Crosswalk buttons in Seattle have joined the ranks of mischievous pranksters by playing a surprising message from none other than Jeff Bezos, the billionaire founder of Amazon. Pedestrians in the city were left scratching their heads and wondering if they had stumbled into an alternate reality as they pressed on the crosswalk buttons only to hear a voice mysteriously sounding like the tech giant.
The bizarre phenomenon took place in various locations across Seattle, where normally mundane crosswalk buttons suddenly started spewing out messages with eerily accurate impersonations of the world’s richest man. The messages ranged from motivational tidbits about conquering the world of e-commerce to guilt-tripping reminders about not having Amazon Prime. One bewildered pedestrian reported hearing a button tell them, “Did you really think you could cross the street without my permission? Think again, peasant!”
As word of the Bezos-inspired mischief spread, social media platforms were flooded with videos and recordings of the unexpected encounters with the crosswalk buttons. Some hailed the prankster behind the stunt as a genius mastermind, while others questioned the sanity of whoever thought it was a good idea to have Jeff Bezos dictate their crossing signals.
Local authorities were quick to respond to the peculiar situation, with the Seattle Department of Transportation issuing a statement urging residents to remain calm and not to be swayed by the persuasive tones of the crosswalk buttons. “We are aware of the issue and are working diligently to rectify the situation,” said a spokesperson from the department. “In the meantime, we advise pedestrians to exercise caution and not engage in deep philosophical debates with the buttons while waiting to cross the street.”
Jeff Bezos himself has yet to comment on the curious case of his voice infiltrating the city’s crosswalk buttons. However, conspiracy theories have already started circulating, with some speculating that this is his latest attempt to infiltrate every aspect of society, starting with pedestrian safety measures.
Despite the confusion and amusement caused by the Bezos-inspired crosswalk buttons, many residents have found a silver lining in the unexpected turn of events. “At least now I have someone to keep me company while waiting for the light to change,” said one pedestrian with a grin. “Who knew Jeff Bezos had such a knack for motivational speeches?”
As the mystery behind the talking crosswalk buttons continues to baffle Seattleites, one thing is for sure – the city streets have never been this entertaining. Whether you’re a fan of Jeff Bezos or not, one thing’s for certain – Seattle’s pedestrian experience will never be the same again.
