The Onion Buys Infowars At Auction

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The Onion Buys Infowars at Auction in Move Described as "A Public Service"

Austin, TX - In a move that has left many scratching their heads and others downright horrified, the satirical news outlet The Onion has purchased Infowars, the conspiracy theory website run by Alex Jones, in a surprise auction. The purchase price was not disclosed, but sources say it was a "fraction" of the estimated value of Infowars, which was once valued at over $100 million.

“It’s a public service, really,” said Onion editor-in-chief, Chad N. Kapper. "We're hoping to bring some sanity and humor to the platform. We'll be replacing the constant barrage of misinformation with actual, verifiable facts, presented in a way that even the most fervent conspiracy theorist can understand."

The acquisition comes as a shock to many, given The Onion's reputation for its biting satire and Infowars' history of promoting harmful, unsubstantiated claims. However, the Onion's leadership insists they are not going to simply shut down Infowars.

“We’re not going to just delete everything and start from scratch,” said Kapper. "We're going to integrate Infowars content with our own, but with a healthy dose of fact-checking and satirical commentary. We'll be showing the world that you can have a laugh while still being informed."

The announcement has been met with mixed reactions. Some have expressed skepticism, questioning The Onion's ability to effectively combat the misinformation spread by Infowars. Others, however, have welcomed the move, hoping it will be a positive step in combating online misinformation.

"I'm actually kind of excited about this," said Sarah, a self-described "former Infowars devotee." "I always loved their humor, but I just couldn't take the conspiracy theories seriously. Maybe The Onion can help me see things more clearly."

Alex Jones, meanwhile, has remained silent on the sale of his platform. He did, however, post a cryptic message on his Twitter account, simply stating, "The frogs are still singing."

The future of Infowars under The Onion's ownership remains unclear. However, one thing is certain: the next chapter in the website's history is sure to be a wild one.