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Despite the fact that “you can’t believe everything you read online” being common knowledge (and sense) basically since the inception of the internet, millions of people still find ways to fail the very simple test of not publicly reacting to obviously not-real stories.

We’ve gathered some hilarious examples of people taking a satirical “news story” at face value and writing exasperated comments. So get comfortable as you scroll through, remember to always double check information, upvote your favorites and be sure to share your own thoughts in the comments below.

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#1

Many Onions Being Eaten Here

Satirical news headline about Denmark jokingly wanting to purchase the U.S., excluding its government.

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    #2

    Fake

    Masked man in front of a Boeing aircraft in a satirical post, labeled "Fake" by Jeremy Stamper, depicting satirical news headline.

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    Final score:
    64points
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    #3

    The Gay Ant That Makes You Gay

    Pastor's tweet falling for satirical claim about bioengineered ants converting Christians.

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    Final score:
    63points
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    While it might seem positively archaic now, the Onion was actually founded as a print newspaper in 1988, in Madison, Wisconsin. This means there are some folks out there in the Midwest who probably still have physical, pre-internet copies of the Onion. That itself sounds like a joke or prank, yet here we are.

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    It only moved to New York in 2001, with its debut edition coming out on the 27th of September of that year. It mostly focused on the September 11 attacks, and ended up driving a lot of attention and traffic to its web version, which to this day remains what the Onion is best known for.

    #4

    Hannes Can't Trust Media Anymore Because Of The Onion

    People fall for satirical news as tweet claims Olympic skater fell through ice indoors.

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    Final score:
    62points
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    #5

    Onion Recycled It But Never Short Of Onion Eaters

    Judge depicted in satirical headline from The Onion about a court ruling, eliciting reaction on social media.

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    Final score:
    52points
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    #6

    Google AI Eat The Whole Websites

    Satirical news headline from The Onion about geologists recommending eating rocks, styled as a Google search result.

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    Final score:
    47points
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    If the idea of a print version of the Onion is still shocking, five years later after their New York debut, they had a circulation of over 500,000, which no doubt led to a lot of very confused looks from passersby for folks enjoying the paper on the subway or in a park. Unfortunately, screenshots only exist online, so there were probably many hilarious moments that were lost to the ages.

    #7

    Maga Moron Nonsense

    Satirical news headline about Kim Jong Un showing bread, with a comment reacting to it.

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    Final score:
    46points
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    #8

    Finally

    Image of a satirical post from The Onion about ICE agents at the border, commented on by a user questioning its authenticity.

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    Final score:
    46points
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    #9

    Dogg And Cat

    Snoop Dogg and Doja Cat cancel shows in Ohio, satirical headline sparks confusion among readers.

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    Final score:
    44points
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    #10

    This Post Surprisingly Isn't Satire

    This Post Surprisingly Isn't Satire

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    Final score:
    42points
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    #11

    A Refreshingly Harmless Chomp

    Vintage 60s car with driver and passenger using a humorous seatbelt concept, reflecting satirical news headlines.

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    Final score:
    38points
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    #12

    The Halfway Post Is Satire

    Satirical post about evangelical leaders feeling ignored by Trump, with social media engagement stats at the bottom.

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    Final score:
    34points
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    #13

    Reddit Bites Deep When It Comes To Confirming Their Own Biases

    Satirical news headline about a televangelist from Idaho convincing followers to sell belongings for the Rapture.

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    Final score:
    34points
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    #14

    Concerning

    Chart illustrating a satirical news headline about standardized test quartiles, shared by a fictional representative.

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    Final score:
    33points
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    #15

    On The Literal Onion Sub No Less!

    Reddit post where a user falls for a satirical news headline by The Onion about self-surgery.

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    Final score:
    30points
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    #16

    Meta AI Ate The Onion

    Pizza crusts in a pot on a stove, humorously suggesting making stock, illustrating people falling for satirical headlines.

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    Final score:
    30points
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    #17

    Got A Live One - Seen This In Several Subs Now

    Couple smiling beside satirical news headline about maintaining abstinence in marriage, showcasing Onion-style satire.

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    Final score:
    28points
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    #18

    Phone = Bad

    The Onion satirical headline about a Thanksgiving Day balloon floating away causes laughter.

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    Final score:
    28points
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    #19

    Out Of His Everything Mind?

    Satirical news headline about Texas banning luggage sales to pregnant women sparks reaction.

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    Final score:
    27points
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    #20

    Checkmate, Atheists

    Satirical news headline about local religious leader with comments reacting to the story.

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    Final score:
    27points
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    #21

    Irish Onions Are The Best Kind Of Onions

    Child dressed as a leprechaun with parents, satirical news headline parodying vaccination effects.

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    Final score:
    27points
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    #22

    Farty

    Woman smiling while eating yogurt, related to satirical headlines theme.

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    Final score:
    27points
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    #23

    Some People Just Don’t Get The Appeal

    Satirical news headline about boyfriend building an underground love maze with humorous comments below.

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    Final score:
    26points
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    #24

    That's A Big Bite

    That's A Big Bite

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    Final score:
    25points
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    #25

    They Ate The Onion

    Satirical tweet about a bathroom altercation between feminists, referencing a misunderstanding on gender identity.

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    Final score:
    25points
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    #26

    Because R/Fingeredtheclickhole Isn’t A Thing

    Man in glasses with a satirical quote about picking up dead squirrels for profit. Reddit debate on satirical news ensues.

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    Final score:
    24points
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    #27

    This Is Just Sad

    Satirical fake floor plan humorously depicting a leftist home design with absurd room labels.

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    Final score:
    23points
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    #28

    Whoosh

    Text exchange where someone falls for satirical Onion headline about a brain-dead teen.

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    Final score:
    23points
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    #29

    A Little Deranged

    Satirical news headline shared on social media about Chicago River dyed red, showcasing people's reaction to satirical content.

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    Final score:
    20points
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    #30

    AI Does Not Get The Concept Of Satire At All

    "The Onion satirical post: kids smiling on an orange raft in a water park, blue slides in background, brand logo visible."

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    Final score:
    17points
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    #31

    S. *. *. T

    S. *. *. T

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    Final score:
    13points
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    #32

    What A Sick Man

    A satirical headline about eye enlargement surgery with humorous reactions in comments below.

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    Final score:
    12points
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    #33

    Ate The Coal And The Onion

    Satirical post about children finding coal in stockings after Trump's election, with user comments and promoted content below.

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    Final score:
    12points
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    #34

    At Least It's Half Taken Seriously

    Satirical cartoon depicts "Bike to Work Day" with bicyclists and a "free coffee & donuts" stand, highlighting satirical news.

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    Final score:
    11points
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    #35

    Who Needs Brakes Anyway

    A man speaks at an event; the headline reads, "Tesla Lays Off Entire Team Behind Brakes." A comment says, "This can't be real."

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    Final score:
    11points
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    #36

    If The Shoe Fits…

    Satirical news from The Onion endorses Joe Biden, user falls for headline, reacts critically in comments.

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    Final score:
    10points
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    #37

    Twitter's AI Ate The Onion

    Satirical headline about a coffin dilemma, featuring an image of a smiling man in a humorous context.

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    Final score:
    10points
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    #38

    He Was So Close To Getting It

    Tweet mistakenly takes satirical news seriously, featuring a cartoon man with thumbs up and text about racial identity.

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    Final score:
    10points
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    #39

    The First Time I've Ever Seen Someone Throw Up The Onion Rather Than Eat It

    Satirical news headline about buying 'InfoWars' from The Onion with a Facebook comment pointing out the satire.

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    Final score:
    10points
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    #40

    Wtffhfhdhdj! I Don’t Understand Why Disney Would Do This 😢. Disney In 2024 Needs To Be Stopped!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Frozen characters Anna and Elsa in satirical news headline about them marrying in Frozen 3.

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    Final score:
    10points
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    #41

    Getting Stunged By The Babylonbee To Dunk On The Doomers

    Couple with mugs dressed warmly on sofa, reacting to satirical news headline about a peak year in civilization.

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    Final score:
    10points
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    #42

    The Daily Mail Took Natalie Portman's Snl Rap Lyrics As A Truthful Account Of Her Time At College

    Satirical news headline about a celebrity’s alleged habits, showcasing the humor in parody journalism.

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    Final score:
    9points
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    #43

    I Can't Believe Biben Would Do This

    Satirical news headline: U.S. airdrops rubble into Gaza, sparking online reactions.

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    Final score:
    9points
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    #44

    Ate The Obvious Plant

    Catering sign with humorous events like "dog intervention" and "horse funeral," showcasing satirical news headlines.

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    Final score:
    9points
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    #45

    Apparently Trump Is Gonna K**l Tom Hanks If He Wins

    Satirical news image with billboard displaying "Trump 2024: Say Goodbye to Tom Hanks" and CNN-style news headline.

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    Final score:
    9points
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    #46

    God Would Never Curse🤮🤮🤮

    Satirical post from The Onion about God and a couch at heaven's gates, showcasing satirical humor.

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    Final score:
    9points
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    #47

    The Account That Commented This Is Ran By AI. Even AI Ate The Onion

    Satirical headline about JD Vance under fire with humorous news commentary, sparking comments online.

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    Final score:
    9points
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    #48

    Why Though

    Satirical headline tweet from The Babylon Bee about flags draped over Biden as he naps, user response below.

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    Final score:
    9points
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    #49

    Gop Is Still Weird But They Fell For The Halfway Post

    Satirical tweet about J.D. Vance repeating "I'm a normal guy" 29 times across interviews, shared on Reddit.

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    Final score:
    9points
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    #50

    Reposted To A Sub That Makes Fun Of The Downfall Of Society… I Guess They Are Part Of The Problem

    Satirical headline about a drunk teacher at a parent night, with blurred photo and police lights in the background.

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    Final score:
    8points
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    #51

    How Strange

    Soldiers standing in front of a military jet; example of people falling for satirical news headlines.

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    Final score:
    8points
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    #52

    Onions Are Delicious

    Satirical news map of a fake high-speed rail in the U.S., with humor pointing out a misspelling of "Gainesville."

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    Final score:
    7points
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    #53

    Upset Voter Genuinely Thinks 75,000 People Voted For "Hawk Tuah"

    Satirical news discussion about 20 million voters missing, with a comment saying "I voted. Where were you?"

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    Final score:
    7points
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    #54

    I'm Sure We Have, But Come On

    Ancient cave painting humorously shared as satirical news from The Onion.

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    Final score:
    7points
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    #55

    Toby Turner Apparently Eats The Onion

    Satirical tweet from Toby Turner featuring fake news about Bryce P. Tetraeder and InfoWars.

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    Final score:
    6points
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    #56

    Clayton Calls Bullshit On Tragedy Of 42 Million Victims

    Satirical news headline from The Onion about Black Friday, with an aerial view of a burning building and a comment reacting seriously.

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    Final score:
    6points
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    #57

    Extra Burnt

    Satirical news headline from The Babylon Bee, featuring a humorous story about comforting fire victims.

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    Final score:
    5points
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    #58

    "Investigative Journalism" It Its Finest, Ladies And Gentlemen

    Screenshot of someone reacting to a satirical Onion headline, misunderstanding it for real news.

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    Final score:
    3points
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