An unproven theory, thought or idea that often has a large amount of evidence pointing contrary, usually used in a form of humor, satire or sarcasm. It is often used to convey in text messages the content is not to be taken seriously.
"I just bought a Birds Aren't Real Hoodie"
"That is some nice tinfoil."
"Christopher Columbus fell off the flat earth in 1492, and was reinstated in our history by aliens to keep us complacent in thinking the world was round *tinfoil intensifies*"
"That is some nice tinfoil."
"Christopher Columbus fell off the flat earth in 1492, and was reinstated in our history by aliens to keep us complacent in thinking the world was round *tinfoil intensifies*"
by Manabrave October 2, 2020
Get the tinfoil mug.paranoid...as in M. Night Shama-lama-ding-dong's movie Signs, the kids put tinfoil hats on their heads to protect them from the aliens.
R - I think Attorney General Eric Holder and Oprah's boyfriend Stedman Graham are the same person.
M - OMG...R's gone tinfoil on us
M - OMG...R's gone tinfoil on us
by Rebecca G March 2, 2009
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Quasi-mystical aluminium foil that (if worn in the ears) can filter out reception of most left and right wing chaff.
1st person: "You are both scum and an idiot and possibly traitorous if you do not think like me"
2nd person: "I'm not hearing you, I have my tinfoil hat on"
2nd person: "I'm not hearing you, I have my tinfoil hat on"
by G. Willikins April 28, 2005
Get the tinfoil mug.n. In the 1940s strips of tinfoil were dumped from planes to shield them from radar detection. Now the word is applied to any event or announcement which shields a politician by deflecting the focus or attention of the press and public.
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Middle east peace plan, chinese viral apocalypse, pretty big news day!
Just tinfoil my naive friend. Just tinfoil.
Just tinfoil my naive friend. Just tinfoil.
by gnostic3 January 30, 2020
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Get the Tinfoil mug.Propoganda designed to cover up a massive government conspiracy. Begining in the late 1970's, the United States government tried to cover up its radio-wave thought-control program by circulating a false rumor that people could shield their minds from government intrusion by wearing a tinfoil hat. In truth, a tinfoil hat only improves reception and makes it easier for the government to read your mind. Speak truth to power!
by Shep Pettibone May 24, 2009
Get the tinfoil hat mug.The "tinfoil hat" is often a way to describe someone who's going crazy, or falling too deep into crazy internet theories. When someone tells you you're putting on a tinfoil hat, it means your going head over heels for a crazy idea.
"Dude, the world's gonna end due to alien attacks within the next 4 months. I've figured out their plans completely."
"I think you need to take off that tinfoil hat and snap back into reality."
"I think you need to take off that tinfoil hat and snap back into reality."
by Daddy-0-5 February 3, 2018
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