Paintball in "The Onion"

[theraidenproject]

Paintball Team Visits Vietnam Memorial

No, I'm not going on the "bad for the sport" bent, because I don't think it is. I just thought it was dumb, and not funny. First of all, no one equates paintball with actual combat, especially a real tourney team, as the "Cougars" were presented. Second, if he was hit in the temple, he'd be out for, what 10 minutes at most, until the next game started. Oh well, the rest of the issue was hilarious. OH yea, http://www.theonion.com

*Edit* Just to clarify, I wasn't offended by the piece, I just thought it was dumb. I was just pointing it to AO that pb was in The Onion. IN fact, I love the onion, and have never been offended by it. I read it every week. I like, obviously, the headline stuff, but especially Jim Anchower and Herbert Kornfeld's columns.If you can, get your hands on a real copy (more stuff in the print version). I should probably just spring for home delivery. Anyway, just clearing things up.

[digitard]

ITS A JOKE ... lol

None of it is supposed to be realistic ... everyone knows this (except cnn apparently)

Sincerely,
Dave

[theraidenproject]

I'm just pointing it out. I know it's a satirical paper, I just didn't think it was funny.

[irbodden]

Originally posted by theraidenproject
I'm just pointing it out. I know it's a satirical paper, I just didn't think it was funny.

But I did.. Actually I almost laughed out loud at it.

[digitard]

I found it funny as well ... I can see that some people who have harsh memories towards the Vietnam war might not find it funny, but I find it safely full of humor ...

Sincerely,
Dave K

[shartley]

[OldSchoolMag]

Shartley, it sounds like you believe this is real news - it's not. The paintball team does not exist, the characters do not exist, etc. The Onion is widely known for its "fake news."

It's actually quite funny, in a satirical sort of view. I mean no offense, but lighten up fellas.

[digitard]

Yeah,
The Onion is a "mock news" site ... none of the news articles are real, they're all fabricated for humor.

Sincerely,
Dave K

[shartley]

Okay.... that makes it better. I don't find it funny, but at least it isn't "real".

[Webmaster]

With The Onion, nothing is sacred. Black, gays, asians, jews, hillbillies, vets, the french, stoners, terrorists, blonds, women drivers, gamers, goths, geeks, skaters, punks, the NRA, Bush, Clinton, Catholics, anyone and everyone gets made fun of.

Is it tasteless and disrespectful? Some times. Is it funny? Sometimes. Its been voted the best comedy website on the web the last couple years - and in my book they are the kings of Satire. They also make print versions that you can find generally in hipper areas (college type venues).

So - no one get your panties in a bunch. It may not be "right" - but no one takes it seriously. And they make fun of EVERYONE and EVERYTHING - so peace loving hippies will get thier oats next!

[la690]

the onion is the funniest thing ever. anyone read the article about gangsta accountants? that was great.

[DyNasTy]

Hi

man that is without a doubt respectful. Even as a joke man, US Soldiers died and you compare a sport go a war? Thats not funny man.. Im Canadian and I find that really disrepspectfull as well

[theraidenproject]

Originally posted by la690
the onion is the funniest thing ever. anyone read the article about gangsta accountants? that was great.

lol, yea, Herbet Kornfeld. It's a somewhat regular "column". He's keepin' it real at Mid-State AR.

[Automaggin2]

HAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHA thats so funny, im suprised they even know what draxxus is maybe someone over at the onion is a paintballer!

[FESTUS33]

Originally posted by shartley

Sam it may be a somewhat Tasteless story,
but you have to understand The Onion is a
100% Satirical Newspaper that's only printed
for amusement.
Kind of like an upscale Mad Magazine, I alway's
grab a copy whenever I can find one left.
I don't know if it's available out by You,
but if you ever see it you should grab a copy.
It's hilarious and it's Free.
Rick

{EDIT} Whoop's just noticed someone else pointed
this out already.
We actually get it in printed form here in Wi.