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PeaceWave

(3,546 posts)
Mon Apr 13, 2026, 08:07 PM Monday

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Lovie777

(23,165 posts)
1. In not in a good way...........
Mon Apr 13, 2026, 08:15 PM
Monday

RockRaven

(19,511 posts)
2. A lot of people are calling that AI image "Pedo Jesus"
Mon Apr 13, 2026, 08:30 PM
Monday

Many people. The finest people. With tears in their eyes. Pedo Jesus, sir.

DFW

(60,309 posts)
3. If there is any sanity left
Mon Apr 13, 2026, 08:44 PM
Monday

The majority of those looking wanted a good laugh.

If they thought they were getting a genuine close-up of some god (or a close relative), we are in worse trouble than we imagined.

Bristlecone

(11,125 posts)
4. I'd like to think that the jump is searches is from it being hidden by the Propaganda channels
Mon Apr 13, 2026, 09:11 PM
Monday

So folks hopefully heard about it and want to see for themselves. It may be something that is in no way a positive search.

LearnedHand

(5,525 posts)
5. Evidence of its virality, IMO
Mon Apr 13, 2026, 09:13 PM
Monday

Word is spreading and people are looking for it to see if it’s as offensive as people say.

Renew Deal

(85,253 posts)
7. I think most people find it offensive
Mon Apr 13, 2026, 10:49 PM
Monday

I could be wrong, but I've looked at what some religious podcasters are saying as well as people claiming to be on the "right." The backlash appears to be universal.

Renew Deal

(85,253 posts)
6. I don't think I've ever seen near universal backlash and accusations of blasphemy
Mon Apr 13, 2026, 10:47 PM
Monday

I don't think I've seen a single person other than Trump defend what he did.

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