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Tag Archives: Satire
Gratitude Sunday: including President Biden’s obvious concern for the welfare of Canadians
A few fellow bloggers I follow often have a Gratitude Sunday post; I thought maybe I’d give it a try considering all that I have to be grateful for this week. Aside from the over-the-top joy of seeing both families … Continue reading
Zoo Animals Ask Humans How They Like Being Isolated In Tiny Habitats With Minimal Exercise — The Out And Abouter
Following on yesterday’s post about animals in the wild in Botswana, my favourite satirist, Paul Duncan, gives us an important reminder on behalf of our animal friends in zoos. The COVID-19 pandemic has put us in a human version of … Continue reading
Posted in History and Politics, Odds and Ends
Tagged COVID-19, humour, life in capivity, Out and Abouter, Satire, wildlilfe, zoo animals, zoos
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Climatologists Grimly Watch As People Who Ignore Science Suffer Real And Immediate Consequences — The Out And Abouter
I’m reblogging this satirical piece from Paul Duncan’s The Out And Abouter. It’s satire, but it’s awfully close to the mark. It’s a great read. Warning: those of you who didn’t spend your career in an engineering building as I … Continue reading
Posted in Climate change, History and Politics
Tagged Climate change, coronavirus, COVID-19, experts, greed, Out and Abouter, Satire, scientists
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Migrant Girl Named Ana Franco Begins Keeping A Diary In US Detention Centre
Originally posted on The Out And Abouter:
Reminiscent of nothing in particular, and certainly not the most poignant, resolute, triumphant, and tragic story written in the 20th century, a young girl in a detention centre in Clint, Texas has begun…
Breaking: Canada Not Sorry – The Out and Abouter
The Out and Abouter, my favourite satirist, may have moved to the UK, but his heart is still in Canada, celebrating the Toronto Raptors’ magical winning of the NBA Championship! As he says, “No, we’re not sorry!” CHURONNO – As … Continue reading
Posted in Odds and Ends
Tagged basketball, Canada, humor, humour, NBA Champions, politics, Raptors, Satire, sports, Trudeau
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Monday, May 27, 2019 – Jesus Christ versus Donald Trump
Originally posted on Aging Capriciously:
Why do I get these crazy writing ideas when I am running? I get some of what I consider my best ideas while I am out jogging. Sometimes, my brain solves problems when I am…
Posted in History and Politics
Tagged fake news, humor, humour, politicians, politics, Satire
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Scientists Rush To Discover Cure For Measles Other Than The One We Already Have
Originally posted on The Out And Abouter:
Two re-researchers, ecstatic at the possibility of re-curing measles. As the recent measles outbreak in the United States rose to levels not seen in 25 years – with over 700 people infected with…
Posted in History and Politics, Just wondering, Odds and Ends, Uncategorized
Tagged Anti-vaxxers, humor, humour, measles, Out and Abouter, Satire
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American Spy Plane Detects Canadians Conducting Peace Exercises Along US Border
Originally posted on The Out And Abouter:
Alarming footage of Canadians engaging in peace games within sight of the U.S. border. A clear provocation. In a flagrant escalation of their agenda of utter non-aggression, and a continuation of their publicly…
Posted in Odds and Ends
Tagged Canada, humor, Out and Abouter, peaceful, Satire, United States
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