“Y’all need help”—Netizens mock people expressing heartbreak online over the TikTok ban

TikTok just got officially banned in the U.S. on Sunday, December 19th. The news sparked widespread criticism, even though some also welcomed the decision. Since then, many people have turned to the internet to share their sorrow and disappointment, expressing their thoughts in some of the most amusing ways.

A post has been going viral recently featuring a random girl crying and hitting things while her friends try to console her, with the caption "Omggggg even a VPN doesn't work to access TikTok." The post has sparked several amused and mocking reactions online, as netizens can’t help but laugh at the lengths people will go to access TikTok.

Hilarious User Reactions

Users were seen expressing their amusement at how people have been feeling helpless due to the TikTok ban. Here are some of their most hilarious reactions!

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Ya'll need help

This user is humorously convinced that these people need help, as their posts suggest they can’t seem to function at all without TikTok in their lives.

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Snapchat to the rescue!

Come on guys, TikTok might not be available in your country anymore, but Snapchat still is! It seems this user just gave all the sorrowful souls a classic "duh" moment.

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What a tease

What a funny and accurate depiction of how people feel about the government taking away something so sweet and delightful right from under their noses. This GIF is sure to pinch!

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Can't say no to the government

As this user points out, VPN companies are answerable to the government, so it’s no surprise that TikTok won’t work through a VPN. It seems some people were hopeful that a TikToker working at a VPN company might be willing to defy the government’s restrictions!

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The evil laugh

This user is clearly pleased with the ban, judging by the GIF of evil laughter he has shared. How much would you bet that he's someone who got fed up with his partner or child using TikTok all day?

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TikTok creators be like...

The day has been a nightmare come true for TikTok creators, especially those who were making money off the platform.

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Just chillin'

As Alfred from Batman: The Dark Knight famously said, some people just want to watch the world burn. And this user is hilariously unfazed as people mourn the loss of their dear friend, TikTok.

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It's time

It looks like after the TikTok ban, people will have to do the unthinkable - go outside and enjoy the grass, or even worse, read a book or talk to people! Oh, the horror!

The TikTok ban clearly seems to be an unpopular decision, but that hasn’t stopped users from poking fun at all the people dreading it.