‘Birds Aren’t Real’ Is the Conspiracy Theory Mocking QAnon

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In an age where outlandish theories command national attention, members of Generation Z have turned disinformation into performance art.

Published Nov. 28 2018 5:15AM EST

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Some people believe Earth is flat. Some people believe the Trump administration is using a seedy internet forum to send coded messages about Satanic pedophile rings.

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‘Birds Aren’t Real’ Is the Conspiracy Theory Mocking QAnon

In an age where outlandish theories command national attention, members of Generation Z have turned disinformation into performance art.

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Kelly Weill