Definition

A debunked conspiracy theory originating from anonymous 4chan posts. Proof that the internet's capacity for fiction-turned-belief is genuinely frightening.

Example Usage

The movement was fueled by QAnon conspiracy theories shared on social media.

Source: Internet conspiracy terminology

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