Can You Spot the Fake Satirical News?

Can You Spot the Fake Satirical News?

Put your humor to the test with this quiz on satirical news headlines! See if you can distinguish between real news and clever satire.

published on February 19
1/12

Which satirical news site is known for its fake news stories?

Which satirical news site is known for its fake news stories?
The Onion
CNN
BBC
Fox News
2/12

What does SNL stand for in the context of comedy?

What does SNL stand for in the context of comedy?
Saturday Night Live
Serious News League
Sarcasm Never Lies
Superb Novel Laugh
3/12

Which publication is famous for its annual April Fools' Day pranks?

Which publication is famous for its annual April Fools' Day pranks?
Google
New York Times
National Enquirer
The Guardian
4/12

What is 'clickhole' known for in the world of online satire?

Parodying Clickbait
Reporting Real News
Hosting Cooking Shows
Promoting World Peace
5/12

Which comedian often uses satire in their political commentary on 'Last Week Tonight'?

Which comedian often uses satire in their political commentary on 'Last Week Tonight'?
John Oliver
Kevin Hart
Trevor Noah
Amy Schumer
6/12

What does 'POE'S LAW' refer to in the context of online satire?

What does 'POE'S LAW' refer to in the context of online satire?
It's Hard to Distinguish Parody from Reality
Solving Crime Mysteries
Predicting Earthquakes
Protecting Orangutans
7/12

Which satirical news host often conducts 'interviews' with fictional characters?

Which satirical news host often conducts 'interviews' with fictional characters?
Stephen Colbert
Jimmy Fallon
Conan O'Brien
Seth Meyers
8/12

What is the tagline of 'The Borowitz Report' by Andy Borowitz?

The News, Reshuffled
Serious Journalism Only
True Stories Every Time
The Gossip, Unfiltered
9/12

Which satirical news show features a 'Word of the Day' segment related to current events?

Which satirical news show features a 'Word of the Day' segment related to current events?
The Daily Show
Late Night with Seth Meyers
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
10/12

What is the purpose of 'The Chaser' in Australian media?

What is the purpose of 'The Chaser' in Australian media?
To Satirize Current Events
To Predict Weather Patterns
To Investigate Alien Abductions
To Promote Healthy Eating
11/12

Which satirical news segment features 'correspondents' reporting on absurd topics?

Which satirical news segment features 'correspondents' reporting on absurd topics?
The Onion News Network
NBC Nightly News
BBC World News
Al Jazeera America
12/12

What is the purpose of a 'Swiftian Modesty' satire in literature?

What is the purpose of a 'Swiftian Modesty' satire in literature?
To Criticize Society's Flaws
To Promote Celebrations
To Host Fashion Shows
To Invent New Technology