Delhi police turns Microsoft outage into a hilarious safety reminder: 'Nobody can restart you!'
The Microsoft outage on Friday, marked by the infamous Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) error, sparked a range of reactions. While Microsoft officials were busy working on a fix and the IT sector enjoyed an unexpected extended weekend, the Delhi police brought a uniquely hilarious perspective to the situation.
On Friday morning, Windows users around the globe were met with the dreaded Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) error, prompting frustration across social media and a flood of reports on Downdetector in India about a Microsoft service outage.?
Amid the tech chaos, the Delhi Police seized the moment with a clever twist.?
They used the downtime to issue a safety reminder through a humorous meme, advising people to avoid distractions like mobile phones while crossing roads.
The Delhi Police took to X on Saturday with a lighthearted message: "You can run into a problem if you see your phone screen while driving¡ And then nobody can restart you!"
The post sparked a wave of amused reactions, with one user commenting, "Someone should learn from them how to turn a disaster into an opportunity," and another noting, "The only crash we want to see is our laptops rebooting, not our cars!"
The Delhi Police's meme prowess even drew praise from users who admired their social media skills, with comments like, "One of the coolest govt handles by far," and "I want to hire Delhi Police's social media admin."
This isn't the first time the Delhi Police have used humor to spread awareness. Previously, they celebrated India's T20 World Cup victory with a witty post acknowledging the nation's long wait for the win, urging patience at traffic signals with the message: "Good moments are worth the wait. What say?"
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