Published 17:18 IST, September 18th 2020

Facebook, Instagram outage triggers hysterical memes as netizens rush to Twitter

Facebook Inc and Instagram experienced a massive technical glitch on September 17 as both iOS and Android users across the world reported various problems.

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Facebook Inc and Instagram experienced a massive technical glitch on September 17 as users across world reported various problems, from log-in issues to feeds failing to lo. out lasted for a few minutes around 11 p.m. last night and was recorded on both iOS and Android devices. Netizens were quick to grab opportunity to troll social media giant as people flooded Twitter with memes and jokes.

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Netizens mainly shared memes targetting Instagram users who only come to Twitter to check if platform is really down or ir wi-fi connection is causing problem. One user shared a curious-looking cat's GIF writing "waiting for confirmation". Ar user shared famous chasing scene from Akshay Kumar and Paresh Rawal starrer Phir Hera Pheri with a caption that re, "Everybody running to twitter to see if Instagram is really down or wi-fi is t working."

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temporary out is t something new for se platforms as last month, Instagram experienced downtime due to a glitch that affected users worldwide and lasted for several hours. Instagram users were unable to access ir feed, post photos, and or view direct messs in app for hours.

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Also, during month of March, Facebook was hit with one of worst outs in company's history. out h caused a global service shut down for Facebook and all its apps including WhatsApp, Instagram, and Messenger at same time for more than 14 hours. 

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17:19 IST, September 18th 2020