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Just when you are all burned out by the news you stumble upon The Onion again. It’s nice to take a break from main stream media and read The onion. I mean I would trade it all for new John Stewart Daily Show episodes, but until then… Fake news! its usually better then the real news. Have you seen that stuff?

Hmmm. What purpose does this satirical «paper» serve? It seems that the humor is almost childish. Just seems that the articles are trying too hard… at something. Not sure what. Something…

The onion has its features that are incredible. It has been as interesting as the also as big a milestone in headlines as The Daily Texan.
I remeber seeing distributions throughout the midwest, in cities like Chicago and Indianapolis. When i got into Austin and saw one, I read a headline stating…“Annual Canal paddling retreat during SXSW was wild!“
After getting into that article, I felt like the writers were very different.

The Onion is something I seek out in this beautiful place I call Austin, it’s free, it’s funny and it can be found just about anywhere in Austin. Anytime I’m out dining or at a good record shop, I’m actively reaching for the latest edition of The Onion. To be honest I didn’t even know what The Onion was before I moved to Austin, but now I can’t live without it. Did I mention it’s free by the way? The movie isn’t free but also funny, but the newsprint is way free and oh yeah, it’s a staple for anyone living in Austin with any sort of sense of humor. Grab a copy now. Or not, but really, grab one, it’s funny, oh and it’s free. FREE FREE FREE. Sorry but I just really love free funny stuff.

The Onion is my favorite thing to read, hands down. I feel like most of the articles were written just for me, this is totally my style of humor. Not every story in the paper is going to make you laugh hysterically, but a few should. So yeah, I’m a huge fan. And it’s free, and weekly. I could probably cite 100 articles over the years that I think are some of the funniest stuff ever written, but I don’t have the time. And there will be something in next week’s Onion or the week after’s that will make my list. The Onion, you rock.

Oh The Onion, I hate you when you appear in my food unexpectedly but I love you when you are in newspaper form. You’re like a best friend that never stops being funny. If you don’t know what this is, crawl out from under that rock where you live and read.

The essential record for the trials and tribulations of Area Man.

Decent source of satire and the AV club is worthwhile.

The finest news source in the whole world for years running– but also a great source for local flavor, events and more.

Breaking News:
Local Man Declares The Onion «Best Fake Newspaper Ever»
AUSTIN — The age-​old debate over the best fake news publication is finally over.
The decision came when Jon S, a local Austinite man, was reading the latest edition of The Onion while having his morning cup of coffee at the office. He was reported to be grinning profusely, and at one point even chuckling– after which he tossed the paper on his desk and casually made the declaration: «The Onion is the best fake newspaper ever.»
Eyewitnesses claim he put extra emphasis on the word «ever».
“This is a big moment” says Harvey Simmons, spokesman for the Association of Fake Journalism. «I think the industry can stop holding its breath now. We now have a definitive leader in providing fake news.»
The decision doesn’t come without its skeptics, however. Many question Jon’s credibility, such as one colleague who wishes to remain anonymous.
«[Jon] once said on
that his favorite taco at Torchy’s was the green chile. Another time he said it was the baja shrimp. That puts serious doubt on his accountability. Sure, he may like The Onion now, but what about next week?»
Jon insists that he’s serious about The Onion.
«I love the cover stories and the op ed pieces» he says. «They even give coverage to local news. Topical, funny, and really sharp. You can’t beat it. The music and movie reviews aren’t as funny, but that’s probably because they’re real.»
Simmons says it’s in the books, but leaves it to history. «Time will tell, but I don’t think the decision came as much of a surprise. After all, it’s the only fake newspaper in town.»
A spokesperson for The Onion was not available for comment.

Hilarious! My kind of humor!
I mean, who can compete with headlines like «Posters of Naked Women Fail to Draw Real Naked Women to Dorm Room», «Nation’s Snowmen March Against Global Warming» and «Congress Wondering What Happened With That Whole Roger Clemens Thing»??
Bring The Onion down to San Antonio — PUHLEEZE!

I used to read onion articles on the internet, and bought the books, but now I pick up the free newspapers I find everywhere from the easy to spot green Onion newspaper boxes [?] around town (especially around campus). On top of that the Onion News Network videos online are awesome.
If nothing else, I often like to pick up a copy of the paper and then leave it somewhere people might pick it up looking for a regular newspaper… e.g. waiting rooms, lecture halls, etc. Hopefully a few people have gotten a kick out of that, and perhaps become fans as a result.
Would anyone else like to have a carpool /​road trip to the next annual ninja parade?

Probably Austin’s best print publication.
I was so excited when this came here because certain things are just more fun to read on paper. Not only are the silly articles fun, but the AV section does good interviews and reviews and the small local section is just right.
Do yourself a favor, pick this up when you pass it on the street, it will make your day a little bit better.

I heart the onion. hardcore. Prior to moving to Austin, I got the daily and weekly updates via email. When I discovered I could get my hands on a real life printed copy here in town, well, I thought I had come to Mecca.
Makes you think about the stupid crap «real» news media reports on. How they keep coming up with stuff is beyond me, but every issue there is bound to be an article that I have to tell someone about. That’s the only downside — some people just don’t get The Onion. I don’t think it’s that complicated, but to each his or her own.

I do love this paper…
The articles are great. The fake stories make for hilariously true social commentary.
I’m withholding a star because of the reviews section. The reviewers often are pretty brutal with their judgments. They’ve railed some really good bands because they aren’t hip enough or are too hip. AND the movies reviews have ruined the ending of a movie more than once. Stay away from the reviews and the paper is great.

I first met The Onion in NYC then later in SF and now just realized it’s here too. I love The Onion. Tired of news that will depress you, pick up The Onion and live a little.

The best fact based publication ever created. Well ok if not fact based then unbiased. Hmmm not exactly unbiased. maybe open minded.
No, that’s not it either.
I got it — the funniest, most irreverent, in your face, I can’t believe they said that, internet rag ever published.
Over the years, it’s been a real hoot to read, but over the last few years, with all the foder that the administration has provided, this thing has gotten gut busting hillarious.
Please do not open this at the office, because your boss may want to know why you are laughing so loud people from the floor below are complaining. Of course you won’t be able to explain to that button down collar, MBA geek what you just finished reading, because you can’t get a breath in from laughing so hard.
check the archieves for «Six years of George W. Bush A Celebration of Courage»
Did I cry so hard because it was that funny, or did I cry because it was true?

It’s certainly unique, but I rarely find myself laughing out loud. I might say ‘oh, that’s clever’ at most of the headlines and lead sentences, but the articles are often the definition of a joke carried on too long. I appreciate the gesture, but perhaps it just needs more oomph.
I like the Austin version’s entertainment section at the back (A.V. Club) — it’s certainly more digestible/​literate than the Chronicle.
The comic strips are pretty pathetic.