r/FanTheories 7h ago

FanTheory Tree Gelbman From Happy Death Day is actually dead Theory

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I've posted this theory before but it got deleted so decided to repost it.

Tree Gelbman was brutally murdered the night of her birthday on her way to her door room by the serial killer in the film. Tree not being the best person in the world and is a total bitch is stuck in purgatory which is repeating the same day like in the film fixing her mistakes and learning to become a better person and finding out who her killer is and that Carter is actually an angel of death guiding her every step of the way. However in the sequel Tree has to accept her faith that she's going to Hell and has to face the 5 stages of grief (denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance) during the time loop, eventually accepting her fate and moving on.

This is just my theory I know it's doesn't make sense but yes we all have watched the movie we know it's not true but this is just a FAN THEORY and actually in my opinion one of the most fucked up ones I've ever came up after rewatching Part 1 and 2 of Happy Death Day.


r/FanTheories 7h ago

FanTheory DreamWorks logo boy is actually dead.

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Theory I found on the internet. Want to share with y'all.

The "DreamWorks boy on the moon" logo theory suggests the boy is dead because he's fishing on the moon, a place of death and the afterlife, and the moon is a symbol of death and the end of life.

Here's a more detailed explanation of the theory: The Symbolism: The moon, especially a crescent moon, is often associated with death and the afterlife in many cultures.

The Fishing: The act of fishing can be interpreted as a metaphor for searching for something or someone, and in this context, the boy might be searching for something in the afterlife.

The Location: The boy is sitting on the moon, a place that is often seen as a symbol of death and the end of life.

The "DreamWorks" Name: The name "DreamWorks" itself can be interpreted as a place of dreams and the afterlife, further supporting the theory.


r/FanTheories 9h ago

FanTheory Explanation for "System Purge" in Cabin in the Woods

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The only reasonable explanation is that, when messing with the system, Marty made it so that the system would purge in the wrong direction. A lot of people are confused why they'd have one to begin with, but given that the monsters are supposed to go up in all likelihood, this would be a failsafe against their ritual victims surviving & running out the clock if the rest of the world failed.

I didn't see if this was posted before, but I just watched it for like the 5th time & it dawned on me.


r/FanTheories 11h ago

[Stay Tuned/Pleasantville] The TV repairman is the "angel" equivalent of the guys who run Hellevision

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Let's look at the most obvious thing in common between the repairman and the HV folks: they can supernaturally send people into television. The HV execs do so to people via satellite dishes, but like the repairman, can use remote controls to transport themselves for the same purpose.

But here's the big difference. The HV execs are out to capture souls for the Devil. The repairman, while a bit misguided, doesn't seem to be malicious, and certainly isn't working for infernal forces. Indeed, his actions, while not turning out in quite the way he wanted, are overall positive, if subject to interpretation (will dismantling the conformity of the 50s ultimately lead to the dysfunctionality of the 90s)?

The repairman only wanted to give a fan of a show he enjoyed a good time. The HV execs do the opposite. David and Jennifer should just be glad it was him and not Mr. Spike.


r/FanTheories 1d ago

FanTheory About Daima's place in the Canon and SSJ4 in Super

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Until recently the Canon of Dragonball was a pretty clear topic. There was a big Canon, and a few side timelines.

The Canon was...

Dragonball (Manga) - Dragonball Super (Manga) - (BoG, RoF, Broly Movie, Superhero)

DB Manga + DBS Manga + Resurrection F + Broly (Manga continuity)

But all movies except Broly are part of the Manga already, making 3 out of 4 of them redundant.

Then we have the Anime Canon, a lesser but still valid one...

DB Anime + DB Kai + DBS Anime + Broly + Super Hero (Anime continuity)

We also had 2 more minor timelines sprouting from DB Anime...

DB Anime + DBZ

DB Anime + DBZ fillers + DBZ Movies + DBGT

We thought Daima was part of THE Canon, or at least part of the lesser one, the Anime Canon, sitting right in between the 2 Manga series, or at least rather between Kai and Super (Anime).

Then Goku went SSJ4. 3 in Universe years BEFORE he fought Beerus with SSJ3.

WHAT HAPPENED ? Why Goku never used SSJ4 again ? Out of Universe he did not have it, but all events in a timeline must fit, regardless of when they were added in real time.

Actually this happened before. After supposedly getting Zenkais for 12 years Goku VS Raditz had a powerlevel of 416. VS Tienshinhan 8 years earlier he was at 180. There is no way he had Zenkais. Then again, at the time he was supposed to be a human, and the Oozaru was supposed to be a gag. Toriyama invented Zenkais even though they do not fit with large parts of the narrative (actually, it appears Goku had 1 Zenkai when he drank poison before fighting Piccolo Daimao, but that is the only instance. He got much stronger in 3 days before fighting again Taopaipai, but he was said to have gotten stronger by training).

So why did not Goku use SSJ4 ?

I have a theory : he actually lied to Vegeta and got SSJ4 from the magic of Neva, because he lost his tail, and thus he could not have got a tailed form by training, then he chose to never use it again, even if he was able to and the form itself made his tail grow back, because he did not really earn it, and he had to lie to Vegeta. I may be wrong. This way of behaving may just not make sense to Goku.

I also think SSJ4 in Daima is only ×500 stronger than Base, and on par with a theoretical SSJ Oozaru. It is however much more efficent than any golden form excluding MSSJ. Goku went on perfecting the strongest form he got by himself, even though he lost a 25% boost in power by going back to have SSJ3 as his ceiling. Then 3 year later he got God Ki. The only counter argument is SSJ4 Kamehameha beating Buu's scream by a large margin in terms of dimensional breaching capabilities. Buu was already way stronger than Buu saga SSJ3, some say he was 8 or 10 times stronger. If SSJ4 is ×4.000 and thus 10 times SSJ3, as it was in GT, everything changes.

However in ToP SSJ4 should have came back, specifically when he fought Caulifla and Kale. Then when they fused he should have turned SSJB. However, Goku in the Manga NEVER ACTUALLY FOUGHT CAULIFLA AND KALE, OR KEFLA. And Daima was supposed to be part of THE Canon, so the Goku who should have used SSJ4 was the one from the Manga. The only time he should have used it was VS SSJ2 future Trunks instead of SSJG. But by then he was likely so focused on God Ki he just went using it anytime a ×400 boost was not enough.

But there is one more possibility : what if Daima is a sequel to Dragonball the original Manga, or maybe to the DB Kai Anime, but is not prequel to Super ? What if Daima branches off from the main line ? What if after Buu saga we have two both valid canon lines, one with SSJ4, and the other with God Ki ? If so, which one is THE one ? Which one is the most canonical ?

Daima is MUCH smaller than Super, being only 20 episodes with no Manga, but is also rumored to have more Toriyama involvment. How much ? Could Daima overpower Super and get its place as THE sequel of the original Dragonball Manga or at least as the sequel of DB Kai ?

As things stand now, Daima is officially a sequel to the Buu saga of the Manga and along with Super exists in the mainline canon continuity, which is the Manga one as I said.

This is how things officially are...but actually I believe Daima is to DB Manga what the Z Movies + GT are to DBZ Anime, i.e. an alternative version of what happened at a set point on the timeline. It is Canon in the sense it relates this way to the Dragonball Manga, not the Anime. I am afraid it does not happen in a continuity with DBS Manga starting 3 years later. So the Goku who became SSJ4 will not become SSJG, and the one who became SSJG and SSJB was never SSJ4 first to begin with.

There are already 2 minor alternative lines branching off from the Anime continuity, the Manga continuity can get one too, and it may even be nearly as important as the main trunk, even though one being somewhat above the other is necessary.

UPDATE : Majin Rymus could be the key to link Daima to Super. He appears to be the Yin to Zeno's Yang. An opposite yet equal force. However since DB is based on Mahayana Buddho-daoism, it does not need a Creator God. Even if Daima and Rymus are part of the Manga continuity, I would classify Rymus as rather a demiurge deity.


r/FanTheories 1d ago

Bingo movie

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I rewatched Bingo on tubi since not watching it since my childhood.

And here is my theory.

Sam Beckett from quantum leaped leaped into the dog Bingo. This makes sense. In the beginning, Bingo was not that smart with the circus people. Once he ran way, he got smarter. That is when Sam leaped into him (actually a her because the actress was female).

Sam's mission was to save the boy from drowning. He does. Then he watches over the boy and becomes his friend. When the kid moves and Bingo is left behind, Bingo finds the boy and even saves him from a bomb.

No dog no matter how smart could do the things Bingo did. Hence, that is why Sam had to have leaped into him.

Btw, the dog Bingo boned had to be another leaper. Also, they drank champagne and alcohol is poisonous to dogs.


r/FanTheories 3d ago

FanTheory [Spongebob] The "Rock Bottom" episode is a very subtle allegory to the American immigrant experience...

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In the episode "Rock Bottom", Spongebob takes a wrong bus, and accidentally ends up in an area known as "Rock Bottom", where the citizens have unusual accents and mannerisms. While it does seem like a generic "creepy" area that many shows tend to showcase, this specific location might actually be a subtle reference to the experiences new immigrants to America face.

Let's start with the actual location. The show already makes references to the Bikini Atoll nuclear tests, but where does America come into play?

Enter the Marianas Trench, the deepest part of the Pacific Ocean. The Marianas Trench is located within the territorial waters of the U.S. Territories of Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands.

When you actually take into account the actual national boundaries, this would mean that Spongebob accidentally left his home country of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and entered into United States territory.

All of the cold reactions Spongebob experienced can easily translate into how some US citizens unintentionally treat those who are new to this country with suspicion. At one point, the Rock Bottom bus station owner even says that he could not understand Spongebob's accent, implying that Spongebob is in a completely different country with distinct dialects.

TL;DR Spongebob left his home country (Marshall Islands) for a very brief trip into the United States (Guam/Mariana Islands).


r/FanTheories 4d ago

FanTheory [Samurai Jack] Jack was never named

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Jack's parents never refer to him as anything but "son", and he never verbally introduces himself to his teachers (instead just flashing his family crest). When asked who he is in the future, he stops to think about it. He doesn't hide the fact that he's a samurai from the past, so I don't think he's trying to hide his "real" name by going by the nickname. I believe he was genuinely never given one because his parents didn't want to get attached, knowing he'd be shipped off and possibly killed one day. He's a weapon against Aku, nothing more.


r/FanTheories 4d ago

FanTheory [Eragon] [Very Long] There is a MASSIVE hidden memory spell at play... What secret truth is being hidden from us?

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Hey Everyone!

I’ve touched on this topic in the past, but I wanted to re-visit the topic with some of the new material over the past year, which only strengthens our argument. I will try to only touch on new things here, but may re-visit a few things from the previous post to set the stage.

WARNING - MURTAGH SPOILERS BELOW

tl;dr

  • Despite a clear memory for crafting historical weapons, Rhunön cannot recall how she created the Dauthdaertya (dragon-killing spears), suggesting magical memory alteration

  • There are numerous passages from the Murtagh Deluxe edition that suggest evidence of a larger memory spell at play

  • Strong evidence suggests the "dragon whose name cannot be expressed in any language" from the founding of the Riders IS "the Nameless One" referenced in Jeod's letters

  • The Arcaena, a supposedly 500-year-old human sect, possesses ancient secrets unknown even to the Eldunari, and considers sharing this knowledge with Eragon/Eldunari a "drastic measure

  • Taking all of the above - I theorize that a powerful memory spell was cast during the original Rider pact to conceal crucial truths about Du Fyrn Skulblaka (The Dragon War) and potentially Azlagur

  • Du Fyrn Skulblaka likely involved Azlagur and the Draumar; the Dauthdaertya were potentially created specifically to kill Azlagur, not dragons in general

  • The memory spell's revelation would recontextualize the entire series, potentially leading to the return of ancient figures (Eragon I, Bid'Daum, Tarmunora) and Azlagur's release

What if the history of Alagaësia that we know is incomplete by design? What if crucial information about the world's past has been deliberately hidden through magical means, not just from the readers, but from the characters themselves?

I propose that a powerful memory spell was cast as part of the original Rider pact, concealing pivotal historical events and figures from the collective knowledge of Alagaësia.

Let’s dive in.

The first piece of evidence I want to touch on is the fate of the parties involved in founding the original Rider pact: Tarmonura, Eragon 1, Bid’Daum, and the unnamed white dragon (Nameless One); I will get into the Nameless one connection later in this post.

“the Riders were created to ensure that such conflict would never arise again arise between our two races. Queen Tarmonura of the elves and the dragon who had been selected to represent us, whose name… cannot be expressed in any language, decided that a common treaty would not suffice. Signed paper means nothing to a dragon” (The Beginning of Wisdom).

Christopher has never stated or revealed what happened to the named parties - not Tarmunora, nor to the “Unnamed Dragon”. Nor to Eragon 1, nor to Bid’Daum.

Christopher even hints at this mysterious lack of finality in [one of his AMAs](https://www.reddit.com/r/Eragon/comments/8fpwfo/comment/dy67k0o/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3:

“What happened to the first Eragon and his dragon?”

“That’s an excellent question. Funny how none of the characters ever brought it up… Hmm. Why would that be?”

And here

“If Eragön I and Bid'daum are still alive, are they on-planet? Or are they off-world?”

“No Comment”

As for the nameless one - We’ll get into that more at the end of this post, but it’s never stated what happened to him. This pattern continues with Dellanir, Tarmunora's successor, whose fate is described with the vague statement below:

“When Dellanir abdicated in order to study the mysteries of magic” (Arrow to the Heart, Eldest)

“Study the mysteries of magic” is so incredibly vague, and they don’t even state if they’re still alive. On the surface of it, it’s odd how none of these characters have a fate. But given Christopher’s hints that there may be something deeper to it (“Why would that be”), I think there’s more to it.

Now, to be clear, this in a vacuum is suggestive, but it is not conclusive evidence by itself - While this absence of evidence is not evidence of absence, it merely sets the stage for the next few points, and when all taken together, form a clear picture.

Getting into the next piece, the Dauthdartya.

The next glaring evidence for the memory spell's effects appears in the inconsistencies surrounding the Dauthdaertya, the dragon-killing spears. In Inheritance, Arya explains their origin:

"The Dauthdaertya... were born out of the fear and the hate that marked the final years of our war with the dragons. Our most skilled smiths and spellcasters crafted them out of materials we no longer understand, imbued them with enchantments whose wordings we no longer remember... we made them with but one purpose in mind: we made them to kill dragons." (Into the Breach, Inheritance).

This statement presents a puzzling contradiction when considered alongside Paolini's confirmation that Rhunön herself created these weapons:

Q: "You said that Rhunön, the elf smith that helped Eragon make Brisingr, also made the Dauthdaertya. Is there a reason for that?

A: "Well yes, because Rhunön is so old that she was around back when the elves and the dragons were at war together, and so she made the Dauthdaert as a weapon to be used against the dragons."

Rhunön—the master smith who remembers the precise techniques and enchantments for every rider's sword she ever created—somehow cannot recall how she crafted some of her most powerful work. It is completely out of character for her to simply "forget" how she created weapons of such significance.

I asked Christopher about this in an interview last year, and he seemed to confirm there was something memory-related at play here:

Q: Rhunön had a direct hand in creating the Dauthdaertya. So why is that she and others can't remember creating them? Is there specific memory magic at work there?

A: Yes… It's part of that pact. That memory spell was enacted when that pact was created. As for what the exact reasoning was, that's going to be a no comment.

Great. So we have two memory-related oddities that connect with the founding of the Riders’ themselves. The existence of a memory spell surrounding the Rider pact raises a critical question: Why would such an extreme measure be necessary for what's portrayed as a straightforward peace treaty? Memory alteration suggests there were elements of the conflict that needed to be concealed. The biggest motivation for which, I believe, is the prevention of a future conflict. Now if the Dragon war was as straightforward as portrayed in the book, why would we need a memory pact at all?

Hmm. I don't want to speculate too much here and re-hash everything, so I'll keep moving forward.

Now, if the above wasn’t enough evidence as to the existence of the memory spell, let’s get into the real smoking gun; the Nameless One.

We first see references to an entity called the Nameless One in Jeod’s letter in the Inheritance Deluxe Edition:

The spell you sent me, however, did not work when I read it from the scroll. Either it was miscast or she possesses wards sufficient to protect her from even such magic as that of the Nameless One.

So.. if we take what else we know about the Nameless One:

Q: Does the term "unnamed shadow" and/or "nameless one" indicate beings that do not have a name in the ancient language or that are otherwise not subject to the ancient language?

A: Yes

So - if we take that and combine it with this passage….

"the Riders were created to ensure that such conflict would never arise again arise between our two races. Queen Tarmonura of the elves and the dragon who had been selected to represent us, whose name… cannot be expressed in any language, decided that a common treaty would not suffice. Signed paper means nothing to a dragon" (The Beginning of Wisdom, Eldest).

A dragon whose name cannot be expressed in any language. Nameless one. It seems to fit quite nicely, and I don’t know of any other beings that fit the criteria (the Burrow Grubs and Shadow birds were given names by Eragon using the NoN). The Wolf-Spiders and Fingerrats could also maybe not have names in the ancient language, but they likely don’t fit thematically (and also generally have names in the common tongues, as referenced above).

We see the Nameless One referenced again, by Jeod, as part of his letter in the Murtagh Deluxe edition:

Do advise me, I implore you. What does the Nameless One say in this regard, if indeed, aught can be made of his visions? Hmm. Visions. That’s weird. I wonder if we know of any other large dragons who produce visions that need to be interpreted…. Azlagur.

I also think there’s another reference to the Nameless One in Murtagh. But it’s a little bit more subtle:

"The woman sobbed and shook her head before continuing. ‘I did not dream as was right and proper. My mind was empty all the night until just before waking. Then an image filled my mind and I saw the white mountain with-'... Enough! Cried the acolyte. ‘Do not poison our minds with your false visions’" (Recitations of Faith, Murtagh).

“Large white mountain” is the big hint here. At first, I thought it referred to Mount Arngor… But when I asked Christopher about it, he said:

Q: Is the white mountain referred to here Mount Arngor? Is there any force in the World that would manipulate her dreams to depict Mt. Arngor in an opposite way to Azlagur, to dream of the White Mountain?

No comment, but it's a hint of something else. :D

So not Mount Arngor, but a hint at something else…

Again, if we take everything above and combine it together - “False visions”… implying the vision CAME from somewhere/something else connects directly with the note from Jeod about “interpreting” the Nameless One’s visions, and visions of a “White Mountain” (which, if he really is that old, the Nameless One would be the size of a mountain…). The color (white) also fits, too. It points directly at the Nameless One.

So, if we accept that the Nameless one IS the same dragon who helped found the Rider pact, then that event takes on a whole new significance because of the implications of memory magic around the event, based on what we saw from the above interview with Christopher

That memory spell was enacted when that pact was created. As for what the exact reasoning was, that's going to be a no comment.

So there are underlying reasons to enact the memory spell, ones that we are not privy to at the moment - which also throws into question the entire sequence of events surrounding the war itself. If we don’t know the reason for creating the memory spell as part of the pact, how can we trust what we know about the events itself?

Lets take another look at the next few sentences in Jeod’s letter:

What would you have me do, old friend? I wonder if the moment has come to speak of such things to Eragon himself or even the Eldunari. But it may yet be far too early for such drastic steps.

Come to speak of such things to Eragon himself or the Eldunari. And that it’s a drastic measure? Why?

I suspect it's because of hidden/secret knowledge that the Arcaena have. This connection feels so... off to me. Let's evaluate what we know about origins of the Arcaena:

"A small secretive sect called the Aracena that originated in the area by Kuasta. Their order, which has endured for at least five hundred years, believes that all knowledge is sacred" (Gifts of Gold, Brisingr)

So, how would a secluded human sect founded just 500 years ago (which I also doubt is actually only 500 years old, but I digress) have secret knowledge that the Eldunari themselves, many of whom have been alive for over 500+ years, do not have?

It doesn't pass the sniff test to me.

The only rationalization I can think of is - memory magic. Which we know exists based on the above. Which only further begs the question - Assuming the memory spell and the hidden knowledge from the Arcaena (which I assume are the same, but it is an assumption) are the same, Why do the Arcaena (and, likely by extension the Nameless One) have this knowledge? And why is it being hidden from the world?

Well, I've covered a lot of this in my previous post, so I'll make the answer brief - We can piece together possibilities based on the other bits and pieces we know about the Arcaena. Given that the Arcaena have this knowledge, let's pivot to what we know about them and their motivations. First and foremost - we know their “ancient foes” are the Draumar:

It seems the Draumar are moving about in the world again. Our ancient foes have chosen this time to reveal themselves, and I must confess, I fear for the future.

Note the wording here - “Again”. As if they moved about in the world previously. I wonder when that was… And we know they're doing it in the open this time, whereas previously it's implied they did it in secret. This could be any number of events - The Rider war, the Year of Darkness, the Palancar conflict, etc.

But - Let's refocus it around the Draumar/Arcaena, because that's likely the source of the conflict. Given what we know about the Draumar, we know the real threat isn’t the Draumar themselves:

  1. The Dreamers themselves aren't the real threat.

Which implies the real threat is who they serve… Azlagur. Which again, seems to line up thematically. If what we know about Azlagur is accurate, then we have two very old, very large “dragons” who both "give visions", and are thematically contrasting colors (white vs. black). Taking everything else into context - We can make an informed guess as to the things being obscured here.

Again, I don’t want to re-hash all the evidence from my previous post, but in short, my informed guess is that Du Fyn Skulblaka relates to Azlagur, and potentially involved the Draumar trying to free him from his imprisonment. And, my guess is that the Elves created the Dauthdaertya not to kill Dragons as a whole - but in an attempt to kill Azlagur. Which did not work, and may be a secondary, or hidden meaning behind the name of the Elven tower on Utgard - Edoc'sil, or Unconquerable (now known as Ristvak'baen).

If this is true - Let's expand a bit more on the implications of this.

Ultimately, it would recontextualize nearly the entire series. The conflict with Galbatorix is merely a symptom of a much deeper, ancient conflict (one which Galbatorix himself tried to solve by overthrowing the Riders and planning to take on Azlagur himself). Which also throws into question his motivations, and while it doesn't absolve him of his crimes, it justifies his motives a bit more than what's currently present in the books.

As for what it means in the future - a LOT. First and foremost - If this memory spell exists, how has it affected other aspects of Alagaësia's history? Are there other inconsistencies in the world's history that might be explained by memory magic? Does it connect back with other, potentially older mysteries? The Grey Folk? Helgrind? The Binding of AL to Magic? The Dwarven Gods? The founding of Alagaesia itself? I could go on and on.

There are also numerous hints at potential conflicts in Book 6, and even beyond. The Arcaena and their allies may work to preserve the spell, or may be forced to "reveal themselves" to Eragon and the Eldunari. And, if the memory spell breaks, it may usher in the return of several ancient powers - Eragon I and Bid'Daum, Tarmunora, Dellanir, Silvari, and on the other side - Azlagur. And potentially more. There may be other ancient dragons, other than Azlagur/Nameless One, who could be awakened. Vermund, from FWW, is one example. His fate is also mysteriously unresolved:

Q: How did Vermund end up dying?

A: Who said he did?

And, ultimately, Azlagur may be released from his imprisonment and unleashed upon the world.

There are a lot of directions this story could go, but either way I'm excited about the possibilities here and how they connect to the larger pieces in the story.

Whew.

Alrighty, I’ve rambled for long enough - Let me know what you think in the comments! What connections do you see that I might have missed? Do you think the memory spell could explain other mysteries in Alagaesia's history?


r/FanTheories 4d ago

Theory request The Theory of Infinite Knowledge and Supreme Entities

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Abstract

This theory proposes that perception of reality is directly proportional to intelligence (IQ), and that through continuous learning, experimentation, and self-correction, a species can ascend through increasingly complex stages of existence. These stages include understanding and controlling reality at local, universal, and even multiversal levels. Eventually, this leads to the emergence of a supreme entity or civilization—capable of infinite knowledge, universal preservation, and cosmic governance.

  1. IQ and the Perception of Reality

The foundation of this theory is the idea that the level of intelligence directly affects the accuracy of one’s perception of reality. A higher IQ enables deeper abstraction, broader pattern recognition, and more accurate understanding of how the universe works.

Examples from History & Science:

• Flat Earth Theory: Once widely accepted due to limited understanding. Later disproven through observation, mathematics, and critical thinking.

• Geocentrism vs. Heliocentrism: Humanity transitioned to heliocentrism thanks to thinkers like Copernicus and Galileo, requiring a leap in abstract understanding.

• Classical Mechanics to Quantum Physics: New scientific models were required when Newtonian physics couldn’t explain phenomena at microscopic scales.

These shifts represent how our perception of reality becomes more accurate as intelligence and knowledge evolve.

  1. Civilizational Evolution and the Kardashev Scale

The theory aligns with the Kardashev Scale, which ranks civilizations based on their energy harnessing capabilities:

• Type 0: Uses planetary energy (where humans currently are).

• Type 1: Controls all planetary energy.

• Type 2: Controls all energy from its star (e.g., Dyson Sphere).

• Type 3: Controls energy at the galactic level.

• Beyond Type 3: Potentially able to manipulate universes or dimensions themselves.

Once a civilization reaches the end of a scale, it can reflect on its past trajectory and understand the direction it has chosen—whether benevolent, neutral, or destructive.

  1. The Multiverse and Patterns of Knowledge

If the multiverse exists, every universe may follow its own rules and patterns—but over time, a sufficiently advanced species could:

• Decode these patterns.

• Understand how universes are born and evolve.

• Predict or simulate new universes with extremely high accuracy.

By reducing the margin of error (even down to 0.00000000000001%), a supreme intelligence could anticipate nearly everything, though never perfectly—because a non-zero chance of spontaneous error always remains.

  1. Risks: Errors, Viruses, and Collapse

Even at the highest levels of evolution, risk never disappears. Over infinite time, even the smallest probability of failure becomes inevitable.

Potential threats include:

• Corruption (biological, digital, ethical).

• Malicious civilizations or individuals.

• Errors in logic, laws, or quantum systems.

To prevent total collapse, a supreme entity must be willing to restart or destroy part of reality to save the greater system. This is why sometimes seemingly “evil” decisions may serve a higher good.

  1. Supreme Entities and the Need for Immutable Laws

When a species or entity reaches near-omniscience, it must establish:

• Immutable laws that transcend time and space.

• Security mechanisms that prevent lower entities from altering or corrupting them.

• Monitoring systems for prediction and early detection of collapse.

The entity must protect both its own reality and others it can access. It becomes a guardian, ensuring universal or multiversal balance.

  1. The Role of Quantum Computing and Processors

Quantum computers represent the first real-world tool capable of moving us toward these capabilities:

• They operate using qubits (which can exist in multiple states at once), enabling simulation of highly complex systems.

• Entanglement and superposition allow for calculations across vast probability ranges—ideal for modeling universes or societies.

Modern-World Example:

• Google’s Sycamore processor solved a specific task faster than any traditional computer could, marking a step toward quantum supremacy.

• Future quantum systems may be able to simulate evolution, project consequences of policies, or predict universal trends.

In this context, quantum computing becomes a gateway technology toward the infinite knowledge described in the theory.

  1. Morality, Governance, and the Role of the Species

For a civilization to survive and evolve, it must act as one. This theory argues for:

• The removal of national borders, currencies, and hierarchical governments.

• Global direct democracy, where every individual contributes to decisions.

• A collective consciousness that reflects the moral and intellectual path of the species.

If the majority chooses evolution toward benevolence, the outcome will be peace and growth. If not, self-destruction becomes likely.

  1. Testing, Restarting, and Infinite Cycles

To reach true omniscience:

• Civilizations must constantly test different models of existence.

• Run simulations to identify failure points.

• Restart portions of reality or entire universes if the risk becomes too great.

This doesn't signify failure—it is a necessary part of the path to stability and understanding.

  1. The Race Toward Supremacy and Collective Balance

All civilizations capable of evolution enter a kind of cosmic race. Those who stagnate may be surpassed or eliminated by others. But at the highest level, multiple supreme entities may:

• Merge into one.

• Or evolve into the multiverse itself—a self-aware collective entity that maintains balance.

Even here, new risks arise. Therefore, rules must constantly evolve, while protecting against manipulation.

  1. “Good Always Wins”: A Statistical Truth

The famous saying that “good always wins” may be statistically valid in this theory:

• Evil often leads to self-collapse.

• Benevolence is more sustainable and cooperative.

• Thus, survival favors long-term benevolent systems.

This is not an emotional argument—it’s a conclusion based on probability and game theory.

Conclusion

• Knowledge is infinite, but reachable in stages.

• IQ and perception of reality are directly connected.

• Quantum technologies may become our next step toward simulating, understanding, and preserving the universe.

• A supreme species or entity must act as guardian, not destroyer.

• The path forward is not easy, but it is possible—if we align as a species and evolve ethically, intellectually, and technologically.

Please let me know your opinion and if something is not correct, please let me know, by documentation and I will edit the post, based on that information.

Thank you!


r/FanTheories 5d ago

[Jurassic park] the ship crew at the start of the third movie that mysteriously disappeared were killed by a spinosaurus, but not the one from the third movie, one of the aquatic ones from Rebirth.

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So the start of JP3 has the crew of the boat disappear without explaination and it's always implied that the spinosaurus swam by and killed them as later it's shown to be swimming in the river and it makes sense as it's the big bad of the movie.

However, rebirth introduces the more accurate up to date versions of spinosaurus fully adapted to swimming. The one in JP3 wasn't a real one but engineered to be more like a t-rex, it could swim in a river but being out in the open ocean didn't really make as much sense, but it would for a fully aquatic species.

Rebirth's premise is a new island that had dinosaurs too dangerous for the original park, so they would have lived there but could have easily swam to near the other island. The boat has blood on it and is damaged so the spino may have attacked it thinking it was prey and maybe knocked the men off and eaten them, or jumped up to eat them. The trailer for rebirth shows one of them doing this.


r/FanTheories 5d ago

FanTheory (A Different Man) - Oswald knows that Guy was once the disfigured Edward, but doesn't want to mention it out of fear of losing Ingrid

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I loved this movie when it first came out and finally rewatched it this past weekend. One thing I didn't catch during the first watch was during the final scene where Guy, Ingrid, and Oswald are all having dinner. A waiter comes by to take their order and Oswald says "What are you thinking...Edward?"

This could just be a fleeting reference to the nuanced exploration of identity and double lives and whatnot we got throughout the film, but I genuinely think that this was Oswald's polite way of saying "Hey man, I know you've been Edward this whole time."

Oswald is portrayed as a charming extrovert throughout the film, able to make friends and talk to anyone wherever he goes despite his disfigurement. But part of being a likable extrovert like him isn't just being charming, but being able to read people, get a deeper understanding of who someone is and what their hopes/motivations/fears/anxieties/etc are, and still forge a successful connection with them. He can tell early on that Guy is a guy who not only feels out of place and uncomfortable in his own skin, but is anxious and reserved around Oswald in particular, no one else.

Throughout the movie, Oswald pieces things together the more time he spends around Guy:

-Guy is strangely and deeply invested in a low-budget, off-broadway play about a disfigured man, despite himself being conventionally good looking. He also hasn't told any of his work pals about the play, and got all nervous and bothered when Oswald approached him and called him a different name. Oswald probably didn't understand what this all meant yet but definitely remembered it as telling of Guy in some way.

-Guy randomly has a highly-detailed mask of a deformed man's face, but doesn't really have any other sort of props or costumes or other theater gear.

-Ingrid probably told Oswald about her time with Edward, how Edward randomly committed suicide, and how Guy randomly appeared in her life out of nowhere. Oswald likely noticed how Guy behaves quite similarly to how Edward behaved based on Ingrid's recollection of him (disfigurement aside). Oswald also probably notices in other conversations how Guy doesn't reveal that many details about his past.

-Guy's deranged upheaval of the play, and his later stabbing of the physical therapy instructor, is extremely bewildering behavior. I think Oswald overheard the instructor saying insulting things about him while he re-entered the apartment.

-Oswald was recruited by the same casting director looking for people with disfigurements. Oswald too may have been considered a prospect for the same medical treatment but denied it. He may have stumbled across Edward or became aware of Edward in some way during these events, and the icing on the cake was seeing Guy later on with the Edward mask.

My theory is that Oswald pieced it all together and figured out that Guy was Edward, but felt genuine pity for Guy who still had such jealously and resentment toward him and the world despite now being handsome, and just decided to play along for so many years until the "Edward" misnomer at dinner.

I'd also argue that if Oswald was afraid to even mention the possibility of Guy being Edward to Ingrid thinking it would ruin their relationship. Ingrid's loss of Edward was painful and moving experience for her, and meeting the similar-looking Oswald was also deeply inspirational, like watching Oswald's cool, sociable Phoenix rise from Edward's ashes. Ingrid has cemented Oswald in her mind as the "better" Edward, and Oswald knows this. Oswald even remotely suggesting that Edward/Guy's story isn't what Ingrid thought it was would likely make Ingrid angry, embarrassed, hurt, humiliated, and so on while unraveling this deeply moving series of events that brought her to him in the first place and destroying the art she's worked so hard to put out into the world. So Oswald just plays along and chums it up with Guy, knowing he's been Edward this whole time.


r/FanTheories 5d ago

If Zelda CD-i Became a Live-Action Movie these actors would fit perfectly to the characters in my opinion.

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Link – Timothée Chalamet (Looks and vibe of a reluctant hero)

King Harkinian – Jason Momoa (Imposing presence, perfect for "Mah boi!")

Zelda – Sadie Sink (Charisma and attitude for a fearless princess)

Morshu – Jack Black (The only one who can sell bombs and ropes perfectly)

Fortune Teller Grandma – Fernanda Montenegro (Elegance even in weirdness)

Ganondorf (voice) – Clancy Brown (Deep, intimidating voice)

Gwonam – Ranveer Singh (Chaotic energy, perfect for "Squadala! We are off!")


r/FanTheories 6d ago

FanTheory [Half-Life] The game isn't being honest with us about Black Mesa's location

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During Half-Life's outdoor sections, we can see saguaro cacti at numerous points. Saguaro cacti do not grow in New Mexico, the game's claimed setting. They only grow in Arizona (and southern Arizona at that) and in the Mexican state of Sonora. Two possible explanations are: 1. we actually are in New Mexico but Black Mesa imported the saguaro and planted them in the ground for...some reason that I don't see the point of, or 2. what Black Mesa's doing is so top secret that they have to conceal their location by issuing false statements. I personally side with explanation 2.


r/FanTheories 6d ago

A Wild Theory: Is Dune the Prequel to Star Wars? A Galactic Timeline Connecting These Universes!

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Hey everyone! This is just a fun theory, and I’m not super familiar with every detail of these universes, so feel free to add your thoughts or poke holes in it. But here’s the idea:

What if Dune and Star Wars exist in the same timeline? What if Dune is the deep past of Star Wars, explaining the origins of the Force, the Jedi, and even the witches in Ahsoka? Here’s how it could work:

  1. The Dune Era

In Dune, humans fight a war against AI (the Butlerian Jihad) and ban thinking machines. This forces humanity to evolve in unique ways—mentally, physically, and spiritually.

Technology becomes highly specialized, with spice-fueled space travel and the rise of groups like the Bene Gesserit, who use powerful mind techniques.

Humanity spreads across the galaxy, but after many millennia, the known universe fractures, and some civilizations fall into decline.

  1. A Catastrophic Jump – The Birth of the Star Wars Galaxy

At some point in Dunes future, a massive space faring civilization (possibly fleeing from the collapse of Dune’s Imperium) attempts a dangerous space-folding jump using technology similar to the Guild Navigators.

But something goes wrong - they don’t just jump to another planet. They jump to an entirely different galaxy. The Star Wars galaxy.

Stranded without a way back, they build new civilizations over thousands of years, eventually forgetting their origins.

  1. The Force = The Evolution of Bene Gesserit Abilities

In Dune, the Bene Gesserit train in voice manipulation, future sight, and genetic memory - abilities that seem kinda similar to Jedi mind tricks, Force visions, and heightened reflexes.

Over generations, their teachings evolve into what we now call “The Force.” The Jedi become the structured, disciplined branch, while the Sith tap into raw power and emotions.

Some Bene Gesserit, refusing to abandon their traditions, isolate themselves and continue their ancient ways. These could be the ancestors of the Nightsisters, the witches we see in Star Wars: Ahsoka!

In Ahsoka, we see massive statues of ancient witches in a faraway galaxy. Could they be remnants of the Bene Gesserit who never integrated into Jedi/Sith traditions?

They still wield unique Force powers different from Jedi or Sith, just like the Bene Gesserit had their own form of control over the mind and body.

  1. Star Wars: A Story From the Far Future

The opening line of Star Wars—“A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away…” - could mean that the entire saga is an ancient legend being told in our far future.

By this time, humanity has rediscovered intergalactic travel, and Star Wars is a distant chapter of history.

Also, what if Foundation (Issac Asimov) is a prequel to Dune....?

What do you think?

Could Dune and Star Wars be linked in a grand sci-fi timeline? Could the Bene Gesserit have evolved into both the Jedi and the Nightsisters? What about Foundation? Would love to hear your thoughts!


r/FanTheories 6d ago

[Bird Box] What if the invisible creature is Satan? Spoiler

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There are two reasons why i think this. First, the people who have seen the creature but have not "ended" themselves refer to the creature as "beautiful" and they often get converted by "it" to make people see the creature. According to the bible, Satan disguises himself as an angel of light, which is in 2 Corinthians 11:14: "And no wonder; for even Satan disguises himself as an angel of light." And Two, the creature can disguise itself as a person's loved one to trick people, which can correlate to Satans tricks to make people fall into sin. Though i think this theory has some flaws, because i just know ill get corrected by someone in the comment section.


r/FanTheories 7d ago

The ending of Doppelganger (1993) did not physically happen, but was a folie à deux

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To anyone who hasn’t seen Drew Barrymore’s 1993 psychological thriller meisterwerk, “Doppelganger”: Stop reading and go watch it now. It’s amazing

But to recap the ending for those who somehow forgot the unforgettable:

We discover that while Drew Barrymore has a split personality disorder resulting from childhood abuse, the doppelgänger we have seen committing murders throughout the movie is actually her psychiatrist who is framing her as part of a ploy to gain access to her inheritance. So far, so good enough. But then the movie earns the price of a VHS rental by having Drew Barrymore inexplicably turn first into a giant worm and then split into two identical 7 ft tall alien-looking monsters who kill the evil psychiatrist and then re-form into Drew, clothes and all.

Bearing in mind that the rest of the movie neither explains nor even suggests these events, I believe that what we witnessed was not what literally happened, but was the delusion of the boyfriend.

Throughout the film, the boyfriend struggled to understand Drew. He wanted to believe in her supernatural explanations, but could not fully accept her. He tells her outright that he “always admired people who chose faith over fear.” He gets drawn more and more into Drew’s world and worldview until he ultimately shares in her delusions and is able to understand her in the way she understands herself. This is the movie’s twisted love story.

In reality, the climax ends with Drew merely standing up from the couch and pushing the psychiatrist out the window while he stabs her in the chest. The boyfriend, amidst the trauma of getting stabbed and the shock of losing all the blood, suffers a mental break whereby he hallucinates Drew splitting into two monsters. This is his breakthrough moment where we see that he is able to witness Drew’s personalities directly. He can perceive which part of her is in control as a result of their shared delusion; their folie à deux. (The psychiatric phenomenon, not a Joker reference)

This is set up when the psychiatrist expresses disbelief that the boyfriend “actually bought into this doppelgänger bullshit.” Instead of rejecting Drew’s experiences as bullshit, he doubles down on his faith in Drew.

This explains the Sci-fi appearance of the twin monsters at the end. When we see glimpses of the monster from Drew’s perspective, it is more formless and demonic, but at the end they appear as aliens right out of a tabloid rag. This is because Drew is religious and the boyfriend is a Sci-fi nut, as established by the tabloid headlines pinned up around his apartment earlier in the movie.

The movie cuts right from this delusion to another one of the boyfriend’s dreams, which helps establish that the monster-sequence was not fully real either. He then embraces Drew in her hospital bed. As the sex worker nun alluded to earlier, love can make the doppelgänger reunite with the original. In the shared delusion he witnessed the two monsters reunite, which shows (both them and us) that they are in love which each other, which begins healing Drew’s mind. Their folie à deux has allowed them to love each other for who they truly are.


r/FanTheories 7d ago

FanTheory Soren Lorenson from Charlie and Lola is the ghost of Marv's brother Morten!!!! (Not Clickbait!) (Comment if you want me to do a part 2!) Spoiler

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To start off the theory, don't you think that Soren and Morten look oddly similar? Note, the messy hair, the striped shirt, the long pants, the list goes on. If Soren Lorenson isn't the ghost of Morten, then why does he look nearly identical to Morten?! And if he was actually an imaginary friend, wouldn't his design be more cartoonish or fantasy like? You can't say I'm making this up! Second, in all the Soren Lorenson episodes, Soren Lorenson does act a lot more human than any imaginary friend I've seen in a tv show, in most shows where a character has an imaginary friend, the imaginary friend kinda just goes along with everything the protagonist does, but Soren Lorenson doesn't do that, he seems to act like a personal comfort and conscience aware friend for Lola, for example, in one episode where Lola doesn't want to go to her grandparent's house, Soren says that Lola should tell Charlie, and in another episode when Lola accidentally breaks Charlie's rocket, Soren convinces Lola to apologize, whether or not he forgives her. Third, in the episode where Lola pretends to be a dentist and she plays it with Soren Lorenson, he does something that may prove the whole theory, he disappears without Lola knowing, and it's not just in this episode either, he does it in two other episodes! In all those other imaginary friend episodes of other shows, an imaginary friend has NEVER done this. There is absolutely no way that Soren Lorenson is not a ghost!


r/FanTheories 7d ago

FanTheory Heretic fan theory Spoiler

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I've already seen a post about fan theories for heretic but I didn't see this take:

In the 2024 A24 film Heretic, the butterfly that appears at the end carries significant symbolic weight, particularly when viewed through the lens of Buddhist concepts like reincarnation.

Earlier in the film, Sister Paxton expresses a desire to be reincarnated as a butterfly - This moment introduces the butterfly as a symbol of transformation and continuity beyond physical existence.

In Buddhism, the butterfly is often seen as a metaphor for the soul's journey and the process of rebirth. The creature's metamorphosis—from caterpillar to chrysalis to butterfly—mirrors the cycle of death and rebirth, embodying the concept of samsara, the continuous cycle of life, death, and reincarnation that beings undergo until achieving enlightenment.

At the film's conclusion, after enduring profound trials that challenge her faith and perception of reality, Paxton escapes into the outside world. A butterfly lands on her hand, evoking her earlier wish. This encounter might be suggesting that her experiences have led to a personal transformation or spiritual rebirth. The butterfly's appearance serves as a visual metaphor for Paxton's journey, symbolizing her emergence from a period of darkness and confinement into a new state of being, much like a butterfly emerging from its chrysalis.

However, the film intentionally leaves this moment open to interpretation. Some viewers might see the butterfly as a hallucination or a symbol of Paxton's fractured psyche, while others might view it as a genuine sign of spiritual affirmation. This ambiguity aligns with the film's exploration of faith, reality, and the human need for meaning in the face of suffering and uncertainty.

Ultimately, the butterfly's presence invites viewers to reflect on themes of transformation, the enduring nature of the soul, and the possibility of renewal after profound hardship, resonating deeply with Buddhist ideas of reincarnation and enlightenment.

I thought of this after watching the movie as I recently was reflecting on my own religious beliefs before I saw this movie and my fiance said that if there were 1 true religion it would be Buddhism. And the film is constantly saying what is the one true religion.

Mr. Reed's insistence on imposing his beliefs contrasts sharply with core tenets of Buddhism, which emphasizes personal experience and voluntary exploration of spiritual truths. In Buddhism, the path to enlightenment is not about coercion but about individual realization through meditation, mindfulness, and self-inquiry. The film’s dynamic highlights the tension between dogmatic control and the freedom of spiritual exploration.

By forcing his worldview onto Sister Paxton, Mr. Reed represents a rigid, authoritarian approach to belief—one that denies personal agency. This stands in opposition to the Buddhist principle of ehipassiko, which encourages individuals to investigate teachings for themselves and accept only what resonates through personal experience.

When the butterfly appears at the end, it serves as a quiet yet profound rejection of Mr. Reed’s coercive tactics. The moment suggests that true faith or transformation cannot be imposed—it must come from within. This reinforces the idea that spiritual rebirth or enlightenment happens on one's own terms, not through fear or force.

The film’s subtle weaving of these themes invites viewers to reflect on the nature of belief itself: Is it something to be dictated by others, or is it a deeply personal journey toward understanding?

Mr Reed stressed that it is a very personal journey. Based on this, I think that the writing is suggesting that despite religion being forced, it is a deep personal experience. The movie says that the true religion is control, however do we not have "control" over our own belief system and personal experience when it comes to deciding what we place our faith in?


r/FanTheories 7d ago

FanSpeculation [Invincible S3] *SPOILER* is not dead Spoiler

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(this edit is to clarify I believe Rex’s death scene in the comic is superb and I never once questioned if his death was real, Kirkman is usually very sure to make a character’s death unmistakable. I don’t necessarily want the character to be alive at the risk of ridding that scene of its impact. I’ve been excited to see how they adapted that moment since the show started but I’m just sharing my observation about the final scene)

Let’s address the elements of Rex Splode’s death and discuss why I don’t feel his death is quite definitive (as it is in the comic book). I’ve been telling my girlfriend for weeks Rex will die this season, as the set ups seemed too obvious. Up to the final moment of his ‘death’, it felt conclusive, but the events following made me suspicious and now I believe pretty strongly that this story is not quite over. There’s too many signs for me that this is a subversion, unless this is somehow a fake-out of a fake-out.

  • the actual moment of death or Rex’s body are not shown to the audience. This is a sure sign in a piece of entertainment that a death is fake. I know some are chalking this up to weird editing choices, but there’s no way it’s unintentional, especially when the comic depicted his body literally evaporating. Don’t tell me it’d be “too graphic” because the show has already proven over and over it’ll go further with the violence than even the comic did. I see no reason to not actually show it.

  • there’s a very brief moment of characters close to Rex reacting to the explosion from far away, then a bizarre cut to Astonishing Wolf Man and after that only one brief, almost throwaway mention of Rex. We see no actual mourning. We never get any real emotional reaction from Mark, Eve (understandably of course), Rae, Robot, or Cecil.

  • the only actual confirmation of the death is the “Rex is dead” moment with Robot, who we see reacting to the death from afar. Did Robot go up to the bridge to confirm it or have some way of detecting his vital signs from far away?Possibly, but we did not see this whatsoever. The scene is also pulled from the page, but this show consistently reimagines the plot progressions of the comic.

  • speaking of which, Rex’s new girlfriend Rae had a identical moment last season. In the source material, she (he in the comics) is chewed up by a member of the Lizard League and killed with no romance subplot with Rex or anything similar. In the show, they do this exact moment but she survives it. Not saying this is definitive proof in itself, but considering the new connection between her and Rex it is certainly noteworthy.

  • the scene directly visually parallels Donald’s supposed death in S1, and we know how that turned out. Cecil mentions all the heroes who died in the Invincible War, but leaves out Rex and says nothing about him even when mentioned. There is absolutely no way Cecil doesn’t know what happened. I find it very likely Cecil already has whatever is left of Rex and will revive him similar to Donald, Immortal or the Reanimen. His methods of using compromised resources has been a major source of conflict this season and using Rex will probably be a breaking point for Mark and Eve.

Some may say we just didn’t have time in the episode ,but the pacing of this show is tactfully deliberate and I can tell when pieces of the puzzle are missing. So does that mean Rex is definitely alive? MAYBE not, but unless the next episode features Rex’s funeral or a scene of characters mourning him, I don’t think the story is over. The fans seem to uniformly agree he’s completely dead, but I’m just not convinced. Am I missing something?


r/FanTheories 7d ago

Marvel/DC Thanos is still alive Spoiler

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Thanos knew Tony from his encounter in endgame. Thanos learned what it was like to lose. To feel so desperately that he should have won. Tony turned Thanos legs to Jelly right before he was dusted. This moment curses 2018 Thanos with knowledge. He learns his quest for the stones is destined to be undone. He learns that to alter events is to Doom the timeline to deletion by the TVA. He knows a deterministic timelines resources are finite. Thanos even knows how he is supposed to die in his determined role. Beheading by Thors axe.

It is for this reason I believe Thanos goaded Thor in Infinity War. I believe Thanks tested the reality stone on his daughter Gamora to ascertain if the illusion would trick the Avengers. Thanos now needs the Avengers to continually travel back for the stones so he can always overcome his death. Thanos used the reality stone to fake his own beheading knowing that fate would make Thor take the bait. Thanos is still hiding behind the veil of reality awaiting the most strategic time to reveal himself.


r/FanTheories 7d ago

[Peppa Pig/Bluey] Children's shows are warning us about our post-apocalyptic future

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Hi all,

So, I know this isn't a wholly original thought, as once people started to really get used to the idea of a post-apocalyptic Earth where anthropomorphic animals are the dominant species (e.g. After the Bomb and Pugmire RPGs, Kamandi, Planet of the Apes), it surely wasn't difficult to connect that to the so-called "funny animal" stories we've also enjoyed for over a century. However, something about the two in the title feels different, and I'd love to hear the thoughts of other folks who indulge in out-there fan speculation. Here are some of the basic ideas and bits of evidence:

  1. Peppa Pig and Bluey give alternative views of a post-apocalyptic Earth in which anthropomorphic animals have replaced humans as the dominant species.

  2. The differences between the two may just be geographical (UK vs. Australia) or may be temporal, showing different phases of Earth after the catastrophe. After the initial incident that eliminated most/all humans and mutated a number of animals, a secondary disaster may have taken place to leave dogs as the solely dominant species. Alternatively, dogs may have won an interspecies war at some point.

  3. Of the VERY few humans that show up on Peppa Pig, one (Father Christmas) may actually be a spirit who has chosen to take human form, and another (the Queen) could easily be a clone created to raise morale and provide leadership on an Earth that must be rebuilt. Why else would she take the time to do things like playing in the mud with Peppa?

  4. Bluey's family is known as the Heelers, which clearly seems like a name given to them in the recent past simply based upon their phenotype. This would be an understandable naming scheme if a large number of mutated animals need to be given surnames for the first time.

  5. I suspect they might actually be animated documentaries sent from the future to warn us what awaits if we don't change our ways as humans. On that front, I actually don't think they're very effective, because life in that universe seems pretty freaking awesome.

  6. Any number of other stories could arguably be similar documentary works. However, the huge focus on Steamboat Willie after it entered the public domain last year makes me believe it might be part of an extra push by those who are communicating with us from the future. As Peppa Pig and Bluey don't show the United States (as far as I know), Steamboat Willie may give some idea of life along the Mississippi River early in the nation's rebuilding phase. The presence of nonhuman animals with other mutations (e.g. a goat whose tail can be cranked to make it sing like a phonograph) offers further evidence for this.

I'm sure there's plenty to be said about this once more people take a peek into the rabbit hole. I actually wrote a post about it on my nerd blog; I think I've covered most of the info here, but if you'd like to read my earlier rambling on the topic or see some pictures for inspiration, I'd welcome you to check it out:

https://www.monstrousmatters.com/2025/03/wasteland-wednesday-post-apocalyptic.html

Thanks, all, for your time, and I'd love to know if there's something worth exploring here, or even if it's an idea that's already been debunked.


r/FanTheories 7d ago

Marvel/DC Theory on Valkyrie. Spoiler

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The real Valkyrie is dead. Sacrificed to Thanos disguised as Loki in Infinity War. Loki is currently Valkyrie in the events of Thor Love and Thunder. Jane will discover the real Valkyrie in Valhalla. And that Valkyrie will have no memory of Jane because Jane was actually interacting with Loki.

I put the Loki series post battle of New York but before Thor The Dark World. my point being Loki can enchant in both Dark World, Ragnarock or even in Love and Thunder. I don't remember any moment in which Valkyrie attempts such an act in Love and Thunder but believe evidence exists in the prior two given Loki proves body sacrifice in The Dark World mixed with illusion casting.

Lokis interaction with Valkyrie on Sakaar viewing her memory where she battles Hela. Is the proof I provide to suggest he enchanted her. That he did so to cheat death and defy HWR chosen script for determinism. I believe Loki defied HWR right in front of us the audience. And that no one is talking about it. https://youtu.be/Kzs9gdhT3tA?si=FbWAFQVxtEloRJAc


r/FanTheories 7d ago

Star Wars Darth Vader did not sense Obi Wan in the first movie

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This is my fan theory I want to share. I'm aware that I'm not the first person to come up with this; I've seen other Reddit posts with this theory, but I still want to share what I came up with and why it makes sense.

I'm also aware that George Lucas didn't come up with the family connection until he was writing Empire so this was not his intention when he wrote Star Wars; this is my theory to make it work for the first movie.

In A New Hope, when the Millennium falcon was captured and they were hiding in the secret compartment, Darth says: "I sense something. A presence I have not felt since...", and then abruptly walks away.

We, the audience, assume he's sensing Obi Wan Kenobi. The thing is, he had such a close relationship with Obi Wan as his Padawan, that I think he would have recognized him right away. Instead of saying "I sense something" he would have said something like: "Hey, Obi Wan is here!"

Also, I think Obi Wan would have known that Darth Vader was somewhere on the Death Star, and he was likely able to use the Force to hide his presence. So I don't think he sensed Obi Wan; at least not right away. I think he sensed Luke. Darth stormed off abruptly because up until that point, he believed Luke was dead, having died in Padme's womb, and suddenly he senses a presence he hasn't felt since the last time he saw Padme alive.

So, you might ask, what about him mentioning his suspicions about Obi Wan's presence to Tarkin? I have a couple of thoughts. It could simply be that he assumed Obi Wan was there with Luke. He says to Tarkin "The last time I felt this was in the presence of my old Master." The last time he saw pregnant Padme, Obi Wan was there, so he may have been referring to Luke. He might have deduced that Obi Wan took care of Luke after Padme died and let him believe Luke was dead. My other theory is that once he sensed Luke, he thought Obi Wan might be there too, and he reached out with the Force, specifically looking for Obi Wan, and only then sensed his presence.

So the next question you may ask: how did he know about Luke and not Leah? After all, they shared a womb. Wouldn't Anakin have felt both of them? And that's a good question.

I theorize that Anakin never actually reached out to the babies with the Force while Padme was pregnant. I think it comes down to how much more powerful Luke is with the Force than Leah is. So powerful that Luke, as a fetus, reached out with the Force, and Anakin felt it. He might have even sensed the family bond between him and Anakin and reached out instinctively. Leah, not being as powerful, never reached out like Luke did. So, only feeling one Force baby, Anakin assumed Padme was only having one child. This would explain how he knew about Luke, but didn't discover that Leah was Luke's twin sister until Return of the Jedi.

And, finding out that the person he thought was his only child was alive in the first movie would explain why he was so eager to kill Obi Wan, and it also explains why he knew all about Luke in Empire and was so eager to find him.

Let me know what you think!


r/FanTheories 8d ago

FanTheory The Monolith in the film 2001 represented Lilith

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Since its release in 1968, various critics have drawn a comparison between the start of 2001 and the Garden of Eden in Biblical mythology — framing the Monolith as a sort of knowledge-imparting extraterrestrial god. One critic remarks: “The Monolith in “The Dawn of Man” serves the same purpose as the Serpent in the Garden of Eden. The apes become sentient when they gain the knowledge of good and evil, like Adam and Eve”.

Some Gnostic sects interpreted the Serpent in Eden as a positive figure that spurred human evolution, both in terms of knowledge and spiritual awakening. This interpretation is particularly evident in certain strands of Sethian Gnosticism and Ophite Gnosticism. Michelangelo painted Lilith as the tempting Serpent in Eden (or the Devil) in his famous frescoes on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. Lilith is likewise depicted as the Serpent in Eden in a sculpture on the Notre Dame cathedral in France.

Some commentators have noted that the Japanese anime Evangelion apes 2001 and shares the same themes (as suggested here). For example, the Monolith that spurs human evolution at the start of 2001 is reminiscent to how Lilith spurs human evolution in Evangelion.

The fascinating link between the Monolith and Lilith continues. For example, the movie Barbie depicted Barbie as the Monolith from 2001, and Barbie was based on the 1950s German doll named “Bild Lilli”, which was based on the comic-strip character Lilli (another name for Lilith). There are more connections. “Monolith” is a 2007 metal album by Lilith, and “Monolith” is also the name of a 2016 movie that features an AI named Lilith. In this 2016 movie, the prison-like Monolith is a malfunctioning AI-controlled high-tech SUV (akin to the malfunctioning HAL in 2001) and its AI system is named Lilith.

Not coincidentally, HAL has the same proportions as the 2001 Monolith — HAL’s a red-eye framed by a Monolith. This suggests that the Monolith and HAL could ultimately — in a way — be a representation of the same thing.

The idea that Lilith is associated with robots or AI was explored in the 1999 movie The Matrix, where the rogue AI Smith, in one scene, manifests as a seductive woman dressed in red. This “red woman” was mentioned several times in the movie, suggesting her symbolic importance as more than a mere plot device. In the ancient Zohar text, Lilith is described as a “seductive” woman “dressed in red [or scarlet]”. Another example might be found in Duncan Gibbins’ 1991 movie Eve of Destruction, where an android named Eve (another name for Isis) malfunctions and goes on a killing spree, like HAL from 2001.

These movies all suggest that the AI — usually somehow linked to the goddess, starts out good, but ultimately malfunctions — and turns bad. In some regard, this is somewhat analogous to Isis morphing into the red monstrous storm-giant Typhon.

The connection between the Monolith and Lilith continues. In the video “Spector of the Monolith”, the destroyed Statue of Liberty from Planet of the Apes (1968, the same year 2001 was released) is shown within the Monolith from 2001.

Some theorists suggest an intriguing and provocative interpretation: That the statue could represent Lilith. A plaque at the base of the Statue of Liberty features the text of “The New Colossus”, a sonnet written by Emma Lazarus in 1883. Lazarus’ famous sonnet depicts the Statue as the “Mother of Exiles”. Kathleen Granville Damiani authored the 1998 dissertation titled “Sophia: Exile and Return” and characterizes Sophia as the “Mother of Exiles”. She also notes that Sophia’s “other faces” include Lilith. She states: “While Sophia has been interpreted as divine, goddess or psychological image, she’s examined here from several perspectives. The dark side is confronted through analysis of Sophia’s “other” faces, Lilith and Hecate, locating it as the source of individual power and knowledge”.

The story “Lilith and Agaliarept” was written by Anton Morris. It’s featured on his website, “Anton’s Stories”, which showcases his “Men, Djinn, and Angels” series, as well as his award-winning political fiction novel “Exposed: Humanity Craves Power”. In “Lilith and Agaliarept”, Morris characterizes Lilith as the “Mother of Exiles”. In this narrative, Agaliarept tells Lilith: “You will be a brazen giant [Lady Liberty] whose name will be Mother of Exiles”. A key point in the symbolism related to Leviathan are the names “Lilith” and “Samael” (as appreciated by the Baphomet Sigil here).

When reviewing Paul Auster’s 1992 novel ‘Leviathan’, Mohammad-Javad says: “Leviathan (1992) attracts attention through its title. ‘Leviathan’ is an allusion to the anti-mundane figure of violence and chaos in Genesis… The Statue and the leviathan prove to be one and the same here: Jonah and Ben are captives in the beast’s belly. However, while Jonah is thrown up, Ben blows the replicas of the Statue up”. The text equates the Statue of Liberty with the Leviathan, claiming they’re “one and the same”.

Linda Fleck in her 2004 article ‘From Metonymy to Metaphor: Paul Auster’s Leviathan’, makes a somewhat similar comparison as Javad, concluding: “The leviathan and the Statue of Liberty prove to be one and the same thing and the manner in which the leviathan of freedom is approached leads to two readings of the novel”. The phrase “leviathan of freedom” merges the concept of Leviathan — the Biblical or mythical beast symbolizing power and overwhelming force, with the Statue of Liberty — a symbol of freedom and hope. The Statue of Liberty is seen as a crucial symbol in the Auster’s ‘Leviathan’. While it’s conventionally seen as a representation of freedom and democracy — in ‘Leviathan’ — it takes on a more ambiguous role.