One Piece's Egghead arc could be setting Big News Morgans up for an unexpected role

Modified Jul 11, 2024 01:30 GMT

One Piece: Big News Morgans might become a direct enemy of the World Government (Image via Toei Animation)

Propaganda in One Piece significantly influences people's perceptions of reality. Newspapers, delivered by News Coos, are central to the world-building. Big News Morgans is the centerpiece of the series' new networks and essentially serves the function of building hype, which he achieves by manipulating the facts.

Morgan did a similar thing when he painted Luffy to be the villain in the entire Egghead Situation. Although Morgans has managed to stay away from the World Government's clutches till now, the rising stakes and the Five Elders resorting to direct action signify that Morgans' news network might also face reparations.

Twitter user @3SkullJoe has recently shared a theory suggesting how Big News Morgans might end up taking inspiration from Vegapunk's broadcast and use it to start a news broadcast.

One Piece: Big News Morgans will revolutionize news networks

Big News Morgans as shown in the anime (Image via Toei Animation)

Propaganda has always shaped people's perception of reality in One Piece. Twists and censorship can lead to the truth being lost entirely, as seen with "Gold Roger" instead of "Gol D. Roger" and the tale of Noland the Liar, who was falsely branded despite telling the truth about the City of Gold.

Vegapunk's speech's impact is uncertain, with some people, like those in Mock Town, already doubting its truthfulness. The missing parts of the speech provide Morgans with an opportunity to insert his own propaganda, potentially distorting people's understanding of the truth. Morgans have the power to manipulate global perception and influence the future.

The World Government will likely attempt to censor Morgans' publications, but he appears to have already disobeyed their orders and is on the run, now involved in the Vivi plot. This could lead to the shutdown of the World Economic Journal, making Morgans an illegal broadcaster. If the WG becomes more openly tyrannical, controlling the media entirely would make sense.

Vegapunk as shown in the anime (Image via Toei Animation)

It is entirely possible that the entire news distribution method of the series' world changes. This would significantly impact the world, possibly ending the era of News Coos. If the newspapers are shut down, Morgans might find a new way to disseminate news, potentially inspired by Vegapunk's broadcast. He could establish a new media empire in television.

The significance of propaganda in One Piece extends beyond mere storytelling; it fundamentally shapes the perception of key events and characters. Morgans' headlines are designed to maximize hype, controversy, and excitement, regardless of their truthfulness.

Vivi as shown in the anime (Image via Toei Animation)

The missing parts of Vegapunk's speech allow Morgans to insert his own propaganda, distorting public understanding. This manipulation holds significant power, capable of shaping global perception and influencing future events. However, Morgans' defiance of World Government censorship complicates his role.

The Five Elders as shown in the anime (Image via Toei Animation)

Morgans might adapt by changing the news format in response to increased WG tyranny and media control. The end of newspapers and News Coos could lead to the establishment of a new media empire broadcasted through the Den Den Mushi. This shift would significantly change how news is spread in the series' established world, highlighting Morgans' central role in manipulating reality and shaping the aftermath of Vegapunk's speech.