Hacker News home page spoof

i'd forgotten i'd written this a year and a half ago, and when a friend passed me the link to it just now, it seemed hilarious to me. probably some other people will enjoy it too

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Hacker News Home Page Spoof is a parody recreation of the Hacker News homepage. Created as a humorous project, it mimics the familiar interface and style of the popular news aggregator site. The spoof is designed for anyone who enjoys satire and wants a comedic take on tech community culture. It serves as a lighthearted joke rather than a functional news platform.

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