A dystopian satirical variety show that uses a sketch-style format and a heavy, shock-driven voice to mock consumerism, bailouts, and political excess. Each issue is a themed 'transmission' or 'sermon' with recurring characters Ma and Jed.
Website: https://www.themephistophelesandfriendsshow.com/
Humorist Dave Barry's weekly Substack of comic essays on everyday American life, such as election mailers, Halloween costumes and dogs. Readers get absurdist, self-deprecating jokes and running gags in his signature style.
Duffel Blog is a satirical news site covering the US military, the Pentagon and national politics, with absurdist headlines and mock-serious reporting. Its issues mix invented scenarios about defense leaders with sharp jabs at current events.
Normal Island News is a satirical UK news parody that mocks government policy, politicians and media coverage through deadpan, absurdist mock reports. Each issue takes a real political controversy and follows its logic to ridiculous conclusions.
A weekly satire newsletter by comedian Dennard Dayle that opens with a list of absurdist news 'omens' followed by personal, darkly comic essays on life, travel, politics and culture. Readers get surreal political humor and first-person riffs on topics like moving, dental surgery and Berlin trips.
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