Topic: Dubs

Dubs comes up in 2 chapters across 1 episode of The Higherside Chats Free Show, in December 2016.

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A.T.L. Carver | Meme Magic: Pepe, Trump, & The Cult of Kek
• 6:07 - 9:13

A.T.L. Carver | Meme Magic: Pepe, Trump, & The Cult of Kek

4chan Mechanics, Anonymity and the Significance of Repeating Digits

The unique structure of 4chan is analyzed, focusing on its lack of user accounts and the enforcement of anonymity. Every post is assigned a linear number, leading to a culture that reveres "dubs" or "gets"—posts ending in repeating digits. These numerical coincidences are treated as significant events by the community, functioning as a pseudo-random number generator with mystical overtones.

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A.T.L. Carver | Meme Magic: Pepe, Trump, & The Cult of Kek
• 33:54 - 36:25

A.T.L. Carver | Meme Magic: Pepe, Trump, & The Cult of Kek

Digital Ouija Boards, Post Numbers and Entity Communication

Carver describes 4chan's posting system as a "digital Ouija board" where the entity Kek communicates through the low-probability occurrence of repeating digits. Users interpret these "dubs" as confirmation that the deity is active and responding to their messages. This form of communication is characterized as vague but significant enough to convince the community of a supernatural presence.

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