Stuff They Don't Want You To Know

CLASSIC: Have any celebrities been secretly replaced?

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Nov 29, 2024
Dive into the captivating world of celebrity replacements, starting with the intriguing theory about Paul McCartney's alleged doppelgänger. Explore the intersection of fame and identity, and how celebrity culture influences personal perception. Uncover the dark history of body doubles in Hollywood and politics, including tales of Stalin and Saddam Hussein. The episode also examines the rise of deepfake technology, questioning the authenticity of public figures and the ethics of celebrity impersonation while highlighting both its entertaining and exploitative sides.
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INSIGHT

Celebrity Influence

  • Celebrities represent ideas, helping us process abstract concepts.
  • Their familiarity can influence our beliefs, even if their message changes.
ANECDOTE

Past Video

  • The hosts recall a video about Paul McCartney's supposed replacement.
  • They also made a video where they themselves are replaced by agents.
INSIGHT

Rarity of Fame

  • Mathematician Samuel Arbsman estimated that less than 1% of people are famous.
  • This makes the possibility of celebrity replacement statistically unlikely.
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