It's an oldie but I still think the Shakespeare didn't write Shakespeare theory is the barmiest of them all.
There's not a whisper of such a thing during Shakespeare's lifetime, nor for 200 years after his death. It's only when someone called Looney (seriously) comes up with some crackpot theory that the idea starts getting legs. But no-on can agree on a potential 'real' writer and two of the most often-named died before Shakespeare finished writing - but, hey, you can't keep a good conspiracy theory down.
So, a theory that's nearly 200 years old and is supported by no evidence whatsoever has done well to last the pace
I enjoy the one that there is a secret committee of people that control the whole world. They organise who gets into power in which countries and why, orchestrate wars and control prices of goods worldwide.
Why they would do this is unclear.
former green party spokesman and sports presenter David Ickes theory that the world is run by a secret society of reptilian shapeshifters.
one bloke i serve sometimes says the government is out to get him, and he can only pay in cash so that he can live off the grid.
the man looks like he's clinging to that belief because there's nothing about his life. Seriously. Gray hair, moth eaten clothing, always looks miserable.
So what's the best conspiracy theory you've heard. And when I mean best I mean most stupid.
To kick off;
Have heard people claim that music companies have paid Apple money so that the "shuffle" function favours their songs over other songs.
Barring the one about robot wars, I don't know how this bloke puts his trousers on in the morning.
As for the robots, that's where we're heading anyway, it's not a conspiracy theory. We have unmanned drone surveillance and bombing now, the forces have advanced exo-skeletons in use now, and robot technology is moving on apace (just see QI this week). Fast-forward 50 years and it's not unreasonable - allowing actual people to die in battle will make a government unelectable if they afford not to do it.
It's an oldie but I still think the Shakespeare didn't write Shakespeare theory is the barmiest of them all.
There's not a whisper of such a thing during Shakespeare's lifetime, nor for 200 years after his death. It's only when someone called Looney (seriously) comes up with some crackpot theory that the idea starts getting legs. But no-on can agree on a potential 'real' writer and two of the most often-named died before Shakespeare finished writing - but, hey, you can't keep a good conspiracy theory down.
So, a theory that's nearly 200 years old and is supported by no evidence whatsoever has done well to last the pace
That would certainly help explain the shite music he has produced since the Beatles split up.
Is that a conspiracy theory though or just people doubting the authenticity. Very few facts are known about Shakespeare - not that I believe he didn't write the stuff.
It's an oldie but I still think the Shakespeare didn't write Shakespeare theory is the barmiest of them all.
There's not a whisper of such a thing during Shakespeare's lifetime, nor for 200 years after his death. It's only when someone called Looney (seriously) comes up with some crackpot theory that the idea starts getting legs. But no-on can agree on a potential 'real' writer and two of the most often-named died before Shakespeare finished writing - but, hey, you can't keep a good conspiracy theory down.
So, a theory that's nearly 200 years old and is supported by no evidence whatsoever has done well to last the pace
But if someone else wrote the plays, then that deception would involve a conspiracy of dozens of people. We know Shakespeare was real, was an actor and had a reputation as a genius writer. His company would have known, if he wasn't the true author. We also know that he collaborated with several other writers - they must have been in on it.
And how did Shakespeare get his undoubted wealth?
one bloke i serve sometimes says the government is out to get him, and he can only pay in cash so that he can live off the grid.
the man looks like he's clinging to that belief because there's nothing about his life. Seriously. Gray hair, moth eaten clothing, always looks miserable.
But if someone else wrote the plays, then that deception would involve a conspiracy of dozens of people. We know Shakespeare was real, was an actor and had a reputation as a genius writer. His company would have known, if he wasn't the true author. We also know that he collaborated with several other writers - they must have been in on it.
And how did Shakespeare get his undoubted wealth?
The book I read recently on him, had very few facts, and stated that very little was known about him - I don't recall anything about any wealth, they don't even know when or where he died. I'm not saying he didn't write it, just that wilh so little factual information, it's entirely possible that the truth is lost in time. It's also entirely possible that the book I read was wrong, though.