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

@GottaLaff The writers at The Onion are extremely clever and malevolently cynical.

infowars.com could become an excellent honeytrap for conspiracy theorists, incels, 3%ers, ProudBois, wannabe Nazis, and other violent MAGAt groups.

Then they just sweep up their personal contact info, track 'em back to their homes + jobs ... and doxx the fuck outta them. 🤔

Twill be interesting to see their ads for 'nad tanning, survival rations, and tactical pens. 😎