The Onion adds a new layer, buying Alex Jones' Infowars and turning it into a parody of itself
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from Nieman Lab3 months ago
The Onion and Infowars are now both recognized as publishers of fake information, transcending traditional media to reach audiences craving humor amidst serious news narratives.
Nieman Labhttps://www.niemanlab.org/2024/11/the-onion-adds-a-new-layer-buying-alex-jones-infowars-and-turning-it-into-a-parody-of-itself/
The sale of Infowars to The Onion reflects a unique convergence of satire and misinformation, blurring lines within the information ecosystem established by figures like Trump.
Nieman Labhttps://www.niemanlab.org/2024/11/the-onion-adds-a-new-layer-buying-alex-jones-infowars-and-turning-it-into-a-parody-of-itself/
This acquisition emphasizes a generational shift in media perception, where 'fake news' encompasses both satire from The Onion and conspiracy-driven content from Infowars.
Nieman Labhttps://www.niemanlab.org/2024/11/the-onion-adds-a-new-layer-buying-alex-jones-infowars-and-turning-it-into-a-parody-of-itself/
Before 2016, 'fake news' was largely linked to comedic platforms like The Onion; post-2016, it’s expanded to include extreme misinformation, complicating public understanding.
Nieman Labhttps://www.niemanlab.org/2024/11/the-onion-adds-a-new-layer-buying-alex-jones-infowars-and-turning-it-into-a-parody-of-itself/
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