The Onion as soon as stood alone because the nation’s premier Faux Information web site.
The platform, first in print and later by way of the online, delivered deliciously faux tales on politics and tradition. Then, very similar to different comedian establishments, The Onion bought woke.
And worse.
It principally stopped mocking Democratic politicians, changing into one more propaganda outlet. Earlier this 12 months, it appeared like The Onion was headed for the trash heap of historical past.
New administration got here alongside, revived the positioning and put in Ben Collins as its guardian. Who’s Ben Collins? He’s NBC’s former “misinformation” specialist who proved as biased as his friends.
Perhaps worse.
The Onion continues to hammer Republicans and provides Democrats a go. It’s why The Babylon Bee, right-leaning however extra balanced and infinitely funnier, eats their lunch 24/7.
But The Onion’s Tweetstorm throughout the Trump/Harris debate Tuesday proved the positioning can nonetheless scrape the underside of the barrel.
There’s “punching down.” After which there’s this:
FACT CHECK
TRUMP: “Folks don’t depart my rallies.”
TRUE: They’re carried out in physique luggage.— The Onion (@TheOnion) September 11, 2024
Trump supporter Corey Comperatore, 50, died after a lone gunman tried to assassinate President Donald Trump on the July 13 rally in Butler, Pa. Comperatore heard the gunfire and shielded his spouse and daughter along with his physique throughout the assault.
He was struck by a bullet and later died from his wounds.
Hilarious, no?Â
The Onion shouldn’t be canceled, censored or punished in any official means. It needs to be mocked into oblivion for the gross joke. And that’s what’s taking place courtesy of X.
Disgrace on you. That is evil.
— Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) September 11, 2024
That is despicable, even for you. No surprise you’re failing.
— Jenna Ellis (@realJennaEllis) September 11, 2024
Stylish, Onion.
Hey, I simply noticed some information about an unlawful immigrant raping. 2 12 months outdated woman… whaddya suppose, may make a very good joke?
Make enjoyable of the poor raped child woman?
Or do you draw the road at lifeless firemen hit within the crossfire of a presidential assassination try?
— Scott Pfister (@goneflyin) September 11, 2024
Babylon Bee editior-in-chief Kyle Mann reduce to the chase, sharing a smiling image of Collins as his response.
— Kyle Mann (@The_Kyle_Mann) September 11, 2024
This X account might have mentioned it finest.
The person shielded his household and died to save lots of them. I can’t even consider that with out tearing up whereas additionally feeling satisfaction understanding there are good fathers like that on the market. However you guys have dehumanized us that a lot?
— Stormweather (@markstormweathr) September 11, 2024