#BrusselsLockdown - Belgium Ask For Social Media Blackout So Cats Are Let Loose Instead
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Over the weekend an official shut down of the city of Brussels was declared, and a social media blackout was also required by the Police. As you know people have been non stop posting and commenting about the events all over the world as more and more tragedies have happened. On this occasion, for everyone's safety, a complete social media blackout could prevent the men on the run from knowing what the government has in store for them. But something quite amusing happened instead. Somewhere, someone thought, what a good idea it would be to post pictures of funny cat memes and gifs, lightening the mood a little.
Hide and wait #BrusselsLockdown pic.twitter.com/FdvctVIMYn
— DM Graphics (@LindsayMonteyne) November 22, 2015
Although the anti-terrorist raids are no laughing matter, this seems to take the edge off a little bit. As civilians there is not much we can do to help, but if removing all evidence on social media can help, why not have some fun doing. After everything that has happened between Paris, Lebenon, Mali, and I only list a few, it might be time to admit that social media is not going to help the situation. But, everyone loves a good cat meme. The images emerged from the use of #BrusselsLockdown which was originally used to report the events in Belgium. Soon enough the hashtag was linked to how the lockdown was being perceived through the eyes of a cat.
If this doesn't make you laugh....RT @hugotiago_: We will destroy this terrorist organization. #BrusselsLockdown pic.twitter.com/qeAF76SyxM
— terry schappert (@terryschappert) November 23, 2015
On second thought, I´ll just continue playing Fallout 4.. #BrusselsLockdown pic.twitter.com/Gwq44L59Nn
— Cooler Master (@CoolerMaster) November 23, 2015
Stay inside they said. #BrusselsLockdown pic.twitter.com/hpAfV417Hf
— Julia Reda (@Senficon) November 22, 2015
These tweets are an attempt at burying any information anyone could have released and let the Police get on with their jobs. It is both effective and funny and gives people a reason to smile whilst being stuck at home. It has had a such a positive response and it is really catching on.
The Belgians win Twitter. We love you all. Your chocolate, your little peeing statue, your art, your beer & the kitties. #BrusselsLockdown
— Kay (@odhran25) November 22, 2015
Well done Belgium, collectively tweeting cat pics during the terror threat is utter brilliance. #BrusselsLockdown pic.twitter.com/6w796g1Qjp
— Dr Paul Coxon (@paulcoxon) November 22, 2015
There are so many more that I would love to share, but I do not believe that I should, even if I really am spoilt for choice. All I can say is that people really are having fun with it and quite frankly I would much prefer to see this than all the debates and hate that has been going round. It has been a difficult time for all of us, and truly the whole world is affected, but I have to tip my hat to the brilliant mind behind the sharing of cat pictures.
You can't keep hiding. #BrusselsLockdown pic.twitter.com/4ls1e9qB3s
— Lore Vonck (@lorevonck) November 22, 2015
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#BrusselsLockdown - Belgium Ask For Social Media Blackout So Cats Are Let Loose Instead
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