Reductress
Women's magazine parody with headlines observed so precisely that they read as criticism rather than jokes.
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How to get the most from it
Reductress 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
Reductress: quick answers
Is Reductress free?
Yes. Reductress is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use Reductress?
No. You can use Reductress without signing up for anything.
Does Reductress work on a phone?
Yes. Reductress works on phones as well as desktop browsers.
Is Reductress safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.
How long does Reductress take?
We file it as "Coffee break": Five to fifteen minutes of proper attention.
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