The Pentagon Pizza Index is in the spotlight after social media users noticed an unusual surge in pizza deliveries near the White House and Pentagon. The quirky theory, which links spikes in late-night pizza orders to major military or political events, has turned into a viral trend with many wondering: is something big about to happen?
What Is the Pentagon Pizza Index?
The idea dates back to the Cold War era. Frank Meeks, a well-known Domino’s franchisee in Washington D.C., once observed that the Pentagon and other government offices would suddenly order large numbers of pizzas whenever important operations or crises were unfolding.
Over the years, enthusiasts noticed patterns:
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In 1983, pizza orders surged just before the U.S. invasion of Grenada.
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In 1989, there was a similar spike ahead of the Panama operation.
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In 1990, the CIA placed more than 20 pizzas on the eve of Saddam Hussein’s invasion of Kuwait.
Though never formally confirmed, the so-called “Pizza Index” became a part of intelligence folklore.
Why Is It Trending Now?
The latest surge in late-night pizza orders came just as rumors of Donald Trump’s death went viral on X (formerly Twitter). Thousands of posts speculated on the former president’s status, while others noticed the Pentagon Pizza Index spiking at the same time.
Theories quickly spread online, with some suggesting that government officials were working overtime in response to a “major event.” One viral post summed up the mood: “Pentagon pizza index is spiking at the same time Trump death rumors trend… something is cooking.”
While many dismissed the overlap as coincidence, the timing between the two events sent the internet into a frenzy, making the Pizza Index a top trend once again.
