Best of the Worst of 2023. Best and worst lists are one of the… | by Daniel G. Jennings | Lists of Doom | Medium


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A Satirical Take on Year-End Lists

The article satirizes the common year-end "best of" and "worst of" lists by creating a "Best of the Worst of 2023" list. The author argues that such lists are a lazy and pretentious tradition.

The "Best of the Worst"

The list includes:

  • President Joe Biden, criticized for his alleged denial of reality.
  • Donald Trump, highlighted for his continued political influence despite legal challenges.
  • Deion Sanders (Coach Prime), described as a successful cartoon-like character.
  • Vincent McMahon, noted for his persistence despite scandals.
  • US Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, portrayed as a successful nonentity.
  • Hamas, cited for their acts of barbarism.

The article uses sarcasm and humor to critique these figures and the overall tradition of such ranking lists.

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Best and worst lists are one of the most obnoxious end-of-year traditions. Even though most people hate them, most writers prepare best and worst lists. Largely because it is an easy way for lazy articles to craft an article fast.

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Best and worst lists are too pretentious a tradition not to mock. Hence, we shall mock these dreadful lists. To give this idiotic practice, the low level of attention it deserves. We shall create a Best of the Worst List.

The Best of the Worst of 2023 include:

  1. President Joseph R. Biden Jr. (D-Delaware). Biden proves you can build a political career on denial of reality.
  2. Donald J. Trump Senior (R-Florida). The failed president proves nothing can stop an obnoxious politician even indictment and civil trials.
  3. Coach Prime. Deion Sanders proves that cartoon characters can succeed in the real world.
  4. Vincent K. McMahon Junior. The former WWE CEO proves pests are impossible to eradicate. He’s still there despite federal investigations, lawsuits, terrible booking, and sexual harassment scandals.
  5. US Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana). Johnson proves nonentities can succeed by being the last man standing.
  6. Hamas. This organization proves that barbarism is a successful…

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