Reductress

What Reductress actually is

Parody lifestyle and wellness journalism, written in the exact voice of the magazines it is mocking. Every article is invented. The target is usually the advice industry rather than any individual, and pieces rarely run long because the headline has done the work already.

Why it is worth your time

The register is copied so precisely that a headline can sit in a feed for a second before you register that it is satire.

Common questions

Is Reductress free?

Yes. Reductress is free and does not ask you to register or hand over an email address before you can use it.

How long does Reductress take?

One quick round, then you can leave. We file it under "A minute" — satirical women's magazine headlines, played straight.

Does Reductress work on a phone?

Yes. Reductress works on a phone as well as it does on a laptop.

What kind of site is Reductress?

We list it under Comedy Department — reliable laughs, low commitment. The register is copied so precisely that a headline can sit in a feed for a second before you register that it is satire.