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# Hilarious Conspiracy Theories
Government Controlled Rainbows

By karl burkart | Published 2008-08-08 | Pop Culture
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/most-hilarious-conspiracy-theory-ever
References: [youtube](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_c6HsiixFS8)

You've heard of chem trails. You've heard of the Illuminati. But these conspiracy theories now have to take a back seat to the most hilarious conspiracy theory every concocted.

The woman in this video, who clearly has a whole lot of free time to stare at her sprinklers and investigate the matter, has figured out that the [rainbows in her sprinklers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rainbow-weather) are caused by chemical additives that government officials are putting in her water.

Watch the video. You will spend the next 3 minutes staring at a sprinkler and laughing your head off.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.5/10
- Popularity: 12% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America, Europe

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Chem Trails:** Opportunity for companies to develop innovative solutions to dispel or debunk chem trail conspiracy theories.
- **Illuminati:** Potential for businesses to leverage the popularity of Illuminati conspiracy theories to create engaging marketing campaigns or products.
- **Government-controlled Water:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for companies to develop water purification systems that address concerns about government-controlled water.

### Where This Applies

- **Chemical Additives:** Chemical companies can explore new additives that enhance the appearance of sprinkler rainbows to appeal to consumers intrigued by conspiracy theories.
- **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry can produce humorous content that capitalizes on the popularity of conspiracy theories, attracting viewers and increasing engagement.
- **Water Technology:** The water technology industry has an opportunity to develop advanced filtration systems that address public concerns about the quality of tap water and conspiracy theories.

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