Satirical Highlights from the Week’s Top Stories

Every week, we share amusing one-liners and stories from a satirical site to brighten your midweek. For more laughs, follow the provided links.

Obama distraught next to an explosion — In a comical take, a former president expresses distress over a failed missile strike on a factory he funded.

A staff member from Obama’s Martha’s Vineyard estate reported that the ex-president was upset because Iran’s actions did not result in mass destruction. Read more

Bright orange object in the sky over Parliament — An inexplicable orange sphere lingered in the British sky, leading to the sudden deaths of millions.

On a recent Sunday, a vivid orange orb appeared in the sky over Great Britain, remaining visible for several hours and coinciding with the tragic death of millions of residents. Read more

Gang member bobblehead in Dodgers jersey — The limited-edition MS-13 bobblehead depicts a tattooed Latinx man associated with vandalism, created as part of a promotional night.

The exclusive MS-13-themed bobblehead features a Latinx male with face tattoos, known for vandalism. Learn more

Austin skyline with inset nuclear weapon — Speculation arose that Texas Republicans, frustrated with their Democrat-leaning capital, considered nuclear options to relocate the state capital.

There was humorous speculation that Texas Republicans, tired of Austin’s political leanings, tipped off the federal government about nuclear weapons in the city to justify moving the capital to San Antonio. Read more