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The Onion Talks: So TED, It Hurts

In the first offering from their new TED Talks satire, the Onion nails pretty much every element of the thought leader experience. "Imagine," says Onion Talker, "what other ground-breaking ideas could I be thinking of?"

By Reyhan Harmanci

Reyhan Harmanci BuzzFeed Staff

Posted on October 17, 2012, at 3:37 p.m. ET

"Compost-Fueled Cars: Wouldn't That Be Great?"

Here is the just-launched first installment of the Onion's version of TED Talks:

Here is the just-launched first installment of the Onion's version of TED Talks:

"Smart Failure For A Fast-Changing World"

Here is an actual TED talk:

Here is an actual TED talk:

Is there actually a difference?

Bonus

Here is trailer for the whole Onion Talks lineup. Cannot wait for "What. Is.The. Biggest. Rock" !!! — Here is trailer for the whole Onion Talks lineup. Cannot wait for "What. Is.The. Biggest. Rock" !!!

Here is trailer for the whole Onion Talks lineup. Cannot wait for "What. Is.The. Biggest. Rock" !!!

Contact Reyhan Harmanci at reyhan.harmanci+DONE@buzzfeed.com.

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