Reddit User Claims Apple TV Ad “Pluribus” Triggered Psychosis

A Reddit user’s recent claim about an unsettling Apple TV ad triggering psychosis is causing quite the buzz online. According to the post, a woman named Carol ended up in the hospital and needed a tweak to her medications after seeing an ad for the TV show Pluribus on her Samsung smart fridge. The story goes that Carol felt like someone was trying to communicate with her through her fridge, prompting her to rush to the hospital for a two-day monitoring stay.

Upon returning home, Carol’s sister spotted a photo of the Pluribus ad on the smart fridge, apologizing to Carol for upsetting her. The Reddit user confirms that this is indeed what Carol saw, adding that Carol has schizophrenia and was already on antipsychotic medications, having been hospitalized for similar episodes before.

In the aftermath, the Reddit user turned to r/LegalAdviceUK to question the legality of such ads appearing on household appliances in the U.K. While some commenters indicated that the advertisement was likely legal, others are engaging in a heated debate over who is at fault – Samsung, Apple, or the wider tech industry – for pushing ads in intrusive places like home appliances.

For those not in the loop, Pluribus is the latest sensation on Apple TV, crafted by Vince Gilligan, the mastermind behind Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul. The series revolves around a character named Carol who is tasked with saving the world from an excess of happiness, featuring a dark, dystopian setting that has garnered critical acclaim.

With tense situations like these, it’s essential to approach them with care, sensitivity, and awareness of the broader discussions they spark about privacy, mental health, and the boundaries of advertising in our lives. As always, it’s a reminder to stay informed and engaged with the content we consume, whether it’s on TV, online, or, apparently, on our refrigerators.