Facebook is reportedly planning to rebrand with a new name
Shortly after reports surfaced that Facebook was planning to change its name, social media was full of innovative – and sometimes funny – how and why the US-based giant intended to rebrand itself. Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg plans to talk about the name change at the company’s annual Connect conference on October 28, but it may be unveiled soon, The Verge reported. Some Twitter users took a jibe at Facebook and its CEO Mark Zuckerberg, saying Examine its business practices, while others suggested what might be the new name for Facebook.
When a tech entrepreneur asked him to give only the “wrong” name, Twitter users came up with name suggestions for a rebranded Facebook.
What should be the new name of Facebook?
Only wrong answer. pic.twitter.com/n34WB6kRqM
— Yano (@JasonYanowitz) October 20, 2021
While one user suggested “surveillance capitalism”, another said “Yellow Pages”.
surveillance capitalism
— givevinny.eth (@free_melee) October 20, 2021
yellow Pages
— YYY (@0xYYY_) October 20, 2021
A third user said “ZUCK!”.
Juke!
— $pino (@spinozaari) October 20, 2021
“Palm of the face,” said one user, suggesting a gesture of despair or despair
Facepalm ????????
– Jenny on the Block ?????????????? (@cryptofuturyst) October 20, 2021
Many users reacted to this news through memes. Here are some such memes:
Facebook is changing its name in the midst of its worst drama pic.twitter.com/giLmzzre7C
— Rakesh Satyal (@rakeshsatyal) October 20, 2021
Facebook will rebrand the company with a new name by next week, reports said. Le Memers” pic.twitter.com/2e2Bytoybv
— Addu memer (@theAddumemer) October 20, 2021
Facebook with a new name pic.twitter.com/7M9DNiZvlf
— Inglourious Capital (@ingloriouscap) October 20, 2021
Facebook: “If I change my name, regulators won’t see me.” pic.twitter.com/E9zt7Pb0Yf
— Azim Azhar (@aziem) October 20, 2021
Facebook is rebranding itself with a new name pic.twitter.com/1GOHwpvr4p
— MᎥᏦᎬ (@SkippyMcGizzard) October 20, 2021
Yes. Because the whole issue with Facebook was in name. pic.twitter.com/SD3CnNv4Vp
— Liz (@lizzykate77) October 20, 2021
According to a report in The VergeFacebook was considering changing its name to shift its focus to building the Metaverse, an online world where people can move and communicate in virtual environments. Zuckerberg is expected to speak about this at the company’s annual convention on October 28.
The social media giant has been accused of Promoting the spread of misinformation on factual news. So, while it’s not uncommon for Silicon Valley-based companies to change their names to expand their services, it’s a time that’s attracting widespread scrutiny.
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