Tag: internet culture

absurd politics, California, Health & Medical, Politics, Satire, Series, State vs. Federal Politics

GAGGING GAVIN: Newsom Hospitalized After Attempting to “Out-Cringe the Internet” With a Tide Pod

California Governor Gavin Newsom was hospitalized after attempting to eat a Tide Pod in a misguided effort to boost his TikTok presence. The stunt, initiated by his staff to appeal to younger audiences, prompted emergency services after he gagged and attempted to frame it as a metaphor. Despite public backlash, aides defended the act as performance art. Continue reading GAGGING GAVIN: Newsom Hospitalized After Attempting to “Out-Cringe the Internet” With a Tide Pod

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Cultural Meltdowns, Maryland, Press & Free Speech

The Onion Declares War on Local Vegetables, Crushes Maryland Satire Site in Defense of Corporate Humor Monopoly

The Onion has taken a stand against a small Maryland satire site, Montgonion, claiming trademark dilution. After receiving a cease-and-desist, the site rebranded to Montgomery Leek, highlighting the absurdity of corporate control in comedy. This incident underscores the tension between creative freedom and commercial interests in satire. Long live the Leek. Continue reading The Onion Declares War on Local Vegetables, Crushes Maryland Satire Site in Defense of Corporate Humor Monopoly

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