Yesterday, the Facebook platform itself and its photo-sharing platform Instagram was down, well, for more than an hour. Since both of the Facebook-owned properties were down and WhatsApp, its third property, doesn’t have social announcements, so Facebook had to turn to Twitter to announce that the services are down and they are working hard to bring them up and running again.
We’re focused on working to resolve the issue as soon as possible, but can confirm that the issue is not related to a DDoS attack.
— Facebook (@facebook) March 13, 2019
The Twitterati couldn’t ignore the irony and shared their thoughts on Facebook and Instagram is down.
When you have to use one of your competitors to announce that your apps are down… pic.twitter.com/nHYz50syxC
— ETech 7 NYC (@ETech7) March 13, 2019
While some other users were surprised to see so much ‘rush’ of Facebook folks on Twitter.
Me logging into Twitter to see if everyone’s Facebook is down. #facebookdown pic.twitter.com/AupRvSEUTu
— Ormia Washington™ (@OrmiaWashington) March 13, 2019
Some felt Facebook is embarrassing itself
how can u come on twitter n say “facebook is down :(“ why would u embarrass urself so publicly like that
— ??? (@ufobri) March 14, 2019
God knew people have too much time at their expense and probably existential crisis will kick in.
how can u come on twitter n say “facebook is down :(“ why would u embarrass urself so publicly like that
— ??? (@ufobri) March 14, 2019
Some realized that they finally can be mindful and take care of their basic needs.
facebook: down
my hydration levels: up
— BILL NYE THO (@Bill_Nye_Tho) March 14, 2019
MYSPACE was mentioned and remembered too.
My man has been waiting for this day…….#FacebookDown pic.twitter.com/5dbBBegNka
— Keith Armstrong (@ke1tharmstrong) March 14, 2019
and then Facebook was up again and we all got back to our normal life of useless scrolling and stalking on Facebook.
