Article created by: Evelina Šiukšterytė

“Truth is stranger than fiction” is one of those sayings that seems pretty weird until you’ve lived long enough to see some examples in the flesh. If you are familiar with “the Onion,” you’ll know that there is already a lot of good satire out there. But what about times when real events were just more unhinged?

This Instagram account shares hilarious examples of headlines that are so bizarre that they almost look like something out of “the Onion.” So get comfortable as you scroll through, prepare to do a few double takes, upvote your favorites and add your own thoughts below.

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Protesters holding signs, including "Trump Lies," at an outdoors rally, highlighting times reality surpassed satire.

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    Tesla Cybertruck on a tow truck, frame snapped after hitting pothole, highlighting unexpected reality vs. satire moment.

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    Man at a meeting discussing women's roles as mothers over higher education, reflecting reality out-satiring satire.

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    Woman in red floral shirt, eyes closed, with ironic caption on mental health treatment and insurance. Reality out-satiring satire.

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    Microsoft Co-pilot leak shows free Windows 11 activation script, episode of reality out-satiring satire.

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    Group holding "Right to Clean Water" signs, reacting to appeals court ruling on water pollution rights.

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    Walmart CEO discusses customer stress impacting company's valuation significantly, highlighting reality's satire-like nature.

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    United Healthcare building with sign; denial of woman's coma claim.

    nottheonion , timesofindia.indiatimes.com Report

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    Industrial plant emitting smoke, highlighting reality and satire blend.

    nottheonion , wyofile.com Report

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    Two women in burqas walking on a street, with a wall and text about a Taliban window ban in the background.

    nottheonion , www.independent.co.uk Report

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    Fake cops arrested outside fake call center in Delhi, highlighting reality out-satiring satire.

    nottheonion , www.hindustantimes.com Report

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    Musicians protest AI copyright changes with a silent album, shown in a stylish recording studio.

    nottheonion , www.techspot.com Report

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    Crowd gathers outside a courthouse in Georgia, holding signs, highlighting reality surpassing satire.

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    Fox anchors discuss satire-like theory on banning cursive writing to prevent kids from reading the constitution.

    nottheonion , dailyboulder.com Report

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    Young woman sits in front of bookshelves in a satirical news context, discussing education and legal action.

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    Students in a classroom with laptops, discussing a bill removing Algebra and English exams for graduation requirements.

    nottheonion , nbcmontana.com Report

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    A man in a suit stands with arms crossed in front of a JPMorgan sign.

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    Audio device with glowing base; text highlights privacy policy change sending recordings to cloud.

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    Person at a meeting, seated with a nameplate, discussing no paychecks for government workers as reality out-satired satire.

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    A stressed employee with head in hands; reality out-satired satire through a viral leaked letter incident.

    nottheonion , economictimes.indiatimes.com Report

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    Dark road under cloudy sky, highlighting Florida's new radioactive road material in a satirical twist.

    nottheonion , www.xatakaon.com Report

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    Reality out-satired: Display of egg cartons with a sign limiting purchase due to a supply crisis.

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    "Satirical image showing 23andMe bankruptcy with red X's over their DNA kit."

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    Young woman with a Pomeranian dog in a pet store, showcasing a modern trend among Gen Z of becoming pet parents.

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    Developer searches for engineers on LinkedIn after AI replaces team, highlighting reality out-satiring satire.

    nottheonion , content.techgig.com Report

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    Couple poses together; reality out-satiring satire with unconventional choices despite consequences.

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    A woman speaks at a podium with a humorous quote about electricity and Jesus, exemplifying reality out-satiring satire.

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    Man in a greenhouse, fertilizing m*******a plants with bat guano, illustrating a bizarre reality meeting satire moment.

    nottheonion , www.vice.com Report

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    Two young men smiling in front of a map, related to a surprising real event out-satiring satire.

    nottheonion , www.independent.co.uk Report

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    Man in a suit speaking at a podium, announcing a political bid.

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    A woman is in a police car in disbelief, representing reality out-satiring satire with a squatter removal gone wrong.



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