Monday, 23 December 2024
Monday, 23 December 2024
The US presidential election has sparked a media circus, including in our very own Bengal.
A Bengali news channel is wondering aloud if “Joe Biden is watching,” while its promo warns that the US may fall into the hands of the “tukde tukde gang”.
But the real contenders for headline absurdity are playing out worldwide: a cute hippo in Thailand, a celebrity squirrel’s untimely demise, and a surprise cameo by Nostradamus via AI.
AI Nostradamus foretells the unexpected (And it’s not good news)
In a twist to election predictions, ChatGPT has stepped up as “Nostradamus 2.0,” foretelling an outcome that leaves both Trump and Harris out in the cold.
According to the AI oracle, neither major candidate will claim victory, hinting instead at a mysterious “unspoken” leader rising to power. “A name unspoken in many a tale, will rise to power, beyond the pale.”, it said.
The forecast also warns of unrest.
Whether this is an AI prediction or just another elaborate drama, nobody knows but the prophecy has added a sprinkle of tech-induced doom to the election day.
Thailand’s viral hippo Moo deng picks Trump pumpkin
Thailand’s beloved hippo Moo Deng has entered the election day drama by “predicting” the election outcome – one pumpkin snack at a time.
At a special event at the Khao Kheow Open Zoo, Moo Deng was seen presented with two pumpkins carved with “Trump” and “Harris.” Without hesitation, she trotted over to Trump’s pumpkin and took a bite, sparking cheers from amused onlookers.
The video quickly went viral, with fans crowning Moo Deng as a new-age political oracle.
Viral squirrel Peanut’s death becomes a rallying cry
In a bizarre twist, the recent death of Peanut, an Instagram-famous squirrel, has sparked outrage among Trump supporters, who claim it’s a case of government overreach.
With Peanut’s 540,000 followers mourning, Elon Musk declared the government “a mindless, heartless killing machine” while Trump Jr. condemned Peanut’s euthanization as another example of Democrats “killing freedom.”
Trump’s VP candidate J.D. Vance said that the former president is “fired up” over Peanut’s tragic end, and many on the right hope the squirrel’s story will ignite a new movement.
From a simple rodent to an election-year martyr, Peanut’s legacy is totally American .
Trump serves McFries – (Without the company’s permission)
On a campaign stop in Pennsylvania, Trump found himself behind the counter at McDonald’s, serving fries in a closed restaurant and reigniting the brand’s place in the election spotlight.
But, McDonald’s quickly issued a memo clarifying that it had nothing to do with the fry-serving stunt, clarifying its neutral stance: “We are not red or blue – we are golden.”
With Trump fans cheering on the “people’s president” in fast-food mode and McDonald’s doing PR moves, the event showed just how strange and symbolic an American election can get.
One thing is sure, the world is watching the US election with equal parts anxiety and entertainment.
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