Minneapolis writer Jon Klaverkamp has a growing newsletter audience for his less-than-serious approach to "breaking news and repairing it."
The article from MinnPost discusses a satirical piece by Big News Now titled "God Gets Much-Needed PTO," which humorously suggests that God has taken a much-needed break from divine duties. The satirical article, penned by Big News Now's editor-in-chief, portrays God as needing time off to recharge, leading to humorous scenarios where natural phenomena and divine interventions are put on hold. The piece uses satire to comment on the human tendency to anthropomorphize divine figures and the societal need for breaks and rest, even extending such concepts to the realm of the divine. The MinnPost article highlights how this satirical take resonates with readers, offering a light-hearted perspective on the universal need for rest and relaxation.