Satire

*Look up satire in your dictionary.*

satire |ˈsaˌtīr|

noun

the use of humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people's stupidity or vices, particularly in the context of contemporary politics and other topical issues.

*Give five examples of satire from The Onion.*

1. Gay Teen Worried He Might Be Christian: In the religion of Christianity being guy is looked down upon. 

2. Shaq Misses Entire Second Half With Pulled Pork Sandwich : he should in the game not eating.

3. "This is such a shame. A pulled pork sandwich this severe was the last thing Shaq needed at this point in the season,"

4. "There's a chance that Shaq could have gone back into the game, but with a pulled pork sandwich of that magnitude you can't be too careful..."

5.  "During his third season with the Miami Heat, his effectiveness is thought to have been hampered by his attempts to play despite numerous pulled pork sandwiches. "