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NintendoPie said:
axumblade said:

I have no idea where he got it from either...But I just opted for my conspiracy tin hat and moved on.

I don't get this tin hat thing. What does it mean?!

 

It's an old saying:

"The concept was mentioned in a science fiction story by Julian Huxley, "The Tissue-Culture King", first published in 1927, in which the protagonist discovers that "caps of metal foil" can be used to block the effects of telepathy.

Since then, the usage of the term has been associated with paranoia and conspiracy theories. The supposed reasons for their use include the prevention of perceived harassment from governments, spies or paranormal beings. These draw on the stereotypical images of mind control operating by ESP or technological means, like microwave radiation; belief in their necessity is popularly associated with paranoia."

 

OT: Lol