Why I don't laugh at simulation theory anymore

Honestly, I always figured the simulation idea was just for weird online groups. Tbh, it felt like a silly story with no proof. But last month, a buddy made me watch a video where a coder showed glitches in game physics compared to real life. Ngl, it stuck with me. I started reading old forum posts and even some simple science articles. After a bit, I saw how regular people could buy into it. Now, I get why these debates heat up so fast. It's a trend where a wild thought can seem less crazy if you hear it enough.