WARNING: The content you are about to hear on this podcast contains a discussion about death, as well as a reference to suicide. Discretion is advised.Trigger Warning: Mention of suicide runs from 7:50-8:01In this first edition of “That’s What Everyone’s Talkin’ About,” we discuss the infamous conspiracy theory that Avril Lavigne died and was replaced with a lookalike named Melissa Vandella. We learn about the origins of the theory, what Avril herself has said about it, the psychological reasons why people believe in conspiracies, and similar conspiracies about other celebrities.Links to articles on psychology and conspiracies: Psychology Today BBC Science FocusFollow us on Instagram @bestdamnavrilpodEmail us at bestdamnavrilpod@yahoo.com Theme music: "HD" and "Lights" by JPow Flicks, used with permissionProd Jpow_FlicksInstagram: instagram.com/jpow_flicks Twitter: twitter.com/jpow_flicks