4chan
Conspiracy theories tagged "4chan."
4 articles
Unresolved
Cicada 3301
In 2012, an anonymous group began posting cryptographic puzzles that spanned the globe. Over a decade later, Cicada 3301's identity and purpose remain unknown.
2012 · Unknown · Marcus Wanner
Debunked
QAnon Conspiracy Theory
QAnon is a debunked conspiracy theory alleging a secret cabal of elites is opposed by Donald Trump. Origins, claims, and impact explained.
2017 · United States · Q, Jim Watkins, Ron Watkins
Debunked
The Backrooms
How a single creepy photo on 4chan became one of the internet's most elaborate collaborative horror projects — and why some people think the Backrooms might be real.
2019-05-12 · United States · Anonymous 4chan poster, Kane Pixels (Kane Parsons), Async Research Institute (fictional)
Debunked
QAnon as a Cult Movement
QAnon destroyed families, radicalized millions, and stormed the Capitol. Cult experts say it follows the same playbook as Jonestown and Heaven's Gate — just without a physical compound.
2017 · United States · Q (anonymous), Ron Watkins, Jim Watkins