The TRUTH About ‘Soaking’ at BYU: Myth, Meme, or Misunderstanding?
Is “soaking” at BYU a real practice, an exaggerated rumor, or just another internet urban legend that took on a life of its own?
In this deep-dive episode, Exmo Lex breaks down the origins of the infamous “soaking” story tied to BYU campus culture, Mormon dating rules, and the internet’s obsession with taboo loopholes. From shocked reactions to viral social media claims, we explore how this concept spread, why people believe it, and what former students and observers say about the reality behind it.
We’ll examine:
Where the “soaking” rumor actually came from
How Mormon dating culture fuels viral myths
Why stories like this explode on TikTok and Reddit
What ex-Mormons and students say vs. online speculation
Is it scandal, satire, misunderstanding, or something in between? You decide.
Drop your thoughts in the comments—have you heard this rumor before, and did you believe it?
Original Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0rsI9W9BsE&t=2s
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