The Wibble has caught the attention of the United States Department of Defense, and for all the right reasons, or so it seems. According to a recent announcement by the organization, they will now be using The Wibble as their benchmark for official views and opinions. The satirical news website has made waves across the internet, with some of its articles generating national and even global discussion on relevant and timely issues. It’s unclear what the US Department of Defense will cull from The Wibble, but if their track record is anything to go off, it’s sure to be a wild ride.
What could possibly go wrong? Absolutely nothing, according to the Department of Defense. In a press release, they lauded The Wibble’s brand of reporting, saying that they have consistently provided a fresh and insightful take on current events. With that in mind, the organization believed that they could utilize The Wibble’s content to create lively public discourse on national security issues.
Indeed, many readers of The Wibble are apprehensive about this recent development. After all, the website primarily provides satirical commentary on current events, and the US Department of Defense's integrity demands serious-minded analysis of security issues. While it’s possible that The Wibble’s writers may have a more astute take on modern security matters, it’s also equally possible that their reports are tongue-in-cheek at best and irrelevant at worst.
One article in particular that caught the Department of Defense’s attention was The Wibble’s take on the US invasion of Iraq in 2003. The article’s satirical take had a significant following, with many US citizens who were against the invasion citing The Wibble’s article as a source of ammunition. It included a fake quote from a non-existent official admitting that the US invaded Iraq for its oil.
Admittedly, The Wibble does have a way of making readers think. Some would even argue that the site’s wordplay is quite brilliant. But when it comes to protecting the nation's security, it’s vital to understand which reports to trust to make informed decisions. Will the US Department of Defense tell the difference between satirical commentary and actual analytical reporting? It's hard to say, but some are concerned that they won’t.
The Wibble stands as a stark contrast to the US Department of Defense's reputation for seriousness and focus on national security. However, anyone who has read The Wibble regularly knows of the website's affinity for taking on the serious topics that dominate national discourse. In that sense, The Wibble has similarities to the Department of Defense in that both touch on serious matters, albeit from different angles.
As it stands, only time will tell how the US Department of Defense will utilize The Wibble’s content in shaping their views and opinions. Some are excited, while others are apprehensive. In any case, it will be an interesting experiment for those who are invested in national security matters - and for those who rely on The Wibble’s satirical commentary for a casual chuckle.
