Satire Slinger The Onion Buys Alex Jones' Infowars at Auction with Help from Sandy Hook Families
The Onion, a satirical news organization, has acquired the bankrupt media company Infowars at an auction, with the help of families of the victims of the Sandy Hook school shooting.
The Onion, known for its satirical coverage of current events, acquired Infowars for $537,972.28 at an auction held on January 20, 2023. Sandy Hook families contributed more than $200,000 to help The Onion purchase the site.
Alex Jones, the founder of Infowars, has faced numerous lawsuits for spreading false information about the Sandy Hook shooting, which killed 20 children and six adults in 2012. In October 2022, Jones was ordered to pay nearly $1.5 billion to nine families of the victims and an FBI agent who responded to the shooting.
The Onion's purchase of Infowars is seen as a symbolic victory for the families of the Sandy Hook victims. It is a sign that the truth will prevail, and that those who spread lies and misinformation will be held accountable.
The Onion has said that it plans to use Infowars to "continue to fight against disinformation and misinformation."
The organization plans to continue to publish satirical articles on the site, but it will also use it to promote real news and information.
The Onion's purchase of Infowars is a reminder that satire can be a powerful tool for fighting against misinformation. By using humor and irony, satire can help to expose the absurdity of false claims and promote critical thinking.
The acquisition of Infowars by The Onion is a significant event in the fight against misinformation.
It is a sign that the truth will prevail, and that those who spread lies and misinformation will be held accountable.
The Onion's purchase of Infowars is a reminder that satire can be a powerful tool for fighting against misinformation. By using humor and irony, satire can help to expose the absurdity of false claims and promote critical thinking.
