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submitted 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) by bradorsomething@ttrpg.network to c/theonion@midwest.social

(Addis Ababa, Ethiopia) Calling on a spirit of kinship after so much help in the past, the nation of Ethiopia has pledged food and monetary aid to the US as millions face food insecurity across the nation. Abiy Ahbed Ali, Ethiopia’s Prime Minister, announced that the money would go directly to non-profits, to avoid concerns of corruption in the American federal government, which might prevent aid from reaching those in need.

Ethiopia, a nation embroiled in war less than 5 years ago, and still facing drought, still feels fortunate to have leadership facing their problems, and not facing chaos like the United States. “Have you seen pictures of Florida,” said one child at the announcement. “Every time I forget to brush my teeth, that picture of the skinny man on meth comes out, like a nightmare become real. My mother tells me to study hard to one day to be a researcher in Europe or China, not a Floridian.”

Some Americans are insulted by the aid. US president trump calls for the aid to be placed in the SNAP emergency fund, so he can better control it. Warlord…. Correction, Department of War Director Hegseth says going around the government could be considered an attack on America, and might require military action. But Prime Minister Ali calls on those ruling the US and sending troops into cities to stand down, and let Ethiopia help its troubled global neighbor.

Not all Americans are against the aid. Leo Sturbgetter, a cow detangler at a large Texas ranch, says he welcomes the aid. “Ain’t much money in cow tangles, so every scrap of food helps. One day I hope this barren scrub land in Texas can be nice as Ethiopia.”

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[-] Aussiemandeus@aussie.zone 48 points 1 month ago

Make sure you eat all your dinner tonight because theirs starving kids in America

[-] Lemmyoutofhere@lemmy.ca 8 points 1 month ago
[-] Aussiemandeus@aussie.zone 24 points 1 month ago
[-] bradorsomething@ttrpg.network 20 points 1 month ago

I love your name. “Look upon my giant spiders, and despair.”

[-] Aussiemandeus@aussie.zone 8 points 1 month ago

Cheers it took me years to think it up.

It's my favourite poem

[-] fckreddit@lemmy.ml 12 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

That's mighty kind of Ethiopia.

[-] iii@mander.xyz 8 points 1 month ago

That's a nice gesture. Good on them!

[-] Drusas@fedia.io 7 points 1 month ago

I would point out that this is The Onion, but there's no link, so I don't know that it is.

[-] NoneOfUrBusiness@fedia.io 15 points 1 month ago

The OP posts OC satire every now and then, so yeah this is satire.

[-] bradorsomething@ttrpg.network 4 points 1 month ago

The Lemion.

[-] RedSnt@feddit.dk 7 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

Amazing job Bradorsomething.

Warlord…. Correction, Department of War Director Hegseth says

Feels a bit out of place for an article, even a fake one, to leave something like that in, maybe "Chief of War" as a replacement would've looked better?

Chief of War, DoW Director Hegseth says..

But maybe the sarcasm isn't obvious enough hehe.

[-] bradorsomething@ttrpg.network 6 points 1 month ago

I know it broke the editorial voice, but it was too good to leave on the table.

[-] shawn1122@sh.itjust.works 6 points 1 month ago

If only they were sending Ethiopian food. Would broaden the palate from hot dogs and aerosolized cheese.

[-] AllNewTypeFace@leminal.space 1 points 1 month ago

And do a We Are The World-style charity single, only it’s groovy Ethiopian jazz-funk.

[-] Proprietary_Blend@lemmy.world 4 points 1 month ago

We Are the World

[-] TWeaK@lemmy.today 4 points 1 month ago

Why no link to the actual article?

It's not a real article. OP wrote it themself and posted it here. They have posted quite a few in the past as well.

[-] the_mighty_kracken@lemmy.world 9 points 1 month ago

Correction, it's not a real fake article.

[-] Monument@lemmy.sdf.org 6 points 1 month ago

Was going to comment at the top level, but I wanted to share my thoughts here.

The OP is a really talented writer (I assume in this day of AI) and their ideas have been pretty top notch, even if they are getting some form of assistance with the writing. I genuinely think once they have a body of work, they should launch a website to monetize their efforts or parlay this into future opportunities. Assuming that’s what they want, anyway. The talent is there.

[-] bradorsomething@ttrpg.network 10 points 1 month ago

Claude and I program together, but none of what I write is AI assisted. I write this stuff for my and all of your amusement - the world has become satire and it should be spotlighted.

I make very good money in general, and I have some qualms about how a deadline and monetization might affect the work. Let’s smell the flower, not pick it, and move on with this for now.

[-] TachyonTele@piefed.social 3 points 1 month ago

Keep it up you do good stuff.

[-] switcheroo@lemmy.world 1 points 1 month ago

So sweet, but please don't. The people in Florida VOTED FOR THIS. Let them "enjoy" getting exactly what they asked for.

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