#102 - State of the Onion (Patreon)
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Shot early in the early Bush era but not released until its final months, THE ONION MOVIE (2008) was an ill-starred attempt to adapt the beloved satirical newspaper to the big screen. A hit-and-frequently-miss survey of American And Her Problems, it reveals what happens when comedy lacks a point of view. PLUS: discussion of The Onion's "Diamond" Joe Biden, Mystery Science Theater 3000, and the early days of one of Toronto's best-known personalities.
Area Man Regrets Helping Turn Joe Biden Into a Meme - https://www.vice.com/en_ca/article/xwngb3/area-man-regrets-helping-turn-joe-biden-into-a-meme
Biden Offers Government Post to Elvira, Mistress of the Dark - https://politics.theonion.com/biden-offers-government-post-to-elvira-mistress-of-the-1819578126