On December 5, 2024, a magnitude 7.0 earthquake jolted the West Coast of the United States, triggering a tsunami warning that sent over 5.3 million people scrambling for higher ground. While the alert was eventually called off, the internet quickly transformed this potentially alarming situation into a meme extravaganza.
Let’s dive into the chaos and hilarity that followed!
When the earthquake trembled around North California including Ferndale and San Francisco, one could say there was complete uproar and retaliation from the citizens as they started getting messages to evacuate the coastal areas. As this is often the case with natural disasters, the internet found a way to inject humor into the mix.
Check out some of the funniest memes that you will find online below:
1. "Me getting another emergency iPhone notification after the tsunami notification yesterday"
Sorry. It got me.
2. "this is how this tsunami is gonna have me"
Keep at it.
3. "19 minutes before the Tsunami hit the west coast of America"
Gone..everything..just gone. Relax, it is not real.
4."Relax, you’re at home and there’s a tsunami warning!"
All shaken up.
5."Tsunami warning after earthquake in California"
Calm down. It's all under control.
6."The West Coast of The US waking up to a tsunami warning"
Dreadful.
7."Cali's with their #earthquake #tsunami are acting like midwesterners with our tornadoes."
You're panicking.
8."You are in danger. Get away from coastal waters. Move to high ground or inland now. Keep away from the coast"
Didn't get the point.
9."the tsunami warning got cancelled but still"
I am out.
10."California is gonna break away from the rest of the US soon with these tsunami warnings I fear"
Not a big deal at all.
11."Californians realizing no tsunami is coming to save us from Trump 2.0"
Don't know what is more dangerous.
12."I made my bed and was ready to drown today! There was no way getting me out of bed with this tsunami warning after working 4 night straight!"
Let me sleep please.
13."California tsunami warning canceled. Looks like they dodged a bullet, and the rest of the country got screwed again! Maybe next time."
There you have it folks.
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While the tsunami warning along the West Coast was no joke, it didn’t stop social media from finding humor in an otherwise serious situation. The memes that emerged showcased not only creativity but also our collective ability to cope with fear through laughter.
So here’s to those clever individuals who turned panic into punchlines. Whether you were evacuating or simply scrolling through your feed, one thing is clear.
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