Behind the Bastards Part Four: A Complete History of the Illuminati
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Mar 2, 2023 Kerry Thornley’s path from Lee Harvey Oswald acquaintance to Illuminati mythmaker winds through JFK conspiracy theories, the John Birch Society, and the birth of Discordianism. The crew explores prank religion, Operation Mindfuck, and the slippery line between satire, political mischief, and conspiracies that people take seriously.
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Satiric Chaos Religion Created
- Kerry Thornley and Greg Hill created Principia Discordia as a satiric religion based on chaos and the Greek goddess Eris.
- They mixed conspiracy theory with humor to parody secret societies and underground cults.
Welch Shapes Right-Wing Conspiracies
- Robert Welch of the John Birch Society popularized conspiracism linking the Illuminati to communism, liberals, and the 'insiders.'
- This framing seeded right-wing conspiracy culture blending Illuminati, communists, and liberals into one grand conspiracy.
Principia Discordia's Illuminati Satire
- Principia Discordia satirizes secret societies by fake ads to join the Illuminati with absurd requirements and warnings.
- It cleverly blends conspiracy history with humor poking fun at real cults and mass media.