5 Times Black Mirror Came True
3. Apple Animoji
Apple's ludicrously expensive iPhone X comes with a whole host of new features. One of them is Animoji. A neat little feature that utilises the iPhone X's TrueDepth camera and allows you to record your facial expressions and mirror them through an animal emoji of your choice.
Animated animals that correspond to your facial movements in real time?! Well I never...
Season two episode The Waldo Moment chronicles the rise of satirical cartoon character Waldo. In the episode, Waldo, the cuddly little blue bear, stands for a small town bi-election, and his running accidentally incurs huge consequences. Long story short Waldo goes on to become grand overlord of the entire planet.
How is Waldo operated? An actor sits behind a screen and his facial expressions and movements are mirrored through Waldo. Eurgh.
BONUS PREDICTION: The Waldo moment also parallels the circus and unexpected outcome of the 2016 US election. The Trump Moment?