- By Prerna Targhotra
- Sun, 19 Jan 2025 10:48 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
TikTok Ban In US: In a surprising turn of events, the popular social media platform TikTok has encountered a massive disruption for US users, sparking widespread confusion and hilarity. Over the past few days, TikTok has been inaccessible to millions of Americans as reports circulated about the US government's looming decision to ban the app due to national security concerns.
This abrupt interruption of TikTok which boasts over 100 million active users in the US alone has triggered a flurry of reactions on the internet. As users tried to access the app, they were met with error messages, login issues and an overall sense of digital withdrawal. As expected, the chaos quickly gave way to a flood of memes and jokes, offering a comedic respite for those grappling with the loss of their favourite short-form video app.
They actually did it! 😮 No Tiktok access anymore in the USA pic.twitter.com/DrhxnT5rfe
— Technically Jeff (@TechJeff) January 19, 2025
TikTok is officially shut down here in the US pic.twitter.com/GRyIgO6t8K
— marleejo⁷(•᷄ɞ•᷅)🧚🏽 (@marleefinz) January 19, 2025
TikTok stops working in the US
— Braden (@SGT_B_Dub) January 19, 2025
People going bonkers on other social media platforms
China: got em right where we want em pic.twitter.com/kldO6VZxxiThis is not a joke. Someone just called into our newsroom, on the verge of tears, asking me to tell Trump to bring TikTok back. She said she needs the app and is on the verge of a breakdown.
— Brett Forrest (@brettforrestTV) January 19, 2025
TikTok shut down in the US within the past hour.
This is bigger then”Power Puff” Drake.
— STREAMS (@YoshiStreams_) January 18, 2025
This is war coming against streaming content on all levels. Ya’ll know @tiktok_us is gone as of Monday 1/20/25, and millions will be out of work. Same day @POTUS45 take office. Then attacks on YT content creators from all walks of life.🌸 pic.twitter.com/PXcdxaEW92
this is what tiktok looks now bro, it’s officially banned in the US 😭 pic.twitter.com/4LGAjYlyRU
— ⟡ Via (@qcksua) January 19, 2025
While millions of users were initially frustrated by the app’s disappearance, the internet quickly turned the situation into a meme-filled phenomenon, making light of the scenario and showcasing just how reliant people have become on TikTok for entertainment and social interaction. From exaggerated responses to nostalgic memes about ‘living without TikTok,’ it is clear that the app has become an integral part of online culture.
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