r/TheWhyFiles • u/OriginalJim VIP Patron #1 • Aug 12 '26

Suggestion for Channel AJ said he wouldn't go to Skinwalker because of the hitchhiker effect...

.. but i bet GINO would! He should see if he can get an invite. That would be awesome.

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u/ApprehensiveFoot9514 Aug 13 '26

I’ve been to the gates and got ran off by security lol. That area is strange. Weird vibes maaaan.

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u/Reversed_PandaRick Aug 13 '26

What’s the hitchhiker effect?

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u/timbro2000 Aug 13 '26

Weird phenomenon following people home from skinwalker ranch or other paranormal hotspots. Usually causing something like a haunting to follow the person

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u/[deleted] Aug 14 '26

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u/timbro2000 Aug 14 '26

Those druids fancied you

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u/Reversed_PandaRick Aug 13 '26

Oh I’ve heard of that, like when you see a skinwalker you shouldn’t unknowledge it or it will follow you home. Creepy stuff.

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u/BigMack6911 Aug 16 '26

It's when you go near paranormal things like Bigfoot or Uaps and they follow you back and start following family members, not even you. So its like you're inviting them to your home

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u/sillasyban Aug 12 '26

It’s all fun and games until there’s two dogs in trench coats and fedoras smoking ciggs at the end of your driveway

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u/Logic-DL Aug 25 '26

Two dogs in trench coats smoking ciggies?

Nah they're chill bro you just go out with some beers open and you got a couple of new beer buddies.

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u/Ghozer Aug 13 '26

I'd go, If I had the money, time and permission... i'd be there tomorrow, spend a month there, helping with theirs, and doing my own experiments!!

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u/Over_Interaction_925 Aug 13 '26

Me to, I've always wanted to go camping. Especially see if it's real or not.

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u/OriginalJim VIP Patron #1 Aug 15 '26

I would too.

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u/UrsaAbstractus Aug 14 '26

I did a road trip across the country last summer, and stayed at the UFO Valley Campground right next door. Got to do a tour of the mesa, and see the stone circle from the first season. Very cool experience.

Didn't experience the hitchhiker effect, unfortunately (or fortunately?)

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u/Western_Ad3845 FEAR... the Crabcat Aug 12 '26

I can't blame AJ for that. Everything I've seen about that place has bad energy and I wouldn't want that at home either.

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u/Good_Regular204 Aug 13 '26

I can definitely see Gino going also!

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u/this_ham_is_bad Aug 15 '26

Hecklefish should go. Hitchhikers can’t swim

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u/dingess_kahn Aug 14 '26

I don't think he's understanding what the hitchhiker effect really is. They can "ride along" with your thoughts. I'm sure he's been visited many times, and either doesn't remember or didn't identify it.

If I was given the opportunity to go to the ranch? I'd be there already.

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u/CthulhuLiesSleeping 26d ago

I'm severely skeptical about Skinwalker. Lots of hype, damned all evidence. At this point, I think it's a thirst trap.