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Rhiannon12866

(206,601 posts)
Wed Aug 11, 2021, 11:03 PM Aug 2021

Fauci Says It Is Safe to Watch YouTube Now That Rand Paul Has Been Suspended

WASHINGTON (The Borowitz Report)—In a new health advisory, the nation’s leading epidemiologist, Dr. Anthony Fauci, said that it is “perfectly safe” for Americans to watch YouTube, following news that Senator Rand Paul had been suspended from the platform.

“In the past, I’ve warned about the health consequences of listening to Rand Paul,” he said. “People experience headaches and nausea. Sometimes, they feel like their brain cells are actually leaking straight out of their heads. That’s why I’ve consistently urged people to limit their exposure to this guy.”

Fauci said that, given Paul’s suspension from the site, previous health advisories regarding YouTube “no longer apply.”

“I think that this would be an excellent time for every American to enjoy YouTube,” he said. “Watch some funny cat videos, or maybe some kooky skateboard stunts that went awry. Rand Paul’s suspended for only seven days, so watch as much YouTube as you can while it’s still safe.”


Short article, no more at link: https://www.newyorker.com/humor/borowitz-report/fauci-says-it-is-safe-to-watch-youtube-now-that-rand-paul-has-been-suspended



Photograph by Kevin Dietsch / UPI / Alamy



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Fauci Says It Is Safe to Watch YouTube Now That Rand Paul Has Been Suspended (Original Post) Rhiannon12866 Aug 2021 OP
Thanks, I needed that!!! elleng Aug 2021 #1
We need as much humor as we can get, especially now! Rhiannon12866 Aug 2021 #3
😅 Duppers Aug 2021 #2
... sheshe2 Aug 2021 #4
I love good satire LetMyPeopleVote Aug 2021 #5
Bwah!1 -glad ur back on duty - have issued a couple of visas to ur Andy territory!1 UTUSN Aug 2021 #6
LOL! Another clever one! Rhiannon12866 Aug 2021 #7
K & R...for laughs...nt Wounded Bear Aug 2021 #8
I respect him Sgent Aug 2021 #9
He has the most amazing perseverance, he's served seven presidents Rhiannon12866 Aug 2021 #10
Fun read. brer cat Aug 2021 #11

Sgent

(5,857 posts)
9. I respect him
Thu Aug 12, 2021, 02:08 AM
Aug 2021

so much more for this being satire. I wouldn't have the composure especially since he cannot be hurt, worst case scenario he starts retirement two decades late, or more likely gets an office with a nice view at John's Hopkins, Georgetown, or hell shocks everyone and goes to Howard.

Rhiannon12866

(206,601 posts)
10. He has the most amazing perseverance, he's served seven presidents
Thu Aug 12, 2021, 05:25 AM
Aug 2021

But this has to have been the most stressful in his long and admirable career. He definitely deserves the Presidential Medal of Freedom, but he was already awarded it in 2008 under George W. Bush*.

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