On: Demystifying Tufte's data-ink ratio

[mtlynch]

By either preceding the quote with something indicating you're making it up or not putting it in quotes. Like, "This article is basically just saying the data to ink ratio is the ratio of data to ink."

[Rendello → mtlynch]

Italics are also a good option. They're annoying to read, but I think that actually helps when you're parodying that type of prose.