Twitter outage in India unveils tweeple’s hilariously creative side

While many were in confusion and looked for some clarity, a few tweeple seized this opportunity to have some fun and dropped hilarious tweets.

Updated on: Aug 22, 2019, 14:55:40 IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By Trisha Sengupta

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Micro-blogging platform Twitter on August 21 faced an outage in most parts of the world, including India. Around 8 pm yesterday, several netizen voiced their dissatisfaction about the platform not working properly.

Many tweeple were unable to see or share tweets via web and mobile. (Twitter)

Many tweeple were unable to see or share tweets via web and mobile, reports IANS. There were others who received the message, “Cannot retrieve tweets at this time. Please try again later.”

While many were in confusion and looked for some clarity, a few tweeple seized this opportunity to have some fun and dropped hilarious tweets. People also dished out all sorts of posts, after Twitter was up and running, with the hashtag #TwitterDown.

There were also several who initially thought that their account was suspended but later came to know about the outage.

We have collected some of the best #TwitterDown tweets for you. Enjoy!

A few posted that they were unaware of the entire incident. Here’s what they tweeted:

What would you share about Twitter outage in India?

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Trisha Sengupta
Trisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More

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