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Kings Of Satire: 10 Most Gut-Splitting Gay Headlines From The Onion Over The Years

When The Onion launched its website in 1996, internet snark hadn’t even been invented yet. But you could easily argue that their brand of satirical irreverence had a direct influence on web media, late night news comedy and certainly Queerty.

Over the years, The Onion has found ways of covering breaking news or zeitgeist topics in a unique, “tongue firmly planted in cheek but I still have something to say, damn it” sort of way.

And as the mainstreaming of gay rights accelerated from the 2000’s on, they’ve found ways to cover LGBT issues that have made us bust out in stitches.

Here are our favorite gay headlines from the kings of sarcasm. Click each link to read the original story.

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After Careful Deliberation, Baby Goes With Homosexuality

Why Do All These Homosexuals Keep Sucking My Cock?

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How To Find A Masculine Halloween Costume For Your Effeminate Son

Gay Couple Has Banal Sex

Colorado Judge Imposes Ban on Same-Sex Friendships

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Woman, Gay Best Friend Go On Another One Of Their Little Adventures

Homosexuality Only Thing Parents Can Accept About Son

Adopted Child Sick Of Gay Parents Forcing Him To Watch Them Have Sex

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High School Elects Gay 45-Year-Old Homecoming King For First Time In School History

Area Teen Quickly Running Out Of Chances To Be First Openly Gay Anything

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