**The Onion Makes a Satirical Acquisition of Infowars**
In an unexpected turn of events, *The Onion*, the famous satirical outlet, has officially taken over Infowars, the infamous right-wing conspiracy theory website run by Alex Jones. And believe it or not, this isn’t purely a jest — although it certainly has a comedic flair.
Indeed, *The Onion* has purchased Infowars, with plans to convert the contentious platform into an extensive satire. This acquisition occurred during a bankruptcy auction after Jones’ legal setback from a lawsuit initiated by the families of Sandy Hook shooting victims. As per *The Onion*, this purchase received the backing of those families, aiming to ridicule conspiracy theorists like Jones by making Infowars a parody of itself.
“We thought this would be a hilarious prank,” remarked Ben Collins, CEO of *The Onion*’s parent company, Global Tetrahedron, during an interview with *The New York Times*. “This is our reaction to the chaotic, unregulated environment where gatekeepers have disappeared, leaving everything feeling somewhat insane.”
Collins, who previously reported on disinformation for NBC News, joined forces with billionaire Jeff Lawson to buy *The Onion* earlier this year. Since then, the organization has aimed to revive the playful, irreverent aspect of the internet that has been gradually waning in today’s media environment. The acquisition of Infowars appears to be a bold and apt step for this new phase of *The Onion*. As reported by *The Times*, Everytown for Gun Safety, a nonprofit focused on preventing gun violence, has already agreed to advertise on the reimagined Infowars.
Global Tetrahedron issued a satirical press release from its fictional CEO, Bryce P. Tetraeder, humorously critiquing the paranoia and peculiar remedies associated with Alex Jones and Infowars. The statement jokingly commended Infowars for its ability to “brainwash and control the masses” through a combination of “delusional paranoia and questionable anti-aging nutrition hacks.”
“Established in 1999 amidst the Satanic panic and steadily growing since, *Infowars* has distinguished itself as an essential instrument for brainwashing and controlling the masses,” the statement proclaimed. “With a clever blend of delusional paranoia and dubious anti-aging nutrition hacks, they endeavor to make life both more frightening and longer for all, a laudable aim. They are a veritable unicorn, managing to inspire public backing for billionaires while inciting outrage at a failing federal state that can assassinate JFK but can’t even land a man on the Moon.”
Alex Jones reacted to the development in a video posted on X (formerly Twitter), voicing his discontent regarding the takeover. “They said they’re shutting us down, even without a court order,” Jones declared. “The Connecticut Democrats with *The Onion* newspaper have bought us.”
While the future of Infowars under *The Onion*’s stewardship remains uncertain, one thing is evident: satire has officially entered the realm of conspiracy theories, promising a thrilling experience ahead.