In a move that could be the ultimate form of satire, The Onion, a renowned satirical news website, is reportedly set to take over Infowars, the media company founded by conspiracy theorist Alex Jones. The proposed deal, if approved, would give The Onion the reins to transform Infowars into a parody of its former self, potentially turning the tables on Jones's notorious brand of misinformation. The acquisition would likely involve a significant overhaul of Infowars's content and tone, potentially leaving fans of Jones's conspiracy theories in an awkward position. The Onion's plan to poke fun at Infowars's antics could also raise questions about the blurred lines between satire and reality in the world of online media.
The Onion says it has a new deal to take over conspiracy theorist Alex Jones's Infowars media company. If approved, the satirical news website could turn Infowars into a parody of itself.
