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EP 43- We Explore The Eerie Back Rooms and Laugh At The World's Most Incompetent Thieves
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Have you ever experienced that uncanny feeling of recognizing a place you've never been? That's the essence of the Back Rooms – an internet phenomenon we explore deeply in this episode alongside some hilariously botched criminal endeavors.
The conversation begins with a collection of true "dumb criminal" stories that will leave you wondering how these individuals thought they'd succeed. From the man who attempted to rob a gun store armed with just a baseball bat, to the burglar who paused mid-heist to check his Facebook (and left his profile logged in at the crime scene), these tales of criminal incompetence provide both comedy and cautionary tales.
The hosts then share their own childhood "heist" experiences, revealing the surprising complexity of a young mind determined to acquire a coveted video game cartridge. These confessions highlight the universal experience of childhood desire and poor decision-making with surprising emotional honesty.
But the heart of the episode dives into the Back Rooms – that digital mythology of infinite, empty spaces with buzzing fluorescent lights and yellowed wallpaper. We explore this collaborative internet legend that began with a single 4chan post in 2019 and has since evolved into an expansive universe with countless levels, entities, and rules. The hosts break down various Back Rooms environments, from the iconic Level 0 to the nightmarish tar pits of Level 41 and the animated town of Level 94.
What makes this discussion particularly fascinating is how it taps into why these spaces feel so unsettling – they trigger nostalgia without a source, creating the disturbing sensation of "I've been here before, but I don't remember when." It's a journey through liminal spaces, digital folklore, and the collective unconscious that will leave you questioning the boundaries between reality and imagination.
Subscribe for part two where we'll delve deeper into the entities that inhabit the Back Rooms and share real-life glitch experiences that might make you wonder if these spaces exist beyond the digital realm.
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Have you ever experienced that uncanny feeling of recognizing a place you've never been? That's the essence of the Back Rooms – an internet phenomenon we explore deeply in this episode alongside some hilariously botched criminal endeavors.
The conversation begins with a collection of true "dumb criminal" stories that will leave you wondering how these individuals thought they'd succeed. From the man who attempted to rob a gun store armed with just a baseball bat, to the burglar who paused mid-heist to check his Facebook (and left his profile logged in at the crime scene), these tales of criminal incompetence provide both comedy and cautionary tales.
The hosts then share their own childhood "heist" experiences, revealing the surprising complexity of a young mind determined to acquire a coveted video game cartridge. These confessions highlight the universal experience of childhood desire and poor decision-making with surprising emotional honesty.
But the heart of the episode dives into the Back Rooms – that digital mythology of infinite, empty spaces with buzzing fluorescent lights and yellowed wallpaper. We explore this collaborative internet legend that began with a single 4chan post in 2019 and has since evolved into an expansive universe with countless levels, entities, and rules. The hosts break down various Back Rooms environments, from the iconic Level 0 to the nightmarish tar pits of Level 41 and the animated town of Level 94.
What makes this discussion particularly fascinating is how it taps into why these spaces feel so unsettling – they trigger nostalgia without a source, creating the disturbing sensation of "I've been here before, but I don't remember when." It's a journey through liminal spaces, digital folklore, and the collective unconscious that will leave you questioning the boundaries between reality and imagination.
Subscribe for part two where we'll delve deeper into the entities that inhabit the Back Rooms and share real-life glitch experiences that might make you wonder if these spaces exist beyond the digital realm.
Follow us on Instagram @Kosmic_Cove
Follow us on Tik Tok @Kosmic_Cove
Subscribe to us on Youtube @ Kosmic Cove
Thank you for listening, sharing and following
Much Love-----Kosmic Cove