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The Cult of Kellogg: Cornflakes, Celibacy, and Colonics??

2025-09-11 Entertainment
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Top Comments (10)

@missymotormouth1 2025-09-11

Marilyn Monroe would be very disappointed if you didn't do her story if she had to pick anybody to do her story she would pick you Bailey

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@vanessabrockman379 2025-09-12

Bailey, I’m a Brazilian immigrant living in Missouri. I’ve learned how to speak in English watching your videos. The first video ever was about Elizabeth Bathory years ago. My life got so much better after I started speaking better English. Thanks to you and your amazing work. Plus, I started reading books in English after that video. My first book was Lady Killers, exactly because Elizabeth Bathory history that you described so brilliantly. You’re my favorite American person. I got the same bats tattoo on my shoulder inspired by you. I love you.🖤 🦇🦇🦇

631 11 replies
@EainJohnJohn 2025-09-11

Do you ever wonder if Pavlov felt a sudden urge to feed a dog when he heard a bell?

622 18 replies
@jeffslaven 2025-09-12

As a dark history buff and dedicated stoner, I can say with great confidence that this is one of the best channels on Youtube. Go Bailey!

306 10 replies
@boojaxx 2025-09-11

Kellog’s has been brought up soo many times in dark history episodes I’ve been READY for this one

260 2 replies
@paulpayne1006 2025-09-12

In light of recent events, a Dark History episode on Nintendo may be worth your time.

235 6 replies
@SlayshaFierce 2025-09-11

19:07 The story of your history teacher!! Why was he telling you all about his extracurriculars? He’s definitely in a cell somewhere 😭

216 4 replies
@stephaniemitchell5760 2025-09-11

19:54 Bailey 😭😭😭😭 girl are you guys okay? Where was the trusted adult 😂😭

212 4 replies
@grumpyghoul 2025-09-11

the deep traumatic lore drop of the mayo teacher 😭

147 3 replies
@rachelkestner1623 2025-09-11

Kellogg is definitely more than a bit unhinged and eccentric

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