News Irony

200 real-life examples of news irony, submitted by readers and voted on by the community. Think you've spotted irony in the world of news? Submit your own example.

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  1. Is it ironic that A British psychic canceled a show in Scotland due to "unforeseen circumstances.

    75% ironic 2 votes Vote →
  2. Is it ironic that A TV news crew taping a missing person report was stunned when the man in question walked into the camera shot behind the reporter and introduced himself on May 29, 2013 in Limington, Maine.

    75% ironic 2 votes Vote →
  3. Is it ironic that The producers of electricity is having a power outage?

    75% not ironic 2 votes Vote →
  4. Is it ironic that Someone posted in the newspaper: " Gov.

    55% not ironic 2 votes Vote →
  5. Is it ironic that The definition of Plain Language, which is being encouraged by government to allow clear, non-confusing language in mandates and bills, is incredibly long and complicated?

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  6. Is it ironic that In the Miss USA pageant, Miss Utah, when asked what the pay gap between men and women "says about society," stumbled around for an answer, eventually saying that we need to "create education better"?

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  7. Is it ironic that If someone goes to a fashion/model show and instead of throwing roses on stage after the show, they start shooting chili dogs out of a chili dog gun at the models?

    65% not ironic 2 votes Vote →
  8. Is it ironic that Someone rubs in the election victory but then telling someone to calm down when they start to get heated about politics?

    75% not ironic 2 votes Vote →
  9. Is it ironic that President Obama was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize and was adamant against enhanced Interrogation via water Boarding yet approves Drone strikes against unseen targets and maintains a Kill List of World Characters that are considered Enemies.

    75% not ironic 2 votes Vote →
  10. Is it ironic that Al Gore, in attempting to accomplish the historically rare feat of ascending to the presidency directly from the vice presidency, was trying to follow in the footsteps of his opponent's (George...

    75% not ironic 2 votes Vote →
  11. Is it ironic that Democrat candidate loses to his son "Republican Candidate".

    75% not ironic 2 votes Vote →
  12. Is it ironic that A De-motivational poster pokes fun of those with anti-immigration sentiments by showing the face of a Native American with the caption: "Immigrants threatening your way of life?".

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  13. Is it ironic that Labour, a left wing anti privatisation party, unwittingly passed a reform that would as a consequence enable the privatisation of the police force.

    70% ironic 2 votes Vote →
  14. Is it ironic that Email can save the...

    75% not ironic 2 votes Vote →
  15. Is it ironic that The Occupy Oakland folks deposited their money at Wells Fargo? http://www.

    75% not ironic 2 votes Vote →
  16. Is it ironic that Burning Man, a self-described radically inclusive and open artistic community in the desert, has had to cap its own attendance and is now seeing scalpers sell tickets for over $200,000 on StubHub?

    60% ironic 2 votes Vote →
  17. Is it ironic that I discovered information regarding Nissan Motor Corp's disgusting bullying through litigation against Nissan Computer Corp (the rightful owner of nissan.com)...

    75% not ironic 2 votes Vote →
  18. Is it ironic that There is an option for people that do not understand any english in a british census, written in english?

    65% ironic 2 votes Vote →
  19. Is it ironic that Jack Shenker is seized while covering the demonstrations in Cairo.

    65% not ironic 2 votes Vote →
  20. Is it ironic that Russell Brand is (accused of ) sexually attacking someone who is a campaigner for women's rights ?

    50% ironic 1 votes Vote →
  21. Is it ironic that That senator mitch praises the UN while president trump dismantles it?

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  22. Is it ironic that The Maginot line supposed to protect France but the Germans opted to use another route.

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  23. Is it ironic that Former FBI Director James Comey withheld critical information and relevant facts to fool the FISC (Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court) to get a probable cause (spy) warrant, with three 90-day renewals, on...

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  24. Is it ironic that You wear a "we love you Las Vegas" t-shirt and argue against gun control laws.

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  25. Is it ironic that Hitler is considered a one of the bad guys.

    50% ironic 1 votes Vote →