US EditionTim Heidecker Says InfoWars Will Make Fun of Alex Jones for Some Time – 'and Not Be Very Nice About It'
The parody site plans merch sales to help Sandy Hook families as Tim Heidecker mocks Alex Jones in the first new broadcast.
- On Friday, The Onion launched its takeover of InfoWars, debuting a skit where Comedian Tim Heidecker imitates Alex Jones with his characteristic raspy voice and absurd theatrics. The parody site intends to steer the platform toward satire.
- Collaborating with Sandy Hook Elementary School families, The Onion secured the platform to help satisfy the $1.3 billion in damages Jones owes following his false claims about the 2012 tragedy.
- "I am wearing his skin," Heidecker said of his Jones impersonation. The team plans to mock the site's history before transforming it into a hub for nonmainstream, culturally diverse comedy.
- Despite Jones' "newly insane, unprecedented legal stalling" intended to block the takeover, The Onion is broadcasting under the brand name while navigating remaining legal challenges to finalize ownership.
- Critics and supporters remain divided over the parody, with some calling it "trash" while others praised Heidecker's performance. Eventually, the site will pivot toward Hollywood trivia and diverse content.
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Tim Heidecker Says InfoWars Will Make Fun of Alex Jones for Some Time – 'and Not Be Very Nice About It'
The Onion’s creative chief Tim Heidecker has big plans for when the outlet takes over Alex Jones’ InfoWars. And despite Jones’ final Hail Mary attempt at stopping that from happening, Heidecker told followers on Bluesky that Jones’ “newly insane, unprecedented legal stalling does nothing but delay our deal with the receiver to take control of InfoWars.” “We now expect new traps in Alex Jones’ amoral war to deny paying the Sandy Hook families, bu…
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