The Onion buys Alex Jones' site Infowars at auction

The Onion has acquired Alex Jones's Infowars platform, a move approved by the families of Sandy Hook victims, to whom Jones owes over $1 billion in defamation judgments. The Onion's first advertiser on Infowars will be Every Town for Gun Safety. Infowars, founded in 1999, has been known for its controversial content. The acquisition is seen as a satirical full-circle moment, with The Onion bringing its unique approach to the platform. The move is seen as a way to bring some balance and peace to the affected families.

What was the primary reason for the defamation judgments against Alex Jones?

• Claiming the Sandy Hook massacre was a hoax

• Selling fake nutritional products

• Spreading conspiracy theories about 9/11

• Criticizing government policies

Who is the first advertiser on Infowars after The Onion's acquisition?

• A health supplement company

• Every Town for Gun Safety

• A tech startup

• A political campaign

What is the ironic aspect of The Onion buying Infowars?

• Infowars was known for its factual reporting

• The Onion had previously criticized Infowars

• Infowars was a major competitor of The Onion

• The Onion is a satirical news outlet

What historical event is mentioned as part of Infowars' background?

• The 2008 financial crisis

• The Satanic Panic

• The Cold War

• The Y2K scare

How might the families of Sandy Hook victims feel about the acquisition?

• Indifferent

• Confused

• Vindicated

• Outraged