The News


Good evening. Here is the news.

In an astonishing turn of events, there is no news today. We now go over to Warne Gravel, in our main studio, who has the latest on this breaking story.

Thank you, Seldom. Yes, the auto cue is still, and there is no footage in the VT. I’m not even receiving metallic sounds in my ear; not even static. I will call it from here. There is no news to report. In our Economics Studio, Humphrey Lynx is standing by with details on the impact on the marketplace.

There is no impact, Warne. Nothing. Not even a blip anywhere. There was… no… it was a temporary delay in the latest update, which is still exactly the same: No impact.

I’m Jacqueline D’L’orange on the Sportsdesk, and the story is exactly the same with sport. There is no sports news. Even the government minister for sport, Elvis Lives, was unavailable for comment. Perhaps Daphne Riddle may have a different story with the weather.

Well, the answer to that, Jacqueline, is a resounding no, I’m afraid. There’s no weather to report. No warm fronts. No icy blasts. Just nothing. This may also continue into the middle of next week. What do you make of it all, Seldom?

Thank you, Jacqueline and Daphne. There isn’t really much more I can add. Obviously, we will be covering these events as they happen and will return as soon as we have anything to report.

And thank you, viewer, for tuning in on this unprecedented day. I’m Seldom Gumboyle, and this has been the news.

15 responses to “The News”

  1. Chris Hall avatar

    🤣🤣🤣 (as if)

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    1. Tom avatar

      I know. I’m bored of seeing things presented or manipulated as they are, so wondered how a no ‘news’ day would look. 🤣 Thanks, Chris.

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  2. Visionkeeper avatar

    Quite interesting names you’ve dreamed up for these news anchors…How nice it would be if there truely were no news to report…No such luck…. VK

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    1. Tom avatar

      I know, VK. Even when I don’t watch it, I end up hearing something about it. I like it in my own little bubble! 🤣
      The names came to me as I was writing this… the characters do that to me all the time!

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  3. Visionkeeper avatar

    I haven’t watched TV for years and years now…Yes, I like my bubble as well 🙂 Happy weekend TL…… VK

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  4. The Sicilian Storyteller avatar

    Oh jeez, Tom! I can’t remember having such a good laugh this early in the AM!
    The whole story is incredibly well done and funny but it’s the fantastic names you have given every one of your characters. Elvis Lives?!? Just brilliant, hilarious and an excellent lampoon. I’d love to see this on TV some night; what a refreshing change that would be!
    Thanks for starting my day and bringing 2023 to a near close with a good laugh!

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    1. Tom avatar

      It makes a change to have an uplifting news story, Nancy, doesn’t it? 🤣 Much better than the daily drivel we’re ‘programmed’ with.
      I’ll be visiting this news team in the New Year, for further upliftment! 😏😄

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      1. The Sicilian Storyteller avatar

        Excellent! I’ll be tuning in! 😊 🌟

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  5. europasicewolf avatar

    They say no news is good news….!😅🙃😃

    Liked by 1 person

    1. Tom avatar

      Indeed, Icewolf. Better this than the normal driv… er… facts we are presented with! 😊

      Liked by 1 person

      1. europasicewolf avatar

        Well you must admit Tom, their “facts” do have a certain absurdity appeal at times 😅

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        1. Tom avatar

          Oh, yes. AKA ‘brainwashing’! 🤣

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          1. europasicewolf avatar

            Oh yes…that one! 😏😁

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