The Onion’s Exclusive Interview With Larry Ellison
The Onion: The Onion : How did you get into the entertainment industry? Ellison: I remember going to the movies as a kid, and when the houselights went down and that hush fell over the crowd, I’d think to myself: I’d like to build a massive propaganda apparatus one day. ★
Larry Ellison, the co-founder and executive chairman of Oracle, and the largest shareholder of the Paramount Skydance Corporation, recently sat down for an exclusive interview with The Onion. During the conversation, Ellison discussed his ventures, including his entry into the entertainment industry.
Ellison recalled his childhood fascination with the movie-going experience. As a child, he would gaze at the screen as the houselights dimmed and the hush fell over the crowd. It was then that Larry Ellison confessed his desire to one day build a massive propaganda apparatus.
When asked about the recent drop in his wealth, Ellison's response was straightforward. He clarified that his endeavors are not driven by financial gain. Instead, he explained, "I do it to hurt as many people as possible."
The interview also touched on the ongoing merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery, which Ellison felt was taking an extended period to complete. In response to inquiries about the legality of the merger, Ellison turned to antitrust laws, stating, "You’re on your sixth marriage. Do you think this one will last?"
Ellison's answer to the merger's duration was not optimistic. He elaborated, "A merger lasts until one entity has extracted all the value it can from the other and then sells it for parts."
Finally, Ellison shared a whimsical thought about his personal ambitions. "Thank you!" he exclaimed before adding, "I used generative AI and a 3D printer to create it. There are still Hawaiian islands not yet under my personal control."
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