The Search Term that Made a YouTuber Vanish (ft. Atrocity Guide)
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An investigation into the mysterious entity Aratus, tied to strange disappearances from the internet, reveals a complex web of connections involving music videos, programming companies, and large corporations like UPS and Unilever. Despite uncovering various clues and links, the true nature and purpose of Aratus remain enigmatic, leaving investigators puzzled about its significance and implications.
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- Investigation into the mysterious entity Aratus led to employees being fired or reassigned for mentioning it, with connections to large corporations like UPS, Unilever, and Ecolab, sparking intrigue and speculation about its origins and implications.
- Despite various clues and connections uncovered, the true nature and purpose of Aratus remained enigmatic and shrouded in secrecy, leaving investigators puzzled and intrigued by the cryptic messages, references to copyright enforcement, and the involvement of entities like 3M and Unilever, fostering an ongoing sense of mystery and paranoia surrounding the entity.
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What sparked interest in Aratus?
An anonymous post on 4chan in 2015.
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Summary
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Mysterious entity Aratus sparks internet intrigue
- An anonymous post on 4chan in 2015 sparked interest in a mysterious entity called Aratus, linked to strange disappearances from the internet.
- A story emerged about a programming company where employees were mysteriously fired for searching a specific term, Aratus, on the company's computer system.
- Further inquiries on 4chan revealed that mentioning Aratus led to employees being fired or reassigned, with large corporations like UPS, Unilever, and Ecolab involved.
- The investigation uncovered an obscure reference to Aratus in a music video by the KFC Murder Chicks, leading to more questions about the entity's origins and implications.
- A new music genre called Deep Internet emerged on 4chan, focusing on creating music from obscure YouTube videos with fewer than 20 views, leading to the discovery of a video by Chronos for Life.
- Chronos for Life's videos hinted at a mysterious algorithm called Aratus, with Morse code messages and references to Jurassic Park, sparking further investigation.
- Chronos for Life's videos revealed clues about Aratus being a copyright enforcement tool used by companies like 3M and Unilever, but the secrecy and cryptic clues surrounding it raised suspicions.
- An address in Corbin, Kentucky, linked to the KFC Murder Chicks and Todd Ellsworth, further connecting the entities involved in the Aratus mystery.
- Despite uncovering more connections and clues, the true nature and purpose of Aratus remained shrouded in secrecy and paranoia, leaving investigators puzzled about its ultimate significance.
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"4chan Music Board Mystery: Errata and KFC"
- The music board of 4chan delves into the Errata Sand and KFC Murder Chicks situation.
- An anonymous user notices a change in description from "Aratus or bust" to "Errata sore rusts."
- A Twitter account named Errata S-- is linked to Todd Ellsworth, opened just before the Murder Chicks' upload.
- The account's first posts include a police sketch and a tweet about the US Postal Service.
- The Murder Chicks express distrust in the postal service on their Tumblr page.
- Questions arise about Errata S-- and Todd Ellsworth's connection to the band.
- XAR Herb, a YouTuber investigating Errata, disappears from the internet.
- Speculation arises about XAR's involvement in the mystery, debunked later on 4chan.
- Toxicologist discusses XAR's disappearance, leading to speculation about their identity.
- The mystery surrounding Todd Ellsworth, Jurassic Park, Chronos for Life, KFC Murder Chicks, and XAR Herb remains unresolved.
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Unique theories, Halloween gratitude, and a link.
- The author's theories and conclusions were developed independently from another person's, encouraging readers to explore their perspective by visiting a link provided in the description.
- The author expresses gratitude for the Halloween festivities, thanking the audience for participating and bidding them goodnight.
