Craziest theories and why?
Hey guys, was just thinking about this.
What's the craziest theory you've ever heard (conspiracy theory or otherwise) and why?
For example, I think one of the craziest theories around that is exceedingly popular is the "2012 the world is gonna asplode" theory. Based on the fact that an ancient Mayan calender system doesn't work past 21 December 2012.
The reason I think this is the worst/craziest theory around is because there are heaps of these type of things every year, except they don't get to be quite as popular.
It's an easy formula really:
1) Set a date somewhat far in the future people won't be able to disprove your theory immediately, but close enough to make people worry.
2) Find some ancient tome, scroll, painting etc. and make up some pseudo-factual evidence as to why the world ends at this date. The Bible is quite useful for this, as it contains many numbers for you to manipulate.
(Not a stab at Christianity/Catholicism! Surely you've seen at least 1 "end of the world" theory based on manipulation of numbers in the Bible? These get stomped on by the higher-ups.)
3) Broadcast your theory to the world, using whatever means are at your disposal.
4) Cause worldwide panic/skepticism
So yeah, what do you guys think is the worst or craziest theory you've ever heard? And why?
A couple of people outside of Toribash have stated
Holocaust Denial,
Dinosaurs never existed,
Chemtrails, and
Timecube for example. All pretty crazy, all good examples.
Last edited by 4zb41; Jan 14, 2012 at 07:50 AM.