r/onionheadlines
A subreddit for writing satirical news headlines in the style of *The Onion* Please NOTE: this subreddit is not affiliated with the actual…
How to think about r/onionheadlines
This community is dedicated to crafting satirical news headlines in the style of *The Onion*, allowing members to showcase their wit and humor through creative writing. It thrives on absurdity and clever wordplay, with a focus on parodying current events and societal trends. The distinctiveness lies in its collaborative nature, where members can build on each other's ideas and refine their comedic skills.
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Audience
Participants in this community are typically younger adults and teens with a penchant for satire and humor. They enjoy engaging with current events through a comedic lens and appreciate clever, absurd takes on serious topics. The vibe is generally light-hearted and creative, with members valuing originality and wit in their contributions.
Posting culture
The posting culture emphasizes originality and humor, with successful posts often featuring clever twists on real news stories. Content that is overly serious or lacks a comedic angle tends to get downvoted. Members frequently engage in commenting and upvoting, creating a vibrant atmosphere where humorous exchanges thrive. Posting frequency can vary, but there is a consistent flow of new headlines, especially during significant news events.
Brand engagement notes
Brands should approach this community with caution, as overt promotion or advertising is likely to be met with skepticism or hostility. Instead, brands can engage by participating in the humor, perhaps by creating their own satirical content that aligns with the community's style. Collaborations with popular members or hosting contests for the best satirical headlines can foster goodwill, but authenticity and a genuine understanding of the community's humor are crucial.
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What r/onionheadlines talks about
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Top contributors
Who shapes the conversation
The most active and most-upvoted posters and commenters in this community. Useful when planning outreach or studying a community's tastemakers.
Top posters
By post count
- u/AhFalafel
- u/Ryan29478
- u/Ok-Breakfast1
- u/UnfitToPrint
- u/Jish_Wu
- u/shf500
- u/meinmanhattan
- u/PattersonHoodlum
- u/TheRtHonLaqueesha
- u/ronm4c
- u/rounding_error
- u/mefailreddit
- u/SimpleSamples
- u/railsman
- u/polypoids
- u/kabukistar
- u/Romobyl
- u/wraith825
- u/FennecWF
- u/Anal-Churros
- u/chiliad999
- u/[deleted]
- u/zeroandthirty
- u/roastyroastface
- u/ImaginaryBridge
- u/wooshock
- u/FigureOfStickman
- u/almireles
- u/gargeug
- u/GearBandit
- u/haevy_mental
- u/QuoningSheepNow
- u/Outrageous_Pizza_154
- u/TheWisemansBeard
- u/funnyphilosopherYo
- u/Accomplished-Donut18
- u/olivecrayon87
- u/HorribleDiarrhea
- u/yam12
- u/ApprehensiveSinger10
- u/yor_ur
- u/Ekvitarius
- u/jsmitter
- u/Interesting_Plum_805
- u/SadMunkey
- u/oliverpls599
- u/mcsharp
- u/7861279527412aN
- u/SenorFartFace
- u/WorkingOutinEveryWay
- u/bb8675309
- u/usernames-are-tricky
- u/KrishaCZ
- u/T-SquaredProductions
- u/Flaky-Fellatio
- u/Ringofwest
- u/BroNapAndTea
- u/AxelayAce
- u/ToffeeFever
- u/PM_Me_Irelias_Hands
- u/papserk
- u/gargolito
- u/DanQQT
- u/KazkaFaron
- u/MarsAres2015
- u/Feynmanprinciple
- u/Justice_Prince
- u/danielsenck07
- u/Swagiedonut
- u/TheLast0ne_
- u/venmoney
- u/unborn_chickenvoices
- u/CatDaddyLoser69
- u/tupe12
- u/tomtomglove
- u/abandamanda
- u/Take_The_Merch_not_L
- u/Arbs111
- u/duepatronous1
- u/RedditUser_24601
- u/judog072707
- u/RevMazy
- u/jimi417
- u/relish-tranya
- u/interested21
- u/JFDUH
- u/psychedelicsexfunk
By votes
- u/Ok-Breakfast1
- u/AhFalafel
- u/Ryan29478
- u/UnfitToPrint
- u/PattersonHoodlum
- u/Jish_Wu
- u/ronm4c
- u/mefailreddit
- u/SimpleSamples
- u/shf500
- u/rounding_error
- u/meinmanhattan
- u/TheRtHonLaqueesha
- u/kabukistar
- u/polypoids
- u/railsman
- u/zeroandthirty
- u/wraith825
- u/Romobyl
- u/FennecWF
- u/Anal-Churros
- u/wooshock
- u/gargeug
- u/ImaginaryBridge
- u/ApprehensiveSinger10
- u/roastyroastface
- u/[deleted]
- u/haevy_mental
- u/chiliad999
- u/mcsharp
- u/FigureOfStickman
- u/GearBandit
- u/almireles
- u/Outrageous_Pizza_154
- u/funnyphilosopherYo
- u/TheWisemansBeard
- u/7861279527412aN
- u/SenorFartFace
- u/QuoningSheepNow
- u/yor_ur
- u/Ekvitarius
- u/Accomplished-Donut18
- u/olivecrayon87
- u/WorkingOutinEveryWay
- u/bb8675309
- u/jsmitter
- u/HorribleDiarrhea
- u/usernames-are-tricky
- u/Ringofwest
- u/KrishaCZ
- u/T-SquaredProductions
- u/Flaky-Fellatio
- u/BroNapAndTea
- u/AxelayAce
- u/PM_Me_Irelias_Hands
- u/SadMunkey
- u/yam12
- u/papserk
- u/KazkaFaron
- u/oliverpls599
- u/ToffeeFever
- u/gargolito
- u/DanQQT
- u/MarsAres2015
- u/Interesting_Plum_805
- u/Feynmanprinciple
- u/Justice_Prince
- u/danielsenck07
- u/TheLast0ne_
- u/CatDaddyLoser69
- u/venmoney
- u/tupe12
- u/Swagiedonut
- u/unborn_chickenvoices
- u/tomtomglove
- u/abandamanda
- u/Take_The_Merch_not_L
- u/Arbs111
- u/duepatronous1
- u/RedditUser_24601
- u/judog072707
- u/RevMazy
- u/jimi417
- u/relish-tranya
- u/interested21
- u/JFDUH
- u/psychedelicsexfunk
Top commenters
By comment count
- u/Ok-Breakfast1
- u/Ryan29478
- u/UnfitToPrint
- u/AhFalafel
- u/Flaky-Fellatio
- u/kabukistar
- u/[deleted]
- u/haevy_mental
- u/indigoHatter
- u/OneRetardedFlamingo
- u/PiggypPiggyyYaya
- u/howard035
- u/JayhawkeFoosball
- u/ronm4c
- u/almireles
- u/ted5011c
- u/reverendsteveii
- u/dr_henry_jones
- u/thomasp3864
- u/CaptainMcNugget
- u/Maximum-Mixture6158
- u/PM_Me_Irelias_Hands
- u/DowntownsClown
- u/Saegebot9000
- u/nmuncer
- u/Thameus
- u/JJJreal
- u/The_Mariposa5487
- u/gargeug
- u/SimpleSamples
- u/OG_LiLi
- u/f3ckmaster
By votes
- u/Ok-Breakfast1
- u/Ryan29478
- u/AhFalafel
- u/kabukistar
- u/haevy_mental
- u/DowntownsClown
- u/UnfitToPrint
- u/[deleted]
- u/The_Mariposa5487
- u/indigoHatter
- u/Flaky-Fellatio
- u/Maximum-Mixture6158
- u/SimpleSamples
- u/f3ckmaster
- u/ronm4c
- u/reverendsteveii
- u/CaptainMcNugget
- u/gargeug
- u/OG_LiLi
- u/OneRetardedFlamingo
- u/PiggypPiggyyYaya
- u/howard035
- u/JayhawkeFoosball
- u/almireles
- u/ted5011c
- u/dr_henry_jones
- u/thomasp3864
- u/PM_Me_Irelias_Hands
- u/Saegebot9000
- u/nmuncer
- u/Thameus
- u/JJJreal
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FAQ
r/onionheadlines — frequently asked questions
Quick facts about this subreddit's size, history, focus, and related communities.
How many subscribers does r/onionheadlines have?
r/onionheadlines has approximately 105,918 subscribers as of May 27, 2026.
When was r/onionheadlines created?
r/onionheadlines was created on August 29, 2011 (15 years ago).
What is r/onionheadlines about?
This community is dedicated to crafting satirical news headlines in the style of *The Onion*, allowing members to showcase their wit and humor through creative writing. It thrives on absurdity and clever wordplay, with a focus on parodying current events and societal trends. The distinctiveness lies in its collaborative nature, where members can build on each other's ideas a…
What subreddits are similar to r/onionheadlines?
Communities similar to r/onionheadlines include r/11foot8, r/theonion, r/peoplefalling, r/firetrucks, r/prematuretruncation.
Who are the most active posters on r/onionheadlines?
The most frequent posters on r/onionheadlines include u/AhFalafel, u/Ryan29478, u/Ok-Breakfast1.
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