During a major Microsoft outage causing problems for users worldwide, Elon Musk found humor in an Indian meme. The outage was linked to a new update from cybersecurity firm Crowdstrike. It caused many Windows-based computers to crash, affecting important sectors like airlines and banks.
Social media was quickly filled with jokes about the outage. One meme stood out. Originally seen on Indian social media in 2017, it shows a man smoking a beedi calmly while chaos happens around him. This image was reused to comment on the Microsoft-Crowdstrike issue, with the caption, “Everything else is down, this app still works,” referring to the app for Twitter
Doge Designer, who posted the meme on X, caught Elon Musk’s attention. Elon Musk, the owner of X, responded with a laughing face emoji, showing he found it funny.
The outage affected many industries globally. Airlines, banks, and media outlets faced significant disruptions. Down Detector, a website that tracks internet outages, reported issues with services like Visa, ADT Security, Amazon, American Airlines, and Delta.
Microsoft 365 posted on X, saying they were working on rerouting traffic to fix the issue faster. They noticed improvements and assured users they were making continuous progress.
However, Microsoft has not explained the exact cause of the outage. They are working hard to restore normal service but haven’t given detailed reasons for the problem.
Amid the disruptions, the viral meme and Elon Musk’s reaction brought some humor. It showed how internet users can still find ways to laugh during stressful times.
Microsoft is still addressing the outage, highlighting how dependent we are on technology and the broad impacts of such issues. Meanwhile, Elon Musk’s amused reaction to the Indian meme reminded everyone of the power of a good laugh during tough situations.
