Yahoo News 'It looks like the end of the world': Twitter reacts to armageddon conspiracy theories
As millions watched the total solar eclipse, Twitter users discussed conspiracy theories about the end of the world and a secret planet known as 'Nibiru'.
Some conspiracy theorists believe the Great American Eclipse will signal the beginning of the apocalypse.
David Meade, author of 'Planet X – The 2017 Arrival', asserts the planet Nibiru (also known as Planet X) will crash into our own on 23 September 2017.
However, many Twitter users appeared unperturbed about end of the world speculation, instead making jokes about the prophecy.
There was lots of talk about 'the end of the world'
Not long ego entire civilizations and villages were losing their minds over the exact same event thinking it was the end of the world
— David Sparks (@DigitalSkraps) August 21, 2017
what if this eclipse is the end of the world lmao
— syd paige�� (@thatsydcrayyy) August 21, 2017
Although it was also like a preview of the end of the world because it was so quiet. No cars driving past. Nothing. #SolarEclipse2017
— ZERO ECLIPSE GLASSES (@Pamelibrariland) August 21, 2017
Did I miss the end of the world????
---Asking for a friend— THAT guy-- tonyG (@TNtonyG) August 21, 2017
It's a really weird thing isn't it, even when you know it's going to happen. Our ancient ancestors must have found it terrifying.
— HattySC �� (@hattysc) August 21, 2017
There's a solar eclipse on the same day Big Ben stops bonging, defo feels a little like signaling end of the world
— Ash (@aislingmm10) August 21, 2017
Others were more philosophical
Like oh my god guys! We survived the solar apoc-eclipse! Onto the next end of the world theory
— Andrej Ivanov (@andrejiphoto) August 21, 2017
I survived the end of the world twice (2000, 2012) and a solar eclipse. I. Am. Invincible.
— Nick (@Nick_Crawford92) August 21, 2017
survived another end of the world.
i think that's the 6th one.
i'm getting pretty good at this.— كـافــر McPewpew (@CplOfMachines) August 21, 2017
Well, I survived another end of the world...#SolarEclipse2017
— Jason Copling (@philaret2) August 21, 2017
Many speculated about 'Nibiru' or 'Planet X'
This may prove that the whole Planet X(Nibiru) is real, if we can see another light source that is clearly not the sun next to the eclipse
— Justin Skedel (@JustinRSkedel) August 21, 2017
Is that #Nibiru down there or just the #EclipseSolar reflection? ��#planetx#retrogradepic.twitter.com/Aq8Nzs6m8r
— derr(eye)(see)k. (@DMACarronni) August 21, 2017
View of #Eclipse2017 from my glasses.. #Nibiru ?? #conspiracy#conspiracytheory#Planetx#breaking �� pic.twitter.com/1HaXOKeFHO
— Amanda (@It_Artist_Uh) August 21, 2017
Okay planet x where are you? #end#eclipse#science#planetxhttps://t.co/VuOLI2Qpaw
— Asiila�� (@ak_suhhh) August 21, 2017
this ain't no reflection.. more like nibiru pic.twitter.com/iK1F5WKdnq
— kundah. �� (@kundahlini) August 21, 2017
If you think this eclipse is cool wait till Nibiru collides with Earth and lizard people enslave us.
— E. (@mnemonikos_) August 21, 2017
But others were definitely unconvinced ...
I can't believe people think their lens flare pictures are proof of a rogue planet sometimes called Nibiru or PlanetX. #gettherapy
— Sober Andy (@AndrewEyedea) August 21, 2017
Currently lying down with a paper bag over my head waiting for #Planetx to smash into the earth. Was nice Tweeting #eclipalypse
— Mark (@Mrkwhitehead) August 21, 2017
I'm in Colorado, eclipse just passed over, no nibiru sighting! I guess no sky fire mountain any time soon
— Joe Newman (@HayaBusta) August 21, 2017
It's the end of the world as we know it... just kidding, it's just #SolarEclipse2017pic.twitter.com/ThDg0qGYvl
— Ken Feder (@fiftysitesbook) August 21, 2017
