The TikTok ban has taken a toll on the internet. Many have been switching to another Chinese app which resembles TikTok, called RedNote. The announcement about the ban has stirred discussions on online platforms, as popular personalities like MrBeast, Kai Cenat and Soulja Boy expressed their willingness to purchase TikTok.
These three popular figures came forward as the 'messiah' to buy TikTok and prevent the ban. However, despite the claimed attempts, the ban took effect on January 19, with TikTok closing the US-based accounts.
An automated message informed the users about the discontinuity. Given that, the influencers failed to save TikTok for their fans. X-users have reacted hilariously to the defeat.
As MrBeast, Kai Cenat, and Soulja Boy failed to save TikTok, fans are in stitches
None of them are Elon Musk (via bakisjack04/X)
Elon Musk allegedly had made comments about purchasing U.S. operations of TikTok as well. However, it turns out that netizens had more faith in MrBeast, Kai Cenat, and Soulja Boy when it came to taking over apps. Elon supporters claim that at least he had lived up to his words by purchasing X.
If Trump doesn't save TikTok (via ENIMEMES/X)
The automated message from TikTok have reportedly mentioned that it has been discontinued across the States and that President Trump assured that he would find a solution as he takes office. Fans have created hilarious AI-generated videos of crying influencers implying that the ban has affected their means of earning.
MrBeast, I don't feel so good (via venividiperii/X)
MrBeast's expressing his interest in buying TikTok has sparked a ray of hope among his fans. It appeared as if they had rested their faith in the 'savior' who would restore their access to TikTok. Reality hits are hard, aren't they? The flash message had them accept their defeat with a heavy heart.
At least you tried (via tslecomte/X)
Several netizens have mocked the influencers' attempt at saving the world from the TikTok ban. An X-user used a clip from the popular sitcom The Simpsons to express their disappointment after the ban was put into action. Did the cake really deserve to go in the bin?
Avengers assemble (via toungbloodtwon/X)
Four soldiers down already- Musk, MrBeast, Soulja and Cenat. Maybe we need a mightier force to prevent the loss! If only we had summoned the Avengers crew in time for help! I mean, Doctor Strange should have predicted the crisis, right?
'Nah I'm good' (via toungblesstmoni/X)
Hype is not enough without pragmatic initiatives toward a cause. Netizens exclaimed that influential figures could have saved TikTok from the ban, yet a lack of measures and efforts stood in the way. X-users had accepted the defeat by now, after overcoming all stages of grief.
The TikTok ban has been effective since January 19 and users are already feeling the loss. Many have opted for alternative platforms like Instagram Reels and RedNote, however, several claimed that it is not the same as TikTok. I guess, we will have to follow as stated in the message and wait until the President takes office.
Note: Shortly after the publication of this article, TikTok resumed operations in the United States.
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