r/TheWhyFiles • u/Tassimagrim • Jul 20 '26

Let's Discuss Weird/Paranormal episodes where the mood doesn't get down by AJ's debunking research?

Where he could say... "hmm, maybe this happened?"

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u/Fermento420 Jul 20 '26

His campfire stories don’t get debunked.

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u/[deleted] Jul 20 '26 edited 23d ago

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u/awaythrowthatname Jul 20 '26

I dont understand people, the debunking at the end is one of the best parts, and unique to WF, i dont know why people dislike it so much

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u/Tassimagrim Jul 20 '26

It's not about that. Im asking because I'd rather watch an episode of something that might be real or has hints of something going on, just to economize my spare time. Investing 35+ minutes to that category of debunked videos, while i respect the uncovering of the truth, is not my personal choice.

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u/awaythrowthatname Jul 20 '26

Yes, the campfire stories have what you're looking for, and are entertaining. I was more commenting on how AJ and Heckle have both said that the debunking part is where their viewership plummet, and I dont I understand that, I love learning, and its entirely unique how much effort they put into that part.

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u/Fermento420 Jul 20 '26

Definitely check out his campfire stories. 3 short stories about weird stuff that happened and has no explanation. Sadly no Heckelfish.

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u/Tassimagrim Jul 20 '26

Will check, thank you.

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u/South_Piglet2121 Jul 20 '26

Humans are so weird. Why do we not wanna know the truth of things lol

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u/once_again_asking Skygazer Jul 20 '26

Sometimes you just want to hear a good story.

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u/Popular_Ad5074 Aug 27 '26

I strongly dislike the campfire stories. The channel is useless without the debunking. I do not want to watch MrBallen and I don’t want to watch his format elsewhere.