anleja

Yeah, the collective goal should be to infilitrate as many corners of the internet as possible with this false info. It would be great to start something like Marilyn Manson is the guy who played Kevin's friend on the "Wonder Years", or Marilyn Manson is Screech from "Saved by the Bell". Perhaps you heard that Steve from "Blue's Clues" was a homosexual with AIDS. Internet rumor!

We could agree on a rumor to spread, after that we can all post this info where it would be most effective.

Now is this a great idea or what? Who wants to help with coming up with a rumor? Who should we make it about? Help!

Asuka{eve}

The world will tremble.muwhahahahha. Maybe take something off of the onion and spread it around. That would be fun!

ickma

Spreading mass terror gives me joy.

HEADLINE:

"A group of internet forum users start a petition to ban pornography of all kinds. 23 million signatures so far."

Fremen

It has to be something someone cares about.

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Crack

Bananaman for President 2004!

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skier

"the United States Government has constructed a genetically engineered fungus that destroys marijuana plants to help the war against drugs. It is extremely virulent- it can destroy a whole crop in under a week. It is currently under legislation and expected to pass in the next few weeks."

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Destrox

heh, cool

I like that one since its one I wouldnt mind seeing be passed :P

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uncle phil

snopes is gonna love this...

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sadistikdreams

*screams* AAAAAHHHH! *throws computer on the ground*
MY POOR MARY JANE!

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Redlemon

That's a good start... perhaps a nanotechnology angle should be added?

New tech that no one understands always helps a rumor spread. We spread a great one back around 1988 regarding a guy who burnt his cornea because the laser in his Sony Discman malfunctioned.

rockogre

NERC, the National Electric Reliability Council, announced today that open electrical outlets in homes across the nation are partly to blame for the recent New York blackout. Citizens are urged to plug something into each available outlet to stop leakage on the system.

In a related story, rouge nano-bots from the Lawerence Livermore labratory have infiltrated the nations electrical transmission system and are believed to be reproducing and spreading through out the nations electrical grid. Their exact purpose is unknown at this time.

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jwoody

Thanks for the advice rockogre, all of my sockets are now plugged.

Now, when creating your own rumor there is a formula to be adhered to in order to make it believable and spreadable:

Celebrity + Location + Action = Rumor.

e.g - Mr. T. + Every episode of the A-Team + Mincing = Mr. T. is gay rumor.

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Astrocloud

The best rumours are about left wing politicians because the people who believe and spread them -don't really question it too much.

Bill Clinton's bodyguards were recently caught behind an abortion clinic drinking blood.

rockogre

A visit by Hillary Clinton allowed rouge nano-bots from the Lawerence Livermore labratory to infiltrate the nations electrical transmission system where they are believed to be reproducing and spreading through out the nations electrical grid.

Ok, now I need an action.

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Bill O'Rights

You know you guys are goin' to hell...right?

Still...

*looks left*
*looks right*

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Redlemon

I'd like to add in something that makes the rumor advantageous to the reader; and also to add a "don't pass this on to too many people, it will spoil it". I think that would work much better than the standard "be sure to pass this on to everyone you know" on the other rumors.

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mml

In an attempt to protect the integrity of their Smiley Face logo, Walmart is currently in the process of submitting an injunction to prevent the use of the Smiley Face by any individual or organization not affiliated with Walmart. Walmart claims that the "rampant and indescriminant" use of smiley faces, particularly on the internet, instant messaging and emails has "seriously damaged their marketing ability".

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animosity

this would spread well...

i like the one about pot aswell, stoners are paranoid anyway, this may give them a heart attack.

Redlemon

Yeah, that smilies one is good. There was something similar with frownies...
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...but I don't know how many people would remember that.

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<h1>Micheal Jackson Commits Suicide!</h1>
http://michael.jackson.swellserver.c...n-overdose.php

http://michael.jackson.swellserver.c...es/suicide.php

http://www.ananova.com/entertainment...sm_925010.html

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heyal256

I remember that one.... I also remember how much outrage came out of it before it was pointed out that it was a joke.

Then again you have stuff like this http://www.dhmo.org that gets into the news... http://www.theage.com.au/articles/20...939847851.html