Musk humorously engaged with Stone’s statement, further spotlighting the outage’s impact on Meta’s services. This downtime sparked a wave of social media users to migrate to X, marking a rare event not seen since a similar Twitter outage in 2022 before Musk took over.
The incident became a source of entertainment for many, as users on X shared their panic and confusion with a mix of humor and memes. Some users joked about fearing a hack, while others appreciated X for confirming the outage on Meta’s platforms.
Amidst the chaos, various posts captured the community’s reaction, from Kris Jenner closing her laptop in indifference to The Weeknd navigating a maze during his Super Bowl halftime performance. Iconic references, like the Undertaker’s dramatic entrances, and 9GAG’s nod to Paul Rudd, added to the online camaraderie.
Though the services were eventually restored, that brief period saw social media transform into a hub of shared laughs and lighthearted jibes, with Musk leading the charge against his social media competitors.