"Brandon" in the context of false prophecies typically refers to self-described prophetBrandon Biggs, who has made several predictions that critics point to as evidence of being a false prophet.
Examples of Allegedly False Prophecies by Brandon Biggs
Critics and former followers cite numerous prophecies that have not come to pass, including:
Economic Crash and Iraqi Dinar Value: Around 2012, Biggs reportedly prophesied a massive economic crash and that the value of the Iraqi Dinar would skyrocket. Neither of these events occurred, for which he later apologized to his church congregation.
XRP Cryptocurrency Value: He prophesied that the value of the cryptocurrency XRP would reach $10,000 per coin, a claim widely considered unrealistic due to the massive market capitalization that would entail.
Terrorist Attacks in Paris: During the time of the Paris Olympics, he shared dreams about Paris being on fire and alluded to specific terrorist attacks involving a "green train" from Germany, which did not happen.
Kamala Harris's Running Mate: Biggs prophesied that Kamala Harris would choose a woman (possibly Elizabeth Warren or Hillary Clinton) as her running mate; she ultimately chose a man, not a woman.
Various Doomsday Scenarios: He has made multiple prophecies about events like World War III, an asteroid hitting the planet, and a new virus that would wipe out millions of people; none of these have come to pass.
The Trump Assassination Attempt
Biggs gained significant attention for a prophecy about the July 2024 assassination attempt on Donald Trump. He described a bullet hitting Trump's ear and the former president dropping to his knees, which closely matched the actual events.
However, critics argue that this prediction was either an educated guess (as assassination attempts are not unheard of for public figures) or that he embellished details after the fact (e.g., adding a detail about blood that was not in the original prophecy). Commentators like Mike Winger point out that Biggs often employs a "tennis without the net" strategy, claiming that if a prophecy doesn't come true, it is because his followers' prayers prevented it, allowing him to claim validation either way.
"Predatory Obama worms" most likely refers to the invasiveObama nungaraflatworm, a predatory species from South America that eats earthworms and has spread to Europe and the southeastern United States. Another, unrelated, scientific name isBaracktrema obamai, a parasitic flatworm that lives in turtles and was named in honor of Barack Obama.
Obama nungaraflatworm
Description:A carnivorous, land-dwelling flatworm from South America that is predatory on other soil-dwelling animals.
Invasion:It has become an invasive species in countries like France, Spain, and the UK, with no natural predators in these new environments.
Impact:It poses a threat to native ecosystems by consuming earthworms, which are crucial for soil health.
Appearance:It is a terrestrial flatworm, often dark brown, and can reach up to 10 cm in length.
Baracktrema obamai
Description:A two-inch-long, parasitic flatworm that lives in the lungs of freshwater turtles.
Classification:It was named in honor of former President Barack Obama by a parasitologist who discovered it in Malaysia.
Reasoning:The name is considered an honor and was chosen because the scientist noted similarities to the president, such as the worm being "long, thin, and cool"