I run a little homebrew spoof news site/blog, mainly for my own amusement, daily hits never went into triple figures. Then I wrote this one, basically riffing on the Daily Mail flood campaign and my hits counter has got a little intense.
Was wondering if it would interest anyone here.
http://dailyhawk.co.uk/2014/02/14/african-union-we-cannot-ignore-the-plight-of-berkshire-any-longer/
Excellent! Nicely written, and you didn't go over the top in the satire.
I loved the bit about the foot protectors for the IT consultant.
Inspired idea. If you put together a spoof 'charity appeal' video then you could have something viral on your hands.
I'm afraid I think it's been done.
I remember the Austrlian show 'Chaser's War on Everything' went around Africa raising money for Shore School (posh, Eton-esque school in Australia) because they needed a new boat shed for the rowing team: