Episode 1779 • • 2:32:20 - 2:36:49
1779: Buffy Gorilla
Social Contagion and French Needle Spiking Hoax
An investigation by Le Monde into reported "needle spiking" attacks at French music festivals found no evidence of actual injections or psychoactive substances. Of the 145 cases reported, many were attributed to mosquito bites or fatigue exacerbated by social contagion on TikTok. Experts suggest the phenomenon is a powerful example of the power of suggestion among young women.