conspiracy-theories

Why Is Jared Loughner Obsessed With Grammar?

Max Read · 01/10/11 01:06AM

Jared Loughner, who allegedly shot Rep. Gabrielle Giffords in the head and killed six others in Arizona on Saturday, is obsessed with grammar. Why? Welcome to the weird world of ":David-Wynn: Miller" and the "Mathematical Interface for Language."

Crazy Radio Host Thinks Juice Boxes Are Making Kids Gay

Matt Cherette · 09/22/10 03:03PM

Alex Jones is a syndicated radio host from Texas. Jones is also a crazy person. Here's a clip of Jones calling increased homosexuality a "chemical warfare operation" caused by MSG found in kettle chips and juice boxes, among other things.

Is Shia LaBeouf an Immortal, Shapeshifting Clone?

Matt Cherette · 09/16/10 08:58PM

What, like you hadn't asked the question before, too? (OK, maybe not.) This is the type of video that we should just appreciate for its sheer—and unlikely—existence: a consideration of Shia LaBeouf's many possible alter egos throughout history.

E=mc2 Is a Liberal Conspiracy

Jim Newell · 08/10/10 02:03AM

To many conservatives, almost everything is a secret liberal plot: from fluoride in the water to medicare reimbursements for end-of-life planning with your doctor to efforts to teach evolution in schools.

The Onion Video Satire That Fooled Conspiracy Theorists

Max Read · 07/22/10 02:45AM

This is a video made by The Onion in 2007, showing a congressman—played by an actor—read out a largely classified bill about a zombie invasion. Recently, it's been making the rounds on Facebook—but not as a satire.

The Mysterious Affair of Lindsay Lohan's 8-Hour Tardiness

Maureen O'Connor · 06/23/10 01:02PM

Last month, rumor was Lohan was sleeping with celebrity photographer Indrani. Now Lindsay's Twitter-fighting Indrani (and her Bravo reality show) for making her astoundingly late to a televised photo shoot. Lindsay says it was a "set-up" for "ratings."

The Iceland Volcano: A Crazy Person's Guide

Adrian Chen · 04/18/10 10:04PM

Most people believe the Iceland volcano is caused by plate tectonics. How quaint. Crazy people have some other theories, and they are way more fun. Stop drinking your fluoridated water for a second and explore the truth behind Eyjafjallajökull.

Huge UFO Fireball: Don't Worry About It

Hamilton Nolan · 04/15/10 03:57PM

Not to disturb your slumber, sheeple, but a massive spherical fireball lit up the skies across the Midwestern US last night. It emitted a sonic boom, and broke into pieces. This was a "meteor," according to government agents. Mmm. [CNN]