http://www.bitethenews.com/2008/12/14/mrs-patel-saved-by-her-potty-mouth/
Copy and paste "You tube" link at bottom of article. Very , very funny, if you like to watch old women swearing. 
Potty mouth saves Mrs Barlow
The trouble with these fake news stories is that they quickly become as tedious as real news stories. Journalism - real or unreal is simply by and large writing that didn't need to be written. It's printed gossip.
The clip of the old lady swearing is worth watching (BBC) and trivia fans might like to know that 'minge juice bottler' was actually written by Harold Pinter as Pete Cook would say, but in this instance it's true - it's in No Man's Land - like most of Pinter's plays - fantastic for swearing.
I take your point Godot. I am always conscious that pound for pound my stories can lack gags and have to edit them down a bit. [which I have done with the above]
If you ever read Viz you will be aware of their spoof news stories. I absolutely loved them and if I can get anywhere near the standard of those I will be happy.
P.S. I am aware most of mine don't reach that standard yet.
Quote: Godot Taxis @ December 14 2008, 3:52 PM GMTThe trouble with these fake news stories is that they quickly become as tedious as real news stories.
Exactly, Godot. Not only that, 75% of the work is already done for you. Just cut and paste the news item; add a bit of self-indulgence - done. E.G. I did a copy & paste (in haste) of the recent news story 'A teacher who told pupils Santa Claus did not exist has been sacked.
I edited it to my taste - took me 'bout 5 mins:
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TEACHER WHO TOLD PUPILS GOD DID NOT EXIST HAS BEEN SACKED.
Year Three children at Seventh Heathen Primary School in Debt, Greater Manchester, UK were left devastated by the news. One parent said: "My son came home and said that his lesbian teacher had told the class that God doesn't exist and your mum and dad adopted you.
"Apparently, they were all talking about 'The Joy of Knives' and being a bit rowdy. She just came straight out with it and announced, "God is like my penis - non-existent"
"My little boy was in tears - and so close to Christmas. I thought it was wrong.
"He was distraught. He's only seven years old and his balls haven't even dropped yet."
A spokeswoman for Oldham Tightly Council said headteacher Connie Lingus is preparing a Human Sacrifice as a gesture of apology to parents.
She said the head teacher has complained to the Eastern European pimp who supplied the teacher and added that the teacher is now in Intensive Care.
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Exactly
Quote: Norman Wisdom @ December 14 2008, 4:59 PM GMTI take your point Godot. I am always conscious that pound for pound my stories can lack gags and have to edit them down a bit. (which I have done with the above)
If you ever read Viz you will be aware of their spoof news stories. I absolutely loved them and if I can get anywhere near the standard of those I will be happy.
P.S. I am aware most of mine don't reach that standard yet.
Pete, don't do yourself down. Your stories are every bit as good as anything that's appeared in Viz. I wouldn't use them as your yardstick if I were you.
And don't use square brackets in your posts you c**t.
To be honest Morrace it takes me a lot longer than 5 mins to write my spoof stories. (But I agree with you, not everyone will think this is time well spent !!)
Still, it keeps me off the streets..... 
Hope you appreciate the ( )Godot.