Easter Egg: Can You Spot the Chemtrails in ‘Silver Circle’?
August 8th, 2013
For those who don’t yet know, Thursday is “Easter egg” day on the Silver Circle Silver Underground blog, when we point out some of the hidden allusions that appear in the film. Keep an eye out for them as you watch the movie online for the first time (or during repeat viewings).
Today’s Easter egg is an allusion to a popular theory that claims that governments or other entities release chemical or biological agents from airplanes at high altitudes, which take the form of chemtrails. These toxic emissions are allegedly seen as the long plumes of white steam or smoke that sometimes trail behind airplanes. You may notice that chemtrails appear in the sky in the background in Silver Circle. Keep an eye out for them as you watch the film, and let’s discuss the specifics of the chemtrail conspiracy theory after the jump.
Chemtrails Versus Contrails
Every contentious conspiracy theory stands opposite an “official story” which seeks to explain the phenomenon in innocent terms. According to government-connected scientists and officials, chemtrails do not exist, and the smoky trails following planes are contrails, a form of condensation supposedly caused as jet engines release water vapor into certain types of aerial environments. The US, UK, and Canadian governments have all released official statements denying the existence of chemtrails.
As the story goes, the theory originally arose in response to a 1996 Air Force strategy paper which outlined a plan for controlling the weather by 2025. Proponents of the chemtrail theory claim that the grid-like aerial patterns of smoke that are often seen in the sky following planes demonstrate a systematic release pattern, designed to disperse into clouds. Former US Congressman Dennis Kucinich once proposed a bill that would ban the use of chemtrails by the government.
The Alleged Purpose of Chemtrails
There are many theories as to what types of biological and chemical agents make up chemtrails. Some say they are used to control the weather. Others believe they contain powerful pharmaceuticals that affect the mood of the public, possibly acting as a form of mind control. Theories also claim that the chemicals adversely affect fertility and thus are a population control measure.
Disease outbreaks have been blamed on chemtrails. It has been alleged that the chemical emissions are aimed at managing solar radiation levels. There are a wide range of different theories out there that seek to explain what purpose a government might have for releasing chemicals into the atmosphere.
Whether or not chemtrails really exist, it’s a fun topic to discuss and debate, and skeptics of all kinds will notice them as they appear in Silver Circle. Check out the film on one of our many convenient Video On Demand platforms and see if you can spot them in the sky in the background as you watch Zoe Taylor and the rebels battle back against an out-of-control Federal Reserve.
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