The Simpsons ‘Prediction’ of Global Internet Outage On 16 January 2025 Sparks Online Frenzy and Humorous Reactions

The internet was agog with a viral video that proclaimed that The Simpsons predicted an internet outage all over the globe on January 16, 2025, just days before the inauguration of Donald Trump as the next President of the United States. It also detailed that the outage would be precipitated by a shark biting through an underwater internet cable.
However, what was funny was that the inauguration date of Donald Trump’s presidency was given as January 16, and not January 20, which is the correct date. The viral video has sparked humorous reactions on the internet, and experts have also reassured that the possibility of marine animals like sharks destroying undersea cables is unheard of.
The Simpsons ‘Prediction’ of a Global Internet Outage on January 16, 2025
The Simpsons, an animated series, has long fascinated fans for its eerie capacity to ostensibly predict real-world events. The Simpsons have, in the past, predicted the birth of the smartwatch, and political developments, and most recently, there are claims that in an earlier episode, it even predicted the Los Angeles wildfires. Fans have even dubbed the characters of the series as time-traveling telepaths.
The latest viral video states that The Simpsons predicted a global internet outage on January 16, 2025, is taking the internet by storm. While most have dismissed it as a lighthearted episode, the video has evoked curiosity and humour online.
Social media users have posted their humorous takes, with some joking about how they are running out of mobile data that is “leaking out” of the damaged cables.
Another user stated:
“If this happens, I’ll finally get a break from work-from-home!”
While the event, a fictitious story meant for laughs, has entertained many, it does hammer home one point—that The Simpsons continues to sway pop culture through its ostensibly clairvoyant content.
However, many are worried that sharks or large marine creatures like whales can damage undersea internet cables. In the past, there have been some instances where sharks have indeed damaged these cables. However, tech entities have ensured remedial measures to protect vital infrastructures like undersea internet cables. Many tech giants like Google have covered their undersea cables with Kevlar, the same tough material used to make bulletproof jackets.
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