Flat Earth Conspiracy in Balkan MusicCEFR A2
14 Mar 2025
Adapted from Metamorphosis Foundation, Global Voices • CC BY 3.0
Photo by Brett Jordan, Unsplash
AI-assisted adaptation of the original article, simplified for language learners.
The Balkans have many funny ideas about the world, like the Flat Earth theory. This theory suggests the Earth is flat instead of round. The Bosnian band Dubioza Kolektiv released a song called 'Balkan Boys' that mocks this theory.
The song has become very popular on social media, with over four million views. It uses humor to show how silly the Flat Earth idea is. The song is in English and has subtitles in many languages for wider reach.
People in the Balkans often discuss Flat Earth claims with irony, and many fact-checking services help debunk these theories.
Difficult words
- theory — A general idea that explains something.theories
- mock — To make fun of someone or something.mocks
- silly — Not serious; foolish or unwise.
- discuss — To talk about a topic with others.
- debunk — To prove something is false or wrong.
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Discussion questions
- Why do you think the Flat Earth theory is funny to some people?
- How does humor help to address silly ideas?
- What role do fact-checking services play in our society?
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