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BOCA RATON, Fla. — Conservative podcaster Ben Shapiro called for a boycott of Zoltar machines after his wish to become “big” went unfulfilled for the 4,000th day straight, confirmed sources who learned about this news against their will.

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[-] moistclump@lemmy.world 86 points 6 days ago

God they’re good

“It’s outrageous that these devices are allowed to perpetuate lies,” said Shapiro, standing on his tippy toes. “I paid a quarter, an American quarter, to a machine that was probably manufactured in China. I made my wish. I spoke clearly and with authority. I said ‘I wish I was big.’ The machine started laughing at me and then deposited a piece of paper for me to read that said, ‘Your wish has not been granted.’ I climbed down off the box I take everywhere with me and I left the carnival right there and then. Stay tuned for seven or eight more podcasts about this exact situation.”

[-] moistclump@lemmy.world 54 points 6 days ago

At press time, after trying several more Zoltar machines, Shapiro claims to be turning to darker magic in a desperate attempt to grow but without a soul to sell, he is stuck being a teeny wittle boy.

[-] BallsandBayonets@lemmings.world 3 points 5 days ago

The Onion is great about sneaking in the best joke in the last sentence.

[-] kboy101222@sh.itjust.works 11 points 5 days ago

This is just straight bullying the man...

And damn does he ever deserve it!

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