Guide Note

Satirical news organization The Onion publishes a weekly print newspaper, produces a daily mock news radio broadcast and, in 2007, launched the web-based Onion News Network which mocks cable News. The news stories, videos and radio broadcasts are available on the official Onion website.

Fast Facts

1. Founded in 1988 by Tim Keck and Christopher Johnson¹
2. Editor-in-Chief: Scott Dikkers
3. Headquarters: New York, New York
4. Offices in 7 U.S. cities
5. Over 3 million people read The Onion each week²
6. Tagline: "America's Finest News Source"

Using a style similar to that of The Daily Show and Saturday Night Live's "Weekend Update," The Onion offers a humorous and often sarcastic take on current events, people and occurrences in an attempt to provide a different perspective on the news and challenge mainstream media outlets.¹

1. "Should America build a moat?"
2. "Bill Clinton Sadly Folds First Lady Dress Back Into Box"
3. "Stripper From Future Jumps Out Of Birthday Cake To Warn Humanity"
4. "Congress Struggles To Come Up With Cool Name For Anti-Drug Initiative"
5. "Shortstop Tony Peña Jr. Upset He Doesn't Have A Base"