Speculations included the Ten thousand martyrs among other themes known already from Dürer.

Speculations on the reasons for such a correlation include the following possibilities:

Speculation as to the song's subject has included bassist Robby Takac's ex-wife (who overdosed on heroin).

Speculations as to the reasons for violence between settlements include vengeance, conflicts over land, poaching, demonstration of superiority, kidnapping slaves, and kidnapping women.

Speculation surrounding the nomination includes Walser's membership to the Recording Academy.

Speculation about the name's origins have included the Greek for "from the womb", and a handbag brand name.

Speculation regarding other contributing factors includes:

Speculation in early April included the possibility that the 21-day period between the first and second rounds would be extended to 90 days by a presidential decree.

Speculation about his sexuality include rumors of an incestuous relationship with his elder sister, Mabel, who may have become pregnant by her brother and miscarried.

Speculation about vice presidential possibilities (besides Cheney) included: