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The video delves into the controversial internet image known as "Tub Girl," tracing its origins to early 2000s websites like Consumption Junction and Style Project. The image gained notoriety and resurfaced in 2005 and 2007, notably in a prank on Kotaku's front page in 2007. Despite its dark history, Tub Girl has experienced revivals in 2021 and 2022 on platforms like TikTok. The video hints at ongoing investigative efforts and references an alleged interview providing symbolic interpretations of the image. The segment concludes with a mention of a possible suspect and a teaser for another related video, ending with gratitude and applause.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker addresses why they haven’t covered Tub Girl on their channel, attributing it to a lack of available information about the image itself. However, they mention that there is still lore surrounding the shock site, and they may have found information about who was behind it. The speaker then provides a description of the Tub Girl image, detailing the shocking and graphic content depicted. The segment ends with a sponsored message about NordVPN, highlighting its benefits for accessing region-locked content.
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In this part of the video, it is discussed that the infamous image known as “Tubgirl” circulated on the internet in the early 2000s, eventually appearing on tubgirl.com in 2002. There is debate on its origin, some attributing it to websites like Consumption Junction or Style Project. The video details the evolution of these websites, with Consumption Junction eventually turning into a normal porn site. The original “Tubgirl” image appeared on rotten.com in December 2000, and there is speculation that the unedited version may have originated on the Something Awful forums.
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In this segment, the video discusses the progression of the infamous Tub Girl incident. It peaked in 2005 and 2007, with one of the most infamous incidents occurring on October 19, 2007, when the image was posted on Kotaku’s front page by a Gizmodo editor for a prank related to a Halo competition. A second Tub Girl image emerged, adding to the controversy. Despite being a touchstone of internet culture, Tub Girl resurfaced in 2021 and 2022 due to TikTok trends. The transcript hints at ongoing efforts to research and delve into the history and individuals related to the controversial photo.
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In this segment of the video, an alleged interview with the “tub girl” from The Shining tub scene is discussed. The interview touches on the significance of the mask, the stolen mask now in the possession of a Japanese businessman, the meaning of the tub girl photo focusing on womanhood and life symbolism, and potential artistic intentions behind the controversial image. The interviewee emphasizes the concept of womanhood, life, and the circle of life from anus to mouth. The interviewer notes possible censorship and artistic intent, suggesting the photo may have been created as an art piece rather than for arousal purposes.
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In this segment, the speaker mentions a possible suspect but admits limited information is available. Viewers are encouraged to enable notifications and watch another video about goatsi. The segment ends with a thank you message and applause.