You already know that legacy media "fact-checkers" are a joke, and they're even more mock-worthy when they're fact-checking things that are clearly satirical.&nbsp;

But when the people who wrote the satire carry it on over into their responses from media "fact-checkers" it gets even funnier. Such was the case when Babylon Bee Editor-in-Chief Kyle Mann was contacted by Reuters for comment on their piece about "Allahu Akbar" replacing "Cheerio Mate" in England. The response was gold:

Did a so-called "journalist" actually write this to a satirical website?&nbsp;

If it was "clearly satirical" why did Reuters still insist on beclowning themselves over it?&nbsp;

You truly can't make this stuff up, but it's fun to be able to mock the mainstream media on their journey to complete irrelevance.&nbsp;

Reuters doesn't understand that the actual satire is coming from media outlets like... Reuters.

The media in a nutshell, ladies and gentlemen!

 {ai:summary}<p>Reuters fact-checked a satirical article from The Babylon Bee about "Allahu Akbar" replacing "Cheerio Mate" in England, prompting ridicule from the satirical site's editor. Critics noted the absurdity of fact-checking something clearly meant to be humorous.</p><p>The incident highlights a disconnect between legacy media and satire, with many questioning the need for such fact-checking. Some commentators suggested that the media's attempts to maintain credibility only serve to undermine it further. #culture</p>

Babylon Bee Editor Gave Reuters' 'Fact-Checkers' the Mock-Tastic Response They Were Begging For

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