Digital Phenomena and Online Community Investigations
Internet Culture Mysteries - A curated collection from Atrocity Guide
About this Rabbit Hole
Ever wondered about the bizarre and mysterious corners of internet culture? Prepare to dive down the rabbit hole with Atrocity Guide's captivating video collection. From the infamous Bob's Game saga to the enigmatic Ulillillia and the puzzling world of Erratas, featuring the renowned Nexpo, this series unravels the Internet's most controversial ARGs and cyber fiction sagas. Uncover the unexpected connections, hidden meanings, and mind-bending puzzles that await you in this intriguing exploration of Atrocity Guide's Internet Culture Mysteries. Watch in order or skip around β each video adds a new layer.
Videos in this Rabbit Hole
Bob vs Nintendo: The Story of Bob's Game
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Bob's Game: the ultimate tale of one man's relentless pursuit of his dreams, no matter how many times he has to fight against the big dogs. A modern-day David and Goliath, with a controller instead of a slingshot.
The Story of Ulillillia
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The enigmatic Ulillillia is like a glitch in the matrix, with his legend spanning strange videos, bizarre projects, and a basement that's more mysterious than Area 51. Dive into this rabbit hole and emerge forever changed.
The Investigation of Erratas (featuring Nexpo)
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The online rabbit hole runs deep with this investigation into the mysterious power of a single word - a haunting reminder that sometimes the most intriguing mysteries are found in the digital shadows.
The Internet's Most Controversial ARG | Junko Junsui
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The fact that an online game could be mistaken for a real terrorist group by a private contractor is both hilarious and slightly concerning... I guess the line between reality and fiction really does blur in the world of ARGs.
The Forgotten ARG
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The Majestic ARG: a forgotten relic from 2001 that's as mysterious as it is tragic. Dive into the digital depths and uncover a buried gem of internet history.
The Cyber Fiction Saga of Horse_Ebooks and Pronunciation Book
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The dizzying dance between Horse_eBooks and Pronunciation Book reads like a surrealist fever dream that even Dali would struggle to keep up with - a poetic collision of cyber-fiction and Internet folklore that leaves you questioning reality.
Final Thoughts
From Our Blog
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