{"id":8327,"date":"2018-01-10T09:34:34","date_gmt":"2018-01-10T09:34:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nerdism.com\/?p=8327"},"modified":"2018-02-05T03:25:09","modified_gmt":"2018-02-05T03:25:09","slug":"the-reason-for-black-mirror-having-this-title-is-super-creepy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nerdism.com\/the-reason-for-black-mirror\/","title":{"rendered":"The Reason For “Black Mirror” Having This Title Is Super Creepy!"},"content":{"rendered":"

A big mystery surrounding the anthology show Black Mirror<\/strong> has <\/em>been revealed, for a majority of fans actually and has them creeping out since then!<\/p>\n

The charm of Black Mirror<\/em><\/strong> has always been how it sets its stories in a not-so-distant future but still grounds them enough for them to feel like a part of a detached yet spooky present. But the title of the show has always been a cause of debate among the show’s fans who have been contemplating upon theory-after-theory as to the true meaning of it.<\/p>\n

It was all for nought, actually.<\/p>\n

In 2011, the show’s writer and creator Charlie Brooker revealed the meaning of the show’s title, and for a new wave of fans the realization just came crashing in.<\/p>\n

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“The ‘black mirror’ of the title is the one you’ll find on every wall, on every desk, in the palm of every hand: the cold, shiny screen of a TV, a monitor, a smartphone.”<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n

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When You Stare Into The Abyss, The Abyss Stares Back!<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n
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When you realize why it\u2019s called \u201cBlack Mirror\u201d. pic.twitter.com\/bJhVQ0PuZv<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Jesse McLaren (@McJesse) 6 December 2017<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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For some fans the realization was just too much…<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n
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pic.twitter.com\/48R1ogUIvX<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Sil (@silnose) December 7, 2017<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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pic.twitter.com\/gjvapcctXk<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Nwora Emenike (@NworaE) December 30, 2017<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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pic.twitter.com\/fYk5mj8XXp<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Amna Hasan (@AmnaHasan25) December 6, 2017<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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WHAT. pic.twitter.com\/uRoWudzxnc<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Tonight, dinner is you ? (@Dinnerisyou) December 6, 2017<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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pic.twitter.com\/t4zu2TQzzS<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 _ILE_ (@IJLANY) December 6, 2017<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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pic.twitter.com\/OvFj5Qg1PB<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Miguel (@miguelovoxo) December 6, 2017<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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This is honestly staggering information and I don\u2019t know what to do now.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Nandini (@nandelabra) December 29, 2017<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Now it all makes sense, the show is all about the possible effects technology could have on us, I’m shook pic.twitter.com\/dPO1qSbBel<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Sam (@srodriguezdot11) December 29, 2017<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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While others just felt bad it took them this long to realize.<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Just dawned on me that the title “Black Mirror” refers to any screen when it’s turned off: monitors, smart phones, TVs, etc. Yes, I’ve watched all 3 seasons. Yes, I was just cleaning my work monitor when I figured it out. Shut up.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Cheryll Del Rosario (@cheryll) December 21, 2017<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Oh my god i feel like such an idiot for never catching that meaning hahaha. That show just got infinitely better, as if the “pig” episode wasn’t enough to sell me!<\/p>\n

\u2014 Tony The Leg (@tonytheleg) December 7, 2017<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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am i the only one who didnt know black mirror was called black mirror because when you look at your phone or computer screen after it’s turned off you see your reflection on the black screen…it’s a black mirror.. pic.twitter.com\/ApBxUC3RdU<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 ? (@bleuvaIentine) December 29, 2017<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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i just realized why black mirror is called black mirror i\u2019m so dumb<\/p>\n

\u2014 Devon Hayes (@starlightvoid) January 7, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Six years late is better than never, I guess.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Mike Davey (@mdavey74) December 6, 2017<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Well.. now I wanna die<\/p>\n

\u2014 eryn (@SASSYHUGS) December 29, 2017<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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For a show known for its twists, the best one might have been staring us in the face all along!<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n
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The MOST effective episode of Black Mirror tbh<\/p>\n

\u2014 \u2022D e s i r e \u00e9\u2022 (@lunarballoonist) December 6, 2017<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Shocked? Well, count us in too!<\/p>\n

What do you think of the twist? Let us know in the comments below!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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