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AI Christmas Mural Backfires: A Festive Nightmare
In a bizarre holiday mishap, Belleview Heights unveiled a 50-foot AI-generated Christmas mural—only for residents to flee in terror. What was meant to be a “joyful holiday scene” turned into a Lovecraftian horror show, earning nicknames like “The Yuletide Terror.”
The Vision vs. The Reality
The town council hoped AI would deliver a cutting-edge, cost-effective masterpiece. Instead, prompts like “cheerful holiday spirit” spawned eldritch monstrosities:
- Santa Claus? More like a toothless, gaping maw.
- Carolers? Skeletal figures with too many eyes.
- “Snow” and “lights”? Ash and pulsating orbs.
“My kid cried and won’t walk past it,” said resident Priya Menon.
Why Did AI Create This Horror?
Experts blame corrupted training data. “AI stitches together patterns—even disturbing ones,” says Dr. Rohan Desai. The council insists it’s “artistically bold,” but residents are petitioning for removal.
Internet Chaos: Memes & Backlash
Social media erupted with comparisons to “Krampus’s art project” and “SCP holiday decor.” AI ethicists warn: “Machines lack taste—and sanity.”
What’s Next?
- Tours? Entrepreneurs offer “nightmare visits.”
- Do-Over? The council admits defeat: “Next year, human artists.”
Should Belleview Heights keep the mural or erase it? Vote in the comments!
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