Lucky... 0 #1 November 15, 2009 http://www.theonion.com/content/video/how_to_find_a_masculine_halloween Being the Onion I can't tell for sure. Is it satire meant to be total sarcatism, but with a flair of real intent? I'm sure the Onion would say it's pure sarcasm, but they really mean it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Belgian_Draft 0 #2 November 15, 2009 Yeah, it's for real....NOT! The fact that you even had to ask explains 99% of your posts. HAMMER: Originally employed as a weapon of war, the hammer nowadays is used as a kind of divining rod to locate the most expensive parts adjacent the object we are trying to hit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lucky... 0 #3 November 15, 2009 Quote Yeah, it's for real....NOT! The fact that you even had to ask explains 99% of your posts. I think it is real and legit, but hidden behind the guise of satire. I mean after all, it is teh Onion, the rag of the RW homophobic purveyors of the proposed homophoc 28th Amendment. Of course you a nd yours support the proposed 28th, yet claim this is pure satire. SNL could pull this off as pure humor, when teh Onion does it, it has a solid foundation of it being meant. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gawain 0 #4 November 15, 2009 Quote http://www.theonion.com/content/video/how_to_find_a_masculine_halloween Being the Onion I can't tell for sure. Is it satire meant to be total sarcatism, but with a flair of real intent? I'm sure the Onion would say it's pure sarcasm, but they really mean it. ...good grief dude. Even if it weren't the Onion, you should question about 50-60% of what the "legitimate" press tells you...So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright 'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life Make light! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lucky... 0 #5 November 15, 2009 Quote Heh heh. Bravo Lucky, bravo. I am the master troll. I agree Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lucky... 0 #6 November 15, 2009 Quote Quote http://www.theonion.com/content/video/how_to_find_a_masculine_halloween Being the Onion I can't tell for sure. Is it satire meant to be total sarcatism, but with a flair of real intent? I'm sure the Onion would say it's pure sarcasm, but they really mean it. ...good grief dude. Even if it weren't the Onion, you should question about 50-60% of what the "legitimate" press tells you... I do, but if this were just a bunch of people screwing around with no political agenda, I wouldn't think twice. This is the Onion's way of saying, "Dirty faggots" behind the guise of humor. The real joke was in the proposition of the 28th/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gawain 0 #7 November 15, 2009 Quote Quote Quote http://www.theonion.com/content/video/how_to_find_a_masculine_halloween Being the Onion I can't tell for sure. Is it satire meant to be total sarcatism, but with a flair of real intent? I'm sure the Onion would say it's pure sarcasm, but they really mean it. ...good grief dude. Even if it weren't the Onion, you should question about 50-60% of what the "legitimate" press tells you... I do, but if this were just a bunch of people screwing around with no political agenda, I wouldn't think twice. This is the Onion's way of saying, "Dirty faggots" behind the guise of humor. The real joke was in the proposition of the 28th/ "dirty faggots" as you termed it, have borne the brunt of comedy all over the western world...so, don't think twice. In fact, I wouldn't be surprised one bit if this was but together by folks living near Haight and Ashbury...So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright 'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life Make light! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,120 #8 November 15, 2009 Yes, it is. It's legitimate satire. Did you laugh at Colbert's thorough lampooning of Bush during the correspondent's dinner? Bet you did. Were there elements of truth there? Yep. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 2 #9 November 15, 2009 I grew a beard waiting for the damn thing to load; then it practically froze my computer. Pass. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gawain 0 #10 November 15, 2009 Quote I grew a beard waiting for the damn thing to load; then it practically froze my computer. Pass. Me too! I actually got a Firefox error window...So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright 'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life Make light! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lucky... 0 #11 November 15, 2009 Quote Quote Quote Quote http://www.theonion.com/content/video/how_to_find_a_masculine_halloween Being the Onion I can't tell for sure. Is it satire meant to be total sarcatism, but with a flair of real intent? I'm sure the Onion would say it's pure sarcasm, but they really mean it. ...good grief dude. Even if it weren't the Onion, you should question about 50-60% of what the "legitimate" press tells you... I do, but if this were just a bunch of people screwing around with no political agenda, I wouldn't think twice. This is the Onion's way of saying, "Dirty faggots" behind the guise of humor. The real joke was in the proposition of the 28th/ "dirty faggots" as you termed it, have borne the brunt of comedy all over the western world...so, don't think twice. In fact, I wouldn't be surprised one bit if this was but together by folks living near Haight and Ashbury... I just think this is the extreme RW's way of making a meant point under the guise of comedy/satire. If teh left do it, as you suggest, it's just comedy, the right do it and use kids, there is an element of, 'sure we mean it.' Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lucky... 0 #12 November 15, 2009 QuoteI grew a beard waiting for the damn thing to load; then it practically froze my computer. Pass. I had to run it a time or two, then close a browser. It ran twice tho. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gawain 0 #13 November 15, 2009 Quote Quote Quote Quote Quote http://www.theonion.com/content/video/how_to_find_a_masculine_halloween Being the Onion I can't tell for sure. Is it satire meant to be total sarcatism, but with a flair of real intent? I'm sure the Onion would say it's pure sarcasm, but they really mean it. ...good grief dude. Even if it weren't the Onion, you should question about 50-60% of what the "legitimate" press tells you... I do, but if this were just a bunch of people screwing around with no political agenda, I wouldn't think twice. This is the Onion's way of saying, "Dirty faggots" behind the guise of humor. The real joke was in the proposition of the 28th/ "dirty faggots" as you termed it, have borne the brunt of comedy all over the western world...so, don't think twice. In fact, I wouldn't be surprised one bit if this was but together by folks living near Haight and Ashbury... I just think this is the extreme RW's way of making a meant point under the guise of comedy/satire. If teh left do it, as you suggest, it's just comedy, the right do it and use kids, there is an element of, 'sure we mean it.' So, The Onion is now part of the extreme right-wing? They appear to be pretty equal opportunity in my view...in fact, they are mocking the extreme right-wing in this video if you think about it.So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright 'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life Make light! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmytavino 16 #14 November 15, 2009 That just looked like a skit for MAD TV....farce.... from the start.. watch / listen to the whole thing though, cause near the end ,, ( around 2:32 ) when the Tv 'host" says, " now there are some tips for all of you with 'faggy acting' little boys....".... i could just seeeee the entire film crew , cracking UP>>>.nothing real,,, about it... jmy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lucky... 0 #15 November 15, 2009 Quote Quote Quote Quote Quote Quote http://www.theonion.com/content/video/how_to_find_a_masculine_halloween Being the Onion I can't tell for sure. Is it satire meant to be total sarcatism, but with a flair of real intent? I'm sure the Onion would say it's pure sarcasm, but they really mean it. ...good grief dude. Even if it weren't the Onion, you should question about 50-60% of what the "legitimate" press tells you... I do, but if this were just a bunch of people screwing around with no political agenda, I wouldn't think twice. This is the Onion's way of saying, "Dirty faggots" behind the guise of humor. The real joke was in the proposition of the 28th/ "dirty faggots" as you termed it, have borne the brunt of comedy all over the western world...so, don't think twice. In fact, I wouldn't be surprised one bit if this was but together by folks living near Haight and Ashbury... I just think this is the extreme RW's way of making a meant point under the guise of comedy/satire. If teh left do it, as you suggest, it's just comedy, the right do it and use kids, there is an element of, 'sure we mean it.' So, The Onion is now part of the extreme right-wing? They appear to be pretty equal opportunity in my view...in fact, they are mocking the extreme right-wing in this video if you think about it. Yea, conservatives see RW rags as neutral; what else is new? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lucky... 0 #16 November 15, 2009 Quote That just looked like a skit for MAD TV....farce.... from the start.. watch / listen to the whole thing though, cause near the end ,, ( around 2:32 ) when the Tv 'host" says, " now there are some tips for all of you with 'faggy acting' little boys....".... i could just seeeee the entire film crew , cracking UP>>>.nothing real,,, about it... jmy It's a conservative rag expressing their views via satire. As in, we really don't mean it, we're just messing around, however, those little fags are still a problem - but we're jst kidding - wish that 28th Amendment went to a vote and passed - but we're just kidding. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedRacer 1 #17 November 15, 2009 I don't know WTF you're talking about. The Onion is comedy. In fact here's one on the front page today, making fun of a conservative: http://www.theonion.com/content/news/area_man_passionate_defender_of Speed Racer -------------------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lucky... 0 #18 November 15, 2009 QuoteI don't know WTF you're talking about. The Onion is comedy. In fact here's one on the front page today, making fun of a conservative: http://www.theonion.com/content/news/area_man_passionate_defender_of It appears you're right http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Onion The Onion taken seriously - Upon occasion, the straight-faced manner in which The Onion reports non-existent happenings has resulted in outside parties mistakenly citing Onion stories as real news. I've seen people cite the Onion here before too, their humor is so typical of what radical media would state that it's very well disguised satire. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gawain 0 #19 November 15, 2009 Quote Quote I don't know WTF you're talking about. The Onion is comedy. In fact here's one on the front page today, making fun of a conservative: http://www.theonion.com/content/news/area_man_passionate_defender_of It appears you're right http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Onion The Onion taken seriously - Upon occasion, the straight-faced manner in which The Onion reports non-existent happenings has resulted in outside parties mistakenly citing Onion stories as real news. I've seen people cite the Onion here before too, their humor is so typical of what radical media would state that it's very well disguised satire. So, in an effort to legitimize the Onion, you cite Wikipedia?? So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright 'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life Make light! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lucky... 0 #20 November 15, 2009 Quote Quote Quote I don't know WTF you're talking about. The Onion is comedy. In fact here's one on the front page today, making fun of a conservative: http://www.theonion.com/content/news/area_man_passionate_defender_of It appears you're right http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Onion The Onion taken seriously - Upon occasion, the straight-faced manner in which The Onion reports non-existent happenings has resulted in outside parties mistakenly citing Onion stories as real news. I've seen people cite the Onion here before too, their humor is so typical of what radical media would state that it's very well disguised satire. So, in an effort to legitimize the Onion, you cite Wikipedia?? Wikipedia is one of the most objective sources out there. And for accuracy, what othr sources have a comprehensive bib? Your beloved Hannity doesn't. Are they wrong about the Onion? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gawain 0 #21 November 15, 2009 Quote Quote Quote Quote I don't know WTF you're talking about. The Onion is comedy. In fact here's one on the front page today, making fun of a conservative: http://www.theonion.com/content/news/area_man_passionate_defender_of It appears you're right http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Onion The Onion taken seriously - Upon occasion, the straight-faced manner in which The Onion reports non-existent happenings has resulted in outside parties mistakenly citing Onion stories as real news. I've seen people cite the Onion here before too, their humor is so typical of what radical media would state that it's very well disguised satire. So, in an effort to legitimize the Onion, you cite Wikipedia?? Wikipedia is one of the most objective sources out there. And for accuracy, what othr sources have a comprehensive bib? Your beloved Hannity doesn't. Are they wrong about the Onion? So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright 'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life Make light! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,120 #22 November 15, 2009 >In fact here's one on the front page today, making fun of a conservative: That's a secret message _supporting_ conservatives. You see, although many might see such satire as mocking conservatives, if read literally, the article taken as a whole supports conservative ideals. Indeed, the only provably correct satire in the article is quoted below: "He believes the Constitution allows the government to torture people and ban gay marriage, yet he doesn't even know that it guarantees universal health care." The use of such satirical satire is the literary version of the double negative, thus negating any implied criticism and intrinsically supporting the purported overt interpretation. I mean, duh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lucky... 0 #23 November 15, 2009 Quote>In fact here's one on the front page today, making fun of a conservative: That's a secret message _supporting_ conservatives. You see, although many might see such satire as mocking conservatives, if read literally, the article taken as a whole supports conservative ideals. Indeed, the only provably correct satire in the article is quoted below: "He believes the Constitution allows the government to torture people and ban gay marriage, yet he doesn't even know that it guarantees universal health care." The use of such satirical satire is the literary version of the double negative, thus negating any implied criticism and intrinsically supporting the purported overt interpretation. I mean, duh. So is the Onion veiled conservative in nature? I always thought it was, now it's ambiguous. They don't have an 'about' section, just an opinion section. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kennedy 0 #24 November 16, 2009 Bill, that was great. I needed that after reading (wincing) my way through this thread. I can't decide which was more disturbing, the little voice in my head crying out "what the fuck have people come to," or the ringling brothers circus theme bouncing around behind the voice...witty subliminal message Guard your honor, let your reputation fall where it will, and outlast the bastards. 1* Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ridestrong 1 #25 November 16, 2009 Can't I just take the Onion for the comedic drivel I thought it was. Now it's factual literature made to be funny with fictional characteristics so it's not true, but it's sarcastic so therefor it is true, only it's hidden between the lines and only conspiracy theorists can see it... ugh. Good thing I don't read it anymore, but I always liked the section where they asked 'random' people their thoughts on random matters. The answers were always totally ridiculous and sometimes not even on the subject matter... Hey that's just like Speakers Corner. That's why these threads are always so humorous.*I am not afraid of dying... I am afraid of missing life.* ----Disclaimer: I don't know shit about skydiving.---- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
