Thu Jan 16 04:47:35 UTC 2025: ## Simpsons ‘Prediction’ of Global Internet Blackout Sparks Online Mockery
**Springfield, USA – January 16, 2025** – A viral video claiming that a *Simpsons* episode predicted a global internet blackout today has been met with widespread skepticism and ridicule on social media. The video purportedly shows a scene depicting sharks severing undersea cables, leading to a worldwide internet outage and widespread chaos in the fictional town of Springfield. The clip concludes with the US President addressing the nation about the disruption. One notable exception to the outage: Bart Simpson, who gleefully celebrates his freedom from homework.
However, numerous online users have debunked the video, pointing out that no such episode exists in the *Simpsons* canon. The high quality and apparent seamlessness of the video suggest the use of advanced AI-generated content. While *The Simpsons* has gained notoriety for seemingly predicting real-world events, including Donald Trump’s presidency and aspects of the COVID-19 pandemic, this latest “prophecy” appears to be a sophisticated fabrication.
Social media reactions to the video have ranged from humorous to dismissive. One user quipped, “So we’re going back to the 80s. Outstanding!” while another expressed a more cynical hope for the outage as a work break.
Despite the viral spread of the manipulated video, no actual internet blackout has occurred as of this publication. Experts have dismissed the claims as unfounded and a testament to the growing capabilities of AI deepfake technology.
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