There were 238 spoof news snippets published in January 2013. 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.
SEC Confusion
WASHINGTON, D.C.--Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Mary Schapiro wasn't sure why reporters were calling the SEC "the undisputed best", but she'll take compliments wherever they come from.
written by rvler9201, 08 January 2013
The 124 MPH Dancing Mama - Shakira
Colombian singer-belly dancer Shakira has just given birth to a baby boy who was named Milan Piqué Mebarak. The proud mother says she will nickname him either "Shakey" or "Hippie."
written by Abel Rodriguez, 25 January 2013
The Tallest Pelicans In America
The NBA New Orleans Hornets will change their name effective with the 2013-2014 basketball season. Their new team name will be the Pelicans. The name that came in second was The Blackened Fish.
written by Abel Rodriguez, 25 January 2013
Paris Hilton Cannot Stand Being On The Backburner
Paris Hilton confided to her hair stylist FuFi Fondue that once Lindsay Lohan goes to prison, she'll get herself back in the Hollywood spotlight.
written by Abel Rodriguez, 25 January 2013
Where Is Little Bunny Foo Foo?
Former GOP Vice-Presidential candidate Paul Ryan says that contrary to popular belief he has not gone into The Witness Protection Program. He stated that he is just tired of having to keep his facts straight.
written by Abel Rodriguez, 25 January 2013
Manti Te'o May Say Bye-Bye To Football
Manti Te'o says that he has had it with all of this Te'o Gate mess and may quit football and become either a professional wrestler or a fiction writer.
written by Abel Rodriguez, 25 January 2013
Women Will Have No Excuse!
"I'll only be a minute love!" Women using Loganair's flight from Westray to Papa Westray in the Orkney islands will have no excuse because of flight lasts less than 50 seconds.
written by IN SEINE, 11 January 2013
Don't let hardened criminals out early, says Justice Secretary
"Best wait until they've gone a bit soft. That way you know they are probably satisfied and unlikely to do any harm. In fact they'll probably just go straight to sleep"
written by Crunk, 05 January 2013
Indian Students Fall by 25%
The number of Indian students applying for university placements has fallen by 25% this year. Meanwhile, there has been a 42% increase in applications made by Cowboys.
written by IN SEINE, 11 January 2013
Gang of Robbers Break-In to Milton Keynes Swimming Pool
At least five robbers were caught in an attempted robbery at the swimming pool in Milton Keynes. They were chased by the police and jumped into the deep end, thus causing a mini crime-wave!
written by IN SEINE, 16 January 2013
Obama sets out drastic overhaul of US gun flaws
Second Amendment about rights to 'bear' arms to extend to pandas
written by queen mudder, 16 January 2013
JP Morgan halves Jamie Dimon-Jubilee's annual rake-off
Watch as they push him over the fiscal cliff early next week.
written by queen mudder, 16 January 2013
The Duke of Edinburgh Is Still the Best Shot!
Prince Philip: 8 pheasants with 10 rounds.
Prince Harry: a brace of Taliban fighters with 2,000 rounds.
written by IN SEINE, 22 January 2013
Triple Drip On the Way!
Weather forecasters predicts that UK's floods will be replaced by very short showers - the triple drip.
written by j.w., 05 January 2013
A Couple of Royal Doulton Specials
Following the issue of topless photographs of Kate Middleton, Royal Doulton have decided to produce a pair of Memorial jugs in fine porcelain.
written by IN SEINE, 03 January 2013
Latest On $1 Trillion Platnum Coin
Treasury nixes $1 trillion platinum coin, however, the $1 trillion .95 cents platinum coin is still a maybe.
written by K.C. Bell, 13 January 2013
Tesco Not to Be Prosecuted under The Sale of Goods Act
Tesco are not to be fined under thei Sale of Goods Act after a box of Hors D'oeuvres was found to contain parts of a real horse
written by IN SEINE, 22 January 2013
HMV Vouchers to Be Accepted by Tesco
HMV vouchers are now acceptable in most Tesco supermarkets. Just tell the checkout person that HMV stands for horsemeat voucher. Every Little Helps!
written by IN SEINE, 23 January 2013
Brian Cox to Star in Doctor Who Creation Series
Brian Cox is to star in a series of how Dr Who was created. Meanwhile, Prof Brian Cox accuses the BBC of confusing, mixed messages. He said: "I am a professor and they are not!" David Attenborough was unavailable to comment.
written by IN SEINE, 30 January 2013
Paul Lowton Escapes Prison Sentence
Website owner, Paul Lowton escaped being sent to prison today after he was found in possession of 125 iPads. In his defence, he produced a prescription where the doctor said, "keep taking the tablets!"
written by IN SEINE, 02 January 2013
Dove Returns To Somerset Village With An Olive Branch In Its Beak
'This is indeed joyous news,' said one resident. 'It means that dry land may be just beyond the horizon.'
written by Swan Morrison, 04 January 2013
It's the secret that dentists don't want you to know...
If you clean your teeth they will probably need less dental work.
written by Roy Turse, 05 January 2013
Hand Transplant Successful - Partly!
The first Briton to undergo a hand transplant has announced it was a great success. HOWEVER, the hand must have belonged to a woman because it keeps applying lipstick and mascara to his face.
written by IN SEINE, 05 January 2013
Hosepipe ban imminent.
Anglia Water says it must introduce a hosepipe ban soon otherwise we will have nothing to do. The ban due to start next week will safeguard several jobs within the company.
written by Glen Jacobs, 07 January 2013
Clegg and Cameron Married for 2.5 Years
SO THAT'S WHY…
They had to redefine marriage!
written by IN SEINE, 07 January 2013
Samsung admit duplicity
Samsung have admitted that their new Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini is an ordinary Samsung Galaxy S3, just held further away from the eye.
written by IainB, 10 January 2013
Classifieds - Compact Disc player
For sale, one compact disc player. It measures only one inch each side, making it very compact. None of my discs fit in it, hence £15.
written by IainB, 15 January 2013
Prince Harry Kills Taliban Fighters
Prince Harry claims that he killed some Taliban fighters in Afghanistan. What did they expect him to do? Sit down and have tea and biscuits with them?
written by IN SEINE, 22 January 2013
Hypochondria
The best thing about being old is that no one thinks you are suffering from hypochondria if you say you are feeling ill.
written by j.w., 26 January 2013
BritTel increase phone charges
BritTel, Britain's number one telecom company, has rewritten an old proverb. "Some people," said CEO Harry Balls, "say that talk is cheap. Not us, we say talk is £40 an hour."
written by IainB, 03 January 2013
York Minster Coated in Fat
York Minster has been coated in fat to keep out the rain, BUT a bonus is that it will also keep out Muslims. The idea will spread among 12,000 other churches.
written by IN SEINE, 07 January 2013
"I'll be leaving yew now!"
EX New Labour Fourth Reich Fuhrer Tony Bliar receives Award for helping Poles to move to England. I always knew he had both hands grafted onto his buttucks, palms outstretched!
written by Herrdoktorfox, 30 January 2013
Church Of England Accepts Gay Male Bishops If They Commit To Remaining Celibate
'We will also accept women bishops if they commit to a sex change,' confirmed a spokesman for the General Synod. 'After all, we don't want to appear medieval in our thinking.'
written by Swan Morrison, 04 January 2013
Police Community Support Dog's to be trialed.
The use of Police Community Support Dog's or PCSD'S for short are to be trialed by Suffolk Police. However they will not have the same powers as real Police dogs and will only be used as a deterrent.
written by Glen Jacobs, 07 January 2013
Hugh Hefner the World's Most Hated Man
In a global internet poll Hugh Hefner has been declared the most hated man on the planet by all males over the age of thirteen and under the age of ninety.
written by Auntie Matter, 08 January 2013
South Carolina man figures out Al Gore's TV deal
AIKEN, SC--If Al Gore selling his TV station to Al Jazeera isn't proof Democrats are buddies with the terrorists, Brian Randell doesn't know what is.
written by rvler9201, 08 January 2013
Large quasar group even larger than lunch lady Miss Ella
Astronomy students at Harfold State College say they've discovered a cluster of quasars larger than Ella, the school's 78-year-old lunch lady. One of the drunken assholes is considering telling her.
written by Lyndon, 12 January 2013
Shergar Has Been Found!
Police looking for in the famous racehorse, Shergar are paying particular attention to Tesco beefburgers which have been sent to forensic laboratories in London.
written by IN SEINE, 15 January 2013
You Already Knew This
In a bipartisan vote (49 to 1) Florida has been elected as the most f**ked up state in the US!
written by Philbert of Macadamia, 16 January 2013
Cabinet Change
Following the resignation of CIA Director David Petraeus, President Obama's entire cabinet also resigned. These officials admitted they have been screwing the American people for the last four years!
written by Philbert of Macadamia, 16 January 2013
Politically Correct Destruction
The American Bus Drivers Association (ABDS) has objected to politicians using the expression "thrown under the bus." ABDA has suggested the use of "thrown under the trolley."
written by Philbert of Macadamia, 16 January 2013
Shades of George Orwell
Hamas fires rockets from Gaza at Israeli civilians, hiding behind Palestinian civilians and then claims Israeli aggression when Israel strikes back!
written by Philbert of Macadamia, 16 January 2013
You're Not Alone
A famous maker of lady's panties and men's briefs has increased their size. As long as President Obama and the federal government continue to get into American's pants, extra room will be provided!
written by Philbert of Macadamia, 16 January 2013
Cameron sued by DC Comics
DC comics are to sue the Prime Minister over what they perceive as an unauthorized impersonation of their character two face. This after viewing his recent comments on Europe.
written by John_L, 16 January 2013
Lady Gaga buys Neverland!
Loony Lady Gaga has bought Michael Jackson's Neverland because his ghost still haunts the place and has wrote Lady a brand new song called; "I'm mad so mad!" She's also bought Shutter Island!
written by unknown
Chip, Chip, Chip
President Obama has been called a Chicago Democratic politician. No, he's more like a 1950s eastern European Soviet politician, slowly chipping away at US citizen's Constitutional rights!
written by Philbert of Macadamia, 18 January 2013
Te'oing takes internet by storm!
Manti Te'o's imaginary girlfriend has sparked the new internet craze. Get your camera's ready and snap a shot with you and your imaginary significant other.
written by boxes, 18 January 2013
House GOP introduces bill to test welfare recipients
REP. Mike Simpson, from Idaho, has introduced a bill that would require all people on any form of welfare to submit to a wheat test. Simpson said "Anyone who can afford bread, does not need help!"
written by boxes, 18 January 2013
101% off everything!
Retail sales over Christmas disappointing, not for ALDI, Lidl, 99p Shop, Poundland and Primart is wasn't, lower prices & better busines acumen could be the reason for their respective soaring profitS!
written by Herrdoktorfox, 18 January 2013
Armageddon beckons!
Seemingly panic buying has broken out across parts of the country, rotund MP Eric Pickles has so far been forcibly ejected and banned from several leading Supermarkets and Greggs Bakery outlets!
written by Herrdoktorfox, 18 January 2013
Shake it up baby!
Earthquake tremor felt in Leicester, could not have happened to a nicer place.
written by Herrdoktorfox, 18 January 2013
"You want ice with that cobber?"
Here we go again, quote: 'Snow costs UK economy £500m a day'...so that £55m per day we flush down the EU membership crapper is a bargain after all, well I'll be buggered!!
written by Herrdoktorfox, 18 January 2013
Bad news! Snow melting.
The Met Office has been forced to admit that snow is melting in a number of regions, where the temperature is above freezing. Reporters are comforted by the likelihood of flooding headlines by Monday.
written by Blazing Saddle, 20 January 2013
Teen Blindness on rise!
Atlanta, Ga- Recent studies are showing that blindness in teenage males are on the rise in several southern states. "Masturbation is the reason, we told them they would go blind" Dr.Johnson M.D.
written by boxes, 20 January 2013
"Tie me what down!"
British grandfather wrestles shark in Oz....good luck with that cobber, I'll stick with the wife!
written by Herrdoktorfox, 21 January 2013
Winner Becomes Loser
"Keep calm and carry on." Farewell Michael Winner, who has lost his battle with cancer today.
written by IN SEINE, 21 January 2013
No Mercy!
75 year old pensioner, Arthur Rytiss, sentenced to death for smuggling Conservative leaflets into Barnsley!!
written by Herrdoktorfox, 23 January 2013
Shots Fired at Milton Keynes Bar
Shots have been fired at a Milton Keynes nightclub - police have no idea what triggered the commotion.
written by IN SEINE, 06 January 2013
Proposed Route For The High-Speed Train Network Linking Birmingham To Manchester And Leeds Will Stop At Five Stations
'This is ridiculous,' said a spokesman for the train designers. 'Stopping the train will undermine all our efforts to minimise the journey time.'
written by Swan Morrison, 28 January 2013
Cycling Shock
That Policeman just called me a Dope for overtaking a bus!
written by j.w., 28 January 2013
When is volcanic ash an act of God?
Volcanic ashes to ashes is an act of god claimed Ryanair boss Michael O Leary and because he is a self proclaimed "god" and "good samaritan" he is to blame! So pay up you tight sod!
written by unknown
Underfunded UK Sports To Merge In Quest For Rio Gold
'Training for the new Olympic sport of table-volley-basket-hand-wrestling will commence as soon as the new rules are clarified,' said a spokesman for the sport's newly formed governing body.
written by Swan Morrison, 03 January 2013
Depardieu gains Russian citizenship, but still no cure for ugly
Gerard Depardieu got Russian citizenship, the application processed by the all-fair Vladimir Putin. Depardieu will avoid a possible French tax hike, but there is still no cure for bloated and old.
written by Lyndon, 03 January 2013
Ned is dead!
Ned Kelly, scourge of the corrupt English in Australia is dead and been buried. Queen Victoria turned in her grave at the news!
written by unknown
Eden Hazard is not guilty!
Chelsea's Eden Hazard is not guilty because he missed that ball boy's balls and the boy faked the injury. Eden will not apologise because he say's the boy's balls are not "Blue" enough!
written by unknown
God tells man to spend 200Kon his church!
God told a UK man to donate 200K on one of his churches, so he did it proving money is not the root of all evil (sometimes)!
written by unknown
Who are you-hoo-hoo?
Tory boy democracy, Dave has dismissed calls for the leader of the UKIP party to be allowed to take part in the next election leaders debate only his two favourites 'Bungo'! Clegg and 'Zippy' Milipeed
written by Herrdoktorfox, 18 January 2013
President Obama's First Proposition
Taxes + Revenue = Overspending
written by Philbert of Macadamia, 04 January 2013
Razor blades will do
A London man has admitted he ate razor blades for a week because he couldn't afford food. "Beautiful, with a white wine sauce washed down with a French savignon blanc. Delicious!!" he explained.
written by whatinthe world, 06 January 2013
Some like it up 'em!
John Barrowman hurt in Pantomime horse fall....the perils of being the back half .....bad career move cobber.
written by Herrdoktorfox, 06 January 2013
Just One Recession, give it to me!
BREAKING NEWS:
Financial 'experts' warn of imminent triple dip recession......make mine a Baskin Robbins with a flake Dave!
written by Herrdoktorfox, 06 January 2013
Buddy can you spare a nappy?
Part-time PM 'Do-nothing-Dave' defends child benefit cuts, of course you do Dave, all the more money to squander on unecesssary overseas aid cobber!
written by Herrdoktorfox, 06 January 2013
crush a bug!
Rare Beatles photos go under the hammer...well and truly buggered now!
written by Herrdoktorfox, 06 January 2013
Backwards swimmer
A Chelsea man has claimed that he can swim freestyle backwards. However, nobody can verify his claim as he is a quadraplegic. What a lot of good that pronouncement made. And now for something else...
written by whatinthe world, 07 January 2013
Butch & Sundance Ride Agin!
Coalition is 'steadfast and united' says 'Do-nothing- Dave'....so true Dave and Elvis is appearing 'live' at the 02 next week cobber!
written by Herrdoktorfox, 07 January 2013
Coalition to go the distance, Cameron and Clegg insist
Although many in the country are hoping for a knock out blow before the end of the third.
written by John_L, 07 January 2013
The Hobbit chased off by Chainsaw
Relations between F1 Supremo Bernie Ecclestone and Luca di Montezemolo reached an all time low when the 82 year old was chased from Maranello by the Ferrari boss who was wielding a chainsaw.
written by John_L, 07 January 2013
Thatcher to speak at Party HQ
Lady Thatcher is to speak in public at a dinner tonight. She will congratulate David Cameron on his distraction of the NHS and wish him well in the coming pointless war with Argentina.
written by John_L, 07 January 2013
What does Thatcher and Cameron have in common?
Good question: For the answer ask the Argentinians; they're always obliging when a UK PM is losing his or her marbles!
written by unknown
BBC Fume at Bowie
The BBC are livid that David Bowie has chosen to come out of retirement on the same day that Dot Cotton is due to return to Albert Sq. "Bowie will steal all the headlines" The DG bemoaned to the Metro
written by John_L, 08 January 2013
Its in the stars.
The Milky Way is said to house over 17 billion earth-like planets....strewth no wonder my Mars bar was so big!
written by Herrdoktorfox, 08 January 2013
And you thought Jagger was out of touch!
Ageing superstar, David Bowie, has released a single after a 10 year break and maybe he should of thought better! A reporter asked Justin Bieber what he thought of the single and he replied, "who?"
written by unknown
Gobble! Gobble!
Channel 4 have announced a new series of Jeremy Kyle where four guests take it in turns to cook frozen pizzas and Pot Noodles for each other.
It's called 'Scum Dine With Me'.
written by Herrdoktorfox, 09 January 2013
"Can I claim for Tissues as well?"
MP's want salary hike to more than £80,000, I knew Babestation were upping their fee but not that much surely?
written by Herrdoktorfox, 10 January 2013
Once Upon a Term In Office.
Part-time PM and 'gofer' Nick Clegg blasted by Lib Dem voters (?) on radio-phone in job, they consider 'Listen With Mother' beneath him!
written by Herrdoktorfox, 10 January 2013
Take That and Party!
India gang rape men 'beaten by police for confessions', could not have happened to a nicer bunch!
written by Herrdoktorfox, 10 January 2013
Britain bans booze!
Britain is to become the second nation in the free world to ban booze! North Korea were the first; BURP!
written by unknown
Who's shout?
Olympic 100m bottle thrower found guilty, what!...no Gold medal?
written by Herrdoktorfox, 11 January 2013
32% pay rise for Brit MPs!
Brit MP's are demanding a 32% pay rise because they feel the garbage and hot air that spews out of their mouths is worth much more. The tax-payer who picks up their rubbish will get 0,00%!
written by unknown
Troy Aikman Doesn't Get Troy Aikman Reference
Former Cowboys quarterback Troy Aikman was noticeably confused after Joe Buck compared Matt Ryan's throwing style to his own. "I played football?" said Aikman, as he was helped back into his seat.
written by Sam Marx, 13 January 2013
Royal Hatching
William and Kate: baby due to be hatched in July....absolutely spiffing chaps, now I'll be able to sleep nights!
written by Herrdoktorfox, 14 January 2013
Bum cream crucified Lance Armstrong!
Lance Armstrong has told Oprah Winfrey he never took drugs, but he did wipe his sore bum with bum cream every evening and that is why they "crapped" on him!
written by unknown
New Iranian President Wanted
Iranian Mullahs fire President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad after the UN meeting in NYC when he admitted eating a Kosher Hebrew National hot dog and trying to purchase 72 virgins!
written by Philbert of Macadamia, 17 January 2013
Dippy-dappy-doo!
Living afterbirth and N-Dubz personage, Dappy found guilty over fight, also found guilty of stealing oxygene daily!!
written by Herrdoktorfox, 17 January 2013
"Just put a bloody cross on it Mildried!"
It is estimated that up to a third of Conservaties voters will back the UKIP at the next election, the other two-thirds will be watching Eastenders will the working classes!
written by Herrdoktorfox, 17 January 2013
Horseburgers or hamburgers; sex or no sex?
The horse-meat burger scandal rocking Britain is not as bad as it seems because horseburgers make people thin, hamburgers make them fat and anybody who eats them turns into a 'mercurial stud'!
written by unknown
UK Illegal immigrants paying to get out not in!
After years of waiting for the chance to get into the UK, illegal immigrants are now paying to get out! The main reason is Cameron & Co! Anybody would pay to get rid of him!
written by unknown
