WASHINGTON, D.C. (Worthy Satire) – In a bold new initiative that’s being described as “cost-cutting with flair,” The Washington Post has launched its latest campaign: Are You In or Out? — a voluntary buyout program that doubles as a reality TV show pitch and a cry for help.
Faced with declining subscriptions, evaporating ad revenue, and the haunting realization that even their interns have Substacks with more readers, the Post is now paying people not to write.
“We used to say ‘Democracy Dies in Darkness,’” said one senior editor while packing up a George Will bobblehead. “Now it’s more like ‘Journalism Downsized by Daylight.’”
Staffers who opt in to the buyout receive a severance package, a commemorative farewell fact-check, and a lifetime supply of tote bags reading ‘Formerly Trusted.’
Rumors swirled that Jeff Bezos, owner of The Washington Post, was last seen muttering, “Maybe I should’ve bought MySpace instead,” before vanishing into a puff of fiscal responsibility.
Meanwhile, the few remaining employees have reportedly barricaded themselves in the newsroom, insisting they are still relevant, absolutely thriving, and definitely not Googling ‘how to pivot to food blogging.’
The Post says it’s hoping the mass buyouts will pave the way for “a leaner, more agile newsroom,” although insiders say the only thing agile right now is the speed at which reporters are applying to The New York Times, The Athletic, and local bowling leagues.
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