"Never deleting this app": Netizens react hilariously to Drop Pop using unauthorized image in 'Nearly 4 million Americans have been out of work' post

People Wait In Line To File For Unemployment Benefits In Frankfort, Kentucky - Source: Getty
People Wait In Line To File For Unemployment Benefits In Frankfort, Kentucky - Source: Getty

Drop Pop recently found itself at the center of a social media storm of hit tweets and such after sharing a post about long-term unemployment in America, using an image of a man who was not only unaware of the post but (had absolutely) nothing to do with the matter in question.

"Nearly 4 million Americans have been out of work for at least six months," the tweet said, along with a picture of an unidentified individual who appeared pretty perplexed.

When the same individual saw the post and commented,

"And why tf are you using my picture???" things swiftly got out of hand.

The internet couldn't stop giggling at the ridiculousness of it all, so what should have been a minor blunder became a viral treasure. Originally meant to draw attention to America's unemployment problems, the message quickly became a viral meme.

Social media users were quick to add their own amusing responses, with some praising Drop Pop for the inadvertent comedy gaffe and others mockingly supporting the man whose picture was stolen. The scenario became a meme when the tweet's uncomfortable combination of a serious subject and an irrelevant image caused internet users to make fun of both the tweet's substance and the strange circumstances surrounding it.

One user playfully remarked,

"Never deleting this app 😂😂😂,” as if to say Twitter’s chaotic energy would never fail to deliver top-tier entertainment.

Drop Pop's serious America unemployment tweet sparks viral hilarity over unauthorized image use

The man’s confusion over the unauthorized use of his image wasn’t the only source of humor—other social media users were just as amused by the community note that was added to the post:

"The person in this photo did not authorize the use of his image."

One fan exclaimed,

"The community note is what makes this post incredible🤣😂🤣," summarizing what many others folks in America felt.

The very formal and dry community note paired with the wild situation sent fans into a frenzy, with reactions piling up like a snowball.

“One way to go viral,”

one user quipped, implying that this was Drop Pop’s accidental shot at internet fame. Another joked,

“I know someone happy af seeing this,” posting a meme of an elderly man who had previously gone viral under similar circumstances when his image was misused.

The man at the center of it all didn’t escape unscathed from the barrage of jokes. Some Twitter users couldn’t resist trolling him, with one tweeting,

“And you became famous 😭 be grateful.”

Another even took things a step further, asking,

“Brother do you have a solana wallet,”

as if to seize the moment for some crypto networking. One particularly witty user summed up the vibe with,

“I'mma use this as my profile pic when I just CBA,” embracing the meme potential of the situation.

The background behind the blunder

Despite being humorous, this viral moment raised awareness of a very serious problem: the actual hardships faced by around 3 million Americans who have been looking for jobs, per CBS News. These long-term unemployment figures, according to sources, show that the labor market is recovering slowly.

Many job searchers are spending months looking for positions as a result of individuals finding it more difficult to obtain work, which is negatively impacting the employment situation nationwide. For older workers and those in businesses that haven't recovered since the epidemic, the present labor market is especially difficult.

According to a report by CBS News, the difficulties might last far into the upcoming year, with extended durations of unemployment becoming increasingly typical. While there is nothing humorous about this grim fact, it contrasts sharply with the social media chaos that followed Drop Pop's tweet.

Edited by Nimisha
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