Spoof news snippets from Friday 20 March 2009
Anti-capitalist protest group disbands
The anti-capitalist group ACID (Anti-Capitalists In Disguise) have disbanded after a few poorly supported rallies. They said, "We can't find anywhere we can buy food without feeling capitalist."
The Fast Food of March Madness
McDonald's sales are up 75 percent! What economic crisis? Their new slogan will be: "Some people may not be able to afford a big house or a big car, but everyone can afford a "Big Mac!"
Victoria Beckman Says She Looks Awful Naked
Victoria Beckham says that she really looks awful naked. Hundreds of optometrists from around the world have offered to give her a free eye examination.
Mr. Laura Ingraham?
The Speaking Voice Club of America has announced that its 28,000 member organization has voted that GOPolitical hate-spewer Laura Ingraham has the most unfeminine voice of any woman on television.
The Amy Winehouse Traveling Circus
Las Vegas bet makers are giving 100 to 1 odds that Amy Winehouse (of the Amy Winehouse Traveling Circus) will not be filming a toothpaste commercial anytime soon.
Utah State's Mascot "Big Blue" Is Back!
Utah State's mascot "Big Blue" is back. "BB" was suspended for one game for scuffling with New Mexico state's mascot "Pistol Pete." Remember when mascots just stood there and yelled, "Go Team Go!"
Washington-American Idol
President Obama told Jay Leno Washington is like American Idol, except for the fact that everyone is Simon Cowell. And the fact that no one wears black T-shirts or drives a $1 million Bugatti Veyron!
The Crazy World of Lawsuits
Osi is suing Teva and Mylan over Tarceva-Erlotinib patent infringement. Meanwhile Alpha is suing Beta and Gamma over Sigma-Lambda patent infringement.
Madoff Breaks Silence, Wind
Bernard Madoff's longtime accountant, David Friehling, has been arrested in connection with the $64 billion Ponzi scheme. Meanwhile, Bernie broke his silence, saying those AIG thiefs should be shot.
AIG: Bonus Money Was Earned
AIG, which has already received a total of $170 billion in taxpayer money, then paid $165 million dollars in bonuses. They claim the people earned that money by talking congress out of $170 billion.
Big Splash Heard In NYC
Former Amway salesman on edge of the Brooklyn Bridge talks seven policemen, his psychiatrist, three bystanders, fourteen driver's-by into jumping off with him.
Dogs Get An A-Plus
Sex education class at Boogertown High School gets an unexpected boost when dogs start to go at it outside the classroom window.
Charades Marathon
Local man at party says the guy with the Tourettes Disease up there in front of those people on couches playing charades has been up there a long time, just to get them to guess "President Obama".
Houston Pleased
The United States astronauts report that their piss to drinking water machine is doing fine. One stated that he's had beer taste a lot worse.
Houston Worried
Houston more than a little upset as two astronauts take an unplanned, unexplained hand-holding walk in space.
Dirty Den Dismisses Taxi Driver Twatting Tweed
Leslie Grantham has dismissed Jack Tweed as a 'rank amature' and 'glory hound'. Grantham who killed a taxi driver in 1965, sneered at Tweed's inability to do a proper job. Tweed declined to comment.
Native Hawaiian Birds In Peril
Report: Nearly all native birds in Hawaii are in peril, while the imported Toyota Titmouse and Honda Hummingbirds are said to be thriving.
Limbaugh Would Return Funds Offered Americans
Rush Limbaugh says he has and will return any stimulus funds offered to Americans. "I got your old 'stimulus package' right here, hanging", stated the Radio Talk Show host.
Fat Duck Chef Offer Explanations
British Chef: Norovirus may be the cause of The Fat Duck Restaurant's illnesses. Or it could be we got in some bad blood pudding.
Netanyahu Offers Comprimises
Israeli prime minister-designate Benjamin Netanyahu asked for two more weeks to form a new government Friday as he tries to broaden his support base by changing his name to Netangoogle.
"Snowflake" Sarah's Book Is Out
Gov. Sarah Palin's book, 'The Ups and Downs of Snowflake Sarah' is out. The book deals with the 2008 GOP campaign. One thing she reveals that no one knows is John McCain's middle name is Cinderella
March Madness Madness
A woman in Kentucky says she's divorcing her husband of 20 years due to March Madness. She told her lawyer that her husband committing two flagrant fouls per game on her is just too much to handle.
Brazilian Waxing In The First Degree
The state of New Jersey is planning to put a ban on Brazilian Waxing. And yet there are those who still say that the state is not doing enough to protect its citizens.
Over-The-Counter Viagara
The makers of Viagara are planning on a nationwide promotional campaign. They plan to offer Viagara as an over-the-counter drug listed as, Viagara - The Gray-Haired Set's Erector Set
The High School Steel Cage Championship Match
A Dallas high school allowed students to participate in a bare-knuckles brawl inside a steel cage. Parents complained and asked, "What's next, legalized prostitution during Home Economics classes?"
The Bowling Hall of Fame
The Bowling Hall of Fame building which was built in 1941, and is located in Milwaukee was to have been torn down. The American Bowling Congress took a vote and they decided to spare it.
World Markets Mixed
World markets mixed on worries about US inflation. Some say relax, Obama will easily fix it, while others commit suicide.
The World's Deadliest Spider
The world's deadliest spider has been found in a Tulsa gorcery store. The spider was hidden in a banana shipment from Honduras. Reports that the spider was one of Rush Limbaugh's pets are not true.
The Former Black Sox Scandal
Major League Baseball announces that the 1919 Black Sox Scandal will be referred to henceforth as The 1919 African-American Sox Scandal.
And Now Heresssssss Barack
President Barack Obama is the first sitting president to appear on "The Tonight Show." Meanwhile John McCain was at a KFC in Tucson and Sarah Palin attended a 'Big Game Hunter's' meeting in Juneau.
I've Been Working On The Texas Railroad
The author of the classic song, "I've Been Working On The Railroad," is suing the state of Texas claiming that the melody of the state song, "The Eyes Of Texas" is exactly the same note for note.
African Union Suspends Madagascar
The African Union has suspended Madagascar from its union body, saying replacement of the nation's president by an army-backed politician constitutes a coup & such things are unheard of in Africa.
Pope Pilgrimaging All Over Africa
Pope Benedict XVI takes African pilgrimage to Angola. The a hurried second pilgrimage to Angola outhouse.
Head Denies Bonuses
Former AIG head denies he started executive bonuses, while the rest of his body tries to dodge a lightning strike.
Palin Rejects Offered Stimulus
Governor Sarah Palin of Alaska has rejected nearly 30 percent of offered stimulus funds. "Polar Bear nuggets, now THERE'S a stimulus for you," stated Palin.
Wrong Spider Accused
A spider that was found in a Tulsa grocery store may not have been as deadly as originally thought. Instead of the deadly Brazilian Wandering Spider, it's the lovable Argentine Wandering Spider.
And She Still Doesn't Love Him
In NYC, a man, Eric "Cupid" Collins, 27, accidentally shot a woman in the stomach with a 30-inch arrow when he fired it at a fence and it went through to property next door, police said Thursday.
Bird Populations Drop
Energy production of all types - wind, ethanol and coal mining - is contributing to steep drops in bird populations, a new government report says. PETA recommends countries reduce human populations.
Obama On Iran
President Obama tells Iran and their leader, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, to seek new links with U.S., rest of the world, psychiatrists!
Obama On Tonight Show
President Obama showed up on a US comedy show late Thursday as his young government faces an unprecedented economic crises. "In Washington, where most don't seem to pay taxes, we call it the Ecomedy."
Pink Elephant Spotted
Although it could have been a pig that had used Michael Jackson's plastic surgeon.
Pink Elephant Spotted
The baby pink elephant that was photographed recently has grey spots.
Pink Elephant Spotted
Susannah Constantine from 'What Not To Wear' was photographed at a film premiere in London, and apparently she may have seen a picture of the pink elephant earlier. What?
Pink: Elephant Spotted
American singer Pink claims to have seen an elephant during a visit to her home town of Doylestown, Pennsylvania.
Pink Elephant Spotted
It was seen by several writers for TheSpoof.com during their recovery from Tuesday's St Patrick's Day celebrations.
Director calls theatre "bigoted"
A leading Broadway director has bemoaned the lack of tolerance among theatrical people. "There are almost no gays, you won't believe the bigotry they have to deal with. There are hardly any Jews too."
BREAKING NEWS - Gordon Brown Removes Dundee from Google Street View
Gordon Brown has demanded that Google remove all its Street View images of Osama Bin Laden in Dundee, after it was bombarded with one complaint that it infringed the mass murderer's civil liberties.
Max Clifford Seriously Ill
Doctors treating Max Clifford have announced that he's 'seriously ill', suffering severe withdrawal symptoms. His illess is caused by having entered a second day without Jade Goody on the front pages.
Heston Blumenthal Renames Fat Duck
Heston Blumenthal announced today that following the recent cantamination of his Bray restaurant, he would be renaming it "The Mucky Duck" - this one's for you Skoob and Buck!
Valet Beats Taxi Driver Senseless With Umbrella
"...which wasn't hard to do, since nobody with any sense drives like that, and my umbrella is pretty solid," said the valet as he was escorted away in cuffs.
"No Left Turns"
Though it costs him over $1000 a year extra in gasoline, Rush Limbaugh will only make turns to the right when driving. However, it is reported he turns to the left when receiving a prostate exam.
Robo-Auditors To Track Down Toxic Bankers
Alastair Darling has announced that he will send 200 robotic auditors equipped with tiny pollution sensors and pincers, into UK Banks to track down toxic debts and rip off bankers balls. Bring it on!
Obama Apologises for "Disabled People Are Crap Bowlers" Gaffe
Barack Obama has apologised for describing his 129 bowling score as 'like the Special Olympics' on Jay Leno's "Tonight Show." "George Bush told me it would get a laugh" he explained.
Jagger's Daughter Changes Name
Owing to the less than decent associations with her once stylish 'given' name, Mick Jagger's daughter has recently taken the understandable step of changing her name to something much more palatable
N.J. Sets The Pace
New Jersey considers ban on bare-it-all 'Brazilian' bikini wax. Residents of Purple Bunion, Tennessee say they may follow New Jersey's example.
Economy To Shrink
An international group say the world economy is set to stink even more by 2010. I'm sorry, that should be, the world economy to shrink even more by 2010.
Bonus Tax Misunderstood
US lawmakers in the House have voted in favor of a bill to levy a 90% tax on big bonuses from firms bailed out by taxpayers. Receive thousands of calls from those who thought it was a "Boners" tax.
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