April 30, 1937: Nation Escapes Depression Through Fanciful Works of H. P. Lovecraft

April 30, 1937

"Though times may be hard, Americans of all ages are forgetting their troubles with the help of beloved fantasy author H. P. Lovecraft. The recently deceased 'Weird Tales' contributor transports readers to a happier land of sanity-sapping prehuman subterranea, helping folks everywhere put aside their cares and take a delightfully diverting trip to Lovecraftland."

So says the latest entry of The Onion In History. Read. It's funny.