The Onion

The Onion which is a “news satire” organization provides a medium through which one can have great laugh and at the same time allowing for one to be more knowledgeable and more alert about the things that is going on around us. The Onion presents humor in a way that is well written and well organized that in some instances it appears to be very real. This organization also talks about serious issues but they are presented in a way that is very funny and humorous. Here is an example of an article from The Onion.

79-Year-Old Still Saving For Future
OCTOBER 15, 2003
OLATHE, KS—Frances Buntz, 79, continues to work diligently as a file clerk at Kansas State Insurance and save any extra money she can, Buntz said Monday. "When my husband had a stroke eight years ago, all of our savings went to bills," said Buntz, momentarily resting her weight on her cane. "Since then, I've been trying to build up a little nest egg." Buntz said she hopes to someday invest in a nice little place to settle down, or some medicine.


This article talks about a 79 year old lady who is apparently saving up her money so she can someday buy a house and enjoy her life. The humor presented in this article is that this lady is old enough to die any time soon but yet she is still working to accomplish what can be describe as the American Dream