To begin this wild ride through the internet’s quirkiest corridors of imagination, let’s kick things off with a meme-worthy twist: they say the only thing flatter than the Earth these days is a conspiracy theorist’s logic. Get ready to dive into the most absurd conspiracy theories, both old and new.
It’s fascinating how, no matter how ancient or absurd, every conspiracy theory seems to find its loyal believers. It’s a peek into the quirky corridors of our imagination, where belief is sometimes stranger than the truth itself, isn’t it?
At a lively BBQ with friends, where laughter and the sizzle of grilling meats mingled, I stumbled upon a conspiracy gem so surreal that it demanded a double-take. With drinks flowing and our minds delightfully “distracted,” it’s a prime moment in any social gathering when someone begins to expound their most outrageous tales. In this case, it all began with a man, likely fortified by a few beers, launching into a story about someone he swore was utterly trustworthy and incapable of spinning falsehoods.
That person has a little kid, 5 years old when the story started. The kid loved to eat chicken, a lot of chicken. They do not bother about the source from where the chicken was gotten and mostly from hypermarkets.
After 5 years of eating intensively chicken, the health of the child starts to degrade, and they saw some changes in the physiognomy of the child. They said that the child grew girly tits. At this moment, I was sure that the story was going to be insane.
Alarmed by those changes, they went to the doctor. This phrase, I think, I will keep in my mind for the rest of my life: “At the doctor’s cabinet, the doctor had squeezed the boy’s tits and it started to flow milk.”
To some people is hard to explain how the human body works. We said just that : “If this were true, all transgender people need to eat chicken; they don’t need surgical intervention ”.
Here you have a selection of insane conspiracy theories. But before we dive into the madness, here’s a playful challenge for you: Can you guess which theory is the wildest? Or perhaps you have your own bizarre theory to share? Let’s keep this interactive and see where our imaginations take us!
Absurd / Meme-Based Conspiracies
1. The Earth Is Flat🌍➡️⬛
Origin:
- Ancient idea, modern revival by the 19th-century Flat Earth Society (Samuel Rowbotham).
- Reappeared online in the 2000s via YouTube, forums, and social media.
Claims:
- Earth is a flat disk surrounded by an ice wall.
- Space images are fake, gravity is misunderstood, or nonexistent.
Reality:
- Satellites, photos from space, and astronomical observations confirm Earth is spherical.
- Horizon curvature and physics are consistent with a globe.
Spread:
- Online communities, conferences, and YouTube channels.
2. Birds Aren’t Real 🐦 = 🛠️
Origin:
- A satirical movement appeared in 2017, promoted by Peter McIndoe.
- Intended as a parody of modern conspiracy culture, he gained a lot of audience in a short time.
Claims (satirical):
- All birds were exterminated by the government and replaced with drones.
- Birds stay on power lines to “recharge” and spy on citizens.
Reality:
- Entirely a parody, though some fringe believers take it seriously.
- Media coverage treats it as social commentary on misinformation.
Spread:
- Viral memes, merch, social media, 60 Minutes feature.
3. Finland Doesn’t Exist 🇫🇮❌
Origin:
- This started as an internet meme on Reddit (~2015).
- Claimed that Finland was invented by Japan & USSR to hide fishing zones.
Claims:
- Finland is a fake country; people live elsewhere but are told they are in Finland.
- Nokia phones are allegedly part of the cover-up.
Reality:
- Finland is a real country with documented history, population, and geography.
- Meme culture mostly drives the “belief.”
4. The Moon Is a Projection 🌕📽️
Origin:
- Fringe/urban conspiracy theorists; no formal movement.
Claims:
- The Moon is a hologram controlled by elites to manipulate humans.
- Moon landings are fabricated to maintain the illusion.
Reality:
- Physical evidence (moon rocks, tides, eclipses) confirms the Moon’s existence.
- Scientific consensus dismisses the projection idea.
5. Australia Is Fake 🇦🇺😵
Origin:
- Satirical conspiracy from internet memes, forums, and trolling (mid‑2010s).
Claims:
- Australians are actors; anyone visiting is secretly flown elsewhere.
- Part of a global cover-up by governments.
Reality:
- Australia obviously exists. All claims are ironic/meme-based.
Recent 2024–2025 Conspiracies
6. Fogvid-24: Toxic Fog or Government Experiment? 🌫️🧪
Origin:
- Late 2024 / early 2025, North America & UK winter fog coincided with mild flu-like symptoms.
Claims:
- Fog is engineered or toxic; part of government experiments.
Reality:
- Meteorologists confirmed ordinary weather phenomena (temperature inversion, humidity).
- No evidence of chemical experiments. (Wikipedia)
7. WHO Pandemic Agreement: Global Power Grab? 🌐🦠
Origin:
- 2025, following the WHO’s Pandemic Agreement announcement.
Claims:
- WHO could override national sovereignty, impose lockdowns, mandate vaccines, deploy “WHO troops,” and create digital IDs.
Reality:
- Agreement is coordination only; WHO cannot enforce national laws. (Wikipedia)
8. MedBeds: The Fictional Future of Medicine 🛏️💉
Origin:
- September 2025, AI-generated video featuring Donald Trump promoting “MedBeds.”
Claims:
- Devices can instantly cure diseases and reverse aging.
- Linked to QAnon-style conspiracies.
Reality:
- Video confirmed fake, deleted after posting.
- MedBeds are purely fictional. (The Verge)
9. Time-Traveling Melania Trump? ⏳👩🦳
Origin:
- AI-generated promo video for Melania Trump’s cryptocurrency project (2025).
Claims:
- Depicted her as a hologram, fueling time-travel and secret tech theories.
Reality:
- Video is fully AI-generated; theories are speculation with no evidence. (The Daily Beast)
10. Texas Floods: Weather Control Conspiracy 🌧️🌪️
Origin:
- July 2025 Central Texas floods.
Claims:
- The U.S. government intentionally manipulated weather via cloud-seeding or other technologies.
Reality:
- Floods caused by heavy rainfall & natural climate factors.
- Some conspiracies led to vandalism at weather radar stations. (Wikipedia)