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Helluva boss theory

you should do a helluva boss theory with the news episode the show is really good and i hope you make a video about it

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2024/12/01
02:59 UTC

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Barbie movie surprise?

I've observed that the positioning of the classic pink Barbie heart, this way was a playful wink at the over abundance of machismo in the room.

The heart shapes in this movie typical are turned the right way up.

Will Ferrell plays the Boss in the movie Barbie.

His over the top description of what he thinks girls want paired with a suggestive visual aid alludes to the fact that in this case; the people in charge, are out of touch with the people who use their product.

Much like the pink "ball" dress of Kate Beckinsale, once you see it, you can't unsee it.

I'm actually a little baffled why this hasn't been noticed by others yet, it's not very subtle.

Am I the only person seeing this?

https://preview.redd.it/apdmobuau34e1.jpg?width=960&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=f0035a01806a03bc72a4654dbdd1cfb5f45eec52

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2024/11/30
21:11 UTC

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Dreams of an Insomniac

It's a good series from a creator I enjoy, and I think it'd be cool if Lee covered it.

Personally unsure of theorizability, but it's an analog horror series, so there's probably something.

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2024/11/30
21:00 UTC

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Zooble is going to abstract and not Kinger and I can prove it!

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2024/11/30
19:35 UTC

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Inside Out 2 Analog Horror Vol. 3!

I know that u/Emergency-Cucumber96 already pointed this out, but I also saw some lore. If there is no username attached, then I found it. If you make this a theory, please credit the other poster, the commenters on the video, and preferably me. Apologies if this is repetitive or if it ruined the mystery.

At 0:15, as pointed out by Jaimelpp, there is a Caesar cipher that says, "My mind is broken, even if you turn it twice, Jani Schofield is my friend"

At 2:06, there is a QR code that says, "Hay una razón para todo... ¿Qué es?
There's a reason for everything... What is it?"

At 3:02, pointed out by Sir_FYRR, there is hidden text that says, "Don’t pretend you don’t know what you did to me. Every red mark on my body lasts over time"

At 6:33, there is another QR code that leads to an unlisted video titled "REGENERATION".

At 7:50, as pointed out by v1c3ntdc_XD, there is Val's sweater. I couldn't see it, but it's not a big deal.

At 9:40/9:52, also pointed out by v1c3ntdc_XD and a few others, there are images of Riley's dad without clothes. I also couldn't see that, but eh.

At 11:23, the very end of the video, there is a 3rd QR code that leads to another unlisted video, titled "WANTED".

If anyone reads this all, thank you. Jaimelpp, Sir_FYRR, and v1c3ntdc_XD were commenters on the video. The user made the other post. I am the original poster. Again, please credit us all if you make a theory on this. (:

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2024/11/30
14:37 UTC

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Here me out, Furby Movie - very light (almost nonexistent) spoilers

The furby movie from 2005 on youtube has lore! Like what happened to the ancient civilization and why did only the furbies survive?

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2024/11/30
14:20 UTC

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Do We Need Lyrics To The Theme Song?

I was watching a video and found myself wanting to sing along to the theme song but then I remembered that there’s no lyrics. Anyone have any ideas for lyrics even if it’s just so we can sing along?

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2024/11/30
05:54 UTC

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That's a scrotum!

Male symbolism in Mattel boardroom.

Has anyone else noticed this?

The way the "heart" shape is positioned seems very, cough masculine.

Throughout the movie the heart of barbie is facing the usual way up.

Everywhere except in the boardroom of the Mattel office.

The inverted shape of the heart calls to mind the AirB&B symbol which was intentionally ambiguous.

I think in a lot of ways the Boss derives his "manliness" from how much he loves Barbie and his position of authority.

It's not particularly subtle either...

A man with his guys

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2024/11/30
05:02 UTC

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Ever fall asleep in a dream?

In the final scene of The Wizard of Oz (1939), although Dorothy insists her experience was real, it is heavily implied that it was all a dream. If this were the case then it means she fell asleep within her dream in the poppy field. I don't know that that's possible. I submit that this, along with most subsequent and the original source media, proves it was not a dream

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2024/11/30
05:02 UTC

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Inside Out Tape Vol.3 Is Out!

The Third (& Final Entry) of the Inside Out tape by L30-K72 Is out, & it has a lot of lore for the small series as a whole! https://youtu.be/et8OtZwbzMM?si=cvbLDNmnXlPpM904

I hope this gets covered soon!

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2024/11/30
03:27 UTC

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(idk if this is the right flair for this, it probably isnt but oh well sorry)

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2024/11/29
18:18 UTC

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How is everyone going to get home?

There’s this show called From on MGM+ and season 3 just ended. It’s made by the same creators as Lost. It’s about a town full of people that have been trapped there while traveling through it. There are monsters, portal trees, TIME TRAVEL and hidden big bad’s. Nobody knows what’s going on and I think it’s PERFECT for Lee and the team to get into!

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2024/11/29
13:29 UTC

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How strong are Marv and Harry in the Home Alone movies.

Recently I've been rewatching both of the classic Home Alone movies (the good ones) and I've been wondering. They get hit in the head repeatedly with bricks, full paint cans, shocked with electricity, and Marv's head gets lit on fire twice. So my question is exactly how strong are these guys and what would it take for them to stay down?

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2024/11/29
07:28 UTC

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Actually mat pat was wrong in his where is Springfield video as it is in massachutes

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2024/11/29
05:26 UTC

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“Clocks”

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2024/11/29
03:37 UTC

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Discussion on Film School

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2024/11/29
03:32 UTC

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Fun idea

Sonic boom questions it's reality a few times and that mad burger is bad throughout the series but is called good by the people who thought it was bad

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2024/11/29
01:04 UTC

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Jeremyjankles - new ARG/analog horror(?)

came across this youtube channel a while back. seemed unassuming at first, it had some funny fake ASMR videos and whatnot, but recently the uploads have gotten... strange.

Now the videos will start off all silly/cheery (Things artists can't live without! or Things artists just love! or Things only artists do!) but near the end they'll just randomly cut away to completely unrelated, dark, and sometimes unnerving scenes. Caesar-shifted messages will flash on screen for a few seconds, or are written in the descriptions of the videos. On the channel's insta, they're making cryptic posts with hidden details if you turn up the brightness.

Some videos don't even hide behind the facade of silliness anymore (I hate myself or Decay and Let me Rot).

I'd normally assume this is just your run-of-the-mill tortured artist, but all of these videos seem related. The same beach keeps showing up, the same golden glasses, the same bench.

I'm no pro when it comes to this stuff lol. I'd love to hear what the community thinks!

My own theories from what I've pieced together:

!The main guy, Jeremy, finds some sort of cursed book that makes him go insane. He uses this book to sacrifice/murder his friend (the girl with the golden glasses) to gain immortality from some kind of eldritch god. Or maybe not? The upload 'the day I forgot you' makes me doubt that theory. but hey, that's just a theory. !<

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2024/11/29
00:20 UTC

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the amazing digital circus Newspaper

In this community post from glitch productions in the amazing digital circus, I have a hunch that there could be hidden lore in this newspaper, can someone dissect it? because the letters are kind of pixely I cropped the less important details and left out the potential lore.

https://preview.redd.it/n5gils3gaq3e1.jpg?width=1322&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d90a3d17b3c32e7e43886498740a9e54c036a710

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2024/11/28
23:38 UTC

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How calorie dense is Lembas bread?

I was going through my Recipes From The World Of Tolkien cookbook and reading the tidbit written about the origin of lembas bread from Tolkien’s LLOOORRREEEE(sorry i couldn’t resist), and thinking about Legolas’ line in The Fellowship of the Ring, “One small bite is enough to fill the stomach of a grown man!” This makes me wonder:

If one small bite of lembas is enough to fill the stomach of a fully grown man/elf (because they are the same stature and height), how insanely calorie dense is this bread? And if our international treasure Peregrin Took ate FOUR, how crazy is the hobbit metabolism to be able to eat multiples of the amount that a man/elf can? And how full would a bite of lembas make a dwarf? And for fun, since orcs have menus, would lembas be calorically worthy enough to be included in the orc diet? For orcs, we should also consider that they are literally made to be war machines, meant to be able to run on little food so that they are a more efficient war force in Middle Earth. So i wonder that the effect of lembas would be on them, if a small bite is indeed enough to fill the stomach of a grown man.

I do remember Matpat talking a little about the hobbit diet in the sad, lonely, singular Lord of the Rings theory he did, but i would love to see a more in depth analysis of something like this. Anyways, Lee, i hope you consider a rewatch to sort out this question! Thanks!

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2024/11/28
01:39 UTC

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You story 2

Now as I'm currently writing this theory I'm watching toy story 2. You know when Woody first arrives in Al's hotel room. I always wondered why they said " the prospector said you'd return ".i believe that maybe just Andy's father worked with al. What if he gave Andy Woody al was mad because it would have made him money and maybe al did something to cause the dads dissaperance. I doubt it but he probably just fired him. Causing the business to go to bankruptcy. Well that's my theory my film theory thanks you for taking the time to read.

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2024/11/27
23:35 UTC

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I Have A Theory 2 Theorys About Smile 2

Ok The 1 One Is: Can A Blind Person Survive The Smile Demon I Got This Idea From A Tiktok meme Of If The Smile Demon Passed ON To A Blind person and as i though more about it i relized it maybe can be true

  1. smile movies are prequales to bird box agin i saw it on tiktok on a cooment and agin for me its sounds maybe true {maybe i am stupid} tell me your thoughs about this theorys
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2024/11/27
18:08 UTC

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What happened to the humans in flow?

probably lee hasn't seen flow, but if he has then what happened?

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2024/11/27
13:18 UTC

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A Helping Hand

Our low-budget, black & white short film containing criminal activity and violence. Let us know any theories you have about it!

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2024/11/27
12:34 UTC

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Film Theory: Mr. Crocket and the Hidden World of CPS

Mr. Crocket can be seen as an allegory for the dark complexities of child protection systems, weaving its supernatural horror elements into a broader critique of abuse, trauma, and the systemic failures that can arise when institutions meant to protect the vulnerable fall short. Here's a theory linking the film's story to real-world issues surrounding Child Protective Services (CPS).

Mr. Crocket’s actions parallel a twisted interpretation of CPS's mission: to rescue children from harmful environments. While his intent to "save" children aligns with the stated goals of CPS, his violent, domineering methods echo criticisms of overreach and harm in the system. By forcibly removing children from abusive homes without addressing the root causes or providing support, Mr. Crocket mirrors allegations that CPS interventions can sometimes exacerbate trauma rather than heal it. His deal with the Devil symbolizes the moral compromises and unintended consequences of systems built to protect but sometimes cause further harm. The film suggests that even noble intentions can go astray when accountability and empathy are absent.

The cyclical nature of trauma is a recurring theme. For instance, Major begins to display signs of aggression and admiration for Mr. Crocket, reflecting how intervention without proper healing can perpetuate cycles of harm. Similarly, Anthony/Eddie, a child "rescued" by Mr. Crocket, grows into an adult obsessed with returning to him, symbolizing the lasting psychological scars that unresolved trauma can leave. This dynamic critiques the system's inability to break generational patterns of abuse, often leaving children to grapple with their pasts in isolation.

The film also underscores the isolation and helplessness felt by those overlooked by these systems. Rhonda’s self-imposed exile and obsessive monitoring of Mr. Crocket suggest the emotional toll on individuals who fall through the cracks, representing victims left to fend for themselves without societal support. Summer's anger and feelings of failure as a parent highlight how CPS often removes children without equipping families with the resources they need to succeed, a glaring critique of the lack of comprehensive solutions.

Mr. Crocket’s backstory further complicates the moral landscape. His tragic history—killing his abusive father and attempting to save Anthony—illustrates how unresolved trauma and unchecked power can distort good intentions. This parallels the real-world tension between CPS's necessity and the harm it can inadvertently cause when its actions feel punitive rather than rehabilitative.

The ending, where Major begins to reopen the portal, drives home the lingering effects of trauma and systemic shortcomings. While individual love and care, as shown through Summer’s efforts, are vital, they alone cannot resolve deep-seated issues. The film suggests that true change requires systemic reform, collaboration, and ongoing vigilance.

By blending horror with real-world parallels, Mr. Crocket critiques the complexities and failures of child protection systems, illustrating how even well-meaning efforts can lead to devastating outcomes without proper oversight and empathy. It’s a chilling reminder that the systems designed to save must also heal—or risk becoming part of the cycle they aim to break.

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2024/11/27
03:58 UTC

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\Finch vs. \Filmmakers

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2024/11/27
02:38 UTC

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Warning *Serious* (UrbanSpook aka The Painter)

Ok this is the last thing I want to do but I need to be sure people see this and by proxy the theorist team. And this isn’t a fucking joke, don’t say I’m a bot promoting an analog horror series. Do not cover UrbanSpook under any circumstances. It is disgusting, and I’m not saying that as a wimp. I’m saying that as a serious who watched those horrific fucking video’s and can’t forget what I saw. I know I’m going to tempt people but this is all I can do, if you won’t listen then watch them for yourselves to see why we can’t cover this. So to anyone seeing this, make a post of your own in this subreddit, because I’ll be damned if I see a video on this vile shit, where a kid is SA’d with out censor. Please don’t watch, I’m begging you-Corvid

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2024/11/26
22:20 UTC

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