Tim Heidecker Wants to Turn Infowars Into Adult Swim for the Internet
Comedian Tim Heidecker has been named creative director for the satirical news outlet The Onion's upcoming takeover of Infowars. The interview explores Heidecker's approach to parodying Alex Jones and the broader implications of the acquisition.
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This represents a significant intersection of digital satire, media ownership, and the cultural response to conspiracy-driven media platforms.
Photo-Illustration: WIRED Staff; Getty Images Comment Loader Save Story Save this story Comment Loader Save Story Save this story When The Onion announced that it would take over Infowars in 2024, I had a hard time imagining a single funnier and more perfect thing than the ghoulish legacy of Alex Jones being stomped all over by the satirical news outlet.
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