JFK's Assassaination Hoax a Monolithic and Ruthless Conspiracy

 

The theory posited by "Chartist Friend" (https://web.archive.org/web/20231130060222/http://www.chartword.com/2015/01/full-metal-jacket-and-jfk-assassination.html#more)  attempts to link Stanley Kubrick’s films to Kennedy family events through symbolic storytelling and alleged hidden confessions. Here’s a breakdown of the claims and their context:

Alleged Connections Between Kubrick’s Films and Kennedy EventsEdit

1. Full Metal Jacket (1987) as a JFK Assassination Allegory

• Private Joker as JFK Symbolism: The theory claims Kubrick used Private Joker’s character to represent JFK, drawing parallels between Joker’s role in the Vietnam War narrative and JFK’s escalation of U.S. involvement in Vietnam.
• Dialogue as Confession: The final line—“The dead woman was part of a charade”—is interpreted as a veiled reference to the JFK assassination being staged47.

2. The Shining (1980) and Apollo Program Revelations

• The film is theorized to encode secrets about Kubrick’s alleged role in faking the Apollo moon landings, a long-standing conspiracy myth addressed in mockumentaries like Dark Side of the Moon37.

3. Eyes Wide Shut (1999) and the JFK Jr. Plane Crash

• Symbolic Parallels:

  • Dr. Bill Harford (Tom Cruise) mirrors JFK Jr.’s life: a New York-based professional married to a drug-using, fashion-industry spouse (Alice ≈ Carolyn Bessette)46.
  • The Cape Cod reference in the film aligns with the Kennedy family compound’s location68.
  • Victor Ziegler, a wealthy Jewish businessman, is linked to Maurice Tempelsman, a confidant of JFK’s mother who allegedly tried to dissuade JFK Jr. from flying68.
• Release Date Coincidence: The film premiered on July 16, 1999—the same day JFK Jr.’s plane crashed. Theorists argue this timing underscores Kubrick’s intent to expose a staged death68.

4. Media Narratives and Character Recklessness

• The theory critiques media portrayal of JFK Jr.’s crash as “recklessness,” paralleling Dr. Harford’s risky behavior in Eyes Wide Shut68.

This theory, proposed by "Chartist Friend," suggests that Stanley Kubrick's film "Full Metal Jacket" contains hidden references to the JFK assassination, implying it was a hoax. Here's a summary of the main points:

Key ClaimsEdit

1. Kubrick allegedly used "Full Metal Jacket" to reveal his involvement in staging the JFK assassination, similar to how he supposedly confessed to faking the moon landings in "The Shining."

2. The film contains numerous references to JFK and the assassination:

   • Release date coincides with JFK's "Ich bin ein Berliner" speech anniversary
   • Multiple mentions of "jelly doughnuts," linking to JFK's speech
   • Characters and visuals supposedly representing JFK and Kubrick

3. Symbolic connections are drawn between:

   • The character "Joker" and JFK
   • The character "Rafterman" and Kubrick himself
   • Other characters and events related to the Kennedy family

4. Visual and dialogue elements are interpreted as clues, including:

   • References to Dallas and the year 1963
   • The use of the number 33 and heart shapes
   • Dialogue about "charades" and fake events

ContextEdit

This theory builds on existing conspiracy theories about Kubrick's films containing hidden messages. It's important to note that these claims are speculative and not supported by mainstream historical or film analysis.

The theory attempts to connect disparate elements from the film, historical events, and Kubrick's life to support its central claim about the JFK assassination being staged.

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Context and CounterpointsEdit

• Kubrick Conspiracy Culture: Claims about Kubrick encoding secrets in his films are not new. The moon-landing hoax theory, for example, persists despite no credible evidence37.
• JFK Jr. Crash: Official investigations attribute the crash to spatial disorientation, a common pilot error in poor visibility8.
• QAnon Overlap: The JFK Jr. revival myth has been co-opted by QAnon, which falsely claims he faked his death to aid Trump246.

ConclusionEdit

The theory relies on speculative connections, thematic parallels, and coincidental dates rather than verifiable evidence. While Kubrick’s films often explore power and secrecy, these interpretations align more with conspiracy culture patterns than documented intent. The odds of intentional encoding remain speculative, reflecting broader tendencies to mythologize both Kubrick and the Kennedys378.

Citations:

1. https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20230915-the-assassination-of-jfk-one-of-the-uss-biggest-mysteries
2. https://www.cnn.com/2023/09/23/us/qanon-trump-kennedy-protzman-cult-invs/index.html
3. https://www.openculture.com/2012/06/idark_side_of_the_mooni_a_mockumentary_on_stanley_kubrick_and_the_moon_landing_hoax.html
4. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fVAju-DC-8
5. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assassination_of_John_F._Kennedy_in_popular_culture
6. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KXSfX_rmtEA
7. https://www.reddit.com/r/StanleyKubrick/comments/190jh9j/lets_discuss_the_kubrick_theories/
8. https://www.popularmechanics.com/flight/a60949470/john-f-kennedy-jr-plane-crash-spatial-disorientation/