Chicago-based satirical news outlet The Onion has revived its print publication — after moving completely online in 2013 — with the debut of a 16-page special edition highlighting the Democratic National Convention . The front page story features the headline: “Tim Walz Unveils New Retro-Futurist Persona After Feeling Boxed In By Folksy Image,” with a photo of the Democratic vice presidential candidate in a silver spacesuit-like outfit with light bulbs. Another front-page story declares that The New York Times “ceased publication” because the “struggling” newspaper simply couldn’t “compete with The Onion’s newly relaunched print edition.
” There’s also a mock interview with Vice President Kamala Harris who said in response to a question about her favorite book, “If I don’t say Becoming, Michelle will pull her endorsement. But really it’s The Audacity Of Hope.” Much of the special issue focuses on the upcoming elections, politics and hot-button issues.
The outlet relaunched its print edition as part of a larger plan to diversify revenue streams, after its new owners purchased the company in April . Workers wearing The Onion T-shirts handed out the “Chicago DNC Edition” this week along Michigan Avenue and near hotels and venues where DNC attendees are congregating. More than 50,000 delegates, media and other visitors are expected to attend the convention this week, which wraps up Thursday.
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