We think The Onion, with their ‘it’s satire, stupid’ vibe is the most unfunny thing ever to grace the World Wide Web – on par with a Jay Leno monologue. But hey, whatever floats your boat. This week their homepage proves our point by featuring the graphic below:
We’re in tears, really.
February 6th, 2002 at 7:19 pm
Yeah – you are allowed to say you don’t like the Onion. But the *unfunniest thing ever?* Surely that’s a dose of good ol’ American, er, Dutch hyperbole?
February 6th, 2002 at 5:51 pm
Of course you’re allowed to say that you don’t like The Onion on your Web site, vonb. Just be prepared for the criticism when you set up a forum on the same site asking for comments.
Hey, all in good fun.
February 6th, 2002 at 5:22 pm
no prejudice, u2log
February 6th, 2002 at 4:35 pm
I hope I’m allowed to say I don’t like The Onion on my own website, thanks.
February 6th, 2002 at 4:31 pm
Bono deserves a cock punchin for trying to help Africa out of debt? I think the onion deserves a cock punch for not thinking that one over. But Jaret from Subway thats a classic.
February 6th, 2002 at 3:49 pm
The Onion actually *is* the funniest thing ever to hit the internet. To compare it to a Jay Leno monologue is so far off-base it’s ridiculous. First of all, to really appreciate the Onion, it helps to know American pop and political culture like the back of your hand. If you’re Dutch, for instance, you couldn’t possibly get all the jokes.
Jay Leno goes for the obvious joke 99 times out of a 100. The Onion at least rewards a degree of intelligence.
As for cock-punching Bono, they’re going to make fun of anyone who sticks his neck on the line. It’s the American version of the Aussie ‘tall poppy syndrome.’
February 6th, 2002 at 3:27 pm
I have long been a fan of The Onion ever since living in beautiful Madison, Wisconsin… it’s birthplace. I have longer been a fan of U2, but I’m able to criticize the boys once in a while & notice their flaws. I usually find myself laughing very loud at the articles & graphics. For obvious reasons, THIS infographic doesn’t amuse me too much. they don’t really explain why these cock-punchable candidates need a good cock-punching. Although, I won’t hold it against The Onion. The writers have since moved to NYC & have obviously lost some of their sense of humor in the process. And besides, they gave Pop a really good review when it came out when not many people did. Here’s my own list of cock-punch needers (but I won’t say why):
1. Dick Cheney
2. Justin Timberlake
3. Former President George Bush Sr.
4. Jesse Helms
5. Trent Lott
6. The lead singer of Creed
7. Dustin Hoffman
8. Billy Crystal
9. George W. Bush
10. Usama Bin Laden
11. Jerry Glanville
12. Noel & Liam Gallager (dual punch)
13. Jerry Bruckheimer & Michael Bay (another dual puch)
14. The Backstreet Boys (5-way punch… get your friends to help)
15. Every single person profiting from September 11th (hat sellers, TV execs, football players, etc.)
February 6th, 2002 at 1:42 pm
oh, come on. It’s just a dumb joke. And the Onion’s not all bad- you have to admit that “Spaghettios discontinued as Franco-American relations break down” is pretty funny.
February 6th, 2002 at 1:41 pm
Generally I find most of the Onion’s articles laugh out loud funny. I’m not quite sure why Bono needs a punch in the crotch though. Even though sometimes he can come off as cheesy or egotistical, there are certainly other people out there more deserving of said punch. I’m not going to take it seriously though, as the Onion doesn’t hold anything sacred, much like that blogger who hates all music.
February 6th, 2002 at 12:26 pm
This is something ridiculous and Jay Leno and the website manager deserve a Good Cock-Punching because they are doing nothing to make the world a little better. And Bono just deserve kisses and hugs… because he is the best !