Lists about Matt Groening's animated sitcom about an average family from Springfield, airing since 1989.

The Simpsons

Which one of these is the best Bart Simpson fan theory? You get to help decide with your votes. Bart Simpson (aka Bartman, aka El Barto) has been making prank calls to Moe&#39;s, saving/destroying Springfield, and repeatedly getting strangled by his father for over thirty seasons to date. In the early days of Springfield he was a catchphrase machine, appearing on anything you could buy in a pre-meme era with the line, &quot;Don&#39;t have a cow, man!&quot; As time has gone by, he&#39;s become so much more, including a source for some unbelievable&nbsp;fan theories.

If you&#39;ve ever wondered if Bart is a Stonecutter, or what the deal is with that hair, or even if the eldest Simpson kid might actually be the smartest, then look no further. In this list, we rank the most incredible Bart Simpson fan theories out there. Vote up your favorites and check back in as it gets updated!

13 Bart Simpson Fan Theories That Actually Make A Lot Of Sense

General

13 Must Read Bart Simpson Fan Theories, Ranked By Other Fans

Jason  Bancroft

Villains

One of the best things about the Internet is that anyone can put out a theory about anything much like these fan theories about&nbsp;Star Wars&nbsp;villains. While most of the time this results in some sort of crackpot diatribe nobody can understand other than the person who posts something on sites like Reddit, there are occasions where a theory about something in popular culture actually makes a good amount of sense.

Theories like the narrator at the beginning of&nbsp;Alladin&nbsp;being the Genie in disguise were floated around the Internet for years before Disney finally confirmed it to be true. The theories out there that haven&#39;t been confirmed are many, but that doesn&#39;t mean they don&#39;t have some element of probability in them.

Theories about&nbsp;Star Wars&nbsp;villains have been kicked around online since the beginning of the Internet, and there are more than a few containing some element of plausibility.

Of all the fan theories about&nbsp;Star Wars&nbsp;villains&nbsp;found online, these 15 are the ones that may, in fact, contain a nugget of truth, so find the ones you consider to be the most possible and vote them up to see which one rises to the top!

15 Of The Best Fan Theories About 'Star Wars' Villains

15 Must Read Fan Theories About 'Star Wars' Villains, Ranked By Other Fans

Total Nerd

For many fans of the&nbsp;Legend of Zelda&nbsp;series, it doesn&#39;t get much better than Ocarina of Time. OoT took what people had already fallen in love within the previous games and expanded on them, while creating a totally new gameplay experience in Nintendo 64&#39;s revolutionary platform. Because of the love and admiration (as well as&nbsp;over twenty years to speculate) some absolutely incredible fan theories have emerged about OoT. Some of them are incredibly in-depth, focusing on the long, <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/ganon-fan-theories/kyle-townsend" target="_blank">torrid history of Hyrule</a> - creating backstories about civil war, the history of the Kokiri, and even Link&#39;s relationships with other beloved characters like Saria. Others focus on minute details of&nbsp;the game, including an explanation for all the clay pots in Hyrule, and how Sheik has been pulling&nbsp;a &quot;magic trick&quot; on Link all along.

Whether you&#39;re a dedicated&nbsp;fan or a casual player, we want you to vote on these incredible Ocarina of Time fan theories. Vote up your favorites and check back to see which Ocarina of Time fan theory reaches the top of the list!

13 'Ocarina of Time' Fan Theories That Are Total Game Changers

13 Must Read 'Ocarina of Time' Fan Theories, Ranked By Other Fans

Kyle Townsend

If there's one thing fans love to do it's speculate about their favorite movies, television shows and characters. The minute a new episode finishes airing, people are flocking to the Internet to share their observations, theories and personal head canon. These discussions can be incredibly entertaining, but they can also quickly get out of hand. For better or worse, fandoms tend to be their very own echo chambers. It's easy for wrong information to get rapidly circulated and accepted as fact. Since we're dealing with fictional properties, most of the time, it's totally harmless, but that doesn't mean it can't get annoying. We asked Total Nerd readers to tell us about the fan theories they are tired of debunking, and you can absolutely feel the frustration in their responses. Which of these fan theories can you also easily poke holes in?&nbsp;Comments have been edited for length and clarity.

Total Nerd Readers Share The Fan Theories They Are Tired Of Debunking

August Alva

Fascinating little details and fun fan theories about our favorite female superheroes (and villains).

Women of the MCU

Female Characters

Out of all the heroes of the MCU, the women are arguably the most iconic. From Scarlet Witch to Black Widow, these strong-willed females show what it really means to save the day.<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/mcu-fan-theories/jonathan-kantor">MCU</a> fans have gone to Reddit to share some plausible fan theories surrounding the women of the MCU. Some of these theories may seem more surprising than others, but they all have the capacity to stump even the most hardened of fans.

Elaborate Fan Theories About MCU Women That Actually Make Sense

Film character

Jon Mendelsohn

Here's Freddy

Freddy Krueger

Wes Craven&#39;s A Nightmare on Elm Street hit with explosive force when it was released in 1984. The film became a phenomenon, grossing&nbsp;an impressive $25 million domestically, despite spending most of its run in limited release. Five official sequels followed, along with a spinoff, Freddy vs. Jason, that pitted bad guy Freddy Krueger (Robert Englund) against Friday the 13th&#39;s Jason Voorhees. There was also a 2010 remake that cast Jackie Earle Haley in the role.&nbsp;

Audiences have always loved a good villain, and they got one here. Perhaps that&#39;s why&nbsp;a number of Freddy Krueger fan theories&nbsp;have popped up over the years. Admirers of the franchise have spent time digging deeper into its hypnotic dream worlds, looking for hidden clues or interesting connections related to the disfigured psycho. Most of the following examples come from the users of Reddit, a place where film buffs gather to discuss their favorite movies in obsessive detail.

Are these Freddy Krueger fan theories good or silly? That&#39;s for you to decide. Vote up the ones that you think are the coolest.&nbsp;

13 Freddy Krueger Fan Theories That Are More Than Just A Dream

13 Must Read Freddy Krueger Fan Theories, Ranked By Other Fans

Explore the complex worlds of video games with fans who have dissected, analyzed, and theorized about every little pixel.

Game Theories

Fan Theories

Any cult favorite movie or TV show usually has lots of fan theories, but in some instances, fans speculate about video games too. When you’ve got a massively popular series that has an extensive story, you’re bound to get a response, which is why there are so many fan theories about Grand Theft Auto. You might also enjoy the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-gtav-youtube-channels/youtuber" target="_blank">most popular GTA 5 YouTubers</a>.&nbsp;Some of these are so out there that they could easily be classified as Grand Theft Auto conspiracy theories. But some of them make a surprising amount of sense. Vote up the GTA&nbsp;fan theories that are most plausible.

Grand Theft Auto Fan Theories That'll Blow Your Mind

CE Hudspeth

Adventure Time might be branded as a kids show on Cartoon Network, but that hasn't stopped scores of adults and teenagers from flocking to the show. Fans often find the complex underlying narratives of the show and create elaborate fan theories from them. Some of the best&nbsp;Adventure Time fan theories revolve around the infamous Mushroom War that turned the land of Ooo into what we see it as today.&nbsp;Some fan theories about Adventure Time are all about the characters while others hypothesize about the land of Ooo itself. As it is with <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-current-fantasy-tv-series/ranker-tv?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">most popular fantasy TV shows</a>, some of the Adventure Time theories are completely off the wall and some are depressingly dark. Just the idea of two of these theories is enough to ruin the show for anyone who thought it was a cutesy, fun-loving tale about a boy and his magical dog.Luckily, to go along with each grim conspiracy, there are plenty of fun and hilarious theories as well and with every theory, the show only gets more and more interesting. The best part is, with the absurd things that can and frequently do happen in the world of Adventure Time, no one theory is completely implausible. Check out this list of insane Adventure Time fan theories and if you have one of your own, share it in the comments section!

Insane Fan Theories About Adventure Time

Jordan Love

In appreciation of the action thriller franchise that follows a deadly assassin who comes out of retirement to seek [highly justified] personal revenge. 

Wick... John Wick

John Wick Franchise

John Wick is undoubtedly one of the most awesome figures in the action genre. When the first film was released in 2014, it was met with immediate acclaim. It marked the resurgence in&nbsp;popularity for Keanu Reeves&nbsp;and reminded&nbsp;fans why this beloved action star is to be protected at all times.

Its sequel, John Wick: Chapter 2, garnered even more acclaim and box office revenue. It also reunited Reeves with his Matrix co-star&nbsp;Laurence Fishburne. The third film in the increasingly popular franchise,&nbsp;John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum, continued to build on that run of success&nbsp;and solidify the franchise&#39;s fan base.

These type of characters have been common for Reeves, paving the way for a number of&nbsp;John Wick fan theories relating to the actor&#39;s previous work. Some fans have made some rather interesting connections.

13 'John Wick' Fan Theories That Might Be Too Good To Be True

13 Must-Read John Wick Fan Theories

Nia Primus

The <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/90s-movies-fan-theories/mariel-loveland?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best fan theories</a> about side character from The Simpsons&nbsp;proves that the show has an extremely dynamic cast. Springfield has one of the most expansive, colorful cast of any TV comedy&nbsp;in history. From regulars like Moe Szyslak and Ned Flanders, to one-time visitors like Lyle Lanely and (from the very same episode) Snrub, there is no shortage of characters to drum up theories about.

Have you ever been curious how Hans&nbsp;Moleman seems&nbsp;to die over and over, but always returns? Doesn&#39;t it seem impossible that Cletus could support his literal dozens of&nbsp;kids with seemingly no income? Do you think it&#39;s possible that Maude Flanders was actually a demented sociopath? If you&#39;re a fan of&nbsp;The Simpsons&nbsp;and are ready to do some &quot;Eye on Springfield&quot;-style&nbsp;investigating&nbsp;into&nbsp;your favorite side characters, then read on!&nbsp;Vote up your favorite fan theories and check back as more get added to the list!

14 Fan Theories About Side Characters From 'The Simpsons' That Actually Might Be True

14 Must Read Fan Theories About Side Characters From 'The Simpsons'

Just a few mind-blowing and potentially life-changing fan theories to consider while thinking about your favorite TV shows, films, franchises, and universes. 

Pop Culture Fan Theories

Fan theories and deep thoughts about Disney films, characters, and universes.

Deconstructing Disney

One of the best things about the Internet is that anyone can put out a theory about anything much like these fan theories about&nbsp;Disney villains. While most of the time this results in some sort of crackpot diatribe nobody can understand other than the person who posts something on sites like Reddit, there are occasions where a theory about something in popular culture actually makes a good amount of sense.

Theories like the narrator at the beginning of&nbsp;Aladdin&nbsp;being the Genie in disguise were floated around the Internet for years before Disney finally confirmed it to be true. The theories out there that haven&#39;t been confirmed are many, but that doesn&#39;t mean they don&#39;t have some element of probability in them. So be sure to keep speculating while you&#39;re revisiting these movies on <a href="https://disneyplus.bn5x.net/c/1217251/707629/9358?subid1=2861969&amp;subid2=Disney%2B&amp;subid3=comlink&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.disneyplus.com%2F" target="_blank">Disney+</a>, because you never know which ones will turn out to be true.

Theories about&nbsp;Disney villains have been kicked around online since the beginning of the Internet, and there are more than a few containing some element of plausibility.

Of all the fan theories about&nbsp;Disney villains&nbsp;found online, these 15 are the ones that may, in fact, contain a nugget of truth, so find the ones you consider to be the most plausible&nbsp;and vote them up to see which one rises to the top!

15 Fan Theories About Disney Villains That Make A Lot Of Sense

15 Must Read Fan Theories About Disney Villains, Ranked By Other Fans

Fan theories and hot takes about horror of every type.

Deconstructing Horror

STARZ PRESENTS: Cult Classic Horror Movies

The Cabin in the Woods

The Cabin in the Woods&nbsp;was a box office success and it&#39;s fan base (much like the facility in the movie itself) is cult-like. Drew Goddard&#39;s self-aware horror-comedy is filled with twists, turns, gore, laughs, and even some heady commentary on the entire horror genre itself. It&#39;s no wonder that so many incredible fan theories have&nbsp;emerged from this beloved movie. For example, what&#39;s the deal with that big red button that releases all the monsters? Is that what it&#39;s meant to do, or was there perhaps a glitch of some kind? Also, while the primary plot&nbsp;revolves around the planned sacrifice of some college students, have you ever noticed that there&#39;s an analagous storyline happening within the facility?&nbsp;And what&#39;s Signourney Weaver&#39;s deal? Who is the Director, and why does she show up?

If you&#39;re part of the cult of The Cabin in the Woods&nbsp;and want to learn about these fan theories and more, look no further. Find your&nbsp;favorite fan theories about&nbsp;The Cabin in the Woods&nbsp;on the list and give them a vote up!

12 Fan Theories About 'The Cabin in the Woods' That Could Anger The Ancient Ones

12 Must Read 'The Cabin in the Woods' Fan Theories, Ranked By Other Fans

What were you watching during TV's greatest era?

'90s TV We'll Never Forget

What better way to enjoy some lite comedy than to dissect the bejesus out of it?

Sitcom Fan Theories

Comedy

What are the most out-there '90s sitcoms fan theories? Known for their (mostly) wholesome storylines and ambient <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-current-shows-with-laugh-tracks/ranker-tv" target="_blank">laugh tracks</a>,&nbsp;one would not think anyone would bother diving too deep into such shows.&nbsp;The Internet, however, is full of creative minds, and nothing makes that clearer than seeing what happens when folks overanalyze television shows. As a result, fans of particular shows can reap the benefits of fans with overthinking minds who know a thing or two about cooking up conspiracies. With everything '90s being all the rage these days, there are plenty of '90s sitcoms conspiracy theories to go around. Which theory below do you think is most likely to be true? Vote it to the top! If you love sitcoms, check out some <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-new-tv-sitcoms/ranker-tv" target="_blank">new sitcoms</a> and generate some fan theories about shows that are currently on air.&nbsp;

Wild Fan Theories About '90s Sitcoms

Wild Fan Theories About 90s Sitcoms

Billionaire philanthropist playboy by day. Dark knight by night. Honoring his parents by cleaning up Gotham 24/7/365.

All Things The Batman

Superheroes

Comics, cartoons, live action. Adam West, Michael Keaton, Christian Bale. Nipples, no nipples. Batman comes in many forms. Along with these forms come fan theories about Bruce Wayne, his Chiroptera alter ego, and the myriad deranged, maniacal, and sometimes, decent <a href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/top-35-batman-characters" target="_blank">characters populating Gotham</a>. Some of these theories are well-thought out, complex, and totally believable. Others are so out-there you may wonder about whoever cooked them up. Compiled in one list, find here the wildest Batman fan theories - those that maybe belong tied up in a straitjacket and locked in a padded room at Arkham Asylum, <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-batman-villains/ranker-comics" target="_blank">alongside Joker</a>, Pamela Isley, and Jonathan Crane.&nbsp;

Batman Fan Theories So Crazy They Belong in Arkham Asylum

Batman Fan Theories So Crazy They Belong In Arkham Asylum

With a show spanning two decades, there’s been plenty of time to dissect the characters and storylines to come up with <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/believable-simpsons-fan-theories/jonathan-mendelsohn" target="_blank">all manner of The Simpsons fan theories</a>. Despite being an animation show, The Simpsons is still one of the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-current-tv-sitcoms/ranker-tv" target="_blank">best current sitcoms </a>out there and its popularity has resulted in many fan theories. For instance, some fans believe The Simpsons are geniuses and choose to be dullards (except for Lisa) because it’s more fun. Others think that the show is a show within The Simpsons universe. There are also a lot of The Simpsons theories about where Springfield actually is; is it in another dimension or the Southern Hemisphere or Northern Kentucky? &nbsp; The Simpsons conspiracy theories run the gamut, explaining the trap doors of character behavior and the running inconsistencies in the plot. Like why Hans Moleman dies, but shows up for more episodes. This The Simpsons theory suggests that it’s because he’s part of a legion of hybrid molemen who live underground and they are thwarted in their attempts to take over Springfield, mainly because of Homer. And that Grandpa Abe’s time traveling interferes with history and causes plot holes. &nbsp; There are other <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/90s-movies-fan-theories/mariel-loveland?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">popular fan theories</a> about The Simpsons such as that Moe has known all along that Bart is the prank caller. Or that Homer has been in a coma for since the beginning and that’s why the characters never age. There’s a bizarre fan theory that the Simpsons are yellow because of Duff beer.&nbsp;What’s your favorite The Simpsons fan theory? Vote it up to the top of the list.

The Greatest Fan Theories About 'The Simpsons'

The 20 Greatest Fan Theories About The Simpsons

Lisa Waugh

Lists about the fan-favorite high-fantasy action-adventure game series.

The Legend of Zelda

Gaming

When&nbsp;The Legend of Zelda: The Breath of the Wild came out on&nbsp;the Nintendo Switch, it became an instant phenomenon. In fact, it&#39;s one of the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.polygon.com/2017/3/2/14790738/zelda-breath-of-the-wild-best-reviewed-game" target="_blank">best-reviewed games</a>&nbsp;in history. As an epic open-world adventure, gamers explore&nbsp;Hyrule in glorious fashion, and players and critics alike praised the game&#39;s stellar visuals and physics engine. If you&#39;ve played the game yourself, then you can easily see why many consider it to be one of the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-best-games-of-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">greatest video games of all time</a>. However, with such quality comes high expectations for a sequel, and plenty of&nbsp;Breath of the Wild 2&nbsp;fan theories began to&nbsp;emerge&nbsp;after a <a href="https://youtu.be/3fr1Z07AV00" target="_blank">mini teaser video</a>&nbsp;was released in 2019. As amazing as&nbsp;looks, it definitely leaves us with more questions than answers.

Fortunately, both casual and hardcore gamers have come up with their own conspiracies to further fill in the blanks.&nbsp;Sure, some may seem a little far-fetched, while&nbsp;others might actually be crazy enough to be true.&nbsp;

It took five years to create&nbsp;Breath of the Wild, so it may still take some time for a sequel to come out. But with so much lore and history already grounded in the Zelda universe, the possibilities as to where, when, and how BotW2 will play out are all still up for debate. Who knows,&nbsp;maybe some of the fan theories on this list will receive some confirmation when the game comes out. Which BotW&nbsp;2 theories do you think are most plausible? Vote for your favorites below.&nbsp;

13 Mind-Blowing 'BotW 2' Fan Theories, Ranked By How Plausible They Are

Video Game Character

13 'Breath of the Wild 2' Theories That May Hold Some Truth

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