The iconic animated TV show The Simpsons has earned a reputation for its seemingly eerie ability to predict future events, leading to widespread online discussions.
The show appears to predict major future events, from technological breakthroughs like smartwatches to significant global occurrences, with fans highlighting all the instances of resemblance. Social media users frequently share clips and memes showcasing these “predictions,” humorously referring to the creators as time travelers. Riding on the viral nature of the show, an odd rumor has emerged online, suggesting that The Simpsons aired an episode predicting a global internet blackout on January 16, 2025.
An edited video circulating on social media claims to feature a scene from the show, suggesting that the blackout would occur on the same day as Donald Trump’s inauguration. However the actual event of the US president is actually scheduled for January 20, not January 16.
Several influencers and content creators have shared this video on Instagram, claiming the bizarre scenario depicted in the clip will come true. While some believe the outage will be global, others speculate it will only affect the U.S.
The video, which purports to show an episode from the show, suggests that the internet shutdown would be caused by sharks chewing through undersea cables. This leads to a complete disruption in the U.S., leaving people unable to use computers, phones, or make payments with credit cards, while employees at Apple stores are forced to handwrite orders.
The video appears to have been fabricated using AI-driven video tools. The video draws inspiration from real-life events where sharks and other marine creatures have damaged undersea cables, though such occurrences rarely lead to global outages. Tech companies have implemented measures, such as wrapping cables in Kevlar-like materials, to reduce the risk of damage. So, in the unlikely event of a shark chewing through a cable, rest assured, your internet connection is likely to remain intact.
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