A satirical article from last year, written by the Onion, offers a bit of satire as either a distraction from the public health crisis or as a reminder of the crisis that existed before the novel coronavirus.
Fake news website The Onion reported on April 9, 2019 from the imaginary Cupcake Kingdom:
Describing what they termed “an acute problem of uncute proportions” in dramatically tart and unleavened terms, a coalition of activists gathered Tuesday to present the Cupcake Kingdom with a petition demanding they address the ongoing adorable housing crisis.
More satirical word play can be found at the source article.
FULL STORY: Activists Petition Cupcake Kingdom To Address Adorable Housing Crisis
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