Twitter as we know it could be over, but not before its millions of daily users bid one final chaotic farewell.
The continued fallout at Twitter HQ appeared to signal that the platform had finally reached breaking point, and many of its active users are preparing for the worst.
As reported by the BBC, Twitter employees were informed that the offices would be temporarily closed, with all badge accesses suspended, effective immediately, and would reopen on Nov. 21.
The announcement came following several high-profile resignations in response to new owner Elon Musk’s ultimatum of work "long hours at high intensity" or leave. Outgoing employees said their goodbyes on the platform using the hashtag #LoveWhereYouWorked and a saluting emoji.
If you weren’t one of the nearly 200,000 people tuned into the Twitter Space hosted by BuzzFeed News’ Katie Notopoulos, you were probably crying and laughing at some of the best farewell tweets and shameless plugs as people began directing followers to their accounts on other platforms.
Some eulogized the app, which is often credited for providing a vital platform for marginalized voices, definitive news breaking, broadcasting career-making opportunities, and 21st-century love connections formed by sliding into DMs. Twitter is this and much more.
Here are some of the best goodbyes.
It has truly been an honor.
It’s been a pleasure tweeting with y’all for the past 13 years. #RIPTwitter
my whole tl rn:
the tl rn
Me looking back at my three followers one last time since Twitter about to shut down #RIPTwitter #TwitterDown
If Twitter really is gone tomorrow, it was a pleasure being here ✌🏻 #RIPTwitter
Through the chaos, Twitter was the place to be.
This wasn't just a hell site, it was a hell home
My TL right now
Ugh, end of an era. #RIPTwitter
JUST IN CASE this site goes down, my name is Walter Hartwell White. I live at 308 Negra Arroya Lane, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87104. To all law enforcement entities, this is not an admission of guilt. I am speaking to my family now. #RIPTwitter #GoodByeTwitter
Many are patiently waiting to see how long the platform can survive. We have a poll going, so feel free to cast your vote.
Not now sweetie. Mommy's refreshing her timeline to see if Twitter's still alive. #RIPTwitter
- every time I hit refresh & it still works.
Me checking twitter every 5 seconds to make sure it’s still here #RIPTwitter #GoodByeTwitter #TwitterDown
And others have started to think about life beyond Twitter.
Me choosing what apps to use when twitter shuts down #RIPTwitter
Me and the homies trying to figure out how Pinterest work
Hopefully, we will be welcomed with open arms.
https://t.co/ixbAwSlMkB
Except for Facebook.
girl i’ll pull out the feather quill and ink before i go back to fucking facebook bffr
But there are those who refuse to go down quietly.
we gotta keep twitters heart pumping QUICK if ur on a date and the man opens the door but the woman pays the bill but her baby father only bought HIS kid mcdonald’s bc her plates were low vibrational and the baby is the grandma WHAT is your body count?!
Ex-Twitter employees pitching investors next week. #RIPTwitter
Me trying to prevent #RIPTwitter
At least we'll have the memories.
‘There once was this app called Twitter, they used to run moaning competitions in spaces’
we tweeted… we circled… and boy did we space…
Me telling my grandkids about an awesome app called Twitter in 2060 #RIPTwitter #GoodByeTwitter #TwitterDown
Once more for old times sake
Oomfs4Lyf
Guys. i just want you to know In Every Lifetime We Will Be Oomfs. our oomflationships transcend space and time. . . . .
Me telling my kids about all my Twitter mutuals
Most importantly, make your declarations of love today. You might not get the chance tomorrow.
giggles
Or you might, and this entire thing could just be a bit cringe.
Us tomorrow when Twitter is still up and running