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This is a list of notable satirical news websites which have a satirical bent, are parodies of news, or consist of fake news stories for mainly humorous purposes. For magazines published on paper, see List of satirical magazines.
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If you don't know these odd news websites, then I am honored to be the one who gets to introduce you to them for the first time. That being said, if you enjoy satire, you've probably been following these websites (or their Facebook posts) for a long time.
5. The Borowitz Report
The Borowitz Report, which has been written by Andy Borowitz since 1998, is a satirical component of The New Yorker that offers a different perspective on political happenings in the United States. There may be less of these articles than on larger sites, but the quality is consistent and Borowitz's insights are hilarious. Sample headline: "El Chapo Outraged That His Trial Included Witnesses"
6. Fark
Fark is a little different than the rest of the websites featured on this list because it highlights user-submitted headlines for real news stories happening around the world. Users submit a local news story, add a custom headline highlighting the bizarre event being described, and then other Fark users can comment on the article. The worst thing about Fark is the fact that most of the submitted headlines and news stories really seem like they should be satire! Sample headline: "On the Plus S...
7. Huzlers
Huzlers posts a mix of satirical blog posts, trending stories, and interesting news. While not all articles on the site are fake, you can assume that the majority of them aren't real---any truthful article will include a link to a reliable source. That said, it's still a great funny fake news sitethat revolves around pop culture, hip hop, and bizarre happenings. Sample Headline: "Bill Nye the Science Guy Arrested for Manufacturing and Selling Illegal Drugs"
If you're looking for a replacement for watching the news, these comedic (but insightful) video commentaries may be more your style.
Many of the sites included on this list are based in the United States (even if they include a 'World News' section). Full disclosure, this part of the list only includes 'International' news satire websites from Canada, Australia, and the U.K., but I'd love to hear about any similar sites from other countries or in other languages in the comment s...
At least one of these funny news websites is bound to become your next favorite source for satire. They ought to give you a different (and more comedic) perspective on current events, and will hopefully brighten your day. Looking for more weird news stories, hilarious memes, and outrageous videos? You'll definitely want to check out these funniest ...
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News satire or news comedy is a type of parody presented in a format typical of mainstream journalism, and called a satire because of its content. News satire has been around almost as long as journalism itself, but it is particularly popular on the web, with websites like The Onion and The Babylon Bee, where it is relatively easy to mimic a legitimate news site.
Jan 27, 2021 · The notion that stupidity can be combated with satire is hardly new, but in in 1996, The Onion brought that fight to the internet. Since then, hundreds of websites and social media pages have ...
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- Associated Press News. If you read a lot of news, you'll see the AP credited all over the place. It often reports stories first, and other outlets pick up those stories and run them for their own readers.
- BBC. The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is the largest broadcaster in the world. The British government funds the organization, and so it is not beholden to corporate interests.
- C-SPAN. Cable-Satellite Public Affairs Network (C-SPAN) has been around since 1979. The channel provides unbiased news coverage of the US federal government, US political events, and limited coverage from the governments of the UK, Canada, and Australia.
- The Bureau of Investigative Journalism. Though it has a focus on politics, the Bureau's stories will likely be of interest to people even outside the British political beat.
Nov 15, 2016 · Here are some of the more frequent offenders you may have seen on your feed: AnonNews.co. The Blaze. Breitbart. Crooks and Liars. Daily Wire. The Free Thought Project. Infowars. The Independent ...
Aug 16, 2019 · The truth is, understanding online political satire isn’t easy. Many satirical websites mimic the tone and appearance of news sites. You have to be familiar with the political issue being satirized.
