Loving a little satire

This past weekend at our friends' house, Eli stumbled upon a coffee table book of stories from The Onion.  He was chortling with laughter.  Of course, there are any number of stories that are not so appropriate for an 11 year old, but he spots those early and turns the page.  I think.  At the library last night we found some MAD magazines.  He was lazing on the couch reading yesterday and could not stop giggling.  Finally he had to read the story about the Free Amish Fireplace Mantle aloud.  This is a topic that has caused us some mirth in the past.  He tried to read, but he absolutely dissolved into laughter.  He couldn't get more than 2-3 words before the giggles would take over, his eyes tearing up.  It was lovely.