that viral poo poo

jojoinnit
Dec 13, 2010

Strength and speed, that's why you're a special agent.
Obamas in Israel:

'This Is A Pointless Trip,' Obama Says While Shaking Hands With Netanyahu



Obama Sarcastically Asks How Israel Afforded Such A Great Missile Defense System



Obama, Rachel Goldstein Really Hitting It Off On Group Trip To Israel

sirbeefalot
Aug 24, 2004
Fast Learner.
Fun Shoe

Man, that last line is giving me a serious visual.

ekuNNN
Nov 27, 2004

by Jeffrey of YOSPOS
Man With Strong Brand Loyalty Willing To Kill For Mazda
"I was born a Mazda man, and I’ll die one. Watch your loving back."

sentientcarbon
Aug 21, 2008

OFFLINE GAMES ARE THE FUTURE OF ONLINE GAMING

The numbers don't lie. 99.99% of every Diablo 3 player wants the game to be offline. This is a FACT.

OH SHIT IS THAT A WEBCAM? HOLY CRAP GET THAT AWAY FROM ME! (I am terrified of being spied on, because I am a very interesting person)

This and the Communications BA resume article have convinced me that the Onion should specialize in :smith:-humor.

SpiderHyphenMan
Apr 1, 2010

by Fluffdaddy
Itinerary For Obama's Visit To Israel
Palestinians, Israelis Come Together To Mock Obama's Hopelessly Naive Speech

Edit: Amputee Inspires Others Not To Lose Limbs

SpiderHyphenMan has a new favorite as of 01:20 on Mar 22, 2013

DarkCrawler
Apr 6, 2009

by vyelkin
So, I think I found Sad Kevin:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQBCa7GJZLU

Fellwenner
Oct 21, 2005
Don't make me kill you.


Thursday, 12:20 p.m.: Obama to address protesting Palestinians with symbolic nod, shrug

HackensackBackpack
Aug 20, 2007

Who needs a house out in Hackensack? Is that all you get for your money?
YouTube passed a milestone yesterday, saying their viewership has reached 1 billion people. Meanwhile, the real news reported another, more important milestone.

Seth Pecksniff
May 27, 2004

can't believe shrek is fucking dead. rip to a real one.
I'm not sure how the Onion makes the Supreme Court seem exciting but drat they pulled it off:

Supreme Court's Sidekick Kid Justice Killed By Mad Genius Dr. Contempto

I would totally read a comic series like this.

Seth Pecksniff has a new favorite as of 19:12 on Mar 22, 2013

Wheresmy5bucks
Feb 10, 2007

So, where is it?

quote:

The Supreme Court has since issued an 8-1 decision ruling that Dr. Contempto will pay.

Goddamnit Scalia.

Fellwenner
Oct 21, 2005
Don't make me kill you.

Proud Time To Be A Cowering Sack of poo poo as Democrats Back Off Assault Weapons Ban

ultrafilter
Aug 23, 2007

It's okay if you have any questions.


The Onion's Facebook updates feature headlines that don't seem to appear on the main site. Today's is fantastic:

quote:

1-Year-Old Retraces First Steps To Find Plastic Keys

Seth Pecksniff
May 27, 2004

can't believe shrek is fucking dead. rip to a real one.
I'm a bowler and today's Kelly really hit home with me:

http://www.theonion.com/articles/values-in-the-gutter,31787

Missionary Positron
Jul 6, 2004
And now for something completely different
Divorced Father Buys String Cheese To Make Coming To His Place Fun

Kenny Logins
Jan 11, 2011

EVERY MORNING I WAKE UP AND OPEN PALM SLAM A WHITE WHALE INTO THE PEQUOD. IT'S HELL'S HEART AND RIGHT THEN AND THERE I STRIKE AT THEE ALONGSIDE WITH THE MAIN CHARACTER, ISHMAEL.
Can't help but read the quotes in the voice of Ethan Mars from Heavy Rain but that's still a great accompanying pic.

bamhand
Apr 15, 2010
http://www.theonion.com/video/what-is-your-amateur-porn-telling-employers-about,29438/

Ishamael
Feb 18, 2004

You don't have to love me, but you will respect me.
YouTube Reaches 1 Trillion Racist Comments

ultrafilter
Aug 23, 2007

It's okay if you have any questions.


Did you know that The Onion has actually pulled an article from their archives?

Black Bear Attacks, Rapes, Zookeeper:

quote:

Here's a little dog-bites-man tale we couldn't resist! Except replace "dog" with "850-pound black bear"! And "bites" with "anally violate"!

Zugzwang
Jan 2, 2005

You have a kind of sick desperation in your laugh.


Ramrod XTreme

ultrafilter posted:

Did you know that The Onion has actually pulled an article from their archives?

Black Bear Attacks, Rapes, Zookeeper:
This one, too. Study Reveals: Babies Are Stupid

Zugzwang
Jan 2, 2005

You have a kind of sick desperation in your laugh.


Ramrod XTreme
Holy gently caress.

Hi, In The Past 2 Years, You Have Allowed Me To Kill 70,000 People (By Bashar al-Assad)

Ishamael
Feb 18, 2004

You don't have to love me, but you will respect me.

Oh man, I used to have that one on my door in college. Ah, 1997.

Eggbeater Jesus
Sep 21, 2008

Add a dab of lavender to milk. Leave town with an orange, and pretend you're laughing at it.
I love that they make great short sports articles based entirely on a little bit of wordplay.

Charlotte Bobcats Get Lost While Driving To Basket

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Alaemon
Jan 4, 2009

Proctors are guardians of the sanctity and integrity of legal education, therefore they are responsible for the nourishment of the soul.

Ishamael posted:

Oh man, I used to have that one on my door in college. Ah, 1997.

So did I, actually. Also in 1997. Weird.

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