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All Female Bowling League Unimpressed by Women’s Strike

CHATTANOOGA, TN – After discovering today’s International Women’s Day strike, members of the local bowling league Spare Change were reportedly unimpressed by the attention the event garnered.
 
“I don’t get what all of the fuss is about,” said Gladys Kirkman, league secretary and longtime striker. “We do this every Wednesday at 9.”
 
“It’s the only time that didn’t interfere with roller derby,” league chatterbox Cathy Goldberg threw in.
 

Even I Think This is Excessive

Following a series of news reports surrounding President Donald Trump’s unfounded accusation that President Barack Obama was wire tapping the then Republican presidential nominee, the ghost of Richard Nixon published the following statement:

 

Jeff Sessions Recuses Himself from Appomattox Negotiations

APPOMATTOX COURT HOUSE – Union (Attorney) General Jefferson Beauregard Sessions recused himself today from the ongoing negotiations to end the Civil War at Appomattox Court House.
 
"I do declare several conflicts of interest," said (Attorney) General Sessions. "I've know Robby [E. Lee] for many years. I say we've enjoyed many a fine summer's day sitting on the back porch, sipping sweet tea, and discussing the peculiar institution. Therefore I must recuse myself from these negotiations."
 

Snapchat Stock Disappearing From Portfolios After 10 Seconds

WALL STREET — Merely a day after the Snapchat IPO, investors in the popular stock panicked after realizing that all of their shares kept disappearing just ten seconds after their buy orders got filled. 

“Immediately, a little square timer appeared in my E*trade dashboard, and when it hit 0, all of my shares vanished,” area day trader Gillian Tresspie told Satire V. “I screenshotted it before they disappeared, but E*trade support told me it’s not polite to do that.”

Satire V's Oscar Predictions

Ahead of the 89th Academy Awards, Satire V has made some predictions about this evening's big event:
 
Instead of presenting its annual awards, the Academy will unveil the curtain to reveal 30 people named Oscar in the Los Angeles area.
 
President Trump will resign in the middle of Jimmy Kimmel's biting monologue about him.
 
Natalie Portman will give birth onstage in a once-in-a-lifetime performance art piece.
 

Trump Fans Not Sure How to Handle Civility of Pence Cemetery Speech

ST. LOUIS, MO – At Vice President Mike Pence's recent speech at a vandalized Jewish cemetery, Trump supporters in the crowd were unsure how to react as Pence said something civil.

Scattered cheers and chants were heard from the crowd, but uncomfortable silence predominated when Pence started denouncing anti-Semitism.

Betsy DeVos Takes Moral Stand, Sits Back Down

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Last week, after President Trump made clear that he wanted to revoke protections for transgender students, many were surprised that Secretary Betsy Devos stood up for transgender rights and opposed Trump. DeVos, however, sat back down shortly afterward.

New York Times Stock Jumps 10% After Local Retiree Unwittingly Clicks Online Ad

For only the fifth time in two years, an advertisement on The New York Times's website was clicked, sending the dying media corporation’s revenue up 300% for the fiscal year.
 
The person responsible? None other than soft-spoken local retiree Sally Weld, whose arthritic pointer finger slipped and accidentally clicked an online ad on the Times' website yesterday.
 

BREAKING: NASA Discovers Alternate Universe Where You Lead Happy, Fulfilling Life

WASHINGTON - Earlier today, NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope revealed the first-ever alternate universe in which you experience satisfaction and a healthy sense of self-worth on a fairly regular, day-to-day basis. This alternate universe is located just beyond galaxy GN-z11 and is not only thought to contain several habitable planets with liquid water, but also to be one in which an otherwise indistinguishable version of you goes through their day without periodically contemplating your strained relationship with your family and what you're really working this hard for.
 

Chris Christie Drops Off President’s Day Gift on White House Doorstep

WASHINGTON – New Jersey Governor Chris Christie deposited his carefully selected President’s Day gift for Donald Trump on the White House doorstep in the early hours of Monday morning.

“I wanted to be the first to wish him a Happy President’s Day, you know?” admitted a suddenly blushing Christie to a pool of reporters. “I got him a set of golden eating utensils for the White House kitchen. You know how he loves to eat!” said Christie with a chuckle.

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