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Will Smith Eating Spaghetti test

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Original AI-generated clip posted on Reddit

The Will Smith Eating Spaghetti Benchmark is an informal benchmark within the artificial intelligence community, used to assess the capabilities of generative video models in rendering realistic human actions and facial expressions. Originating from a widely shared AI-generated video in 2023, which depicted an unnaturally animated render of actor Will Smith eating spaghetti, the test has since been used as an informal reference point to demonstrate the capabilities and limitations of AI-generated video content.[1][2]

Origin

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On March 23, 2023, Reddit user chaindrop shared an AI-generated video titled "Will Smith eating spaghetti" on the StableDiffusion subreddit, created using ModelScope's text-to-video tool. The clip depicted a distorted and surreal version of actor Will Smith eating spaghetti.[3] The video quickly gained attention for its uncanny visuals, with Smith's facial features morphing unpredictably and his eating motions appearing unnatural. The unsettling nature of the video led to widespread sharing and discussions across social media platforms.[4][5][6]

Spread

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The original video went viral and prompted a number of parodies and reinterpretations by netizens. In February 2024, Will Smith himself joined the trend by posting a parody video on Instagram, mimicking the AI-generated clip and captioning it, "This is getting out of hand!"[7][8][6]

Use as a benchmark

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Google Veo 3's rendition

The prompt became a benchmark for evaluating the realism and coherence of AI-generated videos.[9][6] As large language models advanced, developers and other users use the test to identify improvements. In May 2025, Google's Veo 3, an AI video generation tool, produced a rendition of the test that showcased significant enhancements in facial accuracy, motion fluidity, and audio synchronization.[10] Despite the improvements, viewers observed minor inconsistencies, such as unusually crunchy sound effects accompanying the spaghetti consumption.[11][6] A version created with Veo 3.1 in October 2025 was noted by Business Insider for being more realistic.[12] In February 2026, Forbes stated that Seedance 2.0 had passed the test through its response to the prompt.[13]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Bandara, Pesala (May 28, 2025). "Google's Veo 3 Nails the Infamous Will Smith Eating Spaghetti Test". PetaPixel. Archived from the original on July 2, 2025. Retrieved June 1, 2025.
  2. ^ "How Will Smith eating spaghetti became the 'test' of AI video". BBC Bitesize. Retrieved April 5, 2026.
  3. ^ Tangermann, Victor. "Horrific AI-Generated Video Shows Will Smith Eating Spaghetti". Futurism. Archived from the original on June 11, 2025. Retrieved June 1, 2025.
  4. ^ Placido, Dani Di. "'Demonic' AI-Generated 'Will Smith Eating Spaghetti' Clip Goes Viral". Forbes. Archived from the original on July 10, 2025. Retrieved June 1, 2025.
  5. ^ Cole, Samantha (March 28, 2023). "AI Will Smith Eating Spaghetti Hill Haunt You For the Rest of Your Life". VICE. Archived from the original on June 17, 2025. Retrieved June 1, 2025.
  6. ^ a b c d Schnitzer, Hanna (August 30, 2025). "Has artificial intelligence finally passed the Will Smith spaghetti test?". Sky News. Retrieved October 17, 2025.
  7. ^ "Will Smith Makes Parody Of Himself Eating Spaghetti In AI-Generated Video". News18. Archived from the original on March 5, 2024. Retrieved June 1, 2025.
  8. ^ "AI Will Smith Eating Spaghetti Has Never Looked (& Sounded) So Real". Yahoo Tech. May 23, 2025. Archived from the original on July 1, 2025. Retrieved June 1, 2025.
  9. ^ Massey, Debra (January 1, 2025). "Will Smith eating spaghetti and other weird AI benchmarks that took off in 2024". Times Catalog. Archived from the original on January 15, 2025. Retrieved June 1, 2025.
  10. ^ "Google's Veo 3 goes viral with Will Smith eating Spaghetti test that once broke the internet". The Times of India. May 22, 2025. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on July 4, 2025. Retrieved June 1, 2025.
  11. ^ Harding, Rebekah (May 26, 2025). "'Super al dente': The Will Smith eating spaghetti meme gets a high-resolution upgrade with Google's Veo 3. But why is it crunchy?". The Daily Dot. Archived from the original on June 29, 2025. Retrieved June 1, 2025.
  12. ^ Griffiths, Brent D. (December 1, 2025). "Then vs. now: AI videos of Will Smith eating spaghetti show just how advanced the tech has gotten". Business Insider. Retrieved February 3, 2026.
  13. ^ Di Placido, Dani (February 11, 2026). "AI Nailed The 'Will Smith Eating Spaghetti' Test—What Comes Next?". Forbes. Retrieved March 7, 2026.
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