Satirical Article: Barry Bonds and the Metaphorical Spread of His Asterisk Controversy
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This appears to be a satirical news article from The Onion about baseball legend Barry Bonds, suggesting that the asterisk associated with his steroid allegations has metaphorically spread throughout his body. The article uses absurdist humor to comment on the ongoing controversy surrounding Bonds' career achievements and the asterisk often placed next to his records due to performance-enhancing drug allegations.
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Barry Bonds Reveals Asterisk Has Spread Throughout Body
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