Meta's 'Menace' to Close Facebook and Instagram in Europe Ends in Spectacular Celebration: EU Leaders Rightfully Rejoice
In a move that was supposed to strike fear into the hearts of European internet users, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg threatened to shut down both Facebook and Instagram services across Europe. Instead of inducing widespread panic, however, EU leaders and citizens alike busted out the champagne to celebrate. One EU leader even went so far as to exclaim, 'Life would be very good without' the social media giants. The most upvoted comment on the announcement summarized the mood perfectly: '750 million people in Europe. Even Zucky won't give that up. If he did, Microsoft would be like... let's bring back Myspace for the lulz.' Despite Zuck's best attempts at intimidation, his threat was met with resounding laughter. Netizens quickly chimed in with their own supportive and hilarious takes. 'Zuck: I'm gonna jump off this building! EU: Do a backflip,' quipped one user. Meanwhile, another added, 'Zuck: We're going to shut down Facebook and Instagram. EU: Don't threaten me with a good time.' The general sentiment was that Zuckerberg's threat was too little, too late. 'Boo hoo. Shut the door on the way out you parasitic louse,' remarked another commenter, summing up the collective European exasperation. Despite Zuck's grandstanding, one of the biggest reactions was simple mockery: 'Zuck is so out of touch.' As the world watched Mark Zuckerberg's plan backfire spectacularly, many couldn't help but enjoy the delicious irony. Perhaps it's time Facebook and Instagram users start preparing their nostalgic Myspace profiles.
In a move that was supposed to strike fear into the hearts of European internet users, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg threatened to shut down both Facebook and Instagram services across Europe. Instead of inducing widespread panic, however, EU leaders and citizens alike busted out the champagne to celebrate. One EU leader even went so far as to exclaim, 'Life would be very good without' the social media giants. The most upvoted comment on the announcement summarized the mood perfectly: '750 million people in Europe. Even Zucky won't give that up. If he did, Microsoft would be like... let's bring back Myspace for the lulz.' Despite Zuck's best attempts at intimidation, his threat was met with resounding laughter. Netizens quickly chimed in with their own supportive and hilarious takes. 'Zuck: I'm gonna jump off this building! EU: Do a backflip,' quipped one user. Meanwhile, another added, 'Zuck: We're going to shut down Facebook and Instagram. EU: Don't threaten me with a good time.' The general sentiment was that Zuckerberg's threat was too little, too late. 'Boo hoo. Shut the door on the way out you parasitic louse,' remarked another commenter, summing up the collective European exasperation. Despite Zuck's grandstanding, one of the biggest reactions was simple mockery: 'Zuck is so out of touch.' As the world watched Mark Zuckerberg's plan backfire spectacularly, many couldn't help but enjoy the delicious irony. Perhaps it's time Facebook and Instagram users start preparing their nostalgic Myspace profiles.