Missing Teen's Friends Go On TV To Plead For Her Release, Gossip About Ugly Classmates
What it is
An Onion News Network sketch in which two teenage girls appear on TV to plead for their kidnapped friend's release, then start gossiping about classmates. It is a satirical parody of teen behavior and sensational news.
Why Hacker News recommends it
HN commenters call it one of the best and funniest Onion News Network videos and a sharp parody of teen girls.
- 3 people recommended it
- 3 different months
- 3 strong recommendations
- first 2018, last 2024
What HN commenters said
“My Favorite ONN videos”
waivek, 2018-07 · Strong recommendation · in “No Joke: The Onion Faces Layoffs by Univision, Says Report”
“this parody made by The Onion is the best depiction I've ever seen”
Parody capturing how teen girls interact.
arsdragonfly, 2020-10 · Strong recommendation · in “Teens' mental health did surprisingly well in quarantine”
“The Onion News Network has the funniest, most prescient videos online”
Onion News Network videos described as funniest and most prescient.
pants2, 2024-04 · Strong recommendation · in “Jeff Lawson buys The Onion”
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Topics: the onion, onn, satire, teens, parody
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