In the 90s, calling yourself a flat earther was a opportunity to have a fun and yet silly conversation about belief in science. During that time, both people KNEW that the earth was round. It was an exercise in creativity and played straight for laughs.

But somewhere in the 2000, some people didn’t realize the satire. They actually BELIEVED in it.

There’s a line of shitposting like with anything.

Shitposting is an art. It’s satire.

Then there’s actual shitty people who don’t realize that.