In an unprecedented but cool turn of events, an AI-generated image of Pope Francis sporting an enormous white puffer coat has taken the internet by storm. The image, which features the leader of the Catholic Church adorned in a massive, snow-colored winter jacket and a striking steel cross around his neck, has left many stunned, bewildered, but most of all - vibing.
As the photo circulated online, numerous celebrities and influencers were taken in by the impressive garment and the pope's unexpected fashion sense. The change in papal attire left some onlookers bewildered and scratching their heads in confusion, wondering what had caused such a drastic shift in the pontiff's wardrobe.
AI-generated image of Pope Francis goes viral on social media. pic.twitter.com/ebfLK4F850
— Pop Base (@PopBase) March 25, 2023
The mind-bending image of Pope Francis donning a massive white puffer coat was created with the help of Midjourney, an innovative AI company that specializes in generating stunningly lifelike photos. The technology behind their app is remarkable, capable of creating realistic images that can be hard to tell them apart from genuine photographs.
Pope Francis using a big white puffer jacket in the Vatican City, noon light, screen space Global illumination, lumen reflections, space Reflections, diffraction grading, chromatic aberration, ambient occlusion, realistic photograph, --v 5 pic.twitter.com/MziPKpRsyf
— El Malaguero (@ElMalaguero) March 25, 2023
The image was initially shared on Reddit, but it wasn't long before it caught the attention of the fashion-forward Twitter community, where it quickly went viral. As fashion influencers and enthusiasts chimed in with their opinions, the photo garnered even more attention, with many hailing it as a groundbreaking and unforgettable fashion moment.
Dope Pope
Pablo Xavier, the image's creator, admitted in an interview that he was "tripping on mushrooms" when he came up with the idea. "I'm trying to figure out ways to make something funny because that's what I usually try to do," he explained. "I try to do funny stuff or trippy art—psychedelic stuff. It just dawned on me: I should do the Pope."
Xavier went on to describe how his creative process flowed like water from that point on, conjuring up images of the Pope strutting through the streets of Rome and Paris in high-end designer jackets. However, Xavier was taken aback by the intense backlash that his image received. "I just thought it was funny to see the Pope in a funny jacket," he said
