LaffyNov 14, 2024

I had to read this 3x to realize it wasn’t satire. #WompWomp

The Onion wins Alex Jones' Infowars in bankruptcy auction

The satirical newspaper plans to shutter Jones’ InfoWars and rebuild the website featuring well-known internet humor writers and content creators, according to a person with knowledge of the sale.
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/onion-wins-alex-jones-infowars-bankruptcy-auction-rcna179936

The Onion wins Alex Jones' Infowars in bankruptcy auction

The Onion, the satirical news company that repeatedly spoofed conspiracy theorist Alex Jones, has won the bankruptcy auction for control over his media empire — most notably Infowars, the far-right, conspiracy-minded website that served as Jones’ primary online platform.

NBC News
Show threadWiley Miller
@GottaLaff
See, this is the problem with the idiotic times we live in today. This looks like a story that would be in The Onion!
Nov 14, 2024 at 2:14pmWeb
Show threadLaffyNov 14, 2024
@Wileymiller That’s why I had to reread 3x
Show threadWiley MillerNov 14, 2024

@GottaLaff

Me too! Kept wondering if it was real or not.

Show threadLaffyNov 14, 2024
@Wileymiller #SharedBrain
Show threadWiley MillerNov 14, 2024
@GottaLaff 👊 😘
Show threadSean McCabeNov 14, 2024
@Wileymiller @GottaLaff
They could start subtly and just keep the same structure - and over the course of a few months turn all of Jones' readers into woke social justice warriors.
Show threadKilla KoalaNov 14, 2024
@darthstar Probably wouldn't work. But, as long as they get the site's mailing list they can just keep selling them boner pills and use the money to finance the satire.
Show threadThadNov 14, 2024
@Wileymiller "Not The Onion. ...I mean, yes, it IS The Onion, but it's not a joke. Wait, I mean, yes, it's a joke, and a really good one! But it's real." @GottaLaff