In a recent online debacle, conservative commentator Candace Owens lashed out at right-leaning satirical news outlet The Babylon Bee over a piece they published about her.
Owens' fiery response prompted a series of online exchanges, with the website's editor-in-chief standing his ground and responding to critics.
According to Mediaite, The Babylon Bee published an article on Sunday titled, "Candace Owens Horrified To Learn Christmas Was Started By Birth Of A Jew." This piece was a satirical jab at Owens, who has been embroiled in controversy throughout 2024 for her remarks about Jews. She has previously alleged that a "small ring" of Jewish individuals in Hollywood and Washington, D.C., are part of a "sinister" plot. Owens' comments led to her being dubbed the "Antisemite of the Year" by a right-leaning watchdog group, which cautioned, "There is no psychotic rabbit hole too extreme for this poisonous hater."
In defense of the article, The Babylon Bee's editor-in-chief, Kyle Mann, wrote, "I think maybe you just didnt get the joke. Let me try to explain. Its that Candace Owens was horrified to learn Christmas was started by the birth of a Jew. Hope this helps." Owens fired back, asserting that people are beginning to see the "agenda" behind The Babylon Bee's humor.
Owens continued her tirade against The Bee, stating, "They never make jokes about Jews. Thats part of the feedback. We arent asking for it to be censored. Were asking for it to be funny." She also questioned whether it was necessary to find The Babylon Bee amusing when they frequently target Christians and mock religious figures.
Joel Berry, The Bee's managing editor, responded to Owens' comments, remarking, "Candace Owens is really spending Christmas Eve melting down about a Babylon Bee joke." Mann further defended the article, quoting English author G.K. Chesterton, a favorite among conservatives, "A man is angry at a libel because it is false, but at a satire because it is true." He continued to engage with disgruntled users, including one who questioned why The Bee, allegedly run by Jews, pretends to be Christian. To this, Mann humorously responded, "Its a conspiracy, were all out to get you."
This incident underscores the tension between different factions within the conservative movement, with Owens' comments revealing a deep-seated discontent with the satirical approach of The Babylon Bee. It also raises questions about the role of humor in political discourse and the boundaries of satire. As the dust settles on this online feud, it remains to be seen how these dynamics will play out in the broader conservative landscape.
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