I’ll admit I’m an active doomscroller, but one thing that makes me stop scrolling is TikTok conspiracy theory videos.
Imagine this: It is late at night, and you are doomscrolling on TikTok when you stumble upon a conspiracy theory video. The audio is eerie. You feel a slight breeze in your room that makes you clench the blankets tighter. You scroll through the comments, agreeing with some while others send you into a spiral of thoughts.
If there is one thing I believe, it’s a conspiracy theory on TikTok. Here are my top three theories.
NASA
There is a theory that NASA stopped ocean research after discovering a sea creature. I fully believe mermaids are real. I don’t think they look like cartoons, but I do think some version of them exists.
Monkeys are related to humans, so who is to say there isn’t an ocean version of humans?
If you think about it, creatures once considered myths have been proven real. The krakens, for example, were once considered a myth.
They are most likely deep in the ocean, and because of evolution, they may not look like us. Turtles were once much larger and are now significantly smaller. This could be the same for mermaids.
While there is no scientific evidence of aquatic humans, the legend of mermaids dates back to the Stone Age. Paintings resembling mermaids have been found in stone. That could come from stories — or maybe sightings.
Even without solid proof, the number of people on TikTok who believe this makes it more convincing to me. If you open the comments on almost any conspiracy video, you are bound to see at least one about mermaids. The popularity alone makes it feel possible.
Multiverse
The multiverse is a theory that multiple universes exist. And no, I don’t mean the Marvel version with alternate timelines — I mean the idea that there are entirely separate universes and solar systems like ours.
Our universe is huge. I don’t believe we are the only form of life out there. I’m not saying we are going to interact, but I do believe there is a possibility of another form of life out there.
Scientists have said the theory is possible. They have not found life, but the idea of a multiverse isn’t impossible.
How can you tell me that if our solar system aligned perfectly, there isn’t another universe that also did the same?
This theory is less popular on TikTok, but when it shows up, people go all in.
The idea of other life is both creepy and fascinating — and that alone earns it a spot on my list.
Micheal Jackson
This one is a stretch, but I’ve seen multiple videos claiming that Michael Jackson is still alive. I have deep dived on this one, and I am a firm believer he could be alive.
I have seen some evidence of this. There is a video from the night of his death, where a figure, about the same height as Jackson, is seen walking out of the ambulance.
Celebrities have talked about wanting more privacy and living a private life — maybe Jackson felt the same way.
He was the “King of Pop.” He knew people were out to get him because he was so successful. Jackson even received threatening letters, but I’m more focused on other artists who wanted his fame. They were out for fame, not for blood.
Jackson has been connected to the Epstein Files, which could have pushed him to disappear.
That’s why some people think he faked his death. There have been sightings of some people who look like him since that night.
This theory might be my top theory because it involves someone so well-known and loved. Unlike the other ones, there is a physical piece of evidence that feels more shocking.
