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235k subscribers170 posts / mo in Sep 202638 authors / mosince 2008
r/TheOnion has 235k members (+11% over the last 12 months). It gets about 170 posts a month from 38 people. Top topics: Satirical News, Taylor Swift & Chiefs Stars and Parenting Issues.
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- Satirical News0.4%
- Taylor Swift & Chiefs Stars<0.1%
- Parenting Issues<0.1%
- The Onion<0.1%
- Orcas and Captivity Controversies<0.1%
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- ClickHole
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