What is the story about?
Social media users have been left scratching their heads after a strange YouTube upload began circulating widely online, drawing attention for one unbelievable
detail: its claimed runtime spans more than a century. The video, uploaded on January 5, 2026, has ignited confusion, speculation and plenty of internet theories. As per reports, posted by a channel called @ShinyWR, the clip appears, at first glance, to have a duration of 140 years. Despite this absurd length, the video has already racked up close to three million views and around 38,000 comments, with viewers trying to decode what exactly they are looking at.
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Those who click on the video, however, are met with something even more puzzling. The screen remains completely blank, with no sound or visuals of any kind. Adding to the mystery, while the thumbnail displays a runtime of 140 years, pressing play suddenly changes the duration to just 12 hours, leaving many users baffled. The description of the video has only deepened the intrigue. Written in Arabic script, it reportedly translates to “Come, meet me in hell.” Screenshots of the clip quickly spread across platforms like Instagram and X, amplifying confusion and fuelling debates over its purpose and origin. Little is known about the creator behind the upload. Some users noticed that the channel’s details suggest it operates from North Korea and that it joined YouTube on July 31, 2023. This revelation has sparked a fresh wave of speculation, with theories ranging from the video being a hidden test page to an elaborate alternate reality game (ARG). Internet Reacts: Curiosity, Jokes and Wild Theories As news of the so-called “140-year video” continues to make rounds online, reactions have been anything but uniform. Several well-known influencers have taken to Instagram to break down the anomaly and share their interpretations. While some viewers are genuinely intrigued, others remain sceptical.
Many users pointed out that the 140-year duration only appears on the thumbnail, arguing that the actual runtime of 12 hours suggests nothing more than a ''technical or metadata glitch.'' Others took a more humorous route, joking, “2026 is officially the new 2016—full of controversies and creepy theories.” Some commenters urged caution, advising people to “not believe everything on the internet.”
For now, the true intent behind the bizarre upload remains unknown. Whether it is a simple glitch, an experimental upload, or something more calculated, one thing is certain, the internet can’t stop talking about it.
