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Ridiculous Article Blogs

The ‘Onion-Like Headlines in Real Life’ Tumblr is Absurd

— July 22, 2012 — Pop Culture
Newspapers nowadays are a breeding ground for ridiculously absurd reporting, and the ‘Onion-Like Headlines in Real Life Tumblr’ has cataloged this fact. With a Tumblr solely devoted to outlandish real-life article headlines, this blog will leave viewers in stitches and questioning the sanity of society.

Many of these headlines are of such a ludicrous nature it is hard to believe they are factual occurrences, rather than fictitious accounts covered in notable publication The Onion. Each headline carries underneath it the originating link to the story, to prove that these headlines address real-world events. There is no shortage of bizarreness with headlines like 'Man Shoots His Own Genitals, Goes To Jail,' 'Adult Men Who Like ‘My Little Pony’ Gather, Say They Are Not Creepy' and the truly jarring 'Man Upset Over Sandwich Order Calls 911.'

Just like the Onion-Like Headlines in Real Life Tumblr proclaims on its homepage, these stories are too good to be true. Apart from being hilarious, these articles are also depressing, as they highlight a diminishing capacity of society and the extinction of common sense.
Trend Themes
1. Absurd Article Headlines - There is an opportunity for creating humor-based content platforms that curate and showcase bizarre real-life article headlines.
2. Questioning the Sanity of Society - There is potential to develop platforms or services that encourage critical thinking and challenge societal norms based on the absurdity displayed in real-life article headlines.
3. Diminishing Capacity of Society - There is a need for innovative solutions or educational initiatives to address the apparent decline in common sense and critical reasoning abilities in society.
Industry Implications
1. Media and Entertainment - Media outlets can explore partnerships or acquisitions of platforms like the Onion-Like Headlines in Real Life Tumblr to create viral content and engage audiences.
2. Humor and Satire - Businesses can develop humor-based platforms, media channels, or social media accounts that highlight and comment on bizarre real-life article headlines.
3. Education and Training - Educational institutions or organizations can develop programs or initiatives aimed at enhancing critical thinking and media literacy skills in response to the absurdity seen in real-life news headlines.
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