Let Me Explain Why Miley Cyrus’ VMA Performance Was Our Top Story This Morning

11/26/2013

In this satirical article from The Onion, the author humorously explains why Miley Cyrus' controversial performance at the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards (VMA) generated so much attention and criticism. The article hilariously explores various ridiculous and exaggerated reasons for the outrage, suggesting that Cyrus' performance may have caused different societal problems such as the stock market crashing and the government shutting down. With its tongue-in-cheek tone, the article pokes fun at the media frenzy surrounding Cyrus' VMA performance and offers a humorous perspective on the situation.

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