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Man discovers photosynthesis, doctors hate him
A VICE social media post featuring a person sitting in a chair wearing a white shirt, presented as someone who practices breatharianism - a dangerous pseudoscientific movement claiming humans can survive on air and sunlight alone. The post uses sensationalist framing to highlight the absurdity of th...
Brick building more interesting than its Instagram aesthetic suggests
A seemingly ordinary, minimalist brick building with a palm plant and dark entrance door in a residential Los Angeles hillside neighborhood. The Guardian headline sarcastically questions whether neighbors were truly unaware of the building's alleged purpose as a hidden sex club, creating an absurd j...
New Scientist critiques magnesium hype with maximum irony via serene sleep photo
Woman gets cult-fired for being too misogynistic, very normal Tuesday
A screenshot of a social media post from The i Paper featuring an opinion article by Kate Lister. The post includes a professional headshot of a woman with blonde curly hair and red lipstick against a grey background. The headline is provocative clickbait claiming the author attempted to join a sex ...
The Week discovers nuance via topless stock photos, 2015
A news article header from The Week discussing Australia's controversial ban on images of small-breasted women, framed as child exploitation prevention. The article includes a provocative subheading questioning the policy's effectiveness, paired with an explicit image of a topless woman covering her...
Nothing says 'disruptive innovation' like getting fired over workplace drama
Local news discovers medieval combat in park, highlights Home Depot's finest
A sensationalist news headline from The Olive Press paired with a product image of a tactical camping axe with extended handle. The blurred background shows what appears to be people in an outdoor setting. The composition creates absurdist juxtaposition between a serious crime headline and a mundane...
The Kitchn finds ONE WEIRD TRICK that Big Frozen Pizza hates
A Facebook post from The Kitchn showing a clickbait-style article headline about frozen pizza testing results, featuring a close-up photo of a appetizing pepperoni pizza with melted cheese, fresh basil, and a golden crust. The post includes engagement metrics and a list of community members viewing ...
both-sides discourse masquerading as analysis, nobody wins
Is Graham Linehan going too far with his views against transgender people? That’s the question a lot of people are asking as the Father Ted creator co...