Viewers notice government PSA number in 'Don't Look Up' goes to a sex hotline

• In the middle of the movie, a fake PSA urges people worried about the comet to dial a 1-800 number.
• People have tweeted that the number goes to a sex hotline.

In the middle of the Netflix dark comedy "Don't Look Up," about how the world reacts when two astronomers (Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence) discover that a giant comet will destroy Earth in a matter of months, a fake PSA ad plays urging people who have questions to call a 1-800 number.

Viewers have learned that if you call the number it is really a sex hotline.

"Maybe, just maybe one of our scientists ... can be that friend we all need to lean on during uncertain times," DiCaprio's Dr. Randall Mindy says to the screen during the commercial while in the background a concerned housewife calls the number in her kitchen.

"Call 1-800-532-4500 for peace of mind," he continues.

But when you call the number a scientist doesn't pick up. Instead, it's a woman's voice that says: "Welcome to America's hottest hotline. Guys, hot ladies are waiting to talk to you. Press 1 now. Ladies, to talk to interesting and exciting guys free, press 2 to connect free now."

(Yes, Insider called the number and can confirm it's a mock sex hotline.)

People have taken to Twitter to react to their surprise when calling the number.

—Bo Gatz (@bo_gatz) December 29, 2021

—Jess (@JessRunsHappy) January 1, 2022

—Zach Shildwachter (@zachforzombies) December 31, 2021

"Don't Look Up" is available now on Netflix.