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OG reddit post detailing the Katie Holmes affair if you haven't read it already
Conspiracy theories are becoming more widespread by the day. Sometimes, people want something fun and random to enjoy, and other times, they genuinely feel there is some truth to what they’re hearing. Surveys show that more than 50% of Americans believe in one or another conspiracy theory.
Very often, these theories, especially the ones about famous people, are based on popular social or political news. They tend to interpret these events in terms of a struggle between good and evil or pose it as a threat to the safety of the common man. These ideas are captivating because they provide explanations for confusing or vague happenings when no other theory seems to be available.
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And I think other famous women he’s dated like Penelope Cruz and Sofia Vergara probably weren’t around long enough to see anything incriminating but still had their suspicions so they leave it alone too.
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Apart from these fun and lighthearted celebrity theories, the main forms of conspiracy plots that people see are the ones that involve some type of paranoia. People believe in some kind of power controlling them or trying to take away their freedom. This paranoia can fuel the most intense research and take people down scary rabbit holes.
Apart from paranoia-fueled theories, the opposite is pronoia. It is based on the idea that whatever secret forces there are in the world are looking out for you instead of wanting to cause any harm. Regardless of the type of plot or celebrity conspiracy people believe in, the feeling of uncovering some hidden easter egg is unmatched.
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IIRC it was on the set of Frida, Weinstein was being weird and creepy to Salma Hayek (including adding an unnecessary s*x scene) and Norton stood up for her to his creepiness. After that his reputation took a nosedive.
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It might seem like exchanging celebrity gossip or discussing conspiracy theories is just a waste of time, but research shows that it can have certain psychological benefits. People who discuss these things might feel better about themselves or their own lives; they may be able to rationalize certain beliefs they have or just enjoy discussing it.
One of the best parts of believing celebrity conspiracy theories is that they make people feel like detectives solving an interesting mystery. They can review and go over information about it again and again, which is also a pleasing thing to do.
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I don't actually think it's true, but it's less gross than him just refusing to date anyone older than 25.
Many people go down deep rabbit holes because of these kinds of conspiracies. It’s sometimes hard to know what is reality and what is fake. According to experts, the best way to do that is to find solid and provable evidence rather than basing our information on hunches, coincidence, or made-up theories.
These conspiracies often serve to make people feel mistrustful of popular people and institutions. This can sometimes be a problem if it affects a person’s daily life. Rather than believing just about anything we’re told, it’s always important to question it and practice healthy skepticism.
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I *just* learned this one and honestly it just gave me a giggle. I have to propagate it.
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They're just promoted to "seem famous" enough until enough people jump on the bandwagon to give them actual fame. .
Celebrity news is always a fun topic of conversation because people want to know what famous people are enjoying or doing. When these gossip sessions turn into deep conspiracy theories, it can sometimes prove to be problematic, especially if folks are spreading rumors or making up false information about them.
Rather than believing everything you see on the Internet, maybe it’s better to wait for all the facts to come to light. That being said, what are some celebrity theories you’ve heard that you definitely think are true?
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He said that he went over to pick her up for their date and left when she didn’t answer. But the story is he actually saw her body and, rather than immediately call police, he talked to friends/his agent who told him not to report it because his name would always be associated with the [crime].
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And for anyone who just knows Jordan was some big name good NBA player back in the day, but not versed in the specifics: Notably, the notoriously hyper competitive Jordan, just casually left to go f**k off in minor league baseball, but then AFTER returning to basketball, won 3 NBA championships.