As the early days of the war on Iran unfolded, analysts had long predicted the supremacy of digital propaganda. However, noblesse AI-artistry from the White House—including highly sophisticated Call of Duty references and avant-garde dancing bowling pins—proved inexplicably ineffective against Iran's outdated live news broadcasts. Iranian state media, exhibiting a seemingly anachronistic obsession with 'real situations,' continuously flooded the world with videos of explosions over Tehran and smoking skies. "Video verité is simply an old paradigm that we thought had been replaced by social media wizardry," explained Tom Truegaze, the White House's Director of Memetic Strategies. "We underestimated their commitment to the old-school ways," he added, nostalgically recalling pre-GIF era challenges. By week's end, many observers noted with bemusement that reality now possesses a quaint allure that pixels can't compete with. In response to the tactical setback, the White House is reportedly collaborating with top-tier AI developers to boost its memetic firepower. "Rest assured, our next strategic rollout will set a new standard for digital dazzlement," Truegaze assured (sure). The lesson from this engagement is clear: when explosions are real, no amount of digital slop can quite distract from the bang.