James daSilva @jamesdasilva.bsky.social · 3hAre they doing this to legit single-use subscribers? I got it while logged in to a shared account from a company I haven't worked for in ... 4.5 years, which actually made sense. 000
Reposted by James daSilvaThe Onion: 20 Years Later @onion20.substack.com · 22h20 years ago, Stan Kelly’s Sicko debuted in The Onion (I think). On Oct. 10, 2006, we also get columnist Jackie Harvey, letters to the editor, and jokes about Bin Laden’s mom, Public Enemy, Eva Longoria and more. onion20.substack.com/p/the-onion-... #theonion #satireonion20.substack.comIn October 2006, Stan Kelly’s Sicko appeared for the 1st timeOn Oct. 10, 2006, we also get columnist Jackie Harvey, letters to the editor, and jokes about Bin Laden’s mom, Public Enemy, Eva Longoria and more. 084
Reposted by James daSilvaThe Onion: 20 Years Later @onion20.substack.com · 26/09/2026The Onion's 9/11 issue published 25 years ago todayonion20.substack.comThe Onion's 9/11 issue, 20 years laterThe Onion was just trying to figure out how to acknowledge a tragedy. The result was a historical document that's also quite funny. 021
James daSilva @jamesdasilva.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Wore mine to a concert the other day, was so happy about it 010
James daSilva @jamesdasilva.bsky.social · 25/09/2026I remember when R.E.M. broke up after 30+ years and someone noted how The Rolling Stones had been a legacy band for their entire existence! By that I mean, incredible how Taylor bridged generations with new music, but she's got to be at the limit of how long someone can be in the zeitgeist. 110
James daSilva @jamesdasilva.bsky.social · 25/09/2026"These people who selectively avoid news don’t have lower levels of political knowledge than regular news consumers, and in some cases demonstrated more civic engagement. Selective news avoiders also reported a higher quality of life." 8305728.hs-sites.com/the-nuance-o...8305728.hs-sites.comThe nuance of news avoidance 000
Reposted by James daSilvaThe Onion: 20 Years Later @onion20.substack.com · 22/09/202622 years ago, The Onion mocked Matchbox Twenty's "Beige" sound, the al-Qaeda convention, interventions, Russell Crowe, The Ramones and more.onion20.substack.com20 years ago, The Onion mocked Matchbox TwentyI listened to Matchbox Twenty to prepare for this newsletter. Plus, The Onion skewers terrorism fears, interventions, office lunches, Russell Crowe, The Ramones and more. 021
Reposted by James daSilvaThe Onion: 20 Years Later @onion20.substack.com · 20/09/202620 years ago, The Onion mocked the Jersey Shore and Lil Wayne. Plus, jokes about Fat Joe and Lil Wayne, priests, sharks, Mister Rogers, Diddy, go-karting, brunch and more onion20.substack.com/p/20-years-a... #theonion #satireonion20.substack.com20 years ago, The Onion mocked the Jersey ShorePlus, jokes about Fat Joe and Lil Wayne, priests, sharks, Mister Rogers, Diddy, go-karting, brunch and more 053
Reposted by James daSilvaThe Onion: 20 Years Later @onion20.substack.com · 19/09/202620 years ago, the Senate published a report that showed Iraq was not involved in 9/11. The Onion was ready with this impression of President George W. Bush, who says: "Truth, and to a lesser extent, laws, stand in the way of our freedoms." Thanks to @archive.org for preserving this audio! 102
Reposted by James daSilvaThe Onion: 20 Years Later @onion20.substack.com · 11/09/2026@TheOnion.com's famous 9/11 issue didn't publish until Sept. 26, 2001. But on the 25th anniversary of the attacks, here's my look back at this pivotal, endearing and historic issue from The Onion. onion20.substack.com/p/the-onions... 012
Reposted by James daSilvaThe Onion: 20 Years Later @onion20.substack.com · 09/09/2026The Onion hated Alex Rodriguez’s guts 20 years ago. From Sept. 6-12, 2006, The Onion wrote 14 jokes about A-Rod! Plus, President Bush speaks about secret prisons, a gender-reassignment joke and more. onion20.substack.com/p/the-onion-... #theonion #satireonion20.substack.comThe Onion devoted an entire week to Alex Rodriguez jokes in September 2006From Sept. 6-12, 2006, The Onion wrote 14 jokes about A-Rod! Plus, President Bush speaks about secret prisons, a gender-reassignment joke and more. 011
James daSilva @jamesdasilva.bsky.social · 09/09/2026I'd like to think for you, it's hitting up people you know like your work, and defining a niche-ish? Maybe it's sports content (whatever types) for a type(s) of audience where you can onboard quick and deliver quick. I also write a lot nowadays, which also helps. Feels like less editing work. 012
James daSilva @jamesdasilva.bsky.social · 09/09/2026Pretty much 100% of my business the last 4 years has been referral, word of mouth, and/or meeting people at ACES. That's a nonhelpful answer, I know. Specializing in B2B helps but I suspect people refer me because "he can get stuff done for your business & you don't have to think about it." 101
James daSilva @jamesdasilva.bsky.social · 09/09/2026Then again i haven't been a full-on journalist in a long time! More the nebulous "editor for whatever it is you're doing" type. 100
James daSilva @jamesdasilva.bsky.social · 09/09/2026FWIW I have a client who calls me that to colleagues. Helps them justify my higher rate + assignments beyond pure editing, like fixing processes or taking stuff of his plate he can't give to a junior FTer. I rarely pitch myself w/the term unless I'm trying to get fractional or team lead work 110
Reposted by James daSilvaThe Onion: 20 Years Later @onion20.substack.com · 02/09/2026Bush shot birds and chased true love in The Onion 20 years ago. Plus, RIP the Crocodile Hunter, and jokes about Darfur, Terrell Owens, Katherine Harris, football, tennis and more onion20.substack.com/p/bush-birds... #theonion #satireonion20.substack.comBush shot birds and chased true love in The Onion 20 years agoPlus, RIP the Crocodile Hunter, and jokes about Darfur, Terrell Owens, Katherine Harris, football, tennis and more 031
Reposted by James daSilvaThe Onion: 20 Years Later @onion20.substack.com · 06/09/202620 years ago, The Onion marked 5 years since 9/11 by criticizing the WTC site. Plus, Stan Kelly weighs in on Pluto, and jokes about “Macho Man” Randy Savage, an Area Picnic, airport security and more onion20.substack.com/p/the-onion-... #theonion #satireonion20.substack.comThe Onion marked 5 years since 9/11 by criticizing the WTC sitePlus, Stan Kelly weighs in on Pluto, and jokes about “Macho Man” Randy Savage, an Area Picnic, airport security and more 011
Reposted by James daSilvaThe Onion: 20 Years Later @onion20.substack.com · 01/09/2026The Onion published a back-to-school special issue in September 2006. Welcome back to The Onion: 20 Years Later, where we review the print issue from 20 years ago, find out what’s still funny and examine the cultural impact. onion20.substack.com/p/the-onion-... #theonion #satireonion20.substack.comThe Onion published a back-to-school special issue in September 2006Welcome back to The Onion: 20 Years Later, where we review the print issue from 20 years ago, find out what’s still funny and examine the cultural impact. 001
Reposted by James daSilvaThe Onion: 20 Years Later @onion20.substack.com · 31/08/2026Given all the White House renovations and construction, I'm surprised I haven't seen this very old Onion joke resurface. It helps to know that Harding was a big-time philanderer who wrote dirty love letters. theonion.com/white-house-...theonion.comWhite House Closed For $30 Million Renovation Of Warren G. Harding Presidential Sex-Fantasy Pleasure SuiteWASHINGTON, DC—The White House was closed Monday to allow for a two-week, $30 million restoration and refurbishment of the 76-year-old Warren G. Harding Memorial Sex-Fantasy Pleasure Suite. 001
Reposted by James daSilvaThe Onion: 20 Years Later @onion20.substack.com · 30/08/202620 years ago, Smoove B declined his ex’s wedding invitation. Plus, jokes about President Bush, your local news Al-Qaeda leaders, “7th Heaven,” police dogs, Adam Carolla and more onion20.substack.com/p/august-200... #theonion #satireonion20.substack.com20 years ago, Smoove B declined his ex’s wedding invitationPlus, jokes about President Bush, your local news Al-Qaeda leaders, “7th Heaven,” police dogs, Adam Carolla and more 031
Reposted by James daSilvaThe Onion: 20 Years Later @onion20.substack.com · 23/08/2026The Onion discussed gentrification and drone strikes 20 years ago. Welcome back to The Onion: 20 Years Later, where we review the print issue from 20 years ago, find out what’s still funny and examine the cultural impact. onion20.substack.com/p/the-onion-... #theonion #satireonion20.substack.comThe Onion talked about gentrification and drone strikes 20 years agoWelcome back to The Onion: 20 Years Later, where we review the print issue from 20 years ago, find out what’s still funny and examine the cultural impact. 021
Reposted by James daSilvaThe Onion: 20 Years Later @onion20.substack.com · 20/08/2026It’s been 20 years since “Snakes on a Plane” came out, and @TheOnion.com had something to say about it. This is a surprisingly good Samuel L. Jackson impersonation in addition to the always strong George W. Bush voiceover. 111
James daSilva @jamesdasilva.bsky.social · 17/08/2026The AI comes out as more of an expert witness, which is not the point, I realize, but is also dismaying. 000
Reposted by James daSilvaThe Onion: 20 Years Later @onion20.substack.com · 14/08/2026Minor milestone last week — the 300th issue of original jokes by The Onion in the 2000s. That’s not totally random: It means I’ve written about 300 print issues of The Onion! Pretty wild that I chose this as a hobby, but grateful I can still do it. onion20.substack.com/p/august-200...onion20.substack.com20 years ago, The Onion went conspiracy theory on 9/11Plus, Stan Kelly forgives Mel Gibson, and jokes about Condoleezza Rice, Middle East terrorism economics and much more 041
Reposted by James daSilvaThe Onion: 20 Years Later @onion20.substack.com · 07/08/202620 years ago, The Onion ran a fantasy football league where the point was to do badly. Take a look at what the webpage looked like, including the welcome message and rules. web.archive.org/web/20060824...web.archive.orgOnion Fantasy Football - Shattered Expectations | The Onion - America's Finest News SourceThe Onion, America's Finest News Source, is an award-winning publication covering world, national, and * local issues. It is updated daily online and distributed weekly in select American cities. 011
Reposted by James daSilvaThe Onion: 20 Years Later @onion20.substack.com · 03/08/2026Found this randomly: A blog post by longtime Onion writer Joe Garden describing a typical day at @TheOnion.com in August 2006. maximumfun.org/news/how-was...maximumfun.orgHow was work today? | Maximum FunJesse seems to be bak to full strength, but until I hear the difinitive “Sign off, NOW, Mr. Garden,” am going to post a handful of other items. Specifically, Jesse asked me to post a little “Behind… 011
James daSilva @jamesdasilva.bsky.social · 03/08/2026I do think it's overrated how many newspaper people *wanted* to work in small towns unless you were local (or at least the same state), at least in my limited experience. Plus IMHO the farm system felt nearly dead even in the late 2000s. Felt better to be at a small DC/NYC pub instead. 100
James daSilva @jamesdasilva.bsky.social · 03/08/2026Why wouldn't they need to make money? Especially when they are owned by publicly traded companies. 010
Reposted by James daSilvaThe Onion: 20 Years Later @onion20.substack.com · 02/08/2026The Onion gave Bush even more power 20 years ago. Plus, new print features! And jokes about Joe Biden, Ken Lay, the 787 Dreamliner, meat, nonprofits onion20.substack.com/p/the-onion-... #theonion #satireonion20.substack.comIn August 2006, The Onion had Bush give himself more powerPlus, new print features! And jokes about Joe Biden, Ken Lay, the 787 Dreamliner, meat, nonprofits 121
Reposted by James daSilvaThe Onion: 20 Years Later @onion20.substack.com · 31/07/2026ICYMI, the origin story of @theOnion.com cartoonist Stan Kelly, who just marked 20 years at The Onion. onion20.substack.com/p/the-origin...onion20.substack.comThe origin story of Stan Kelly, cartoonist for The OnionStan Kelly has been The Onion's editorial cartoonist for 20 years. But who is he? 021
Reposted by James daSilvathe beggars out of here getter @milesklee.bsky.social · 21/07/2026in 2016 @spikefriedman.bsky.social and another college buddy of ours got in an argument about who's better at parallel parking. we decided to hold a contest judged by the rest of the group—but ten years hence, so they'd each have that time to practice. yesterday i got this google notification: 40113674
Reposted by James daSilvaThe Onion: 20 Years Later @onion20.substack.com · 19/07/2026In July 2006, The Onion redesigned the newspaper!. Goodbye, green lines! Hello, smaller text! Welcome to the next era of The Onion's print edition onion20.substack.com/p/in-july-20... #theonion #satireonion20.substack.comIn July 2006, The Onion redesigned its newspaperGoodbye, green lines! Hello, smaller text! Welcome to the next era of The Onion's print edition 012
Reposted by James daSilvaThe Onion: 20 Years Later @onion20.substack.com · 19/07/20264 eras of @TheOnion.com's newspaper: 1. 1994 (black and white, coupons on the front page) 2. 1996 (color, USA Today-style) 3. 2000 (slight changes, the version you probably remember) 4. July 19, 2006 (a new era begins) I dug into the 2006 redesign today: onion20.substack.com/p/in-july-20... 011
Reposted by James daSilvaRodger Sherman @rodger.bsky.social · 18/07/2026Longtime third place game respecter here reheating my article from 2017theringer.comThe NFL Should Replace the Pro Bowl With a Third-Place GameIf you’re not first, you could still not be fourth 926028
James daSilva @jamesdasilva.bsky.social · 18/07/2026I'm very late but hello! This dress is perfect for you 121
James daSilva @jamesdasilva.bsky.social · 17/07/2026Your timeline is more interesting than mine lol 100
James daSilva @jamesdasilva.bsky.social · 17/07/2026Neither here nor there, but usually a more boring question the older you get IMO. I can't remember the last time I asked or was asked. At least the 2010s! 110
Reposted by James daSilvaThe Onion: 20 Years Later @onion20.substack.com · 11/07/2026Everything I covered in this issue is no longer on The Onion's website, including the Onion Radio News. open.substack.com/pub/onion20/... 011
Reposted by James daSilvaThe Onion: 20 Years Later @onion20.substack.com · 08/07/2026Remember when publications weren’t forced to produce “content” 24/7? Today, we’re looking at how @TheOnion.com used its website’s 10th anniversary in 2006 as a cover for … taking two weeks’ vacation! onion20.substack.com/p/july-2006-... 001
Reposted by James daSilvaThe Onion: 20 Years Later @onion20.substack.com · 05/07/2026The Onion printed a 1906 newspaper on this date 20 years ago. A special issue and a piece of Onion history that you can't find online! onion20.substack.com/p/the-onion-... #theonion #satireonion20.substack.comThe Onion printed a 1906 newspaper on this date 20 years agoA special issue and a piece of Onion history that you can't find online! 011
Reposted by James daSilvaThe Onion: 20 Years Later @onion20.substack.com · 04/07/2026“Admitting that their behavior in previous years had left them embarrassed and ashamed, the nation’s dogs announced Thursday that they intend on keeping their shit together during this year’s Fourth of July fireworks displays.” theonion.com/nation-s-dog...theonion.comNation’s Dogs Vow To Keep Their Shit Together During 4th Of July FireworksWASHINGTON—Admitting that their behavior in previous years had left them embarrassed and ashamed, the nation’s dogs announced Thursday that they intend on keeping their shit together during this year’s... 011
Reposted by James daSilvaInternet Archive @archive.org · 04/07/2026📜🇺🇸 Printed on the night of July 4, 1776, the Dunlap Broadside was the first published copy of the Declaration of Independence, carrying news of independence across the colonies. See more remarkable items from the Internet Archive's collections👇 blog.archive.org/2026/06/29/t... #AmericanHistory 022564
Reposted by James daSilvaThe Onion: 20 Years Later @onion20.substack.com · 28/06/2026Jesus refused to save a guy 20 years ago in The Onion. Plus, jokes about dirty bombs, cuckolding, McCain-Feingold, Alan Colmes, Kinko's, Bill Gates, climate-change hypocrisy and more. onion20.substack.com/p/the-onion-... #theonion #satireonion20.substack.comJesus refused to save a guy 20 years ago in The OnionPlus, jokes about dirty bombs, cuckolding, McCain-Feingold, Alan Colmes, Kinko's, Bill Gates, climate-change hypocrisy and more. 021
Reposted by James daSilvaThe Onion: 20 Years Later @onion20.substack.com · 26/06/2026Here is a July 2006 advertisement in @TheOnion.com's print newspaper ... starring The Onion, as they sought unpaid interns. The softball line is an inside joke, as they were notoriously terrible at softball but played in a NYC media league. 121
Reposted by James daSilvaThe Onion: 20 Years Later @onion20.substack.com · 23/06/202632 times The Onion mentioned Alan Greenspan. The late Fed Chairman Alan Greenspan was larger than life — especially when The Onion wrote about him onion20.substack.com/p/the-onion-... #theonion #satireonion20.substack.com32 times The Onion mentioned Alan GreenspanThe late Fed Chairman Alan Greenspan was larger than life — especially when The Onion wrote about him 011
Reposted by James daSilvaThe Onion: 20 Years Later @onion20.substack.com · 22/06/2026RIP Alan Greenspan, one of @TheOnion.com's best caricatures: theonion.com?s=%22greensp... A few favorites: “Greenspan Tattoos 'Fed Life' Across Abdomen” “Fifth-Grader Writes 'Mrs. Alan Greenspan' All Over Her Notebook” “Federal Reserve Board Chairman Toughens Dating Standards”theonion.comYou searched for "greenspan" - The OnionBecome A Member. Get The Paper. 021
Reposted by James daSilvaThe Onion: 20 Years Later @onion20.substack.com · 21/06/202620 years ago, The Onion said the U.S. was abused by Britain. Plus, jokes about Toby Keith, health clubs, blooper reels, disciplining your children, doctors, unions and more onion20.substack.com/p/june-2006-... #theonion #satireonion20.substack.com20 years ago, The Onion said the U.S. was abused by BritainPlus, jokes about Toby Keith, health clubs, blooper reels, disciplining your children, doctors, unions and more 021
Reposted by James daSilvaThe Onion: 20 Years Later @onion20.substack.com · 20/06/2026Happy Father’s Day weekend. 20 years ago, @TheOnion.com shared a very special presidential radio address featuring Bush 43, Bush 41, Bill Clinton, and Dick Cheney. 011
Reposted by James daSilvaThe Onion: 20 Years Later @onion20.substack.com · 14/06/202620 years ago, @theOnion.com published a column by Samuel Morse, who wanted a movie made about Morse Code. I decoded the Morse code within the article and supplied audio files. Please enjoy! onion20.substack.com/p/june-2006-...onion20.substack.com20 years ago, The Onion turned Morse code into a movie thrillerThis is one of 2006's best Onion issues. The Pope, secondhand smoke, Jon Lovitz, Sony, Iran, Daily Kos, spam emails and more 021
Reposted by James daSilvaThe Onion: 20 Years Later @onion20.substack.com · 07/06/202620 years ago, The Onion made fun of Africa ... again. Plus, Aziz Ansari's headshot, a rogue scientist, long-distance phone plans, blimps, Paul McCartney, Kim Jong-Il, and much more. onion20.substack.com/p/the-onion-... #theonion #satireonion20.substack.com20 years ago, The Onion made fun of Africa ... againPlus, Aziz Ansari's headshot, a rogue scientist, long-distance phone plans, blimps, Paul McCartney, Kim Jong-Il, and much more. 011