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submitted 5 months ago by Zagorath@aussie.zone to c/theonion@sh.itjust.works

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[–] Zagorath@aussie.zone 15 points 5 months ago (1 children)

As I said to the person who shared this with me...this isn't so much satire as just wishful thinking.

[–] TachyonTele@lemm.ee 2 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago)

I bit. I didn't notice the comm name.

[–] aeronmelon@lemmy.world 14 points 5 months ago (2 children)

I don’t think this qualifies as Onion material.

It’s like saying “Donald Trump surrenders himself to the authorities.”

Haha, so funney! sobs

[–] limer@lemmy.dbzer0.com 4 points 5 months ago

I like the new satire trend, it’s funnier because we know it can’t happen. Earlier, I was never sure if this was news or joke

[–] Hildegarde@lemmy.world 2 points 5 months ago

The line between satire and misinformation is not a thin one.

[–] Spacehooks@reddthat.com 6 points 5 months ago

Man I was happy for a sec