# Real news, or Onion headline? **URL:** \ **Category:** Thread Games\ **Created:** [May 6, 2026, 9:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/real-news-or-onion-headline/1029865 "2026-05-06T21:19:12Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Fear\_Itself](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fear_itself/32/19637_2.png) [@Fear\_Itself](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fear_Itself)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2026, 9:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/real-news-or-onion-headline/1029865/1 "2026-05-06T21:19:12Z")
Here’s a game: post a headline, and we’ll guess if it’s real news, or a headline from The Onion. I’ll start: Ultra-Wealthy CEO Says ‘Tax The Rich’ Akin To A Racial Slur _Poll ([view on site](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/real-news-or-onion-headline/1029865/1))_ [https://www.huffpost.com/entry/steven-roth-tax-the-rich-racial-slur\_n\_69fa3fa7e4b04a49ec0bb01a?ref=bffbhuffpost&ncid\_tag=fcbklnkushpmg00000063&utm\_medium=Social&utm\_source=Facebook&utm\_campaign=us\_main&d\_id=11882914&fbclid=IwdGRzaARogepjbGNrBGiBtGV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHtB9gQJiMldFv9s46D48V\_wN49NRDKEa7VlBLpyoUIhnQZgZFqTaQba6nvN5\_aem\_mP5DC3LjzCOvh9pptBSn4Q](https://www.huffpost.com/entry/steven-roth-tax-the-rich-racial-slur_n_69fa3fa7e4b04a49ec0bb01a?ref=bffbhuffpost&ncid_tag=fcbklnkushpmg00000063&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook&utm_campaign=us_main&d_id=11882914&fbclid=IwdGRzaARogepjbGNrBGiBtGV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHtB9gQJiMldFv9s46D48V_wN49NRDKEa7VlBLpyoUIhnQZgZFqTaQba6nvN5_aem_mP5DC3LjzCOvh9pptBSn4Q) ---
**Author:** ![Roderick\_Femm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/roderick_femm/32/14875_2.png) [@Roderick\_Femm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roderick_Femm)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2026, 11:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/real-news-or-onion-headline/1029865/2 "2026-05-06T23:26:46Z")
There has been discussion of that, I think in the Evil MFers thread. ---
**Author:** ![griffin1977](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/977dab/32.png) [@griffin1977](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/griffin1977)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2026, 11:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/real-news-or-onion-headline/1029865/3 "2026-05-06T23:36:24Z")
There is also the Newsthump response… Couldn’t find article delete please ---
**Author:** ![griffin1977](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/977dab/32.png) [@griffin1977](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/griffin1977)\ **Post date:** [May 7, 2026, 12:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/real-news-or-onion-headline/1029865/4 "2026-05-07T00:12:50Z")
Ok found actual article: it’s Hard Times not News Thump… > The Only Difference Between “Tax the Rich” and a Racial Slur Is I Don’t Become Erect When I Say “Tax the Rich” – Guest Post by Steven Roth [The Only Difference Between “Tax the Rich” and a Racial Slur Is I Don’t Become Erect When I Say “Tax the Rich” - Guest Post by Steven Roth](https://thehardtimes.net/blog/the-only-difference-between-tax-the-rich-and-a-racial-slur-is-i-dont-become-erect-when-i-say-tax-the-rich-guest-post-by-steven-roth) ---
**Author:** ![Kent\_Clark](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kent_clark/32/105_2.png) [@Kent\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kent_Clark)\ **Post date:** [May 9, 2026, 12:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/real-news-or-onion-headline/1029865/5 "2026-05-09T00:36:01Z")
Here’s another one. Trump Is ‘Bored’ With the War He Started _Poll ([view on site](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/real-news-or-onion-headline/1029865/5))_ ---
**Author:** ![Fear\_Itself](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fear_itself/32/19637_2.png) [@Fear\_Itself](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fear_Itself)\ **Post date:** [May 9, 2026, 12:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/real-news-or-onion-headline/1029865/6 "2026-05-09T00:41:58Z")
Trump Claims Correspondents’ Dinner Shooting Reinforces Need To End Journalism _Poll ([view on site](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/real-news-or-onion-headline/1029865/6))_ [Trump Claims Correspondents’ Dinner Shooting Reinforces Need To End Journalism - The Onion](https://theonion.com/trump-claims-correspondents-dinner-shooting-reinforces-need-to-end-journalism/) ---
**Author:** ![Kent\_Clark](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kent_clark/32/105_2.png) [@Kent\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kent_Clark)\ **Post date:** [May 10, 2026, 2:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/real-news-or-onion-headline/1029865/7 "2026-05-10T02:24:06Z")
> [@Kent\_Clark](#): > > Trump Is ‘Bored’ With the War He Started I neglected to post the answer, but the Teeming Millions are correct. > **[Trump Is ‘Bored’ With the War He Started](https://www.theatlantic.com/national-security/2026/05/iran-war-trump-deal/687100/)** > > He wants out, but Iran could likely keep going for months. ---
**Author:** ![Fear\_Itself](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fear_itself/32/19637_2.png) [@Fear\_Itself](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fear_Itself)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2026, 2:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/real-news-or-onion-headline/1029865/8 "2026-05-11T02:29:53Z")
America believes Donald Trump would win a fight with an 8-year-old boy - but just barely _Poll ([view on site](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/real-news-or-onion-headline/1029865/8))_ [America believes Donald Trump would win a fight with an 8-year-old boy - but just barely | The Independent](https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-fight-child-poll-b2972299.html) ---
**Author:** ![ThelmaLou](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thelmalou/32/390_2.png) [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2026, 2:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/real-news-or-onion-headline/1029865/9 "2026-05-11T02:57:49Z")
Damn!! This is **HARD**! The real life craziness is so _crazy_! ---
**Author:** ![Meatwater](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/meatwater/32/20074_2.png) [@Meatwater](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Meatwater)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2026, 7:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/real-news-or-onion-headline/1029865/10 "2026-05-11T19:59:21Z")
Has reality become too stupid for satire? _Poll ([view on site](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/real-news-or-onion-headline/1029865/10))_ ---
**Author:** ![Chronos](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chronos/32/134_2.png) [@Chronos](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chronos)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2026, 1:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/real-news-or-onion-headline/1029865/11 "2026-05-12T01:32:35Z")
I figured that one had to be the Onion, because half of Americans somehow believe that Trump is some sort of badass. Wasn’t there some recent poll that most of his supporters think he could beat them in a fight? ---
**Author:** ![ThelmaLou](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thelmalou/32/390_2.png) [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2026, 9:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/real-news-or-onion-headline/1029865/12 "2026-05-12T21:57:05Z")
“Trump Unable To Figure Out Why He Surrounded By Chinese People” _Poll ([view on site](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/real-news-or-onion-headline/1029865/12))_ [Trump Unable To Figure Out Why He Surrounded By Chinese People - The Onion](https://theonion.com/trump-unable-to-figure-out-why-he-surrounded-by-chinese-people/) Ya had to think for a minute, didn’t ya? 🤓 ---
**Author:** ![Chronos](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chronos/32/134_2.png) [@Chronos](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chronos)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2026, 10:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/real-news-or-onion-headline/1029865/13 "2026-05-12T22:47:19Z")
The bad grammar gave it away. ---
**Author:** ![ParallelLines](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/parallellines/32/3575_2.png) [@ParallelLines](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ParallelLines)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2026, 10:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/real-news-or-onion-headline/1029865/14 "2026-05-12T22:55:05Z")
Though the bad grammar would have almost _worked_ if it was article about some lame Twuth of his though. I’m actually only managing 4/5 correct so far, though that one wasn’t the one I missed. ---
**Author:** ![Fear\_Itself](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fear_itself/32/19637_2.png) [@Fear\_Itself](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fear_Itself)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2026, 12:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/real-news-or-onion-headline/1029865/15 "2026-05-13T00:42:59Z")
Florida Bill To Ban Marrying First Cousins Fails To to Pass _Poll ([view on site](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/real-news-or-onion-headline/1029865/15))_ [https://www.wfla.com/news/florida/florida-bill-to-ban-marrying-first-cousins-fails-to-pass/](https://www.wfla.com/news/florida/florida-bill-to-ban-marrying-first-cousins-fails-to-pass/) ---
**Author:** ![ThelmaLou](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thelmalou/32/390_2.png) [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2026, 2:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/real-news-or-onion-headline/1029865/16 "2026-05-13T02:02:10Z")
After all, where is the next generation of MAGAts going to come from? ---
**Author:** ![Chronos](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chronos/32/134_2.png) [@Chronos](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chronos)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2026, 2:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/real-news-or-onion-headline/1029865/17 "2026-05-13T02:42:46Z")
That one’s not nearly absurd enough for an Onion headline. I couldn’t say Florida specifically, but I know that some states allow first-cousin marriage and some prohibit it, and given that, it’s perfectly plausible both that one of those states might introduce a bill against it, and that the bill might fail. ---
**Author:** ![DrDeth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/b487fb/32.png) [@DrDeth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrDeth)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2026, 2:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/real-news-or-onion-headline/1029865/18 "2026-05-13T02:52:46Z")
> [@Fear\_Itself](#): > > Florida Bill To Ban Marrying First Cousins Fails To to Pass There really arent many good reasons to make it _illegal_, altho certainly with rare recessive genetic disorders , the couple should think carefully before having children. It isnt a good idea, but does that mean every foolish thing needs to be outlawed? > [@Chronos](#): > > . I couldn’t say Florida specifically, but I know that some states allow first-cousin marriage and some prohibit it, and given that, it’s perfectly plausible both that one of those states might introduce a bill against it, and that the bill might fail. Right. ---
**Author:** ![Ponderoid](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ponderoid/32/19221_2.png) [@Ponderoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ponderoid)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2026, 11:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/real-news-or-onion-headline/1029865/19 "2026-05-13T11:36:18Z")
\* 😆 \* ---
**Author:** ![muldoonthief](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/muldoonthief/32/3188_2.png) [@muldoonthief](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/muldoonthief)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2026, 6:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/real-news-or-onion-headline/1029865/20 "2026-05-13T18:20:00Z")
If you click the link in the article to the legislature website, there’s a lot more information on the bill. It didn’t just outlaw 1st cousin marriages, it had a lot of other unrelated clauses: > Department of Health; Revising definitions; revising eligibility requirements for dentists and dental hygienists participating in the Dental Student Loan Repayment Program; revising requirements for department approval of qualified physicians and medical directors of medical marijuana treatment centers; creating the Neurofibromatosis Disease Grant Program within the Department of Health; prohibiting marriage between certain related individuals; revising requirements for the micro-credential component of specialized training provided by the University of Florida Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment, etc. But more importantly, it did pass both chambers - the FL house approved on March 4, 84-24, and the senate on March 12 37-0. The problem was that the Senate had amended it, and passed it back to the House, but the session ended on March 13, so it “Died in Messages”. So it failed due to procedural issues, not because legislators found their cousins too fetching. Presumably they could take it up again in the next session [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/real-news-or-onion-headline/1029865.md?page=2)