16 March 2005

Somebody tell me what made us all believe you

I have just been appointed to fabricate a number of stories for the April 1st issue of the paper. According to the editor, he "just got a feeling" that I would be good for this.

"Just got a feeling" that I am a good bullshitter, perhaps? Ugh! My reputation preceeds me, I guess. Still, the opportunity to write anything is cooler than cool. (Ice cold.)

So, let's make it interactive. Leave your fake story ideas in the comments box. YO!


8 Comments so far

  1. Mike March 17th, 2005 4:39 am

    Ray, if it doesn't HAVE to be fake, I say you use your elimidate story. Some of the more interesting articles I've read in a while.

  2. Ray March 17th, 2005 4:10 pm

    I will investiage the possibility... I like that story too, though it would need to be fixed up a bit.

    However, for April 1st what's the connection -- that I'm a fool?

  3. Anonymous March 18th, 2005 1:42 am

    How about a story about ninjas?

    I'm sorry, but it had to be said.

  4. Ray March 18th, 2005 7:19 pm

    Tough words from an anonymous Internet user.

    Besides, a story about the Oaklandon Ninjas would not be aproprate for an issue with made up stories, because THE OAKLANDON NINJAS ARE REAL!!!!!

  5. Mike March 19th, 2005 5:55 am

    Your Elimidate story could be easily made to be "fabricated"... all you have to do is go with a "Wonder what happens behind the scenes" angle, and then "suggest" what you really think happens behind the scenes.

  6. Arik March 20th, 2005 8:13 pm

    Say that U2 has decided to break up because Bono has accepted the World Bank Chief position:
    http://money.cnn.com/2005/02/26/news/newsmakers/bc.people.bono.reut/

  7. Ray March 21st, 2005 4:15 pm

    Now that's what I'm talking about!

  8. Ray March 23rd, 2005 3:15 pm

    Well, I guess the April Fools stuff is going to go up on the Website, not in print.

    Still, it's a start...

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