On Tuesday, social media users around the globe were in for a surprise when they found themselves unable to access popular platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. As the world wondered what was happening, Elon Musk, the business magnate and CEO of SpaceX, Tesla, and X, quickly responded with a humorous quip on his own social media platform.
When others broke, X joked
In a witty tweet, Musk wrote, “If you’re reading this post, it’s because our servers are working.” With this single post, he captured the attention of social media users worldwide, who quickly flooded X with memes and comments about the outages.
For several hours, users of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp were unable to access their accounts, leading to widespread frustration and confusion. Although the cause of the outage remains unclear, many have speculated that it was due to technical issues at Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram.
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Despite the disruption caused by the outage, Elon Musk’s quick response on X helped to lighten the mood and provide some much-needed comic relief. As social media users continue to share their thoughts and experiences about the global outage, it’s clear that the internet will always find a way to keep us entertained, even in the midst of technical difficulties.
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