Reposted by The Onion: 20 Years Laterlauren @lauren.rotatingsandwiches.com · 19hbaseball in 2026 is like "the home team's starting pitcher gutted it out through thick and thin in a herculean effort of four and one third innings" 1770445
The Onion: 20 Years Later @onion20.substack.com · 11/10/202620 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
The Onion: 20 Years Later @onion20.substack.com · 10/10/2026In 2006, The Onion ran a fantasy football league with the goal of picking the worst players. I can't find any writeups on it, and I mostly know it from The Onion’s own advertising, as seen here in the Oct. 10, 2006, print issue. If anyone participated in this league, I’d love to hear from you! 041
The Onion: 20 Years Later @onion20.substack.com · 09/10/2026Here’s an ad from the Madison, Wisconsin, edition of The Onion from Oct. 10, 2006. I love when the advertisers try even a fraction as hard as the joke-writers. 020
Reposted by The Onion: 20 Years LaterThe Onion @theonion.com · 08/10/2026From The Archive: DOJ To Bring Back Firing Squad As Means Of Entertainment theonion.comDOJ To Bring Back Firing Squad As Means Of EntertainmentWASHINGTON—In an effort to provide some joy to the nation and boost overall well-being, Justice Department officials announced plans Monday to bring back firing squads as a means of entertainment. “Fo... 902986731
The Onion: 20 Years Later @onion20.substack.com · 07/10/2026The Onion’s President Bush chatted with Mark Foley 20 years ago. Plus, more web-only jokes from Oct. 4-10, 2006, including about American hubris, Netflix, North Korea, KISS, Tiger Woods, Sen. Russ Feingold and bird flu. onion20.substack.com/p/the-onion-... #theonion #satireonion20.substack.comThe Onion had audio of President Bush chatting with Mark FoleyPlus, more web-only jokes from Oct. 4-10, 2006, including about American hubris, Netflix, North Korea, KISS, Tiger Woods, Sen. Russ Feingold and bird flu. 010
The Onion: 20 Years Later @onion20.substack.com · 04/10/2026The Onion boycotted Pope-branded products 20 years ago. Plus, jokes about Pope Benedict XVI, President Bush, Britney Spears, Stan Kelly, parental role models, young stars, therapists, underfunded schools and more. onion20.substack.com/p/the-onion-... #theonion #satireonion20.substack.comIn October 2006, The Onion mocked Boston’s college scenePlus, jokes about Pope Benedict XVI, President Bush, Britney Spears, Stan Kelly, parental role models, young stars, therapists, underfunded schools and more. 010
The Onion: 20 Years Later @onion20.substack.com · 30/09/202620 years ago, The Onion mocked Rep. Mark Foley and Teri Hatcher. From Sept. 27-Oct. 3, 2006, The Onion's website joked about Mark Foley, Terri Hatcher, TSA’s liquids policy, Uwe Boll, the Ryder Cup, Terrell Owens and more. onion20.substack.com/p/the-onion-... #theonion #satireonion20.substack.comThat time The Onion mocked Rep. Mark Foley and Teri HatcherFrom Sept. 27-Oct. 3, 2006, The Onion's website joked about Mark Foley, Terri Hatcher, TSA’s liquids policy, Uwe Boll, the Ryder Cup, Terrell Owens and more. 000
The Onion: 20 Years Later @onion20.substack.com · 27/09/202620 years ago, The Onion was sickened by a happy young couple. Plus, jokes about U.S.-Iran tensions, John Bolton, Craigslist, a young couple in love, “The Scream,” “Gilmore Girls,” sexism in business and much more. onion20.substack.com/p/the-onion-... #theonion #satireonion20.substack.comThe Onion tried to save Blockbuster in September 2006Plus, jokes about U.S.-Iran tensions, John Bolton, Craigslist, a young couple in love, “The Scream,” “Gilmore Girls,” sexism in business and much more. 010
The 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
The Onion: 20 Years Later @onion20.substack.com · 24/09/202623 years ago, The Onion warned of Canada-India conflict, found Encyclopedia Brown dead in a dumpster and reported on the 1st Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez breakup.onion20.substack.com20 years ago, The Onion murdered Encyclopedia BrownAlso, The Onion predicted Canada and India's diplomatic row, Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez break up, the U.S. divests from children and reunites church and state, and a double entendre goes wrong. 000
The Onion: 20 Years Later @onion20.substack.com · 23/09/2026The Onion mocked Reggie Bush’s internship in September 2006. Plus, jokes about autumn, Pope Benedict XVI, President Bush’s UN speech, Manny Ramirez, Kobe Bryant, Willie Nelson, Richard Branson and more onion20.substack.com/p/the-onion-... #theonion #satireonion20.substack.comThe Onion mocked Reggie Bush’s internship in September 2006Plus, jokes about autumn, Pope Benedict XVI, President Bush’s UN speech, Manny Ramirez, Kobe Bryant, Willie Nelson, Richard Branson and more 010
The 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
The 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
The Onion: 20 Years Later @onion20.substack.com · 19/09/2026Much more from 20 years ago in The Onion's jokes here: onion20.substack.com/p/the-onion-...onion20.substack.comThe Onion had Bush declare war on truth in September 2006From Sept. 13-19, 2006, The Onion joked about Bush's war on truth, plus LeBron James, Ben Roethlisberger, Rick Moranis, Charlie Sheen, Michael Phelps and more. 000
The 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
The Onion: 20 Years Later @onion20.substack.com · 16/09/2026The Onion had Bush declare war on truth 20 years ago. From Sept. 13-19, 2006, The Onion joked about Bush's war on truth, plus LeBron James, Ben Roethlisberger, Rick Moranis, Charlie Sheen, Michael Phelps and more. onion20.substack.com/p/the-onion-... #theonion #satireonion20.substack.comThe Onion had Bush declare war on truth in September 2006From Sept. 13-19, 2006, The Onion joked about Bush's war on truth, plus LeBron James, Ben Roethlisberger, Rick Moranis, Charlie Sheen, Michael Phelps and more. 000
The Onion: 20 Years Later @onion20.substack.com · 13/09/202620 years ago, America wasn’t prepared for the apocalypse. Plus, Stan Kelly avenges Steve Irwin, and jokes about Jimmy Buffett, Paul Reiser, guys who love Asia and more onion20.substack.com/p/the-onion-... #theonion #satireonion20.substack.com20 years ago, we weren’t prepared for the apocalypsePlus, Stan Kelly avenges Steve Irwin, and jokes about Jimmy Buffett, Paul Reiser, guys who love Asia and more 030
The Onion: 20 Years Later @onion20.substack.com · 11/09/20269/11-related Onion items: An oral history of the 9/11 issue: melmagazine.com/en-us/story/... This podcast on humor after 9/11: www.youtube.com/watch?v=b5dT... A 2011 profile quoting Onion staffers: web.archive.org/web/20210518... My review of the 9/11 issue: onion20.substack.com/p/the-onions... 020
The 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 The Onion: 20 Years LaterThe Onion @theonion.com · 10/09/2026Al Qaeda: "9/11 Conspiracy Theories Ridiculous" 1149057
Reposted by The Onion: 20 Years LaterThe Onion @theonion.com · 10/09/2026Locust Humiliated Swarm He Organized Only Got 40 Million Attendees theonion.com/locust-humiliated-swar… 12119699
The 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
Reposted by The Onion: 20 Years LaterThe Onion @theonion.com · 07/09/2026The moment that transformed journalism forever is finally back in print. Become an Onion member, and get your reissue of our historic 9/11 edition. membership.theonion.com/totepromo/?… 566956
Reposted by The Onion: 20 Years LaterBen Collins @bencollins.bsky.social · 08/09/2026Here's an anecdote: On 9/10/2001, The Onion staff had a New York launch party at the Bowery Ballroom to celebrate the staff's move from Madison, Wisconsin to New York City. They woke up hungover, took a week off, and then produced one of the greatest front pages in the history of newspapers. 904434752
The 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 The Onion: 20 Years LaterThe Onion @theonion.com · 04/09/2026Journalism's most heroic moment is back in print. Become an Onion member, and get a reissue of our historic 9/11 edition. membership.theonion.com/totepromo/?… 725224
The 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
The Onion: 20 Years Later @onion20.substack.com · 01/09/2026I discovered that @TheOnion.com published a special back-to-school issue in September 2006. It ran 64 pages(!) and included a bunch of new jokes. I’m sharing images, including some of the advertisements. If you’re feeling nostalgic, this is for you. onion20.substack.com/p/the-onion-... 010
The 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
The 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
The 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
The Onion: 20 Years Later @onion20.substack.com · 29/08/2026The Onion wrote about fonts, equal rights and Julia Roberts' breakup 25 years ago. Enjoy a great Onion issue that caters to pre-9/11 silliness.onion20.substack.comThe Onion wrote about fonts, equal rights and Julia Roberts' breakup 20 years agoEnjoy a great Onion issue that caters to pre-9/11 silliness. 000
The Onion: 20 Years Later @onion20.substack.com · 28/08/2026Good profile of @TheOnion.com by @samblum.bsky.social. The Onion is making a lot more in revenue under the new ownership, as well as growing print from zero to 85,000 paying subscribers. www.inc.com/sam-blum/the... 000
The Onion: 20 Years Later @onion20.substack.com · 28/08/2026In August 2006, President George W. Bush boasted of having read 60 books that year already, including Albert Camus’ “The Stranger.” The Onion responded with this Presidential Radio Address, in which Bush also talks about reading. 010
The Onion: 20 Years Later @onion20.substack.com · 28/08/202624 years ago, America's king reclaimed his throne. The Onion in August 2002 also commented on sports fandom, middle-class tax hikes, NSFW pools and invading Iraqonion20.substack.com20 years ago, America's king reclaimed his throneThe Onion in August 2002 also commented on sports fandom, middle-class tax hikes, NSFW pools and invading Iraq 000
Reposted by The Onion: 20 Years LaterLoadingReadyRun @loadingreadyrun.com · 27/08/2026The response to this years Sub-A-Thon has been really incredible. Thanks to everyone who’s tuned in for the first couple days. We hope you’re enjoying it 😊 Still going strong over at twitch.tv/loadingready...twitch.tvLoadingReadyRun - Live on TwitchMind Jack Watch & Play || 2026 LoadingReadyRun Sub-A-Thon | Streaming mindjack for 1370 viewers. 0422
The Onion: 20 Years Later @onion20.substack.com · 27/08/202623 years ago, The Onion anthropomorphized recyclables. On Aug. 26, 2003, The Onion gave ethnicities to anthropomorphic recyclables. We also look at Burning Man, match.com, and mad scientists.onion20.substack.com20 years ago, The Onion anthropomorphized recyclablesWe also examine Burning Man, Match.com, "soft on crime" DAs, reality shows and the 20th anniversary of "The O.C." 010
Reposted by The Onion: 20 Years LaterThe Onion @theonion.com · 26/08/2026Dolly Parton Troubled To Find God Illiterate theonion.com/dolly-parton-troubled-… 715932702
The Onion: 20 Years Later @onion20.substack.com · 26/08/2026The Onion didn't joke about Dolly Parton too often, and understandably so! Here's the full collection of references to and jokes about Dolly, or at least the ones still on The Onion's website: theonion.com?s=dolly%20pa...theonion.comYou searched for dolly parton - The OnionBecome a Member. Get the Paper. 010
The Onion: 20 Years Later @onion20.substack.com · 26/08/202620 years ago, The Onion talked about the Yankees-Red Sox rivalry. Plus, Bush learns to read, and jokes about steroids, the University of Michigan, Tiger Woods, “Survivor” the Camaro and more onion20.substack.com/p/the-onion-... #theonion #satireonion20.substack.com20 years ago, The Onion talked about the Yankees-Red Sox rivalryPlus, Bush learns to read, and jokes about steroids, the University of Michigan, Tiger Woods, “Survivor” the Camaro and more 010
The 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
The Onion: 20 Years Later @onion20.substack.com · 22/08/2026"Today Now" is up there with my favorite things The Onion has ever done, and so I'm delighted to see this interview with "Jim Haggerty" and learn more about what he's doing now. Also, kinda odd that they've never introduced him to Tim Heidecker. www.avclub.com/brad-holbroo...avclub.comBrad Holbrook spews the truth on The Onion’s Jim HaggertyBrad Holbrook spews the truth on The Onion’s Jim Haggerty 020
The Onion: 20 Years Later @onion20.substack.com · 22/08/202624 years ago today, The Onion published a print issue that somehow had mentions of Calvin Coolidge, Joe Biden, the columnist Smoove B and also this illustration of a dapper monkey with a pipe. onion20.substack.com/p/20-years-a... 020
The Onion: 20 Years Later @onion20.substack.com · 21/08/2026A very good collection of someone's favorite Onion jokes, from 2023. Felt it was worth sharing with y'all. samuelpchapman.wordpress.com/2023/10/11/m...samuelpchapman.wordpress.comMy Top 20 Onion ArticlesI’ve been reading The Onion since it had a print edition, which was in the era when “fake news” was still a genre of comedy and not a direct threat to democracy. When you crank ou… 120
The Onion: 20 Years Later @onion20.substack.com · 20/08/2026I chronicle these jokes and much more every week: onion20.substack.com/p/the-onion-...onion20.substack.comRevisiting The Onion’s jokes about "Snakes on a Plane," the Unabomber and moreJokes about "Snakes on a Plane," the Unabomber, Brett Favre, Randy Johnson, Matthew McConaughey, ESPN's credibility, dogs in purses and much more. 010
The 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
The Onion: 20 Years Later @onion20.substack.com · 19/08/2026Revisiting The Onion’s jokes about "Snakes on a Plane," the Unabomber and more. Jokes about "Snakes on a Plane," the Unabomber, Brett Favre, Randy Johnson, Matthew McConaughey, ESPN's credibility, dogs in purses and much more. onion20.substack.com/p/the-onion-... #theonion #satireonion20.substack.comReviewing The Onion's web-only jokes: Aug. 16-22, 2006Jokes about "Snakes on a Plane," the Unabomber, Brett Favre, Randy Johnson, Matthew McConaughey, ESPN's credibility, dogs in purses and much more. 010