For me comedy comes from good timing and the unexpected. I've tried to read the Onion but never found it funny because it's formula of satire is expected from t

For me comedy comes from good timing and the unexpected. I've tried to read the Onion but never found it funny because it's formula of satire is expected from the beginning. Sure, they have some witty observations and funny titles, but the articles read like an SNL skit that goes on too long. The written word probably doesn't help too much either. Comedians frequently use pauses and pace to accentuate the humor and without it, in my mind reading the Onion sounds like poor comedic timing. I think there was a reason political satire was traditionally effective in cartoon or stand up comedy format.