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Jezebel's Satirical Curse Article Sparks Controversy After Kirk's Death

9/12/2025

Summary

Jezebel's Controversial Satire

Jezebel published an article titled “We Paid Some Etsy Witches to Curse Charlie Kirk” shortly before his assassination at a Utah event.
The author intended the piece as satire in response to Kirk's rhetoric.
Following Kirk's death, Jezebel issued an editor's note condemning violence and disavowing political violence.
Critics labeled the article "pure evil," claiming it endorsed harmful actions.
The article, which includes spells, remains online, prompting discussions about media responsibility.

Summary

Jezebel's Cursed Timing

Jezebel published "We Paid Some Etsy Witches to Curse Charlie Kirk" two days before his assassination at a Utah event, raising concerns about its timing.
The satirical article featured spells like “Make Everyone Hate Him,” with the author asserting no real harm was intended.
After Kirk's death, Jezebel condemned political violence and clarified their position.
Reactions on social media varied, with some speculating on the curses' impact.
The shooter is unidentified, prompting discussions on media responsibility in political discourse.

History

Historical Context

The assassination of Robert F. Kennedy in 1968 deeply unsettled the United States, prompting a significant public discourse on media responsibility. Following the event, a 1968 American Psychological Association report revealed that 75% of Americans believed media should be accountable for their content. This ongoing debate about media's influence on political rhetoric and public sentiment remains relevant today, as seen in recent satirical critiques.

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Jezebel's Controversial Satire

Jezebel published an article titled “We Paid Some Etsy Witches to Curse Charlie Kirk” shortly before his assassination at a Utah event.
The author intended the piece as satire in response to Kirk's rhetoric.
Following Kirk's death, Jezebel issued an editor's note condemning violence and disavowing political violence.
Critics labeled the article "pure evil," claiming it endorsed harmful actions.
The article, which includes spells, remains online, prompting discussions about media responsibility.

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