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Satire: The Internet

by Aleister Pinkbelly

Created on: September 19, 2007

Web Comedy Genius Identifies Irony of Cold Remedy's Severe Possible Side Effects -

The hilarious observational wit of website operator and comic genius Mark Bulger shows no signs of waning anytime soon as he has once again put his unparalleled gift of incisiveness to work this time by identifying the irony of a cold remedy's severe possible side effects.

Bulger's latest epiphany came to him this weekend while lying on his couch watching television when he saw an advertisement for the decongestant Allegra. The ad, which promoted the product's capacity to alleviate common symptoms associated with colds, flu and hay fever, went on to disclose it's possible side effects, which include nausea, dry mouth, indigestion, nervousness, dizziness, trouble sleeping, and headache.

"I bet they make them put that part in at the end," announced Bulger in a short exhibition of his singularly magnificent acumen.

A snickering Bulger then proceeded to riff on the commercial to the delight of his roommate Gary before hitting his computer to begin writing his latest internet masterpiece.

"Uh yeah, I've got some sniffles I'd like to get rid of what's this, a sniffle cure that'll only keep me awake puking into the toilet all night? Sign me up!" he snorted, adding, "Why don't they invent a remedy for chapped lips that gives you diarrhea? Or AIDS? Hey Gary, I have an idea that'll cure your bad breath why don't you get a gun and shoot yourself in the face?"

Overwhelmed by Bulger's cutting sarcasm, the two succumbed to fits of side-splitting laughter that lasted for several minutes until Gary complained of sore stomach muscles.

"I've got some ointment you can use if you want. It'll make your muscles stop hurting, but just so you know it'll also make your hair fall out and turn you gay!" roared Bulger.

"It's amazing how his mind works," remarked Gary, "It's like he's on shrooms 24 hours a day."

Reportedly, Bulger's latest comedic revelation is currently being adapted into a website article tentatively titled "Sniffle Remedy Promises Relief, Weiner Shrinkage" that figures to enhance the world renowned reputation he has built for himself with such other brilliant creations as "You're not a Sanitation Engineer', You're a Garbage Man", "Micheal Moore is a Fat Ass", and "People who Leave their Cell Phones on in the Movie Theater should be Kicked in the Nuts".

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