where did the term gaslighting come from?

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The term “gaslighting” originates in a British play-turned film from the 1930s. The play was called “Gas Light” and the plot is about a husband who mentally and emotionally manipulates his wife into believing she is crazy by changing the intensity of the gas lamps within their home.

What a dick.

Wait, would that work?

No. That’s not right.

Enlighten us then.

No maam. No additional enlightenment needed. The lamps haven’t changed their intensity.

Hilarious

That is indeed, right.

No. I see why you might think that, but it isn’t.

thanks for the that tidbit of trivia. I learned something new today

Most welcome, I aim to please 🫡

It's not a term. You're imagining it because you're crazy.

well played

Rome 0 BC

I always think of lighting farts.