40 Times The News Was So Ridiculous, People Thought It Was A Joke

You’d be forgiven for thinking these headlines came straight out of a satirical comedy site, but nope, they’re 100% real. Thanks to the legendary Instagram account Not The Onion , the internet has a front-row seat to news stories that are so absurd, bizarre, or unintentionally hilarious that you’ll be questioning reality itself.

From headlines about criminals who dial 911 on themselves, to politicians saying things that sound like parody, these stories show just how wild real life can be. Here are some of the most ridiculous, facepalm-worthy, laugh-out-loud headlines that were actually published. We swear we’re not making any of these up.

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Saumya Ratan

Saumya is an explorer of all things beautiful, quirky, and heartwarming. With her knack for art, design, photography, fun trivia, and internet humor, she takes you on a journey through the lighter side of pop culture.