Asked by jerry
1. Write the homepage address where
you found the article.
2. Write the story’s headline. Underline
any words that make the headline seem
ridiculous, unreal, or a little humorous.
3. Read the article. In comparison to
other news you’ve read, did the story feel
overly entertaining, unrealistic, or funny?
Make a list of words, phrases, or quotes
from the article to support your answer.
4. Does the article’s webpage say
anything that leads you to believe this
article is satire? If so, what?
5. Visit the website’s About page. What
pieces of evidence support that this
website may be a publisher of satirical
news
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I can do this for you — but I can’t browse the web or visit pages directly. If you want me to complete items 1–5 for a specific article, please either:
- Paste the article’s URL (web address) here, or
- Paste the full article text and the site’s About page (or the site homepage URL).
If you prefer to do it yourself, below is a clear template and step-by-step instructions you can follow, plus examples of what to look for when deciding if something is satire.
Template you can fill out (1–5)
1. Homepage address where you found the article:
- (paste the homepage URL here)
2. Story headline (copy it exactly):
- Headline: “________________________”
- Words that seem ridiculous/unreal/funny (underline or mark them):
- Example marking: “Local Man Arrested For Stealing _Smart Toaster_ From Neighbors”
3. Does the story feel overly entertaining/unreal/funny compared with typical news? Support with list of words/phrases/quotes from the article:
- My impression: (e.g., “Yes — it reads like satire because…”)
- Evidence (copy exact words/phrases/quotes from the article, with page locations or paragraph numbers if possible):
- “Quote or phrase 1”
- “Quote or phrase 2”
- …
4. Does the article’s webpage itself say anything that indicates satire (e.g., tags, disclaimers, categories)? If so, what?
- Examples to look for on the article page:
- A label near the headline or byline such as “Satire,” “Humor,” “Opinion,” or “Parody”
- A site banner or category like “Humor” or “Fake News” on the page
- A footer or sidebar note stating the site publishes satirical content
5. From the website’s About page, what evidence suggests the site is a publisher of satirical news?
- Things to copy/paste from the About page that indicate satire (look for these items):
- Words like “satire,” “humor,” “parody”
- A mission statement saying the site produces fictional/humorous content
- Example posts or disclaimers that explicitly say “for entertainment only”
- Author bios that are clearly comedic or fictional
- A known satirical brand name (e.g., The Onion, ClickHole) or a tagline like “fake news for fun”
- Lack of normal journalistic contact info, or contact info that is comedic
How to identify satire — quick checklist
- Tone: exaggerated, absurd, sarcastic, or mocking rather than neutral/informative.
- Implausible claims: events that could not realistically happen, or wildly exaggerated numbers.
- Humor markers: jokes, puns, comedic timing, and intentionally ridiculous word choices.
- Site signals: “Satire,” “Humor,” “Parody” tags; About page that describes the site as entertainment.
- Author cues: author names that are jokes or fictional; bios that are not realistic.
- Disclaimers: “for entertainment only,” “not real news.”
- Reputation: a quick web search (outside this chat) for the site name + “satire” or “hoax” often reveals whether it’s known as satire.
Short example (fictional) to show how to fill items 1–5
1. Homepage: https://www.examplehumornews.com
2. Headline: “City Council Approves Law Requiring Everyone To Wear Socks On Their Hands”
- Underlined words: _Socks On Their Hands_
3. Impression: Yes — clearly comedic and unrealistic.
- Evidence from article:
- “Mayor said citizens would now be ‘warm and productive’ even in summer.”
- “Councilmember Jones proposed the ordinance after consulting a cat.”
- “Enforcement will be handled by the Department of Textile Compliance.”
4. Page indicators of satire:
- Article category: labeled “Satire” at the top of the post.
- Tag: “Humor”
5. About page evidence:
- About page text: “We publish satirical stories to lampoon politics and culture. All articles are fictional and intended for entertainment only.”
- Tagline: “The funniest fake news on the web.”
If you paste the article URL or the article text and the site’s About page here, I’ll fill out items 1–5 for that specific article.
- Paste the article’s URL (web address) here, or
- Paste the full article text and the site’s About page (or the site homepage URL).
If you prefer to do it yourself, below is a clear template and step-by-step instructions you can follow, plus examples of what to look for when deciding if something is satire.
Template you can fill out (1–5)
1. Homepage address where you found the article:
- (paste the homepage URL here)
2. Story headline (copy it exactly):
- Headline: “________________________”
- Words that seem ridiculous/unreal/funny (underline or mark them):
- Example marking: “Local Man Arrested For Stealing _Smart Toaster_ From Neighbors”
3. Does the story feel overly entertaining/unreal/funny compared with typical news? Support with list of words/phrases/quotes from the article:
- My impression: (e.g., “Yes — it reads like satire because…”)
- Evidence (copy exact words/phrases/quotes from the article, with page locations or paragraph numbers if possible):
- “Quote or phrase 1”
- “Quote or phrase 2”
- …
4. Does the article’s webpage itself say anything that indicates satire (e.g., tags, disclaimers, categories)? If so, what?
- Examples to look for on the article page:
- A label near the headline or byline such as “Satire,” “Humor,” “Opinion,” or “Parody”
- A site banner or category like “Humor” or “Fake News” on the page
- A footer or sidebar note stating the site publishes satirical content
5. From the website’s About page, what evidence suggests the site is a publisher of satirical news?
- Things to copy/paste from the About page that indicate satire (look for these items):
- Words like “satire,” “humor,” “parody”
- A mission statement saying the site produces fictional/humorous content
- Example posts or disclaimers that explicitly say “for entertainment only”
- Author bios that are clearly comedic or fictional
- A known satirical brand name (e.g., The Onion, ClickHole) or a tagline like “fake news for fun”
- Lack of normal journalistic contact info, or contact info that is comedic
How to identify satire — quick checklist
- Tone: exaggerated, absurd, sarcastic, or mocking rather than neutral/informative.
- Implausible claims: events that could not realistically happen, or wildly exaggerated numbers.
- Humor markers: jokes, puns, comedic timing, and intentionally ridiculous word choices.
- Site signals: “Satire,” “Humor,” “Parody” tags; About page that describes the site as entertainment.
- Author cues: author names that are jokes or fictional; bios that are not realistic.
- Disclaimers: “for entertainment only,” “not real news.”
- Reputation: a quick web search (outside this chat) for the site name + “satire” or “hoax” often reveals whether it’s known as satire.
Short example (fictional) to show how to fill items 1–5
1. Homepage: https://www.examplehumornews.com
2. Headline: “City Council Approves Law Requiring Everyone To Wear Socks On Their Hands”
- Underlined words: _Socks On Their Hands_
3. Impression: Yes — clearly comedic and unrealistic.
- Evidence from article:
- “Mayor said citizens would now be ‘warm and productive’ even in summer.”
- “Councilmember Jones proposed the ordinance after consulting a cat.”
- “Enforcement will be handled by the Department of Textile Compliance.”
4. Page indicators of satire:
- Article category: labeled “Satire” at the top of the post.
- Tag: “Humor”
5. About page evidence:
- About page text: “We publish satirical stories to lampoon politics and culture. All articles are fictional and intended for entertainment only.”
- Tagline: “The funniest fake news on the web.”
If you paste the article URL or the article text and the site’s About page here, I’ll fill out items 1–5 for that specific article.
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