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20 March 2017

“They’re turning the frogs gay“: the psychology behind internet conspiracy theories

Conspiracy theories are appearing on both the political left and right. 

By Amelia Tait

“They’re turning the frogs gay.”

If you have ever watched a video by the internet’s premier conspiracy theorist, Infowars’ Alex Jones, you will know that this is an undeniable fact. Chemicals in the water are turning the (frigging) frogs gay.

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