Parody newspapers

As I aforementioned there is a huge gap in the market for parody newspapers, and when I went to research them I could only find this one in America, called 'the ONION', so I have now made a definate decision to make a parody type newspaper as we definately need one here!

I found the below newspaper very humorous and I believe the students of SEEC will too, below I have researched what the typical features are of this newspaper which has given me a better idea of what to include in my own.

the ONION

If you can't read that small font i have written out what the text actually says on a previous front cover of the ONION to give a clear idea of this newspaper. This was published in 1994.

"BEER! It Kicks Ass!

September 10, 1994: Beer! Beer! Beer! Whoooooooo! Beer! It kicks ass! Whooo! Beer! Beer! It's so f**kin awesome! Beer! Drink some beer! Beer! Beer! Beer! Beer! Beer! Whoooo! All right! Beer! Beer! Beer! Whooooo! Drinkin beer on a Saturday night! Whoooooo! Beer! Beer! Beer! Beer! Mother-f**kin beer, man! Beer! Beer! Gotta drink some beer! Beer! Whooooo! Gimme a goddamn beer! Beer, man, beer! Beer! Beer! Whoooooo! Yeah! Beer! Go team! Beer! Beer! Drinkin beer! All night! Beer! Beer! Beer! Beer! Beer! Beer! Beer! Beer! Beer! Beer!"

the ONION includes articles on current affairs and events, both real and imagined. It's a prime example of a parody of a traditional newspaper with features, such as editorials, man-on-the-street interviews, horoscopes etc. Much of its humor depends on presenting everyday events as newsworthy items, and by playing on commonly used phrases, as in the headline, "Drugs Win Drug War." - which is another example of a headline on a previous print. It additionally features interviews and reviews of newly released media. It also contains restaurant reviews and previews of upcoming live entertainment specific to where it is distributed which i also aim to do. I think i will take this idea and transform it to a Southend/Essex/College version.