Der Postillon
German satirical news delivered with a completely straight face, plus a weekly video bulletin, running since 2008.
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How to get the most from it
Der Postillon sits in Satire & Fake News under Laugh, filed as coffee break.
- Set aside five to fifteen minutes and give it your proper attention.
- It works on a phone or a desktop, so open it on whatever is nearest.
- It works with the sound off, so it is fine on a train or in a quiet office.
- No account needed — you can start without signing up.
- Go in expecting something funny and clever.
About this category: Satirical newsrooms and parody publications. Occasionally more accurate than the thing they are parodying, which is the joke.
Good for
- Filling a coffee break properly
- A reliable laugh
- Being impressed by a clever idea
- A quiet break at your desk
- Killing time on your phone
- Trying it with zero commitment
Der Postillon: quick answers
Is Der Postillon free?
Yes. Der Postillon is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use Der Postillon?
No. You can use Der Postillon without signing up for anything.
Does Der Postillon work on a phone?
Yes. Der Postillon works on phones as well as desktop browsers.
Is Der Postillon safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.
How long does Der Postillon take?
We file it as "Coffee break": Five to fifteen minutes of proper attention.
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