[humorix] Reports Of Humorix's Assimilation Have Been Greatly Exaggerated

[James Baughn <jbaughn@xxxxxxx>]

Reports Of Humorix's Assimilation Have Been Greatly Exaggerated
November 29, 2004

HUMORIX WORLD HEADQUARTERS -- In a statement issued today, the
management of Humorix flatly denied allegations that the
company received a bribe from Microsoft in exchange for
adopting a pro-Windows editorial stance.

"We have not received any kickbacks, stipends, emoluments,
bribes, premiums, payments, payola, disbursements, remittances,
allowances, hush money, graft, or other currency transactions
from Microsoft," stated Humorix founder James Baughn.  "The
Humorix reporter that posted the original story was... well,
slightly mistaken."

Both regular Humorix readers were elated by the news. "Boy was
I worried!" said Regular Reader #0.  "My day isn't complete
without a little Microsoft bashing and Linux advocacy."

Said Reader #1, "The story proclaimed that the
Humorix-Microsoft deal was a 'groundbreaking agreement.'  I
couldn't agree more... Humorix was breaking ground for its own
grave.  Anybody that voluntarily has promiscuous relations with
Microsoft deserves to get sick and die.  It's good to see that
won't happen."

However, some cynics have used the opportunity to attack
Humorix.  Said one, "This whole episode was a ploy to fill up
space to cover up for their outbreak of writers' block. The use
of lame meta-humor is really a sign of desperation.  And don't
even get me started about meta-meta-humor..."

Nevertheless, we here at Humorix pride ourselves on quality
fake news.  But even though the story about Microsoft was,
indeed, a fabrication, it still crossed the line.  Some things
are simply too unbelievable to publish. As a result, we have
disciplined the reporter with a CLUESTICK (Cranial Laceration
User Enhancement System To Impart Critical Knowledge).

We sincerely apologize for any confusion and heart attacks.


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