20 wildest conspiracy theories in pop culture!

By Nandini Tripathi

Modified Nov 22, 2024 12:43 ET

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15. The “Wizard of Oz” Is a Critique of the Gold Standard

'The Wizard Of Oz,' shows an illustration of American actors / Image Source: Getty

A popular theory suggests that *The Wizard of Oz* is an allegory for the U.S. gold standard debate. Dorothy's journey down the "yellow brick road," symbolizing gold, and the Wizard, representing political figures, reflect the conflict between the government and banking interests in the late 19th century.

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