Spoof news snippets from October 2010
There were 2,497 spoof news snippets published in October 2010. A selection of the best rated snippets is shown here. You can use the calendar on the right hand side to get all the news snippets from a day in this month.
Xerox Reveals Plans To Cut 2,500 Jobs
Xerox Reveals Plans To Cut 2,500 Jobs
Xerox Reveals Plans To Cut 2,500 Jobs
Xerox Reveals Plans To Cut 2,500 Jobs
Xerox Reveals Plans To Cut 2,500 Jobs
Xerox Reveals Plans To Cut 2,500 Jobs
Pentagon readies response to leak
Anyone know a good plumber?
Shoplifters Cost UK Retailers £4 billion
"We can't afford to pay them anymore. Nope. It's tough, but they're gonna have to go," said retail spokesman.
"We are in talks with their union."
US Budget Deficit Falls To $1.3 Trillion
Drinks on the house!
Banks Warned Over Self-Indulgent Bonuses
"Nah, you wouldn't want me to 'ave to send ve boyz rahnd, would yer?" Warns Vince.
Goverment Borrowing At Record High
Neighbour demanding return of lawnmower and barbecue. And where's my West Wing DVD set?
Biodiversity Talks Hit Problems
Lions refuse to meet wildebeest hunting limit demands ... krill boycott whales summit.
Clegg On The Offensive Over Cuts
"F*** you m***er***ing C***s... you're all $"***ing *&&^^*S!!! What a bunch a f***** m********* *&%%55!!! Why don't you all just ^&$££"" %^^&((? Thank you.
Lousiana state court jury fines pharma co over misleading claims about antipsychotic drug
Said spokesman: "Kill! I kill you! I kill you all! I kill your families!"
Commonwealth Games: Pool Blamed For Delhi Illness
"We told them: 'Don't drink the water.' But did they listen? Nooooooo!" said a Games spokesman.
Queen Cancels Xmas Party For 600 Household Staff.
Official line says this is due to cuts. But insider says: "They've all been very naughty boys and girls and don't deserve a party."
Hedge Fund Boost of $120bn
Neighbours fear loss of natural light.
Boehringer Ingelheim Stops Development Of Sex Drive Pill
"Got a headache," said a spokesman.
So Farewell, Bob Guccione
I used to read one of your magazines, Omni, for the sci-fi.
Charity Warns Over Child Drinkers
"They'd as soon give you a smack in the mouth as give you 50p!"
BT Asks Public Where To Install High Speed Broadband.
But you can't have it. Nor you over there. Nope - not you... don't be daft, you certainly can't have it...
UK Nuclear Sub Grounded
"And you're not getting out of this house again until you think about what you did and apologise!" said mum.
Pompey Celebrations Over Match-Free Weekend
Portsmouth FC "superfan" Jake Seaport was dancing round Fratton Park, Saturday, celebrating a defeat-free weekend for Pompey due to the international break.
"Going up, going up, going up!" He sang.
Fresh BBC Strikes Announced
"Yeah, the old ones were getting a bit stale," says union spokesman.
Six Water Companies Miss Leak Targets
Due to spelling error: have been growing sprouts, cabbages, beans and peas.
Blue Plaque For Lennon-Ono Home
Dentists completely baffled.
Liverpool's New Buyer - What's All The Fuss Says Seaport
Pompey superfan Jake Seaport says: "Can't understand why he went to all that trouble to buy Liverpool! Come on mate - we need an owner. Pompey's better than them scousers!"
Thought For The Day:
Man, I'm looking forward to the weekend!
New EC Austerity Measures - 4
Ireland! Don't make me come up there! Sort those taxes at once!
Pompey Unbeaten In Five After Win At Millwall
Said superfan Jake Seaport: "I can't... It's.... What the f...? I mean... C'mon Yew Blews!!!
Rio Tinto/BHP Billiton plans to merge Oz iron ore ops face collapse,
They just don't dig it, after all, it seems.
Oxford Warns Of Fees Funding Gap
"We suggested Next or River Island, but if we don't sort it soon, it'll be bloody Gap Kids and Baby Gap," said source.
Edinburgh Boffins Develop Drug To Ward Off Memory Loss
"I'll show it to you. Hang On. I had it here, not five minutes ago. Where did I put it? Oh, bugger! Just let me think... I went over there... then what did I do?"
Strauss Warns England To Be Ready For War
"To secure peace is to prepare for cricket," he said.
G20 Summit Agrees IMF Reforms
Irish Mouse Feelers say: "What's it got to do with you? Bugger off!"
Vatican Bank Officials Quizzed
Said magistrate: "They were good on religion and some science and nature questions, but films and music let them down."
Daily Express Publisher's Profits Down 78 Per Cent.
"We've been losing too many readers. It's the Express readers' exploding head syndrome, I guess," said a group spokesman.
New EC Austerity Measures - 2
Portugal says: "How come Ireland gets to play Playstation? It's just not fair! I hate you!
Consultancy Firms To Hire Thousands Despite Govt Cuts
Said Toilet & Douche spokesman; "Ha ha ha! Great, innit? We're getting money, you are not.."
Added KMGP insider: "Have a cigar, dude!"
Northern Foods To Cut 500 Jobs
Said Union official: "Bastards! Bet Southern Foods aren't slashing jobs! It's regionalism - north vs south - all over."
IMF Fails To Solve Currency Disputes
"I've done all I can and I'm bloody exhausted. One word from me and they do as they like.
"You talk to them. They want their heads knocking together if you ask me."
UK trade deficit narrows slightly.
"Does my bum look big in this now?"
New EC Austerity Measures - 3
Ireland reacts to EC tax rate criticism: "No fair! Why are you always picking on me? Belgium did it too!"
US Consumer Spending Up 4 per cent.
Set to fall again after Ellis Ian and Mrs Fields returned to UK last week after stateside holiday.
Cameron Declares Victory On Budget Cap
"Brilliant! Ace! Two quid from Shepherd's Bush market!"
Flasher Bitten By Victim's Dog.
On the arm. On the arm? Stupid dog. Get it trained properly!
Australia Faces Locust Plague of "Biblical Proportions."
"Let my people go!" says Ozzie Jewish leader
Soliel Moon Frye Dresses as Punky Brewster For Twitter Fans...
Soliel Moon Frye Dresses as Punky Brewster For Twitter Fans, One Million fanboys Ejaculate Simultaneously. (Google it.)
Prequel to The Social Network; "Myspace: We Hardly Knew Ye" Released Today.
Hollywood, CA--- The prequel to The Social Network; "Myspace: We Hardly Knew Ye" Released Today.
QB Michael Vick says on a radio show that he will miss 1-2 weeks of action...
QB Michael Vick says on a radio show that he will miss 1-2 weeks of action. Pencil in losses to San Francisco and Atlanta.
Retained Fireman Burns Down Office Block
He turned a small waste bin fire into a roaring blaze, saying "I fought fire with fire, but it didn't work!"
Lemons Demonstrate As They Are Voted U.K's Least Favourite Fruit
Nations favourite, Banana's, say "they're just bitter."
You Cannot Say You Weren't Warned!
'Navy Cuts' were all the rage in the 1940s - especially Capstan full strength. Now the government wants to make them popular again this Year
Oksana Grigorieva Self-incriminates. Moron.
Oksana Grigorieva said in court today, "I am not an extortionist, I was just trying to gain property or money by force, or threat of harm to reputation and... What? That is extortion.? Sh-t."
NASA Tests Lunar Rover in Arizona
In a repeat of the 1968 film footage of the Lunar Rover, NASA has are conducting tests in the Arizona desert just in case they get to the moon this time!
Shades of Capricorn one.
Church Of Jedi Wages War On The Spoof
May The Farce Be With Us.
Hurricane Richard Made Landfall In Belize, Was Overcharged For his Hotel Room, Hated the Food...
Hurricane Richard Made Landfall In Belize, Was Overcharged For his Hotel Room, Hated the Food, Thought the Nighlife Sucked, Left.
Pentagon Brush off Wikileaks Files on Iraq
The Pentagon have braced themselves for the release of 400,000 files on Iraq. They say that it is only 1% of the total in existence. Wikileaks is the 21st century version of the Watergate scandal.
Madden 11 Available Today: In other news, all of the men in your office with a PS3 are sick.
Madden 11 Available Today: In other news, all of the men in your office with a PS3 are sick.
Cheri Blair Starts War with Italy
Sylviano Berlusconi is reported to be enraged as Cheri Blair must hold one of the watches he gave her as a present on eBay.
Brett Favre, 2010: Throwing Picks, Sexting D--ks.
New headlines created for Brett Favre, 2010: Throwing Picks, Sexting D--ks.
Cheryl Cole And Simon Cowell Not Seeing Eye To Eye
Because she's 5'3" and he's 5'5" Sinitta doesn't give a shit either way.
Hot off the Press
The wife of The trapped Chilean miner, Pablo Ramirez is set to be the first to have a book published before they have even been rescued. The book, called "Mine Camp" tells of her struggle in the Atacama Desert.
Agatha Christie's Signature Found on Back of Dirty Van
Graphologists have discovered the signature of Agatha Christie on a dirty white van in Cheltenham today. They believe that it is the work of a Grimewriter.
Submarine to Be Renamed
The Royal Navy is to rename its £1.2 billion nuclear submarine, HMS Astute to HMS Myopia after it collided with a sand bank near the Isle of Skye today.
Copycat Crime
First it was a pussy that was thrown in a wheelie bin, now someone's cock has been thrown in one. The two incidents are not connected.
Spoofwriter is convinced that Mark Lowton is spitting image
An unnamed Spoofwriter is convinced that Mark Lowton is Formula One racing driver, Sebastian Vettel. Upon telephoning TheSpoof Office this morning there was no answer. Makes you think doesn't it?
Bacon is the new Apple...
Scientists have always suggested that 'an apple a day kept the doctor away.' But since most of the doctors are now Muslim, it has been found that a bacon sandwich works best!
Harriet Harman Targets Wrong Ginger Rodent
Harriet Harmon says she meant to say; "but there is one ginger rodent which we never want to see in the Highlands again - Niel Kinnock."
Man Eats Cock In Busy Restaurant
"We ran out of hens breasts," says KFC manager, "all we had left were two cocks and a broiler!"
Minor Rescued from Bowl of Chili
A three-year-old boy had to be rescued from a bowl of chili in a Mexican restaurant in Wolverhampton today. The minor suffered minor burns.
Japanese Invent Fast Camera
Japanese scientists have now created a digital camera with such a fast speed that it's now possible to take a photograph of a woman with her mouth shut.
Paul, The Psychic Octopus Dies
One source reports that the Vatican are said to keeping a phial of his ink just in case he is made a Saint. Another source says..."B..b..but they've already got one St. Paul!"
A New Commonwealth Games Stroke
12 British swimmers took part in what is called "The NEW Delhi Belly Flop"
Lady Gaga Sits on Yoko Ono
Correction. A major story reported that Lady Gaga apparently had the opportunity to sit on Yoko Ono this weekend, when in fact the quote should have been "I got to sit in on Yoko Ono." Sorry.
Pundits Argue over Schultz' and Beck's Size
Political pundits from both sides of the arena are arguing which rally in Washington got the prize for size. Remember, it's not the size that counts, it's the message.
The BBC Have Issued a Terror Warning
The BBC have issued a terror warning today just in case Russell Brand appears. They also add that there is also a severe threat of Jonathan Ross in the shadows.
Obama Has Had Book Thrown at Him
Barack Obama has had "the" book thrown at him during a rally in Philadelphia. "The" book was Tony Blair's autobiography which weighed about 30lb was thrown by a protester shouting "plagiarist!"
Leading Journalist Claims That Thespoof.com Is Better Than Wikileeks
A leading journalist who cannot be named, claims that Thespoof.com is far more reliable and true than Wikileeks.
He Just Didn't See It Coming!
Paul, the Psychic octopus has finally kicked the bucket! Apparently he died of natural causes. Many conspiracy theories think otherwise. Some say Al Qaeda are to blame.
Louis Walsh: "Mr Lee Was A Right Mug For Taking My Advice!"
Latest X-Factor argument is just a Storm in a teacup, say pundits.
Statue of Liberty Captured!
A photographer captured the moment when lightning struck the Statue of Liberty. "Is it a sign from God?" he said.
Local Man Gets Rid Of Bloodhound
Says every time it bites him it draws blood...
Watch out Obama!
Al Qaeda have published a book on tips "How to Kill Americans". President Barrack Obama IS an American - isn't he? I can't wait for their next book - "The Al Qaeda Big Book Of Rocket Science"
UK Adopts American Food Labelling
The UK government will be requiring new food labels that are more specific. Products will now be labeled, "no fat", "low fat", "reduced fat " and "fat, but with a great personality."
Print workers boycot script in boldcase
Boldcase association fights back
In Milton Keynes Today...
At a branch of Lloyds TSB, a 40-year-old man collapsed and was taken to hospital. Paramedics believe that the man was suffering from an inner ear infection; "he just went into a bank and lost his balance!" they said.
Panorama Reported Fears Of Mine Collapse Before Accident.
"Bit fuckin' late now!" says Chilean President.
X-Factor's Rebecca Ferguson Denies Anal Bleaching Allegations
"I'm a black woman" she told pals. "What would be the point of that?"
Who's Fooling Who?
Rolling Stone, Ronnie Wood has said that his painting & music-making has improved since he gave up drinking. Let's face it, they were really bad. However, he probably still likes the occasional joint!
Police Chief Warns of Increase in Cyber Crime
A police chief in the UK warned of an increase in cyber crime. Even as he spoke, someone stole his laptop from his office; "What did I tell you?" he said.
Osborne Sends Clear Message To Electorate
Blame yourselves. You voted for us. Ha!
X-Factor - Storm Says We Haven't Seen The Best Of Him
Most people don't want to. He can keep it. Knobhead.
Local man still waiting for safe release of Chilean miners.
Seaton Carew, apparently used to waiting. Says it isn't a problem.
Jimmy Sanchez to Be Put in Detention Indefinitely
Jimmy Sanchez, one of the Chilean miners is to go into detention indefinitely because he has not attended college for over three months!
POOR KID
Rooney Message To United Squad Ahead Of CL Tie - "I'm Missing You."
Correction:- "I'm dissing you."
Sir Alex To Put Rooney Situation To Bed.
Seems all he needs is a piss pot.
United Fans Stick By Rooney
John from Wythenshaw and Eric and Ernie from Eccles pledge alleigance. The rest tell him to sod off.
Bad Headline Number 70
Stiff opposition expected to casketless funeral plan.
'Ain't No Mountain Higher!'
Denise Van Outen has discovered 1.5 kg of cocaine in the Andes village of Machu Picchu. It is estimated that the value of the drug could be as much as £100,000 pounds. NOW THAT IS HIGH!
Manchester United FC Learn Valuable Lesson
Never put your faith in a Scouser.
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