Microsoft experienced a technical hiccup on Friday, resulting in a major server outage that locked users out of their favorite Microsoft 365 apps and services. The tech giant confirmed the outage and stated that they are “investigating an issue impacting users’ ability to access various Microsoft 365 apps and services,” as shared on their X (formerly Twitter) handle.
As the team scrambled to fix the problem, the internet did what it does best: it turned the chaos into comedy gold. Social media exploded with memes and funny posts, with users sharing their hilarious takes on the situation.
“Microsoft is in a holiday mood,” joked many on X, saying it now gave them a “good reason to log out early.”
Microsoft Windows users all over the world are facing the infamous ‘Blue Screen of Death’ (BSOD), which causes computers to suddenly shut down or restart.
Shortly after, social media was abuzz with photos of frozen screens on the recovery page, accompanied by the message: “Your PC ran into a problem and needs to restart. We’re just collecting error info and then restarting for you.”
And while we’re at it, check out some more hilarious memes about the ‘Blue Screen of Death’:
While some wished “Happy International Bluescreen Day,” others showed off their “first handwritten boarding pass” due to the Microsoft/CrowdStrike outage. Social media users shared images of empty offices and store floors with blue screens on PCs.
The cyber outage disrupted critical services worldwide, affecting countries including India, Australia, Germany, the United States, the United Kingdom and others.
In Australia, banks, telecoms, media and airlines were affected. In the United States, 911 emergency services were disrupted in many areas and non-emergency call centers were also shut down.
First print: Jul 19, 2024 | 5:46 PM IST