Mass resignations hit Twitter after Elon Musk's 'Ultimatum'; checkout best memes
After new Twitter boss Elon Musk issued an ultimatum asking staff to commit to a “hardcore” work environment or accept a buyout, reports suggested that hundreds of employees put down their papers.
A lot of Twitter users had already been disappointed over the alterations brought about in the microblogging platform since the Tesla CEO's takeover. Now, the mass resignation has added to the concerns about the company's future.
The hashtag “RIPTwitter” started trending on Twitter where users put out hysterical memes and posts while underlining that the platform might soon cease operating.
For many people, Twitter seemed to be on the brink of collapse, taking into consideration the chaos it has witnessed in the last few weeks.
Take a look:
Snapchat Facebook and every other social media platform showing up to Twitter’s funeral #RIPTwitter pic.twitter.com/r1KCEOkire
— Fun Guy (@FunGuyBurner) November 18, 2022
Some went ahead to say goodbye to the widely used micro-blogging platform.
Say goodbye to this bird#RIPTwitter pic.twitter.com/xUNY7go4nH
— bulaaan🌙 (@xzybul) November 18, 2022
One user suggested a structure to get Twitter back on track in case it stops working.
If Twitter stops working tonight, just pull out the cartridge, give it a good blow, and it should start working again. #RIPTwitter
— Josh Miser (@JoshMiser83) November 18, 2022
“Me watching people who paid for verification badge last week,” a user wrote, sharing the famous Disaster Girl meme.
Me watching people who paid for verification badge last week 🤣 #RIPTwitter pic.twitter.com/xnlxq7B1eY
— 𝓱 ¹⁷ 🇮🇳 (@isthathunny) November 18, 2022
Some users highlighted how influencers would be impacted if Twitter shuts down.
Influencers on Instagram who use to run their account sharing screenshots of tweets watching #GoodByeTwitter and #RIPTwitter trending on Twitter right now! pic.twitter.com/SStaewOMAZ
— Vishal Verma (@VishalVerma_9) November 18, 2022
Another user wished he could save the platform from a collapse.
Me going to Twitter Headquarters to stop Twitter from shutting down like: #RIPTwitter pic.twitter.com/waqAEUH1al
— ItsPhooey (@its_phooey) November 18, 2022
“Twitter has changed a lot since I joined back in 2011. It was fun while it lasted,” a user reacted.
Twitter has changed a lot since I joined back in 2011. It was fun while it lasted #RIPTwitter pic.twitter.com/Yfrac7K9O0
— Knicky B. from Harlem (@KnickyFrmHarlem) November 18, 2022
This user appeared to be bidding goodbye to the micro-blogging site.
It’s been an honor #RIPTwitter pic.twitter.com/NO8qhoqqoE
— Space Lawyer (@rrossjd) November 18, 2022
Some of the users imagined the predicament of those who not long ago paid the monthly fee for Twitter Blue.
Those who paid to be verified on Twitter 😭
— ian (@SstarMinaj) November 18, 2022
#RIPTwitter pic.twitter.com/XON9syNQmQ
“Me and my 3 followers trying to save Twitter,” a user wrote.
Me and my 3 followers trying to save Twitter #RIPTwitter #GoodByeTwitter pic.twitter.com/nr7yZ5PPGO
— Vitamin T (@Viitamin_T) November 18, 2022
“People who paid for the verification last week watching how Twitter is going to die tonight,” a comment read.
People who paid for the verification last week watching how twitter is going to die tonight #RIPTwitter pic.twitter.com/toWVLBgh39
— Alex (@alexculee) November 18, 2022
Some users suggested Twitter users are likely to flock to other platforms if the platform fails to survive.
Going back to Instagram after Twitter goes down #RIPTwitter pic.twitter.com/mGTxHKqXtZ
— The Extra (@_the_extra) November 18, 2022
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First published: 18 November 2022, 16:29 IST