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Friday, August 27, 2010

The Onion:  Lou Piniella Immediately Wins World Series After Removing Cubs Uniform For Last Time

CHICAGO—Having finished saying goodbye to Cubs players and fans during his final game with the team, manager Lou Piniella won his second World Series Sunday night mere seconds after taking off his uniform. “This is a great way to end my career, no question,” a champagne-soaked Piniella told reporters, moments after winning the National League Central while removing his blue-pinstriped Cubs pants and the NLCS after tossing his Cubs hat to the team’s equipment manager. “Man, it feels good to finally be on top again.” The Chicago Cubs have not won a World Series since 1908.

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   1. Dan Evensen Posted: August 28, 2010 at 03:13 AM (#3628414)
<Insert "The Onion isn't as funny as it used to be" comment here>
   2. Kurt Posted: August 28, 2010 at 03:28 AM (#3628427)
Well, it's not. The Time Magazine bit last week really was great though.
   3. The Most Interesting Man In The World Posted: August 28, 2010 at 05:22 AM (#3628463)
As much as an Onion apologist as I am, this one isn't funny.
   4. SoSHially Unacceptable Posted: August 28, 2010 at 05:27 AM (#3628465)
As much as an Onion apologist as I am, this one isn't funny.


When even the headline contains not an ounce of humor, it's probably a safe bet that funny won't be following.
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