The satirical publication, The Onion, is a great example of satirical genius. The Onion turns headlines found in conventional newspapers upside down, using humor and irony to critique the state of contemporary politics, among other social matters.
This approach to humor almost hits at an issue more directly than the actual journalistic headline, pointing to the absurd as a way to make a point. But did you know there's actually science behind satire? Click on for more information.