Britain / SATIREBritain Faces Pumpkin Shortage, Urged to Carve Terrifying Faces Into Existing Problems
Households reassured that the country still has ample material capable of frightening a neighbour.
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Culture / SATIREBear Visits Library, Immediately Outperforms Everyone Who Said They Were Getting Back Into Reading
Staff welcome a visitor who found the building without first asking whether the book was available as a podcast.
Society / SATIREBillionaires Assure Endangered Species They Are Much Safer Near a Billionaire
A fictional private sanctuary explains that conservation works best when the donor can point at it from the breakfast terrace.
Technology / SATIREAI Industry Faces Unreasonable Demand to Explain Where the Money Is
A routine request for a paying customer is referred to the department responsible for explaining why customers will eventually pay.
Money / SATIREMarkets Shocked to Discover Brazilian Voters Were Not Consulting Their Portfolio
Analysts investigate how an election was allowed to proceed without first checking what would be reassuring for a fund manager.
Money / SATIREWall Street Demands Proof AI Makes Money; Big Tech Sends Bigger Arrow
Investors ask for cash flow. The presentation team responds with a gradient visible from space.
Britain / SATIREManchester United Advertise for Manager With Own Miracle
Applicants must deliver a five-year rebuild by Saturday. Previous experience of resurrection preferred.
Technology / SATIREAI Finally Turns a Profit After Selling AI to Another AI Company
The breakthrough comes as suppliers discover the one customer still excited about buying more AI: another supplier.
Culture / SATIRELuxury Brands Ask Customers to Stop Being Poor in Front of the Handbags
Fashion houses fear visible budgeting is damaging the atmosphere of effortless wealth.
Britain / SATIREOxford Street Bans Traffic After Cars Fail to Buy Anything
Retailers welcome the removal of vehicles that had spent decades occupying valuable space without once purchasing a scented candle.
Culture / SATIREParis boutiques launch plywood collection, prices available on request
Protective boarding becomes an exclusive capsule range. Customers must demonstrate a longstanding relationship with timber.
Technology / SATIREBritain’s AI safety plan asks superintelligence to tick “I am not a robot”
Machine clears first security hurdle, then patiently identifies six bicycles for a man who has forgotten his password.