In a send-up of the inane nature of city listification, the satirical newspaper The Onion has compiled a list of the "Top 10 Best Cities To Move To Today." Check out the article to find out why Blarnard, ND and Clara Vista, CA are hot destinations.
With its slideshow of compelling urban images and jargon-filled blurbs, The Onion's feature on the "Top 10 Best Cities To Move To Today" sure looks like your typical "Top 10 Cities" list. Cliches of dynamic college scenes, inspiring regeneration stories, cultural hotspots, and dramatic skylines all sound de rigueur. But look closer and you'll notice something is off.
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