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2024 - 11 - 15

The Onion Takes Over the Infamous Infowars: A Satirical Twist!

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In a bizarre turn of events, satire site The Onion has bought Alex Jones' Infowars at bankruptcy auction—what could possibly go wrong?

In a move that has left the internet both bewildered and amused, satirical news outlet The Onion has officially acquired Infowars, the notorious conspiracy theory platform once helmed by the infamous Alex Jones. Following a massive court ruling, which found Jones liable for defaming the families of Sandy Hook victims, Infowars was put up for auction, and lo and behold, The Onion snagged it! This unexpected acquisition has sparked a wave of reactions, with a mixture of laughter and disbelief sweeping across social media. How will The Onion, known for its sharp wit and satirical takes, handle the legacy of a site marred by deception and conspiracy?

Now, you might be wondering what this means for the future of Infowars. Well, the answer is as complex as the conspiracy theories itself! Rumor has it that The Onion plans to transform Infowars into a comedic hub, where outrageous claims and the absurdity of far-right rhetoric will be treated as fodder for parody. This could lead to a new era of satire where Infowars’ wild narratives are twisted into hilarious sketches, letting The Onion serve up a slice of the ridiculousness that once reigned there. One thing’s for sure, the scroll through Infowars' archives is bound to be an entertaining ride!

Meanwhile, Alex Jones is reportedly furious. The man who once drilled into the recent history of conspiracies is now seeing his platform change hands from a wild and outrageous voice to a satirical commentary. However, perhaps it’s a fitting plot twist in the bizarre reality that has become his life—where sensational headlines have flipped into headlines of satire. With every ounce of irony in the air, many are raising their glasses to the thought of Jones' hard-hitting conspiracy theories being reassembled under the comedic lens of The Onion.

In the wake of this surreal merger, fans of The Onion and skeptics of Infowars alike are eagerly awaiting what might be next. Will there be Onion staff writers donning their investigative hats to sift through the chaos? Whatever the case, the inevitable jokes and parodies heading Infowars’ way will serve as a reminder that what was once taken seriously can be hilariously reimagined. After all, it’s 2023—what’s a little more absurdity in the news?

Fun Fact: Did you know that The Onion has been around since 1988? It started off as a small newspaper before becoming the influential digital satire powerhouse it is today!

Interestingly, Alex Jones, despite being known for his wild and sometimes dangerous theories, once had a brief stint where he dabbled in documentary filmmaking. His films cover everything from urban legends to the downright bizarre! Talk about an unexpected career!

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Satire site The Onion buys Alex Jones' Infowars out of bankruptcy (ABC News)

Alex Jones owes $1.5 billion after defaming the families of those killed in the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shootings, claiming it was a hoax staged ...

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The Onion Buys Infowars in Bankruptcy Auction (Variety)

Infowars, Alex Jones' bankrupt far-right conspiracy theory outlet, has a new owner: satirical news site The Onion.

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The Onion to acquire Infowars out of bankruptcy (Financial Times)

Satirical website wins auction for media business controlled by conspiracy theorist Alex Jones.

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Satire publication The Onion buys Alex Jones' Infowars at auction ... (WSAZ-TV)

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Not a parody: The Onion acquires Alex Jones's InfoWars in auction (Aljazeera.com)

Satirical website buys platform of US conspiracy theorist, who has been ordered to pay $1.5bn to Sandy Hook families.

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The Onion has won the bid for Infowars' assets (CNNMoney)

Satirical news site The Onion won the auction to acquire conspiracy theorist Alex Jones' Infowars, which was sold off as part of a defamation settlement ...

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The Onion buys Alex Jones' site Infowars at auction (WGBA-TV)

The Onion is purchasing Infowars after the outlet shuttered amid Alex Jones' repayment to the families of victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School ...

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'The Onion' Buys Infowars -- and Alex Jones Is Pissed (Rolling Stone)

The Onion has acquired Alex Jones' Infowars after a judge ordered his assets be auctioned off, and the conspiracy theorist is not happy.

How The Onion came to own the website Infowars (NPR)

The loved ones of Sandy Hook shooting victims sued Infowars founder Alex Jones and won. A judge ordered Jones to sell off his assets -- allowing the ...

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The Onion Buys Alex Jones's Infowars Out of Bankruptcy (The New York Times)

The Onion, a satirical publication that skewers newsmakers and current events, said on Thursday that it had won a bankruptcy auction to acquire Infowars, ...

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The Onion buys Alex Jones's Infowars at auction (BBC News)

Infowars was auctioned as part of a defamation ruling after Jones falsely called the Sandy Hook School shooting a hoax.

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Satire Outlet <i>The Onion</i> Buys Alex Jones' Infowars at Auction ... (TIME)

'The Onion' won the bidding for Alex Jones' Infowars at a bankruptcy auction, backed by families of Sandy Hook shooting victims.

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How Alex Jones' Infowars wound up in the hands of The Onion (ABC News)

The purchase of Alex Jones' Infowars at a bankruptcy auction by the satirical news publication The Onion is the latest twist in a yearslong saga.

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The Onion wins auction for Alex Jones' media company (NPR)

The sale must be approved by a bankruptcy judge. Proceeds will go to paying down the $1.5 billion debt that Jones owes families of Sandy Hook Elementary ...

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Alex Jones' Infowars purchased by The Onion (CBS News)

The satirical site The Onion has purchased Infowars, the media platform owned by conspiracy theorist Alex Jones. The Onion in its purchase received the ...

How The Onion came to own the website Infowars (WWNO)

The loved ones of Sandy Hook shooting victims sued Infowars founder Alex Jones and won. A judge ordered Jones to sell off his assets -- allowing the ...

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Infowars sale to The Onion to be reviewed by judge: What happens ... (Newsweek)

Bankruptcy Judge Christopher Lopez expressed concerns about transparency in the bidding process of Alex Jones' site.

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The truth is stranger (and funnier) than fiction as The Onion buys ... (Poynter)

It's the type of headline you might see from the satirical news site. And, this time, it's entirely true. InfoWars founder Alex Jones, shown here in June of ...

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Judge Halts The Onion's Infowars Takeover to Review Auction ... (Variety)

The Onion's winning bid for the assets of Alex Jones' bankrupt conspiracy-theory site Infowars is under further review.

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Judge orders hearing to review Onion's purchase of Alex Jones's ... (The Guardian)

Judge to audit if conspiracy theorist's bankruptcy auction was fair, which could delay buying process for satire site.

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Satirical Site The Onion Wins Bidding For Alex Jones' InfoWars Assets (Deadline)

UPDATED, with judge setting hearing: The satirical news site The Onion has won the bidding for the assets of Alex Jones' InfoWars, which he has been forced ...

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What happens next in The Onion's effort to buy Alex Jones' Infowars (The Associated Press)

A court hearing is typically held after a bankruptcy auction to finalize the winning bids and sales, and to hear any objections, so the process in Jones' case ...

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Onion CEO discusses Infowars purchase and plans for site's future (ABC News)

ABC News' "Start Here" podcast host Brad Mielke spoke with Ben Collins and John Feinblatt about Infowars' future.

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What happens next in The Onion's effort to buy Alex Jones' Infowars (NewsCenterMaine.com WCSH-WLBZ)

The Onion's winning bid for Alex Jones' Infowars platform is under review by a federal bankruptcy judge.

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How The Onion's bid for Infowars came about. It's now on hold. (Business Insider)

The Onion's bid for Alex Jones's Infowars came together with help from Sandy Hook families. It's paused after a bankruptcy judge expressed concerns.

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