July 22, 2024
In this exhilarating episode of Stupiracy, hosts Rizz and Tim McKernan dive deep into a fringe conspiracy theory that claims—hold onto your hats—Finland doesn't exist! Yes, you heard that right. The nation of saunas, Santa, and Sibelius is supposedly a figment of the global imagination. Strap in as they dissect this wild theory and explore how a whole country could be an elaborate geopolitical sham. Topics Discussed: Introduction to the Finland Doesn’t Exist conspiracy theory Overview of Finland’s alleged geographic and demographic details Famous Finnish exports and cultural notes (Nokia, metal bands, supposedly Helsinki) Historical context and the supposed origin of the conspiracy during the Cold War Details of the supposed conspiracy involving Japan, Russia, fishing rights, and Nokia phones Discussion on satellite images, GPS data, and the general disbelief surrounding the existence of Finland Entities Mentioned: Finland (or the lack thereof) Japan and Russia (key players in the conspiracy) Nokia (the tech giant supposedly from the non-existent Finland) Famous Finnish bands like Nightwish and Hanoi Rocks Reddit (where the conspiracy theory gained traction) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
