ToW 6: Fun Toy Banned Because Of Three Stupid Dead Kids

Robofighter toy described in the article as "an incredibly cool 
device that could shoot both plastic missiles and long jets of water, 
as well as maneuver over the ground on retractable wheels."

     This satirical article by The Onion uses humor and diction in order to bring attention to the fact that far too often, a few people can ruin it for an entire group. The article describes the three incredibly stupid deaths of children playing with a toy called a 'robofighter,' each dumber than the last, as well as testimonies from kids and adults about their thoughts on the situation. The use of strong language as well as an incredibly casual tone helps create the humorous tone in the article. This humorous tone is essential in achieving the purpose, as it highlights the ridiculousness of the situation.

     The reason why this article was so successful in its purpose was because of the real-world problems it made fun of, such as with Buckyballs a few years back, or with slap bracelets before that. This means that people can relate to these types of incidences in real life, empowering the article's purpose.