This parody Narcity WPG account has us in stitches
If you can’t make fun of yourself, who can you make fun of?
A new Twitter account has popped up, and it’s taking that question to a whole new level. @NardcityWPG is a parody feed poking fun at both Narcity (an online media company with a reputation for listicles and clickbait) and our fair city of Winnipeg.
Your 3 Facebook Friends That Share Narcity Articles (And How To Block Them) pic.twitter.com/5LiEM0hE6j
— Nardcity Winnipeg (@NardcityWPG) September 11, 2017
The first post appeared on Sept. 10, along with the tagline: You deserve Winnipeg.
11 Bands To Catch At Folk Fest For The 3rd Time pic.twitter.com/EUtVxGZDPs
— Nardcity Winnipeg (@NardcityWPG) September 11, 2017
At first glance, the account seems totally legit and can fool even the journalists among us.
At first glance, I thought this was genuine. Well done. https://t.co/U7DQjSCdXR
— Bartley Kives (@bkives) September 14, 2017
A quick scroll through their feed, however, tells a different (and hilarious) story. But instead of taking cheap shots and low blows, the account really just says what we’ve all been thinking.
They chime in on everything from Winnipeg’s food scene …
11 Delish Restaurants That Virtually Every Winnipegger Is Already Aware Of But Hey We Gotta Keep Cranking Out Content Or Get Fired pic.twitter.com/WOnL9RdMEt
— Nardcity Winnipeg (@NardcityWPG) September 13, 2017
3 Amazing Gourmet Donuts Shops In Winnipeg Ok Just 2 We Couldn’t Find A Third pic.twitter.com/C1RWuEagrp
— Nardcity Winnipeg (@NardcityWPG) September 11, 2017
To the city’s fashion sense …
Winnipeg’s Hottest Fall Trends For 2017 That Were Relevant In 2014 In Real Cities pic.twitter.com/ZdiYuCb6hW
— Nardcity Winnipeg (@NardcityWPG) September 11, 2017
And a certain program at Red River College …
6 Hip Degrees To Pursue If You Don’t Get Into CreComm pic.twitter.com/dDYedA6ptJ
— Nardcity Winnipeg (@NardcityWPG) September 11, 2017
And even our beloved Jets and their diehard fans.
The 12 Winnipeg Jets Licence Plates That Cut You Off Today pic.twitter.com/mpQigGWbSi
— Nardcity Winnipeg (@NardcityWPG) September 12, 2017
At last count, @NardcityWPG had 450 followers and counting. Given the killer content and everybody’s need for a good laugh now and then, we bet that number’s about to get a LOT bigger.
It’s still a mystery who’s behind the account, and we’re in absolutely no hurry to find out. Because where’s the fun in that?
I NEVER want to know who @NardcityWPG actually is. This is the closest we will get to Banksy guys. Just leave it alone.
— L.L. (@Withane_Lindsey) September 14, 2017
Well played, @NardcityWPG, well played.