Real or The Onion?

sancarlos · Post by **sancarlos** » Thu Aug 05, 2021 2:59 pm

DSafetyGuy wrote: Thu Aug 05, 2021 12:21 pm Non-white faces on those pages: Robert Downey Jr

Excuse me?

Post by **brian** » Thu Aug 05, 2021 3:05 pm

sancarlos wrote: Thu Aug 05, 2021 2:59 pm
DSafetyGuy wrote: Thu Aug 05, 2021 12:21 pm Non-white faces on those pages: Robert Downey Jr
Excuse me?

If you haven't seen Tropic Thunder, you really must. It's great.

sancarlos · Post by **sancarlos** » Thu Aug 05, 2021 3:15 pm

brian wrote: Thu Aug 05, 2021 3:05 pm
sancarlos wrote: Thu Aug 05, 2021 2:59 pm
DSafetyGuy wrote: Thu Aug 05, 2021 12:21 pm Non-white faces on those pages: Robert Downey Jr
Excuse me?
If you haven't seen Tropic Thunder, you really must. It's great.

Ahh. Got it.

Pruitt · Post by **Pruitt** » Fri Aug 13, 2021 6:02 am

They Built a 6 Million Pound Pile of Dirt in Central London

Pruitt · Post by **Pruitt** » Sat Oct 09, 2021 9:12 am

Things That Always Surprise Foreigners About American Health Care

Steve of phpBB · Post by **Steve of phpBB** » Sat Oct 09, 2021 12:44 pm

Pruitt wrote: Sat Oct 09, 2021 9:12 am Things That Always Surprise Foreigners About American Health Care

Laughing and crying at the same time.

mister d · Post by **mister d** » Sat Oct 09, 2021 6:17 pm

rass · Post by **rass** » Wed Oct 27, 2021 8:35 am

City Of Denver Shuts Down Bar For Operating Without A Brewery

sancarlos · Post by **sancarlos** » Fri Nov 12, 2021 8:25 pm

sancarlos · Post by **sancarlos** » Wed Nov 17, 2021 12:49 am

pruitt2 · Post by **pruitt2** » Wed Nov 17, 2021 7:27 am

sancarlos wrote: Wed Nov 17, 2021 12:49 am

Lawyers: Aren't "highly unusual moves" by a judge grounds for appeal?

The Sybian · Post by **The Sybian** » Wed Nov 17, 2021 8:55 am

pruitt2 wrote: Wed Nov 17, 2021 7:27 am
sancarlos wrote: Wed Nov 17, 2021 12:49 am
Lawyers: Aren't "highly unusual moves" by a judge grounds for appeal?

Typically not for the prosecution in a criminal case, because if there is a not guilty verdict, retrial isn’t an option on appeal because of double jeopardy.

pruitt2 · Post by **pruitt2** » Wed Nov 17, 2021 1:24 pm

Even in cased where the judge made egregious errors? (and I don't know if he did in this case, but generally?)

A_B · Post by **A_B** » Wed Nov 17, 2021 1:27 pm

pruitt2 wrote: Wed Nov 17, 2021 1:24 pm Even in cased where the judge made egregious errors? (and I don't know if he did in this case, but generally?)

You'd have to lobby for a mistrial before the verdict I would think. Once the jury gives its verdict, any not guilty is set in stone.

I don't know. What are you asking me for? Oh, you weren't?

Maybe there's a lawyer around here.

DSafetyGuy · Post by **DSafetyGuy** » Tue Dec 28, 2021 10:15 am

Oakley Introduces Line Of Sunglasses For Front Of Head

FOOTHILL RANCH, CA—In an effort to market “something a little bit different” to diehard fans of its lifestyle brand, sports apparel company Oakley unveiled a new line of sunglasses Monday specifically designed for wear on the front of the head. “We’re excited to expand into eyewear with these sleek new performance sunglasses, which have the same look and feel as your favorite pair of Oakleys, but are built for shielding your eyes instead of the back of your head,” said Oakley spokesman Brock Shannon, demonstrating how to correctly position the shades so they rest atop the nose rather than on spiky blond-tipped hair or the base of a smooth bald skull. “Whether you’re on your speedboat, on your Jet Ski, or simply on your Bluetooth in the parking lot of a local Chili’s, these bad boys can withstand the absolute sunniest conditions. Just make sure the holographic orange lenses cover your eyes, and there’ll be no more squinting under the shade of your meaty hand.” In response to concerns from longtime customers, Shannon later clarified that the new Oakleys would not interfere with the old ones already on the backs of their heads, confirming that they could wear both pairs at the same time.

Giff · Post by **Giff** » Tue Dec 28, 2021 11:28 am

The Onion is so perfect so many times.

sancarlos · Post by **sancarlos** » Thu Jan 06, 2022 9:48 pm

DaveInSeattle · Post by **DaveInSeattle** » Tue Jan 25, 2022 2:34 pm

pruitt2 · Post by **pruitt2** » Thu Jan 27, 2022 2:22 pm

mister d · Post by **mister d** » Thu Jan 27, 2022 2:56 pm

2010 J-Lo is going to lose his shit.

rass · Post by **rass** » Sun Jan 30, 2022 3:27 pm

pruitt2 · Post by **pruitt2** » Tue Feb 08, 2022 8:24 am

New School Curriculum Just 6 Straight Hours Of Staring Slack-Jawed At American Flag

sancarlos · Post by **sancarlos** » Fri Mar 18, 2022 7:43 pm

pruitt2 · Post by **pruitt2** » Sat Mar 19, 2022 5:08 am

Johnnie · Post by **Johnnie** » Thu Apr 21, 2022 1:08 pm

Not sure what this is in response to, but I'm sure it's something funny.

mister d · Post by **mister d** » Thu Apr 21, 2022 1:10 pm

I don't know of anything specific, I think its just mocking the conservatives who go on social media and Fox News to complain they've been cancelled.

Giff · Post by **Giff** » Thu Apr 21, 2022 1:29 pm

Yeah, that's how I read it.

The Sybian · Post by **The Sybian** » Thu Apr 21, 2022 1:33 pm

mister d wrote: Thu Apr 21, 2022 1:10 pm I don't know of anything specific, I think its just mocking the conservatives who go on social media and Fox News to complain they've been cancelled.

I was assuming they aren't really banned since it's their official Twitter handle posting on Twitter.

mister d · Post by **mister d** » Thu Apr 21, 2022 1:52 pm

Nice work, Syb!

A_B · Post by **A_B** » Thu Apr 21, 2022 1:59 pm

The Sybian wrote: Thu Apr 21, 2022 1:33 pm
mister d wrote: Thu Apr 21, 2022 1:10 pm I don't know of anything specific, I think its just mocking the conservatives who go on social media and Fox News to complain they've been cancelled.
I was assuming they aren't really banned since it's their official Twitter handle posting on Twitter.

Thank you. I was worried this statement they made was in jest.

"We urge our readership to stay with us as the situation develops. The easiest way to get the latest updates on our Twitter ban is by following us on Twitter."

Pruitt3 · Post by **Pruitt3** » Tue Oct 04, 2022 5:32 am

Area Man Is Arrested for Parody. The Onion Files a Supreme Court Brief.

Johnnie · Post by **Johnnie** » Thu Oct 27, 2022 12:55 am

Skechers executives escort Kanye West out of building

rass · Post by **rass** » Thu Oct 27, 2022 5:53 am

Johnnie wrote: Thu Oct 27, 2022 12:55 am Skechers executives escort Kanye West out of building

Maybe would have been LA Gear or something more absurd from The Onion but that's a good one.

DSafetyGuy · Post by **DSafetyGuy** » Thu Jan 12, 2023 10:59 am

Tremendous lede:

Circling the words “dead soon” for emphasis, Rep. Katie Porter (D-CA) reportedly used a whiteboard Wednesday to explain to Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) why the public office held by Feinstein for 30 years belonged to Porter now.

mister d · Post by **mister d** » Thu Jan 12, 2023 11:01 am

Mean Onion is the best.

The Sybian · Post by **The Sybian** » Thu Jan 12, 2023 2:10 pm

mister d wrote: Thu Jan 12, 2023 11:01 am Mean Onion is the best.

I didn't notice the thread until I saw your post. Deflated my joy.

DaveInSeattle · Post by **DaveInSeattle** » Fri Mar 17, 2023 3:48 pm

Giff · Post by **Giff** » Sat Mar 25, 2023 10:27 am

Kanye West doesn’t hate Jewish people anymore thanks to Jonah Hill’s performance in 21 Jump Street

rass · Post by **rass** » Sat Mar 25, 2023 10:30 am

I learned to love Channing Tatum thanks to his own performance in 21 Jump Street so maybe this isn’t completely nuts.

Giff · Post by **Giff** » Sat Mar 25, 2023 10:33 am

Did you hate all devastatingly handsome men before that or just Channing Tatum?