A claim made by an influencer about a global internet outage scheduled for January 16, 2025, has sparked a humorous response on social media, with many users playfully suggesting they will “save the video for future trolling.” The video, which has gone viral, references an episode from the iconic TV show The Simpsons, in which it is predicted that the entire world will experience an internet blackout on this particular date.
For years, The Simpsons has built a reputation for eerily predicting real-world events with uncanny accuracy. Whether it’s political upheaval, technological advancements, or cultural shifts, the show often appears to foresee developments well before they happen. This has led to widespread jokes on social media, where fans often refer to the show’s creators as “time travelers” due to their seemingly prophetic content. As a result, it’s not surprising that the latest Simpsons-inspired claim about a global internet outage has left many social media users amused and skeptical.
The influencer’s Instagram video, which suggests that January 16, 2025, will be marked by a worldwide internet blackout, has taken the social media landscape by storm. The video has accumulated more than 45 million views on Instagram, sparking a flurry of memes, comments, and satirical remarks. While some users are genuinely concerned or curious about the claim, the majority are having fun with the rumor, using it as an opportunity to joke about the state of the internet and the absurdity of such a prediction.
In fact, many users have taken to commenting that they will be “saving the video for later” to use it in future pranks or “trolling” sessions if the internet outage doesn’t come to pass. Others have pointed out that given the way the show has predicted major global events in the past, there’s no harm in preparing for the possibility—while still remaining largely doubtful.
Despite the viral attention the video has received, there is no credible evidence or official announcement to support the notion of an internet blackout on January 16, 2025. As with many other similar Simpsons-based predictions, it seems more likely that this claim is just another example of social media humor and imagination at work.