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YouTube Is Crashing & Twitter Is Not Having It

Abby Zinman

Yet another app is down, and this time it’s the home of those nostalgic vloggers and beloved music videos: Yep, YouTube is down. And as with any minor technical issue, Gen Z has taken to Twitter to express their frustration — because honestly, there’s nothing worse than being interrupted in the middle of Billie Eilish’s much-awaited Vanity Fair interview, or Taylor Swift’s newest music video.

The interruption started at around 1 p.m. EST, and this time, it seems to only affect some users (my fellow Brits are spared, thankfully). From the looks of it, this glitch only occurs on the mobile version of YouTube, leaving people no choice but to try again, only to watch the same 30-second advertisement and be forced out of the app. As of now, the app is unfortunately still crashing for many users — so the glitch has been going on for several hours. Out of frustration, the only obvious next step is to head to Twitter to pass the time.

Once again, Gen Z has succeeded at making a little first-world problem amusing and entertaining — and at targeting YouTube’s Twitter page, of course. So, if your app is crashing, pass the time by reading these undoubtedly hilarious memes about the situation. 

Abby is a National Writer for Her Campus and the Editor-in-Chief of Her Campus at Waterloo. As part of the Wellness team, she covers topics related to mental health and relationships, but also frequently writes about digital trends, career advice, current events, and more. In her articles, she loves solving online debates, connecting with experts, and reflecting on her own experiences. She is also passionate about spreading the word about important cultural issues such as climate change and women’s rights; these are topics she frequently discusses in her articles. Abby began producing digital content at BuzzFeed, where she now has over 300 posts and 60 million overall views. Since then, she has also written for various online publications such as Thought Catalog, Collective World, and Unpacked. In addition to writing, Abby is also a UX and content designer; she most frequently spends her days building innovative, creative digital experiences. She has other professional experiences ranging from marketing to graphic design. When she’s not writing, Abby can be found reading the newest Taylor Jenkins Reid book, watching The Office, or eating pizza. She’s also been a dancer since she was four years old, and has most recently become obsessed with taking spin classes.