'Covid 22 Has Entered The Chat': Omicron Variant Sparks Meme Fest On Twitter
Since the coronavirus has been hanging over our heads like a sword for almost two years now, netizens took to social media to find some humour in this scary news. They said humour is a coping mechanism, and we agree.
Well, like another season, there is another variant of the deadly coronavirus named Omicron that has been identified in South Africa. Needless to say, this has left people across the world extremely worried about its consequences.
Scientists are concerned since the new variant has over 30 mutations in the part of the virus that current vaccines target. It is also said to be responsible for the rise in new infections in South Africa.
NEW - New #Omicron variant causes "mild disease," the chairwoman of the South African Medical Association says.https://t.co/AwEGUoDEai
¡ª Disclose.tv (@disclosetv) November 27, 2021
Now, some cases of this new variant have been detected in parts of Europe and Asia which have placed people in a wave of panic.
However, since the coronavirus has been hanging over our heads like a sword for almost two years now, netizens took to social media to find some humour in this scary news. They said humour is a coping mechanism, and we agree.
The hashtag #Omicron started trending on Twitter with memes.
People termed it as Godzilla for cancelling their travel plans. Have a look at some of the most hilarious memes:
#Omicron has entered the chat. pic.twitter.com/IBbVGhAwu4
¡ª Blake (@BlakesWort) November 27, 2021
COVID 22 has entered the chat. #Omicron pic.twitter.com/o3Hv45BX39
¡ª Prakash Shetty (@kitneka) November 27, 2021
Indians : Now the corona is gone, no need to fear anything ?
¡ª Varad Ralegaonkar (@varadr_tistic) November 28, 2021
Meanwhile #Omicron varient : pic.twitter.com/SFD6VlGfFw
The #Omicron variant and the war on COVID explained: pic.twitter.com/wg3WUuSkCm
¡ª D Alex (@D_Alex_connect) November 27, 2021
People finally getting back to their normal life
¡ª Rijul //rep era (@jesuisrijul) November 27, 2021
Meanwhile covid's new variant:#Omicron pic.twitter.com/ltgvm5ztSA
COVID new varient to everyone who thought pandemic was over #Omicron pic.twitter.com/oKCRJvzWC4
¡ª Geethika (@_geethikaa) November 27, 2021
#coronavirus #Omicron
¡ª Thanos pandit ? (@Thanos_pandith) November 27, 2021
"My fall plans" "New variant" pic.twitter.com/DOyENTEA1x
#Omicron
¡ª Dinesh Kumar (@DineshK26726508) November 27, 2021
Corona Virus every year with new Variant....
While we don't care every year .. pic.twitter.com/Xu4KDfwaMj
Meme of prediction, #Omicron variant. pic.twitter.com/4HfnqKk5GL
¡ª Gary Buckley? (@myrddenbuckley) November 28, 2021
In loop.#Omicron pic.twitter.com/c3orYk3qXI
¡ª Caterina Betti (@caterina_betti) November 27, 2021
Stay safe.
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