The Smattering

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Every story we have published, newest first. All of it is satire. Some of it aged suspiciously well.

Media · Satire

BREAKING: CNN Condemns Donald Trump for Inciting Violence Against Himself

The panel has reviewed the footage and found the victim deeply problematic.

Capitol · Satire

Sen. Cory Booker Faces Criticism for Wearing Pink Booty Shorts at Capitol After Dress Code Change

The Senate relaxed its dress code. One senator relaxed it a little further than planned.

Culture · Satire

BREAKING: Progressives Launch Campaign to Buy Every Gun Owner a Second AR-15 to Prove There Are Too Many Guns

Interesting strategy. Will it work? The spreadsheet says yes.

Culture · Satire

BREAKING: Progressive Activists Claim Wearing Clothes Made from Cotton Is 'Problematic,' Urge Nation to Dress in Tote Bags

How much longer will the nation's closets get away with this?

Tech · Satire

BREAKING: Elon Musk to Appoint Donald Trump Jr. as New Twitter CEO After Stepping Down

The poll has spoken. The poll may regret it.

Capitol · Satire

BREAKING: Biden Administration Offers to Negotiate Paul Whelan’s Release From Russian Prison if He Agrees to Become a Celebrity

There might be some hope for Paul Whelan. He just needs a bigger following.

Campaign trail · Satire

Herschel Walker Blames Senate Loss on 'Anti-Werewolf Bigotry'

Is America ready for an elected official who happens to turn into a wolf at night?

Media · Satire

Progressive Influencers Issue Apologies for Jumping to Conclusions, Promise to Jump to Different Conclusions Next Time

Accountability means apologizing quickly so you can be wrong again by dinner.

Campaign trail · Satire

Pennsylvania Democrats Plan to Mitigate Political Damage From Fetterman/Oz Debate By Pretending It Never Happened

Debate? What debate?

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