A widespread disruption to internet services, attributed to a single large file upload error by the content delivery network, is the primary driver of this trend. Users are reacting with a mix of frustration over the inaccessibility of major platforms like X and ChatGPT, and dark humor about the unexpected internet downtime. The human angle lies in the collective vulnerability of the modern internet, where a single point of failure can impact millions of users and disrupt daily life, from personal communications to essential services.
