When a newsprint edition did n't work out , they decided to publish online .
The website began in 2008 when three friends got together to start a newspaper similar to America 's The Onion , but with a specific philosophy .
When a newsprint edition did n't work out , friends decided to publish online .
The website began in 2008 when three friends got together to start a newspaper similar to America 's The Onion , but with a specific philosophy .