A thread for random and miscellaneous musings

[Filing False Crumpets]

It's kind of odd how many fewer conspiracy theories there are about the attempted assassination of Reagan than the Kennedy assassination. Like, the idea that a communist former marine could kill the President single-handedly is seen as a huge lift for some people, but some rando trying to impress Jodie Foster just walking up to the President and shooting him after 18 years of added security measures and everyone's like "yep, I can see it."

[Filing False Crumpets]

Flipping through Netflix crime/mystery shows, I was reminded that one of my neighbors growing up has the same full name as a famous "mysteriously vanished" person. And apart from being about 6 years older, is otherwise very similar in appearance. Even though I'd definitely never do it and it would be super unethical, I've always wondered what would happen if I just called the authorities like, "found them!" and how far it would go.

[Filing False Crumpets]

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Realistically wouldn't keep the same name if in hiding though, right?

Maybe, but in this case the most common theory is that it was a kidnapping and not a voluntary disappearance. No doubt it would fall apart quick, though.

[Filing False Crumpets]

Someone should make a movie that's an 80s slasher-style horror, but where all the kills are done in the style of "oddly satisfying" videos. So many possibilities!