It's a tough world out there for satirical news websites trying to keep up with the current political climate. The Wibbler, a popular platform for sarcastic and humorous news stories, recently released a report detailing all the words and phrases that are now banned from their articles. The result? A completely blank page.
It's a challenging task to create content that is both entertaining and politically correct, but The Wibbler is determined to rise to the challenge. Some of the recently banned words and phrases include "snowflake," "triggered," "safe space," "fake news," and "cancel culture." It's a tough pill to swallow for writers who rely on sarcasm and irony to keep their readers engaged.
The Wibbler's Chief Editor, Daisy Bumblebee, explained the reasoning behind the new policy. "We want to create a space where everyone feels welcome and included. We don't want to offend anyone or perpetuate harmful stereotypes. We believe that satire can be a powerful tool for social commentary, but it needs to be used responsibly."
But the challenges don't stop there. The Wibbler now faces the daunting task of rewriting all of their previously published articles to comply with the new guidelines. It's a time-consuming and tedious process, but one that is necessary to maintain the integrity of the platform.
Some of The Wibbler's readers are less than thrilled with the new policy. "What's the point of a satirical news website if you can't use sarcasm or satire?" asked one disgruntled reader. "This is censorship at its finest," added another.
Despite the backlash, The Wibbler is standing by their decision. "We believe that humor can be used to challenge power structures and hold those in positions of influence accountable. But we also believe that it's important to be mindful of the language we use and the impact it can have on our readers," explained Bumblebee.
As The Wibbler strives to find the balance between humor and responsibility, one thing is certain: we'll be eagerly awaiting their next article, even if it is a blank page.
