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Sometimes I read Onion stories just trying to analyze why it's funny, or why it's ironic. Here's one where the writer seemingly was inspired by the FAA's "hazardous attitudes" for ADM.

http://www.theonion.com/article/pilot-tells-passengers-hes-about-to-try-something-34934
http://www.theonion.com/article/pilot-tells-passengers-hes-about-to-try-something-34934
Excerpt: “Attention passengers, bear with me for a moment; I just want to try a little something here,” ... I just want to see what happens.”
 
I frequently find the onion to be funny. This article was quite funny in a large bit.
 
The Onion is hilarious. Until they try to make a political statement. Read it all the time.
 
Cajun_Flyer said:
I frequently find the onion to be funny. This article was quite funny in a large bit.
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Where was the funny part? I only got a short paragraph with a picture that I thought might be a link to a funny video. But it was just a picture.
 
JOhnH said:
Where was the funny part? I only got a short paragraph with a picture that I thought might be a link to a funny video. But it was just a picture.
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You want me to explain why I find certain things funny that you do not? Do you also want me to explain all of our other differing idiosyncrasies and why we have them? I guess I can start at birth and how no two people are exactly alike, then fan the facts out from there. :rolleyes:
 
Cajun_Flyer said:
You want me to explain why I find certain things funny that you do not? Do you also want me to explain all of our other differing idiosyncrasies and why we have them? I guess I can start at birth and how no two people are exactly alike, then fan the facts out from there. :rolleyes:
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I wasn't asking for any of that. I just thought I missed something. Well, obviously I did. Can you at least hint to me what you thought was funny? Perhaps the codeine I am taking, or the pain in my chest that it is supposed to be helping, has dulled my sense of humor.
 
JOhnH said:
I wasn't asking for any of that. I just thought I missed something. Well, obviously I did. Can you at least hint to me what you thought was funny? Perhaps the codeine I am taking, or the pain in my chest that it is supposed to be helping, has dulled my sense of humor.
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The Onion is generally dry satirical humor. Some people dig it, some people don't. But I hear having cold beers in hot showers helps. Not sure how that will go with codeine, but maybe you'll get some good sleep later.
 
Cajun_Flyer said:
You want me to explain why I find certain things funny that you do not? Do you also want me to explain all of our other differing idiosyncrasies and why we have them? I guess I can start at birth and how no two people are exactly alike, then fan the facts out from there. :rolleyes:
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So true. Reminds me of that line from "Good Morning Vietnam" where the nerdy, wannabe comic guy talking to Robin Williams' character (genius-level funny) says something like, "Comedy is a hobby of mine. Perhaps we can sit down sometime and discuss humorous stories." :D

Funny is very personal. I got a chuckle out of the Onion piece...not exactly laugh out loud. I liked the subtlety.
 
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