A Satirical Analysis Of 'Magnasoles'

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In the satirical article from The Onion, the author criticizes how products are marketed to consumers by utilizing humor, incorporating mocking diction, and creating a parody of the average commercial. The article uses “MagnaSoles” as its main focus; shoe inserts that aim to relieve the stresses of foot pain. Through the advertisement of the MagnaSoles, the author of the article is able to satirize and ridicule the flaws of marketing, as well as the foolishness of customers. To begin with, the writer uses many forms of humor in order to mock medical commercials. One example of this is shown when a grateful customer, by the name of Helen Kuhn, describes her journey with the Magnasoles after twisting an ankle, “...after wearing MagnaSoles for
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