Staff Reports
The Onion, a long-standing satire site, has recently been sold to a new company called Global Tetrahedron. This news comes as The Babylon Bee, another satire outlet, has been gaining popularity and challenging The Onion’s dominance in the industry. It seems like The Onion’s parent company, G/O Media, has been facing some financial struggles as they have been selling off assets, including The A/V Club.
Satire Site The Onion Has Been Sold and the Comedy Is Found in Who Is Involved With the New Ownership
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What is interesting about this new ownership is that Ben Collins, a former NBC News correspondent known for his critical reporting, has been announced as the CEO of Global Tetrahedron. Some may question his background in serious news reporting and how it will translate to running a humor site. With Jeff Lawson, a tech company cofounder, also involved in this new venture, it’s unclear what direction The Onion will take under this leadership.
It is important to note that the humor coming out of The Onion in recent times has not been as sharp or biting as it used to be. The decision to sell the site raises questions about its future success. Under Collins’ leadership, there have been some questionable attempts at humor that have been met with criticism for their crudeness and lack of wit.
In the world of satire and comedy, it is essential to strike a balance between humor and decency. If The Onion continues down this path of tasteless content, it may not resonate with its audience and could lead to its downfall. It remains to be seen how this new ownership will impact the site’s content and whether they can bring back the sharpness and cleverness that once defined The Onion’s humor.
