Uh... this is a joke, right?

Google is not always your friend. I was poking around Google looking for some information, and I came across a link to Worcester Magazine. I did a total double-take at this headline:

Murray picks up endorsements

In a dramatic statement at a fundraiser in Pride’s Crossing, Mayor Timothy Murray announced that his campaign for lieutenant governor has received endorsements from every public union in the state, the full Massachusetts Congressional delegation, the Shrewsbury Street Neighborhood Association, the graveyard shift at the Rte. 20 UPS facility, and six major characters from the Star Wars universe. “Don’t jump to conclusions,” said campaign spokesman Michael Cohen. “The mayor is merely testing the waters.”

Further down the page is this head-turner

In other developments, Worcester Mayor Timothy Murray was officially anointed as the party’s candidate for lieutenant governor, and will run with overwhelming favorite gubernatorial candidate Deval Patrick on a joint ticket.

“Just because they say so, doesn’t mean the mayor has made a final decision,” said Murray campaign spokesman Michael Cohen. “We should know more in a few weeks.”

Okay, okay, here comes the punch-line:

Murray wins big

It was a landslide for Timothy Murray in the race for Massachusetts lieutenant governor, as Worcester’s mayor took the state in a runaway victory. “I’m gratified,” said Murray. “Just don’t tell them that this town doesn’t have real mayors.”

Campaign spokesman Michael Cohen said the swearing-in ceremony will be held the first week of January, adding, “He’s still up in the air about this thing, as far as you know.”

Ha-ha-ha, okay, you got me. Very funny, but when did Worcester Magazine turn into The Onion?