The Onion Magnasoles
Words: 515 Pages: 2 7739The Onion's satirical article, "Progressive New Insoles Combine Five Forms Of Pseudoscience", employs several explanatory devices to tout its innovative, revolutionary product: MagnaSoles shoe inserts. Using the fictitious MagnaSoles as an example, the article humorously mocks the methods used by companies to market products to attract their gullible customers. Adopting an exaggerated or sarcastic tone throughout, the piece provides the reader with a tangible taste of the tactics employed in today's dominant marketing. The passage cites "experts" in the field […]