the foreteller of a Global Shut Down After Donald Trump’s Inauguration Day?
A viral video surfaced claiming “The Simpsons” predicts complete internet shut down on 16th January 2025. Thousands are sharing the views of that video clip around all social networks with the lines “The Simpsons predicted that because an odd, weird scenario: A huge shark cutting underwater cables meant the world would go blackout.”
The Alleged Prediction
The video indicates that this supposed internet blackout would occur at a time related to Donald Trump’s presidency; therefore, this is related to his inauguration. The alleged incident would occur four days before the official inauguration date of January 20, 2025.
But these claims carry so many red flags. To start off, there is no such reliable episode of “The Simpsons” that contains the said prediction. Over the years, the show has gained notoriety for its phenomenal ability to reflect real-world events, but most of the so-called “predictions” attributed to it are coincidences or entirely invented by the fans.
Closer analysis of the video reveals manifest fingerprints of manipulation. The viral clip appears to be an edited one that gathered disintegrated portions from the show to fit the narrative. Also, “The Simpsons” executive producer Matt Selman has dealt with such rumors in the past as he claims the show sometimes does appear to predict reality, but most of these appear to be fake works of fans.
Secondly, the claim that Donald Trump would be inaugurated on the internet-shutdown date of January 16 is wrong since U.S. presidents are inaugurated on January 20. That’s another credibility-damaging gap.
The Viral Trend
This is not the first time “The Simpsons” has been involved in viral conspiracy theories. The range includes predictions on Donald Trump’s presidency up to the sense of technological change, with a number that relates to various other Internet myths in the making. A few of them are eerie coincidences and others, while completely fabricative, intend to be humorous or misleading.
Internet Disconnections
While the concept of a global internet blackout sounds more like a scene from a science fiction movie, it is a fact that underwater internet cables are fragile and vulnerable to damage. In fact, it is quite rare and typically occurs in localized places. There is no such evidence or report suggesting a plan or prediction about an internet shutdown on January 16, 2025.
Conclusion
This claim that “The Simpsons” had foreseen a global internet shutdown on January 16, 2025, is baseless and appears to be a hoax. Like most viral stories, this one reminds us of the importance of verifying information through reliable sources before sharing or believing it. For now, the internet is here to stay—sharks and all.
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