Irony

Elon Musk: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO)
Elon Musk, the eccentric billionaire and entrepreneur, has become a household name synonymous with innovation, controversy, and occasional absurdity. Over the past year, Musk has dominated headlines, from launching powerful rockets to recalling millions of cars, acquiring Twitter, and engaging in Twitter spats. Musk's influence extends across various industries, including electric cars, space exploration, and now, social media. However, the more we delve into his actions and statements, the clearer it becomes that Musk's impact on the world is not only revolutionary but also contentious.
By xx x2 years ago in Humor
The BEST Funeral Ever
The king is dead, long live the king. He lay in repose in an orange taffeta lined casket, draped in multiple American flags. Garish? Yes. Unexpected, no. The bloom on his cheek, drawn on as in life. He smelt vaguely of fried chicken as a slight grease stain spread on the taffeta.
By Pam Saraga2 years ago in Humor
Ladies and Gentlemen, The Word of the Year is…Rizz!
Rizz named word of the year 2023 by Oxford University Press. BBC News, 3 December 2023 'Rizz' is the word of 2023 according to those nice people at the Oxford University Press. Don’t beat yourself up if you didn’t know that. Chances are you haven’t heard of rizz let alone used it in a sentence if you’re over sixteen.
By Brendan Donaghy2 years ago in Humor
I Don't Want Lunch, I Want Dinner!. Content Warning.
I was brought up with Breakfast, Dinner, Tea, and Supper. Today, I have a desperate dilemma! My children were brought up the same way, but now they are older; lunch has become tea, and dinner has become a mid-morning meal!
By Carol Ann Townend2 years ago in Humor
Preamble to the Constitution of the United Vegetables of the Refrigerator Crisper
Author’s note: A friend challenged me to rewrite the preamble to the US Constitution including the phrase “…in order to form a more perfect onion” which for some reason this friend found particularly hilarious. I thought it was kind of cute too and decided to accept the challenge. It was actually fairly difficult but I do like what I managed to come up with.
By Everyday Junglist2 years ago in Humor
Lost Ice Cream. Content Warning.
When I was four years old, I experienced an amazing adventure at the park that is still fresh in my mind. That sunny weekend, my parents took me to the park to give me a precious escape from the stressful life at school. They were chatting away with their relatives while I had the opportunity to explore this free territory to my heart's content.
By deer2 years ago in Humor
Norm’s Diner Comes Out Fighting!. Top Story - November 2023.
A restaurant in the US is charging some of its customers for their inability to control their children while they dine there. Hidden away at the bottom of its menu, the Toccoa Riverside Restaurant tells its diners of its “adult surcharge” — adding three dollar signs next to the words: “For adults unable to parent.”- Sky News, 29 October 2023
By Brendan Donaghy2 years ago in Humor
Freeze! Drop the Water Pistol and Put Your Hands in the Air!
The Metropolitan police have admitted that a 13-year-old boy was rammed off his bike and handcuffed by armed police, who pointed their submachine guns at him. The boy was having a water fight with his sibling on 19 July when a police officer on patrol reported a potential firearms incident. (BBC, 20/10/23)
By Brendan Donaghy2 years ago in Humor
The Five Types of Meat You Get in Heaven. Top Story - November 2023.
Note: my head has been in a weird place over the last few days. I have just lost my godmother after a very long illness, and even though it was not a surprise, I am still getting used to a world without her love, attitude...and wicked sense of humour. I had this in a notebook for quite a while, and I needed a laugh at the exact moment when I rediscovered it this morning. The title of Mitch Albom's book was perfect for a parody...
By Kendall Defoe 2 years ago in Humor
"loyalty"
Unbreakable Bond: Determining the True Nature of Loyalty It is a word with great meaning that encompasses loyalty, love, and unflinching dedication. The idea of loyalty endures as a ray of hope and stability in a society where allegiances are constantly changing. This essay explores the many facets of loyalty, including its genesis, expressions, and significant influence on human existence.
By Misha story writer2 years ago in Humor
“Asteroid City”: Wes Anderson at his Wessiest
There’s been a brand of cinematic work that’s taken off in recent years, and the style is proving divisive for many viewers. They’re the films that don’t intend to tell cohesive narratives. They’re the films that seem as though they’re more intent on confusing audiences— or at least causing them to think a little too deeply for their comfort — than they are on entertaining them.
By Ben Ulansey2 years ago in Humor
How South Park Used ChatGPT to Help Write an Episode. Content Warning.
South Park is a show like no other. Where so many shows and cartoons seem almost to exist outside of time, South Park stays rooted in the moment. That’s not to say, of course, that the children have actually aged. Apart from graduating from third to fourth grade, they’ve remained 10-year-olds as they’ve confronted everything from climate change to religion, to politics, to a giant mechanized Barbara Streisand.
By Ben Ulansey2 years ago in Humor