Borowitz Report

Glenn Beck Proposes Cap on Nation's IQ

Andy Borowitz | Posted 09.12.2009 | Comedy


Andy Borowitz

Speaking at a massive rally of his so-called 9/12 Project in Washington, D.C., Fox News host Glenn Beck called today for stricter limits on the nation's IQ.

Sanford: Finally, I'm No Longer the Biggest Douche in S. Carolina

Andy Borowitz | Posted 09.10.2009 | Comedy


Andy Borowitz

The embattled governor said he "practically danced a jig" when he saw Rep. Joe Wilson (R-SC)'s outburst on television last night, adding, "That Joey boy did me a solid."

Bush Questions Brevity of Obama's Vacation

Andy Borowitz | Posted 08.26.2009 | Comedy


Andy Borowitz

Former president George W. Bush criticized President Barack Obama today for taking such a brief August vacation, arguing that the brevity of his summer break "sends the wrong message to terrorists."

My Script for "Mad Men"

Andy Borowitz | Posted 08.25.2009 | Comedy


Andy Borowitz

DON: Oh, you know, complaining about being pregnant. I keep telling her, she's not smoking and drinking enough.

Ridge: Osama Terror Tape Was Actually Cheney in Beard

Andy Borowitz | Posted 08.21.2009 | Comedy


Andy Borowitz

Mr. Ridge said that President George W. Bush "personally selected" the beard that Mr. Cheney went on to wear in the chilling video.

Rocket Scientists Not as Smart as Originally Thought

Andy Borowitz | Posted 08.21.2009 | Comedy


Andy Borowitz

Rocket scientists, long considered the gold standard in intelligence, are not nearly as smart as originally thought, according to a new study published today by the American Association of Brain Surgeons.

Fox News, SyFy Channel to Merge

Andy Borowitz | Posted 08.21.2009 | Comedy


Andy Borowitz

Roger Ailes, chairman of the new combined network known as SciFox, said that it would roll out a slate of new shows in the fall, including Bill O'Reilly's "Galactica Factor."

Poll: 36% Think Health Reform Is a Good Idea; 42% Unsure What the Word "Idea" Means

Andy Borowitz | Posted 08.19.2009 | Comedy


Andy Borowitz

Among reform opponents, a full 64% said they would approve of a plan only if it included free semiautomatic weapons for all Americans.

Favre Retires Again; Says He Will Reconsider After Lunch

Andy Borowitz | Posted 08.18.2009 | Comedy


Andy Borowitz

Choking back tears, Mr. Favre told a packed press conference in Minneapolis that he was hanging up his cleats once again, adding, "This decision is semifinal."

Poll: Majority of Americans Just Pretending to Know Why Mad Men Is So Awesome

Andy Borowitz | Posted 08.17.2009 | Comedy


Andy Borowitz

Over 50% of those surveyed "strongly agree" with the statement, "I have no idea what all of the excitement about 'Mad Men' is all about, but I'm terrified that if I admit it I'll look like an idiot."

Obama Invites Dylan, Cop to Bong Summit

Andy Borowitz | Posted 08.16.2009 | Comedy


Andy Borowitz

After news that music legend Bob Dylan was picked up by a New Jersey policeman who failed to recognize him, the president has invited the two men to the White House for what aides are calling a "bong summit."

Paula Abdul Appointed to Death Panel

Andy Borowitz | Posted 08.13.2009 | Comedy


Andy Borowitz

Just days after leaving her judge's post at "American Idol," singer Paula Abdul announced that her next gig will be serving on the nation's very first death panel.

Man with Stethoscope Arrested at Gun Show

Andy Borowitz | Posted 08.12.2009 | Comedy


Andy Borowitz

Tracy Klugian, 42, was being questioned by police, who suspect he might have been trying to disrupt the gun show with an impromptu discussion of national health care reform.

Sanford Tells Wife He Is Time Traveler

Andy Borowitz | Posted 08.11.2009 | Comedy


Andy Borowitz

Gov. Sanford said he hoped to spend more time with his family, "as soon as I can figure out where they are." He told reporters that his next scheduled press conference will be in 1892.

Birthers Question Existence of Obama

Andy Borowitz | Posted 08.10.2009 | Comedy


Andy Borowitz

While most Americans still believe that President Obama exists, a new poll shows that most Birthers agree with the statement, "Obama is not a real person and is probably just a hologram or something."

Town Hall Organizers Put Out National Casting Call for Angry Assholes

Andy Borowitz | Posted 08.09.2009 | Comedy


Andy Borowitz

Encouraged by their ability to disrupt town halls on health care, Republican organizers secured a Hollywood casting director to conduct a nationwide talent search for angry assholes.

Taliban Denies Leader Is Dead; Claims Twitter Account Was Down

Andy Borowitz | Posted 08.08.2009 | Comedy


Andy Borowitz

"No missile has gotten anywhere near him," said Haikmullah Mehsud. "Like the rest of us, he has been highly frustrated by Twitter outages."

Abdul Says Reality Not in Her Future

Andy Borowitz | Posted 08.07.2009 | Comedy


Andy Borowitz

As speculation swirls about the future plans of ex-American Idol judge Paula Abdul, the former pop singer made it clear today that her plans do not include reality.

Murdoch to Charge for News Online 'If We Ever Publish Any'

Andy Borowitz | Posted 08.06.2009 | Comedy


Andy Borowitz

Murdoch stressed that readers would only be charged for "actual news" that appears on his sites, "which means that 99% of the content will remain free."

Obama Sees Hopeful Economic Signs in His Speeches

Andy Borowitz | Posted 08.05.2009 | Comedy


Andy Borowitz

"Every time I look at the TelePrompTer, I see the words 'turning the corner,'" Mr. Obama said. "That, to me, is a sign that we are turning the corner."

BREAKING: Clinton Goes to North Korea, Gets Girls

Andy Borowitz | Posted 08.04.2009 | Comedy


Andy Borowitz

"I have traveled a long way to get girls before, but this has got to be some kind of record," Mr. Clinton said.

Obama Turns 48 Today; Birthers Demand Proof

Andy Borowitz | Posted 08.04.2009 | Comedy


Andy Borowitz

In a sign that the Birther movement is catching on, a new poll shows that 50% of Republicans believe that President Obama is actually still 47.

Lou Dobbs Demands Wolf Blitzer Show Birth Certificate

Andy Borowitz | Posted 08.03.2009 | Comedy


Andy Borowitz

"Either produce a birth certificate, or subject yourself to the continuing rumors that you suckled at a wild canine's teat," Mr. Dobbs said.

Antisocial Network Defacebook a Big Hit with Haters

Andy Borowitz | Posted 08.01.2009 | Comedy


Andy Borowitz

"Our concept was simple," says Tracy Klugian, 21, who founded Defacebook out of his dorm room at Colgate. "You start off being friends with every person in the world and you gradually block people."

President While Black

Andy Borowitz | Posted 08.01.2009 | Politics


Andy Borowitz

The phenomenon called "Driving While Black" is nothing new. But now the so-called Birthers have come up with a novel variation on it: President While Black.