2024-11-15 02:17:00
- HAAAAH ha! SF-based satire site The Onion bought Alex Jones’s misinformation cesspool Sandy Hook School Parents for Spreading Conspiracy Theory About Shooting”>InfoWars in a bankruptcy auction, and plans to mock the old incarnation of InfoWars as another satire site. The deal was aided by parents of the Sandy Hook shooting, who agreed to give up some of their settlement money if the sale went to The Onion. [[NPR]
- SFPD arrested 24-year-old Denayaha Duree in last month’s car-ramming smash-and-grab at the Union Square Dior storeand she’s in custody. But clearly there are additional suspects still at large, as three cars total were involved in the heist. [[Chronicle]
- While the SFUSD managed to pass that $800 million school bond on the November 5 ballot, parents and fiscal hawks are concerned that it’s a “blank check” that can be spent in any way the district pleases. That said, the money can be used to prevent those school closures that are in limbo, and that would certainly please some parents. [[Examiner]
- The rumor mill has the Giants possibly trading LaMonte Wade Jr., Mike Yastrzemski, and closer Camilo Doval, which is awkward, as some of those guys were teammates of new Giants president of operations Buster Posey. [[SFGate]
- Welp, we have our first scandal of the new Trump administration, as Attorney General nominee Matt Gaetz is facing sworn testimony from a woman who said he had sex with her when she was only 17. [[ABC News]
- Joke pop personality Rebecca Black has been scheduled to play a DJ set at December’s version of Downtown First Thursdays on December 5, though regrettably, this is not on a ‘Friday.’ Either way, partyin’, partyin’, fun, fun, fun, fun. [[Chronicle]
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How has the response been from the families of Sandy Hook victims regarding The Onion’s new venture?
**Interview with Clarissa West, Editor-in-Chief of The Onion**
**Host:** Welcome, Clarissa! Thanks for joining us today.
**Clarissa West:** Thank you for having me!
**Host:** Let’s dive right into it. The Onion recently won the auction for Alex Jones’ InfoWars with support from the families of Sandy Hook victims. Can you share what inspired this bold move?
**Clarissa West:** Absolutely! The Onion has always been about challenging misinformation and bringing satire to the forefront of public discourse. Buying InfoWars allows us to transform that space into something that actually promotes critical thinking instead of fearmongering.
**Host:** That’s fascinating! How does The Onion plan to approach the content that will be produced under this new venture?
**Clarissa West:** Our goal is to create a satirical take on the themes and narratives that were prevalent on InfoWars, exposing the absurdity of the misinformation that was peddled. We’ll use humor to highlight the dangerous rhetoric and hopefully encourage more people to question what they consume online.
**Host:** It’s certainly a unique approach. How has the reaction been so far from those connected to the Sandy Hook tragedy?
**Clarissa West:** The families have expressed a strong desire to see accountability and a reduction in harmful misinformation. Their support has been incredibly meaningful to us, and we’re committed to honoring that by ensuring our work reflects their experiences and the importance of truth in media.
**Host:** That sounds powerful. With the current state of media and misinformation, what message do you hope this acquisition sends to the public?
**Clarissa West:** We want to remind everyone that it’s critical to question the sources of information they encounter. There’s a fine line between satire and reality, and we hope that our work will encourage a more discerning media consumption culture, where humor can also be a tool for awareness and change.
**Host:** Brilliant! Thank you, Clarissa, for your insights and for sharing your plans with us. We look forward to seeing how this venture unfolds.
**Clarissa West:** Thank you! We’re excited for what’s to come.
