A bizarre video has sent the internet into a frenzy, and it features absolutely nothing.
This isn’t a case of something mundane being blown out of proportion; the video literally consists of nothing more than a blank screen, with no accompanying sound, leaving viewers bewildered.
One might assume that with so many trivial videos online, this wouldn’t stand out. However, this particular YouTube video has amassed over 2 million views since its upload on January 5, which is remarkable for content where nothing actually happens.
What really sets this video apart is its supposed duration, which is listed as over 140 years.
Typically, YouTube videos range from a few minutes to about half an hour in length. Some formats can extend to an hour or beyond.
Even videos like the 10-hour loop of Emperor Palpatine’s ‘do it!’ from Star Wars are dwarfed by the sheer length of this video, which is impossible for any one person to finish in a lifetime.
This perplexing video, uploaded by the account ‘shinywr’, bears the title of simply a question mark.
The mystery of this upload has invited rampant speculation online, as users try to discern why this typically obscure video has captured so much attention, and what it signifies.
Speculation has led to numerous theories about the video, which has a listed run time of ‘1,234,567:30:00’, though upon clicking, it appears as 12 hours.
Some online users have suggested that the account might be connected to North Korea, adding another layer of intrigue to the unusual upload.
Others have humorously predicted that the video will become a source of internet lore in a decade.
In 10 years, even a dedicated viewer could only get through a fraction of the supposed total runtime.
One commenter observed: “This is DEFINITELY the start of a conspiracy theory people are gonna randomly talk about 10 years later or something.”
Another remarked: “The fact that this video is from a channel in North Korea is gonna spark SO many conspiracy theories.”
Meanwhile, someone else foresaw: “This is gonna have some insane lore in 10 years.”