With occasional reflection on the perpetual absurdity/intrigue of life and society in general.

Tuesday, April 27, 2010

The Onion - News In Brief 01


Man At Very Top Of Food Chain Chooses Bugles

APRIL 26, 2010 | ISSUE 46•17
SOUTH BEND, IN—Despite having no natural enemies and belonging to a species that completely dominates its ecosystem, local IT manager Reggie Atkinson opted to consume the processed corn snack Bugles Monday. "I was in the mood for something salty and crunchy, and it's a little early for dinner," said the ultimate predator, whose ancestors' bipedal locomotion, toolmaking abilities, and advanced spatial recognition developments allowed them to hunt animals 10 times their size. "These are original, but the other flavors are pretty good, too." Acting on an impulse from an incredibly complex forebrain that has evolved over millions of years, Atkinson then took note of the Bugles' amusing conical shape and placed one on each of his opposable thumbs like little wizard hats.
The Onion never fails to impress me with their underhanded wisdom. Thanks to my friend Meghann for the regular Onion updates.

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