20+ Long-Time Fans of The Onion Share Their Favorite Articles And They Are Hilarious

It's hard to pick just one favorite article from The Onion but these fan-favorites did not disappoint.

Chelsi

• Published in Funny
• October 24, 2021

For those who are in the know, The Onion is a daily source of cackle-worthy headlines and articles. The Onion started as a weekly print newspaper but eventually moved to a full digitized platform in 2013.

Their final headline in print was perfect and true to their brand. It reads: "Onion Print Revenues Up 5,000%." How awesome is that?

On the day that you cease all print production, you exclaim that your print sales are up? That one headline tells you everything you need to know about the kind of satirical reporting you're about to read.

The publication covers mundane things, current news, and events in the form of parody. Just because they're so good at being funny it doesn't mean that their content should be underestimated.

It's no wonder why netizens save screenshots of their favorite headline and article from the publication. Their amusing content have stood the test of time and it doesn't matter if it's the first or second time you're seeing it, you will still do a double take.

The Onion articles are so funny and well written that some people still mistake them to be factual reports and are up in arms about it. Their headlines alone are enough to make you click on the article or at the very least, have a good laugh about it.

1. On animal testing:

2. On classified government secrets:

3. On capitalism:

4. On archeology:

5. On Supreme Court ruling:

6. On gun control:

7. On astronomy:

8. On Moon Landing:

9. On sports team name changes:

10. On road safety:

11. On science and technology:

12. On pizza delivery:

Moving from traditional print to digital media was a great move for the popular publication. Thanks to the internet and their ever-loyal readers, here we are still dissecting every word and image.

I mean we’re talking about the intricate processes of pizza-making here for crying out loud! What else is happening that is newsworthy? Not economic collapse, not political subterfuge. 

Only The Onion can make you take a much needed break from whatever’s happening around you and care about the level of sobriety of the workers from your favorite pizza place.

13. On an innocent children's game:

14. On health and fitness:

15. On vehicles:

16. On political leaders:

17. On road trips:

18. On society:

19. Another one for capitalism:

You can’t make the majority of the population to care about serious issues if you present it as hard-hitting journalism.

Let’s be honest, nobody thinks Pulitzer when they think of The Onion. People read it for the amount of absurdity they can insert into otherwise boring events.

It’s a great reflection of what’s happening in popular culture albeit a distorted one. At least the articles make you think, right?

Take this one for example, it’s about the power imbalance in the workplace (possibly harassment). The genius writers of The Onion framed it in a more parodical way. It makes it more interesting.

20. On job opportunities:

21. On leisure and ornithology:

22. On basketball:

23. On economy:

24. On international events:

25. On toys and kids:

These are all the articles that we can fit on this list. If we were to truly include every favorite headline, this list will be longer than a CVS receipt.

In an odd way, they may not have meant it, but The Onion manages to be an aspirational publication.

Not in the way that the articles will change your life but in a way that challenges people to look at things from a different perspective. It’s a tongue-in-cheek way to not take everything too seriously.

Are you a fan of The Onion or do you know someone who is? Share this list and ask them if we missed any of their favorite headlines, let us know in the comments!

Chelsi