The Shovel
Australian satire in short sharp headlines, which is roughly the national attention span for domestic politics.
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How to get the most from it
The Shovel 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
The Shovel: quick answers
Is The Shovel free?
Yes. The Shovel is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use The Shovel?
No. You can use The Shovel without signing up for anything.
Does The Shovel work on a phone?
Yes. The Shovel works on phones as well as desktop browsers.
Is The Shovel safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.
How long does The Shovel take?
We file it as "A minute": One quick round, then you can leave.
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