A theory that some fact or information is being hidden from the general public—a conspiracy—for whatever reason. These views are generally not held by most people or media (which is often part of the point—if something *is* being hidden, most people wouldn’t know).
Possibly the most well-known and widespread conspiracy theory is that planet Earth is actually flat, not spherical, and that this fact is covered up, keeping people in the dark.
A conspiracy theory may be true, false, or only partially true. “Conspiracy theory” is often used as a pejorative, usually an attempt to discredit ideas that are disagreed with; however, although theories like the Earth being flat can be patently disproven, many are still controversial.
In the United States, many conspiracy theories are attributed to the federal government. For example:
• some people purport that the attacks on September 11, 2001 (9/11) were perpetrated by the government as an excuse to increase citizen surveillance, or justify invasions of Iraq and Afghanistan.
• the demonstrations at the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021 were allegedly helped along by the government in an effort to discredit Donald Trump and his supporters.
• the existence of aliens and UFOs is supposedly hidden by the government, and equipment and specimens from said aliens is being stored in the top-secret Air Force facility Area 51.
Possibly the most well-known and widespread conspiracy theory is that planet Earth is actually flat, not spherical, and that this fact is covered up, keeping people in the dark.
A conspiracy theory may be true, false, or only partially true. “Conspiracy theory” is often used as a pejorative, usually an attempt to discredit ideas that are disagreed with; however, although theories like the Earth being flat can be patently disproven, many are still controversial.
In the United States, many conspiracy theories are attributed to the federal government. For example:
• some people purport that the attacks on September 11, 2001 (9/11) were perpetrated by the government as an excuse to increase citizen surveillance, or justify invasions of Iraq and Afghanistan.
• the demonstrations at the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021 were allegedly helped along by the government in an effort to discredit Donald Trump and his supporters.
• the existence of aliens and UFOs is supposedly hidden by the government, and equipment and specimens from said aliens is being stored in the top-secret Air Force facility Area 51.
“The CIA psychologically tortured human subjects to develop drugs that could psychomanipulate people during interrogations!”
“Oh yeah, that did happen, actually.”
“Sorry, what?”
“MKUltra. The CIA experimented on humans to make drugs.”
“…oh. Huh. Like, I was just trying to make up a weird conspiracy theory for Urban Dictionary, but… wow. I think my day is ruined now.”
“Oh yeah, that did happen, actually.”
“Sorry, what?”
“MKUltra. The CIA experimented on humans to make drugs.”
“…oh. Huh. Like, I was just trying to make up a weird conspiracy theory for Urban Dictionary, but… wow. I think my day is ruined now.”
by obscureharrypottercharacter February 11, 2024
Get the conspiracy theorymug. The actual origin of the Septum Ring Theory stems from the belief that when someone experiences trauma — especially something that made them feel powerless, violated, or unseen — they often search for ways to reclaim agency over their body or narrative.
The septum piercing is particularly striking because:
• It’s central on the face — hard to miss.
• It’s reversible (can be hidden or removed), offering flexibility.
• It has cultural associations with rebellion, nonconformity, and strength.
So, wearing one can become a kind of armor or badge — a visible reminder: “I’ve survived something, and I’m not the same.” It turns internal pain into an external identity marker that others can see, but only the wearer truly understands the meaning behind.
In current use, The Septum Piercing Theory denotes unnecessary aggression on social media stemming from someone who has made their trauma a part of their identity.
The septum piercing is particularly striking because:
• It’s central on the face — hard to miss.
• It’s reversible (can be hidden or removed), offering flexibility.
• It has cultural associations with rebellion, nonconformity, and strength.
So, wearing one can become a kind of armor or badge — a visible reminder: “I’ve survived something, and I’m not the same.” It turns internal pain into an external identity marker that others can see, but only the wearer truly understands the meaning behind.
In current use, The Septum Piercing Theory denotes unnecessary aggression on social media stemming from someone who has made their trauma a part of their identity.
The Septum Ring Theory never fails. Look at this unhinged cow rant about the way her ex left her. I can see why now.
by Meluckycharms2 October 9, 2025
Get the Septum Ring Theorymug. The Barron Theory is when a guy secretly has a crush on his best friend, but hides it behind jokes, teasing, or “bro” behavior. Once you notice it, you can’t unsee it — every small gesture suddenly makes sense.
“Jake’s obsession with his best friend is a classic case of the Barron Theory.”
or
“Once you notice the Barron Theory between those two, you can’t unsee it.”
or
“Once you notice the Barron Theory between those two, you can’t unsee it.”
by demarcusballz67 October 23, 2025
Get the The Barron Theorymug. Potential partners who have a name starting with the letter “M” are likely to to be attractive, funny, and kind. Current science is limited but it’s believed they have an enzyme that is generated in their system that called the builtdifferentezine that allows for this condition to take shape. It’s often suggested one pursues a date of some kind or the contact information of an “M” specimen to further investigate this unusual condition.
Oh his name is Marcelese? Here’s my number, give it to him and tell him I want to grab coffee sometime! I need to test the M Theory
by BLACK-MAN December 24, 2020
Get the The M Theorymug. Septum Ring Theory is a vague insult typically used against people with septum rings on social media platforms like TikTok. There's no concrete definition, but you know it when you see it. Septum Ring Theory is characterized by the following qualities.
• Septum Piercing (Obviously, and other present piercings in a given example strengthens the theory & insult's effect)
• Dyed Hair (Typically bright, attention hungry colors)
• Heavily left-leaning/liberal ideology
• Misandry
• Inflated sense of self importance/ego
• Inability to take accountability
• Tattoos (Not a requirement, but often found alongside the other indicators)
The purpose of the insult is to make the target angry. Responses to being told they fit the definition of septum piercing theory typically revolve around virginity or baselessly insinuating that the person receiving the insult is attractive to the person delivering it (this is the aforementioned inflated sense of self importance/ego showing itself in full.) These people will also lump you into a nebulous group of conservative boogeymen, which is where the political angle comes in despite the comment itself having nothing to do with politics. These replies are exactly what is expected though, and only help to further prove the Septum Ring Theory.
In short, Septum Piercing Theory is a comment that's designed to knock a very specific set of chronically online losers down a peg, and it usually works to great effect, almost like a cheat code.
• Septum Piercing (Obviously, and other present piercings in a given example strengthens the theory & insult's effect)
• Dyed Hair (Typically bright, attention hungry colors)
• Heavily left-leaning/liberal ideology
• Misandry
• Inflated sense of self importance/ego
• Inability to take accountability
• Tattoos (Not a requirement, but often found alongside the other indicators)
The purpose of the insult is to make the target angry. Responses to being told they fit the definition of septum piercing theory typically revolve around virginity or baselessly insinuating that the person receiving the insult is attractive to the person delivering it (this is the aforementioned inflated sense of self importance/ego showing itself in full.) These people will also lump you into a nebulous group of conservative boogeymen, which is where the political angle comes in despite the comment itself having nothing to do with politics. These replies are exactly what is expected though, and only help to further prove the Septum Ring Theory.
In short, Septum Piercing Theory is a comment that's designed to knock a very specific set of chronically online losers down a peg, and it usually works to great effect, almost like a cheat code.
Person A (with septum piercing): Men don't deserve rights/are trash/should be killed, etc, etc.
Person B (Usually a faceless account in Person A's comment section): Septum Ring Theory still undefeated.
Person A (in a video response to the comment): Spoken from a man who's never had his face in between a woman's legs. (They think they ate with this 🤭)
Person B (Usually a faceless account in Person A's comment section): Septum Ring Theory still undefeated.
Person A (in a video response to the comment): Spoken from a man who's never had his face in between a woman's legs. (They think they ate with this 🤭)
by The Masterful Baiter September 15, 2025
Get the Septum Ring Theorymug. ... posits that many of the putative unchangeable characteristics, such as race or gender,will become irrefutably protean in the future given we reach the point where it's technologically possible to do things like switch genders or race more easily & or in a (more) irrefutable manner. Supposed unchangeable characteristics would become patently changeable & analogous to the clothes one chooses to wear or the colour of hair one chooses to have.
Jolyne: Methinks Radical Fluid Identity Theory is a good idea. It'll prolly get people in the mindset of wanting to try all the stuffs. All the genders, all the races, all the characteristics, all the life, do everything, shag everything, everybody love everybody bruh.
June: Yo dude it gets me hype. I cannot wait for the future.
Reaves: Yo I remember the future
Celyne: NEKTAR NOW!
June: Yo dude it gets me hype. I cannot wait for the future.
Reaves: Yo I remember the future
Celyne: NEKTAR NOW!
by Politics [Moribund Institute] November 5, 2020
Get the Radical Fluid Identity Theorymug. An Isaac theory is were a person has a theory about various forms of media that is otherwise ridiculous or breaks cannon
by eric noblesmen May 8, 2018
Get the Issac theorymug.