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** It's possible they were actually having adventurous sex sessions both in the inn and outside, and "rolling" is just a euphemism. He says he didn't know this partner or remember where he met him, so maybe the man was a prostitute or one-night-stand he picked up while drunk. This theory has some weight to it, as every time sex has come up, it's only been hinted at, or a euphemism was used (like when Cecil wanted to "look at Carlos' 'beakers' and 'buzzing electrical equipment'", or in the SF Booksmith show, when Cecil [[spoiler: says there was "something more" with Carlos, but proceeds to cut himself off]]).

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** It's possible they were actually having adventurous sex sessions both in the inn and outside, and "rolling" is just a euphemism. He says he didn't know this partner or remember where he met him, so maybe the man was a prostitute or one-night-stand he picked up while drunk. This theory has some weight to it, as every time sex has come up, it's only been hinted at, or a euphemism was used (like when Cecil wanted to "look at Carlos' 'beakers' and 'buzzing electrical equipment'", or in the SF Booksmith show, when Cecil [[spoiler: says there was "something more" with Carlos, but proceeds to cut himself off]]).off).



** Now that we know that Cecil [[spoiler: apparently cannot be around mirrors that are no covered]], it seems likely that the reason he keeps a picture of himself is to remind himself of his own appearance.

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** Now that we know that Cecil [[spoiler: apparently cannot be around mirrors that are no covered]], covered, it seems likely that the reason he keeps a picture of himself is to remind himself of his own appearance.



* Why is it that Cecil never [[spoiler:encouraged rebellion against]] the city council, but he's now doing so [[spoiler:against [=StrexCorp=]]]? Yes, [[spoiler:[=StrexCorp=]]] is now [[spoiler:likely planning something awful for a bunch of children]], but is there any reason to think it's worse than anything the city council or sheriff's secret police have done? After all, the council and mayor apparently allowed [[spoiler:the local boy scout organization and those mysterious children to preserve scouts and put them in a glass case after they became eternal scouts]].
** Given that [[spoiler: [=StrexCorp=]]] is in charge of Desert Bluffs, and the place is ''downright terrifying'' by its description seen [[http://cecilspeaks.tumblr.com/post/59578106876/episode-19b-the-sandstorm-desert-bluffs here]] in the transcript of Episode 19 B - "Sandstorm" It may very well be Cecil's clairvoyance telling him that [[spoiler: [=StrexCorp=]]] has sinister plans for Night Vale. And while Night Vale may not exactly be a utopia, it wouldn't be hard to imagine the awful things that would happen ''if'' [[spoiler: [=StrexCorp=]]] got their full control of the town. [[spoiler: Kevin's studio is pure NightmareFuel.]]
** Well, when Cecil visits Desert Bluffs he's clearly horrified by what he finds, so blood and viscera everywhere must not be normal for Night Vale. As long as he can put two and two together and come up with Desert Bluffs, he'd probably be able to guess that [[spoiler: [=StrexCorp=]]] is ''not'' something you want in charge of your life. Especially since it seems to be a lot more personally involved in people's lives than the council and a lot more involved in pushing everyone to work until they drop. I get the sense there's no personal freedom at all in Desert Bluffs, even less so than in Night Vale.

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* Why is it that Cecil never [[spoiler:encouraged encouraged rebellion against]] against the city council, but he's now doing so [[spoiler:against [=StrexCorp=]]]? against [=StrexCorp=]? Yes, [[spoiler:[=StrexCorp=]]] [=StrexCorp=] is now [[spoiler:likely likely planning something awful for a bunch of children]], children, but is there any reason to think it's worse than anything the city council or sheriff's secret police have done? After all, the council and mayor apparently allowed [[spoiler:the the local boy scout organization and those mysterious children to preserve scouts and put them in a glass case after they became eternal scouts]].
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** Given that [[spoiler: [=StrexCorp=]]] [=StrexCorp=] is in charge of Desert Bluffs, and the place is ''downright terrifying'' by its description seen [[http://cecilspeaks.tumblr.com/post/59578106876/episode-19b-the-sandstorm-desert-bluffs here]] in the transcript of Episode 19 B - "Sandstorm" It may very well be Cecil's clairvoyance telling him that [[spoiler: [=StrexCorp=]]] [=StrexCorp=] has sinister plans for Night Vale. And while Night Vale may not exactly be a utopia, it wouldn't be hard to imagine the awful things that would happen ''if'' [[spoiler: [=StrexCorp=]]] [=StrexCorp=] got their full control of the town. [[spoiler: Kevin's studio is pure NightmareFuel.]]
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** Well, when Cecil visits Desert Bluffs he's clearly horrified by what he finds, so blood and viscera everywhere must not be normal for Night Vale. As long as he can put two and two together and come up with Desert Bluffs, he'd probably be able to guess that [[spoiler: [=StrexCorp=]]] [=StrexCorp=] is ''not'' something you want in charge of your life. Especially since it seems to be a lot more personally involved in people's lives than the council and a lot more involved in pushing everyone to work until they drop. I get the sense there's no personal freedom at all in Desert Bluffs, even less so than in Night Vale.



** The City Council's tyranny is an accepted part of Night Vale life, whereas [[spoiler:[=StrexCorp=]]] are outsiders trying to destroy Night Vale's way of life and replace it with a completely foreign one. It's not surprising that "the Voice of Night Vale" would be more disturbed by the latter.

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** The City Council's tyranny is an accepted part of Night Vale life, whereas [[spoiler:[=StrexCorp=]]] [=StrexCorp=] are outsiders trying to destroy Night Vale's way of life and replace it with a completely foreign one. It's not surprising that "the Voice of Night Vale" would be more disturbed by the latter.



*** Actually, that's [[spoiler:the Faceless Old Women Who Openly Live In Their Own Homes. The real Faceless Old Woman Who Secretly Lives In Your Home is omnipresent.]]

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*** Actually, that's [[spoiler:the the Faceless Old Women Who Openly Live In Their Own Homes. The real Faceless Old Woman Who Secretly Lives In Your Home is omnipresent.]]



** "Cassette" also heavily implied that [[spoiler:the Cecil we know is some kind of alternate version, and the real Cecil got murdered as a teenager.]] So it's possible that [[spoiler:current!Cecil has a sister but original!Cecil has a brother.]]
** 108/Cal confirms [[spoiler:Cecil has a brother in an alternate timeline, but a sister in the current one, and the two timelines are merging somehow.]]

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** "Cassette" also heavily implied that [[spoiler:the the Cecil we know is some kind of alternate version, and the real Cecil got murdered as a teenager.]] teenager. So it's possible that [[spoiler:current!Cecil current!Cecil has a sister but original!Cecil has a brother.]]
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** 108/Cal confirms [[spoiler:Cecil Cecil has a brother in an alternate timeline, but a sister in the current one, and the two timelines are merging somehow.]]



** After a major campaign by Night Vale's citizens, dogs are allowed to enter the dog park. [[spoiler: Their owners are not, and the dogs are not allowed to leave the dog park afterwards.]] The City Council also seems under the impression in "Who's a Good Boy" that [[spoiler: the beagle puppy will be attracted to the dog park because, well, it IS a dog.]]

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** After a major campaign by Night Vale's citizens, dogs are allowed to enter the dog park. [[spoiler: Their owners are not, and the dogs are not allowed to leave the dog park afterwards.]] afterwards. The City Council also seems under the impression in "Who's a Good Boy" that [[spoiler: the beagle puppy will be attracted to the dog park because, well, it IS a dog.]]



* If [[spoiler:Huntokar took away the sky]] in miniature Night Vale, how can they have a normal weather report?

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* If [[spoiler:Huntokar Huntokar took away the sky]] sky in miniature Night Vale, how can they have a normal weather report?
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* Are Night Vale and its neighboring communities very unusual places in a mostly normal world, or slightly more unusual communities in a pretty unusual world? Some outside elements, such as Carlos or the circus, suggest that the outside world is more or less what you'd expect, whereas others, such as the university,the advertisements, and Nulogorsk,seem to hint at the rest of the world being almost as strange as Night Vale.
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** Yes.
* If [[spoiler:Huntokar took away the sky]] in miniature Night Vale, how can they have a normal weather report?
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* Isn't it hypocritical of Cecil to constantly claim everything that happens in Night Vale is normal and all the constant deaths is nothing to worry about, and then turn around and call the citizens out on Episode 46 for being so apathetic? That is the exact attitude he was cultivating in people this whole time!
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* What is with Cecil saying he doesn't remember what he looks like due to his fear of mirrors in "A door ajar. Part 3"? In 19A it is stated clearly he can be photographed and has a photo of himself on the desk. Couldn't he just take a daily selfie? Or use a reflective surface that isn't a mirror? In "eGemony, Part 2: “The Cavelands” he can clearly see his reflection in a shop window
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** 108/Cal confirms [[spoiler:Cecil has a brother in an alternate timeline, but a sister in the current one, and the two timelines are merging somehow.]]
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*** Actually, that's [[spoiler:the Faceless Old Women Who Openly Live In Their Own Homes. The real Faceless Old Woman Who Secretly Lives In Your Home is omnipresent.]]
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** "Faceless Old Women" strongly implies there are many of her, but that doesn't eliminate the possibility of a HiveMind.

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** "Faceless Old Women" strongly implies there are many of her, but reveals that doesn't eliminate the possibility of she has [[HiveMind "multiple bodies connected to a HiveMind.single sentience"]].
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** "Cassette" also heavily implied that [[spoiler:the Cecil we know is some kind of alternate version, and the real Cecil got murdered as a teenager.]] So it's possible that [[spoiler:current!Cecil has a sister but original!Cecil has a brother.]]
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**** Both {{Jossed}} as of "The September Monologues". At least one of the people whose homes she secretly lives in is named Chad.

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** And it's been established that astral projection exists in Night Vale (and that teachers are banned from using it to teach classes), so that's another possibility

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** And it's been established that astral projection exists in Night Vale (and that teachers are banned from using it to teach classes), so that's another possibilitypossibility.
** "A Story About Them" reveals that even Cecil himself isn't sure where some of his information comes from.
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** The City Council's tyranny is an accepted part of Night Vale life, whereas [[spoiler:[=StrexCorp=]]] are outsiders trying to destroy Night Vale's way of life and replace it with a completely foreign one. It's not surprising that "the Voice of Night Vale" would be more disturbed by the latter.

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