Jason
Is there anything more American than irrationally freaking out over nothing and hoarding products that you don’t actually need and doing so to the detriment of others?
I submit that there is not.
We learned that with the toilet paper doomsday-preppers during the early stages of the COVID outbreak, and we’re learning it again in the wake of a cyberattack that disrupted the southeast U.S. gas pipeline, causing shortages throughout the southeast states affected.
Something about the suggestion of minor inconvenience sends us into a panic, and while understandable to a degree, it’s just not a good sign that we can’t seem to coordinate rational responses to a crisis.
Here’s what people are seeing around the country. Spoiler alert: It’s not great!
1. Guess he’s planning on driving 500,000 miles before this whole thing ends on Friday.
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7. 1am is always when I get my gas.
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12. If you think about it, recycling bags from the supermarket is TECHNICALLY environmentally friendly.
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23. Hey, but at least someone is having fun with it?
24. Yes, that’s a laundry basket.
Related Tweet:
I just KNOW Tesla owners feeling like this right now pic.twitter.com/TRX8R0l9UU
— JamariJonesATL (@JamariJones_ATL) May 12, 2021