My group is a whole *vanful*! (Am I cute, or what?) I think you have a very original sense of humor. Maybe you could get some writing work ... didn't P.J. start out with "National Lampoon"?
Believe it or not, The American Spectator started out on a small college campus in Indiana. I don't think they moved to D.C. until some time in the late 70s, though I could be wrong about that.
I wish The Onion accepted freelance stuff, 'cause they could sure use the help.
After the first couple of issues printed in the wake of Sept. 11th, they really fell into a slump. I don't even bother picking it up anymore, and where I live, it's free!