Every week, I co-host a comedy and conspiracy-themed podcast with a friend, which has led me to delve deeply into various conspiracy theories recently. Initially, I feared that I might stumble upon theories so convincing that I'd start to believe in them myself. What if I encountered evidence that seemed logical? Would I, too, find myself convinced that the Earth is flat simply because I've never viewed it from space?

Fortunately, that did not occur. Instead, my exploration of conspiracy theories has made me more skeptical than ever. Some of the theories I came across are so far-fetched that I felt compelled to discuss their absurdity.

1. Reptilian Beings Govern the Earth from Its Hollow Core I've been aware of this theory for years, first encountering it on a now-defunct website called Truthism. The site claimed, "The information here is not nonsense or crazy theories. Clinging to your current beliefs is futile; accept the truth now or face consequences later."

Truthism argues that religion and science are mere tools of control used by an elite class. But who are these elites? Not the Illuminati or the New World Order, but a race of reptilian aliens known as the Anunnaki, who supposedly created humans as part of an ongoing experiment. According to the theory, half of humanity consists of "organic portals," soulless beings designed to keep true humans in check. The website warns that you could be one of these portals without realizing it.

The theory is rooted in the concept of a Hollow Earth, which supposedly contains its own sun and advanced beings who are unaware of our existence. It's said that access to this inner world can be found at the North and South Poles.

This theory touches on numerous other bizarre claims, including that the universe was formed by Darkness (a.k.a. Satan), that the sun is a rapidly spinning cube, and that we live within a matrix. The website itself was established in 2007, updated through 2019, and thankfully did not survive the pandemic.

2. Disney’s Frozen Was Created to Obscure Walt’s Frozen Head The 2013 hit Frozen was a major success, with its song "Let it Go" dominating the airwaves. However, conspiracy theorists argue that its title was the film's most significant achievement, designed to divert attention from claims that Disney's founder, Walt Disney, had his head cryogenically frozen.

With Disney's immense popularity and the vast number of searches related to the brand, it's claimed that the company aimed to bury any information about Walt's supposed frozen body. Disney would certainly not want the public to think that Walt was cryogenically preserved, as that would tarnish their family-friendly image.

Before Frozen was released, searches related to Walt's frozen head were prevalent. However, post-2013, results shifted dramatically toward the film and its characters. But perhaps this is merely coincidental.

3. The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge as a Ritual Writer Selena Owens from WorldNetDaily expressed her disdain for the Ice Bucket Challenge, suggesting there are less extreme ways to raise awareness for diseases. While she does point out the sensationalism surrounding the trend, her article veers into more outlandish territory by labeling the challenge as a cult-like ritual.

Owens references the tragic death of Corey Griffin, a co-founder of the challenge, questioning the public's lack of concern for his passing. She also draws connections to supposed dark meanings behind the act of dousing oneself with ice water, likening it to baptism and associating celebrities who participated with pagan rituals.

Others have taken this theory further, claiming "ALS" stands for "Antichrist Lucifer Satan," thus tying in various public figures to an alleged Illuminati agenda. Owens concludes with the challenge to "Follow Jesus, not the masses."

4. Queen Elizabeth II Consumes Human Flesh for Vitality In 1973, a cultural philosopher claimed Queen Elizabeth II was "violently vibrant," suggesting she must consume human flesh to maintain her energy. He implied that the royal family partakes in Satanic practices.

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