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I think you underestimate the cultural influence of 4Chan.

- The Times, the UK's largest and most well known conservative newspaper, now has a regular column on 'lolpets'

- Oprah dedicated an entire show to the 'rainbow parties' hoax

- 4Chan have raised awareness of Scientology beliefs with protests that have been memorable, interesting and fun enough to be covered wherever Tom Cruise goes.



Ummm - pretty sure that the rainbow parties myth pre-dates 4chan. Wiki tells me the oprah special was oct 2003 - the same mont. 4chan launched.




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