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Onion Peels Into Greeting Card Business

Yesterday's fake headlines become today's salutations

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(Newser) – Real newspapers take note: The Onion has found a way to squeeze some money out of its back issues. A new line of greeting cards based on its parody articles has hit Target, giving Americans the perfect way to convey sentiments like "Search for Self Called Off After 38 Years" and "Study: Alligators Dangerous No Matter How Drunk You Are." 

One of the Onion's new line of greeting cards.
One of the Onion's new line of greeting cards.   (Onion )
One of the Onion's new line of greeting cards
One of the Onion's new line of greeting cards   (Onion)
One of the Onion's new line of greeting cards.
One of the Onion's new line of greeting cards.   (Onion)
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The Onion is excited to give our readers the opportunity to look thoughtful and witty during all the special events in their lives.
- Kate Palmer, Onion editorial manager

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