Ripping the Headlines Today - Paul Lander, Humor Times

Making fun of the headlines today, so you don’t have to

The news doesn’t need to be complicated and confusing; that’s what any new release from Microsoft is for. And, as in the case with anything from Microsoft, to keep the news from worrying our pretty little heads over, remember something new and equally indecipherable will come out soon:

Really all you need to do is follow one simple rule: barely pay attention and jump to conclusions. So, here are some headlines today and my first thoughts:

Kate Middleton just responded to those Botox & plastic surgery rumors

… so, she didn’t even raise an eyebrow to the reports?

US deficit to hit record high, surpassing $1 trillion in 2019

Damn, sounds like Trump suffers from ‘Inattention to the Deficit Disorder.’

Twitter disappointed by exceedingly boring Mueller testimony

Damn, Bob Mueller definitely looked like needed someone to give him a Snickers bar.

Poll: 78 Percent of Americans say toxic rhetoric could inspire violence

‪… the other 22 percent punched the pollster in the face for asking the question.

Ireland Baldwin posts nearly-nude Instagram — and Dad Alec, Uncle Billy feel ‘Awkward’: ‘What?’

It could be worse… she could be the one that married Bieber.

The U.S Air Force has sent Stealth F-22 Raptors to Qatar to deter Iran

I can’t be only hoping their Air Force is called Air Qatar!

Jeffrey Epstein lived across the street from Bill Cosby

I’m guessing when Epstein came over to borrow sugar, good chance it was a girl named Sugar.

1,700 firefighters battle Portugal wildfires

… looks like Portugal forgot to rake …

Tulsi Gabbard sues Google, claims ‘election interference’ over suspension of ad account

Don’t believe me? Google it!

Macy’s removes plates from stores after complaints they ‘promote eating disorders’

I’m shocked, shocked people still go to Macy’s…

9 years since legend named ‘One Direction’ born

That’s 213 in ‘New Kids on the Block’ years…

Presidential candidate Marianne Williamson argues antidepressants are overprescribed

Ironically, this saddens me…

Happy 55th Barry Bonds

And, a happy 37th to your present hat size.

Trump called Boris Johnson ‘Britain Trump’

… And a fellow member of the ‘Bad Hair Club for Madmen.’

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Paul Lander is not sure which he is proudest of -- winning the Noble Peace Prize or sending Congolese gynecologist Dr. Denis Mukwege to accept it on his behalf, bringing to light the plight of African women in war-torn countries. In his non-daydreaming hours, Paul has written for Weekly Humorist, National Lampoon, American Bystander, Huff Post Comedy, McSweeney's, Bombeck Writers Workshop Blog and the Humor Times, written and/or produced for multiple TV shows and written standup material that's been performed on Maher, The Daily Show, Colbert, Kimmel, etc. Now, on to Paul's time-commanding Special Forces in Khandahar… (See all of Paul's "Ripping the Headlines Today" columns here.)