Le Gorafi, Satirical news magazine in Paris, France
Le Gorafi is a French online satire magazine publishing invented news in standard journalistic formats, covering topics from politics and society to current affairs. Articles follow the typical layout of real news portals, complete with headlines, images, and attributed sources.
The editorial team launched in May 2012 during the French presidential campaign, initially as a Twitter account before evolving into a full website. The timing coincided with growing interest in alternative news formats across French-language internet spaces.
The name deliberately plays on the French pronunciation of a well-known American satire magazine, signaling its parodic approach from the start. Invented headlines often echo current debates and reveal contradictions in public discourse through exaggeration.
All content appears on the French-language website at no cost, with new satirical pieces added several times each day. Familiarity with French humor and current news helps readers catch references and understand the intent behind each invented story.
Several international newsrooms have quoted invented reports from the site as genuine news, only realizing the mistake later. These accidental pickups demonstrate how closely the satirical pieces mimic established journalistic conventions.
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