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v. (derogatory) to communally interpret and draw connections between disparate information to draw (often pre-decided, absurd, and/or entirely false) conclusions, as is done in conspiracy theorist communities. Often takes place shortly after an event occurs or information is revealed that, to any reasonable person, would immediately disprove the conspiracy theory. Originated with the QAnon conspiracy theory, whose followers would call themselves “bakers” following “crumbs” of information given to them by a supposed government insider. This self-identification has been largely abandoned, and the term “bake” is now used mainly by critics of such communities. Information or narratives which have gone through the above process of interpretation can be said to have been “baked”.
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