Brandon Povey on Instagram: "The "Frazzledrip" Mystery: Fact or Folklore? 🕵️‍♂️ The legend of Frazzledrip. In 2018, rumors exploded online, claiming that a horrific video, code-named "Frazzledrip," was discovered by the NYPD on Anthony Weiner’s laptop during the 2016 investigation. The claims were intense, involving high-profile figures and ritualistic acts. Despite the viral claims, no such video has ever surfaced(or at least they would like you to be so). Both the NYPD and the FBI, who processed the device, have confirmed that while the laptop contained thousands of emails, the alleged "Frazzledrip" footage simply wasn't there. 🚫 The story gained most of its traction on 4chan and through the QAnon movement, evolving into a classic "digital urban legend" a story that feels real because it's repeated, even without a shred of physical evidence or is there? The "9 out of 12" Police Suicides​. The Fact, In 2019, the NYPD did experience a tragic spike in officer suicides. The Myth, Internet theorists began claiming that these specific officers were the ones who had processed the Weiner laptop in 2016. The Reality, There is no evidence that the officers who passed away in 2019 were involved in the 2016 laptop investigation. Furthermore, the laptop was processed by the FBI and a specific NYPD computer crimes unit, not a broad group of patrol or precinct officers. The "Life Insurance" Folder. The Origin, This claim surfaced via anonymous "insider" posts and a few fringe news sites in late 2016. ​The Reality, official forensic reports, and court documents from the investigation into the laptop have never mentioned such a folder. The laptop contained approximately 675,000 emails. The Anonymous "NYPD Chief" Quotes. ​The Reality, these quotes almost exclusively originated from anonymous posts on message boards like 4chan, no named official ever went on the record with these statements, and no major news organization with access to police sources was ever able to verify that these conversations took place. The Blue Face Paint Screenshot was uploaded prior to Frazzledrip. So I'll let you be the judge... #factcheck #myth #urbanlegends #frazzledrip #truth"

133K likes, 5,908 comments - papapov on March 22, 2026: "The "Frazzledrip" Mystery: Fact or Folklore? 🕵️‍♂️ The legend of Frazzledrip. In 2018, rumors exploded online, claiming that a horrific video, code-named "Frazzledrip," was discovered by the NYPD on Anthony Weiner’s laptop during the 2016 investigation. The claims were intense, involving high-profile figures and ritualistic acts. Despite the viral claims, no such video has ever surfaced(or at least they would like you to be so). Both the NYPD and the FBI, who processed the device, have confirmed that while the laptop contained thousands of emails, the alleged "Frazzledrip" footage simply wasn't there. 🚫 The story gained most of its traction on 4chan and through the QAnon movement, evolving into a classic "digital urban legend" a story that feels real because it's repeated, even without a shred of physical evidence or is there? The "9 out of 12" Police Suicides​. The Fact, In 2019, the NYPD did experience a tragic spike in officer suicides. The Myth, Internet theorists began claiming that these specific officers were the ones who had processed the Weiner laptop in 2016. The Reality, There is no evidence that the officers who passed away in 2019 were involved in the 2016 laptop investigation. Furthermore, the laptop was processed by the FBI and a specific NYPD computer crimes unit, not a broad group of patrol or precinct officers. The "Life Insurance" Folder. The Origin, This claim surfaced via anonymous "insider" posts and a few fringe news sites in late 2016. ​The Reality, official forensic reports, and court documents from the investigation into the laptop have never mentioned such a folder. The laptop contained approximately 675,000 emails. The Anonymous "NYPD Chief" Quotes. ​The Reality, these quotes almost exclusively originated from anonymous posts on message boards like 4chan, no named official ever went on the record with these statements, and no major news organization with access to police sources was ever able to verify that these conversations took place. The Blue Face Paint Screenshot was uploaded prior to Frazzledrip. So I'll let you be the judge... #factcheck #myth #urbanlegends #frazzledrip #truth".