NewsThump
UK spoof news updated several times a day, best read as running commentary on whatever is currently going wrong.
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How to get the most from it
NewsThump sits in Satire & Fake News under Laugh, filed as a minute.
- Give it one round. There is nothing to finish and nothing lost by leaving.
- 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.
About this category: Satirical newsrooms and parody publications. Occasionally more accurate than the thing they are parodying, which is the joke.
Good for
- A one-round break between tasks
- A reliable laugh
- A quiet break at your desk
- Killing time on your phone
- Trying it with zero commitment
NewsThump: quick answers
Is NewsThump free?
Yes. NewsThump is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use NewsThump?
No. You can use NewsThump without signing up for anything.
Does NewsThump work on a phone?
Yes. NewsThump works on phones as well as desktop browsers.
Is NewsThump safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.
How long does NewsThump take?
We file it as "A minute": One quick round, then you can leave.
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