I scouted around this morning searching for social media's take on May 21 - the supposed End of the World aka Judgement Day. I live in northern California so the billboards have been around awhile now advertisting the big event. I have a feeling they're going to be disappointed that they spent a lot of money on those signs.
Social media users have taken advantage of the media hype, and have created some interesting events and posts centered around tomorrow's 'big day'. These two men started a tongue-in-cheek post-Rapture 'looting event' on Facebook which has received national attention (I found their link included in a CNN story).
Twitter has been buzzing about tomorrow's Rapture. This social media article lists the skeptics' end of the world tweets and some are quite amusing. I stumbled upon another article that gave end of the world social media tips including how to send your farewell message.
For those who take the big day seriously, the church who's behind the Judgement Day campaign has their own website. End of the world survivalists have also created their own websites and blogs counting down until the big day. Some have even opened up online survivalist stores where you can purchase gear and supplies.
Whether you believe or not, you can expect social media users to keep us updated on Saturday - let the countdown buzz begin.
Social media users have taken advantage of the media hype, and have created some interesting events and posts centered around tomorrow's 'big day'. These two men started a tongue-in-cheek post-Rapture 'looting event' on Facebook which has received national attention (I found their link included in a CNN story).
Twitter has been buzzing about tomorrow's Rapture. This social media article lists the skeptics' end of the world tweets and some are quite amusing. I stumbled upon another article that gave end of the world social media tips including how to send your farewell message.
For those who take the big day seriously, the church who's behind the Judgement Day campaign has their own website. End of the world survivalists have also created their own websites and blogs counting down until the big day. Some have even opened up online survivalist stores where you can purchase gear and supplies.
Whether you believe or not, you can expect social media users to keep us updated on Saturday - let the countdown buzz begin.
