Amidst the chaos of weather mayhem and a digital comedy storm, Hurricane Hillary has swept across the United States, with a particular focus on Southern California. As the region prepares for heavy rainfall and widespread flooding, the tempest has found an unexpected counterpart in the world of social media, where Twitter stands as the primary arena for the hurricane’s online antics.
As the Democratic stronghold of Southern California prepares for the onslaught of Hurricane Hilary, forecasters warn of significant rainfall and widespread flooding. This meteorological beast, having reached Category 4 status on a fateful Friday, is set to maintain hurricane status as it barrels towards the West Coast of the Baja California peninsula on Saturday night. However, weather experts predict that it will weaken into a tropical storm by the time it approaches Southern California on Sunday afternoon.
For the first time in recent memory, a tropical storm watch has been issued for parts of Southern California, stretching from the California-Mexico border to the Orange-Los Angeles County line, and even encompassing Catalina Island. Positioned approximately 240 miles west-southwest of the southern tip of Baja California on Saturday morning, Hurricane Hilary has been described as “large and powerful” by the National Hurricane Center, boasting maximum sustained winds of 130 mph.
But amidst the chaos and concern, there’s a unique twist to this hurricane tale: Hurricane Hillary has become a meme-worthy phenomenon on social media, particularly on the platform formerly known as Twitter, now mysteriously referred to as ‘X.’
As Hurricane Hillary continues its rampage, countless netizens on ‘X’ are using humor as a coping mechanism, turning this natural disaster into a comedy goldmine. Memes and posts are flooding the platform, with many drawing humorous parallels between the hurricane and the ill-fated Democratic presidential candidate, Hillary Clinton. At the time of this posting, the term “Hurricane Hillary” is reigning supreme as a top global trend, boasting over 60,000 posts.
Here are some of the most side-splitting takes on Hurricane Hillary from the ‘X’ platform:
From the Babylon Bee: “Deaths Caused By Hurricane Hilary To Be Labeled Suicides!”
Las Vegas Issues shared a GIF featuring Hillary Clinton’s head soaring across the United States with the caption: “The Category 4 Hurricane Hilary is estimated to hit Vegas this Sunday and flood the valley.”
Verified user Joey Mannarino chimed in with, “The good thing about Hurricane Hilary? It can’t be as deadly as the monster it’s named after,” alluding to the infamous body count conspiracy theory linked to the Clinton family.
Another ‘X’ netizen, ScottW, lightened the mood by sharing a hurricane strength reference chart, quipping, “Since California doesn’t usually get hurricanes and Category 4 Hurricane Hilary is headed their way, here’s a quick reference chart for hurricane strength.”
Patches shared a TikTok clip featuring a man serenely sipping a drink amidst a storm, with the caption: “Me when Hurricane Hilary hits SoCal.”
And last but not least, Douglas shared a tongue-in-cheek reminder: “Just a reminder that any and all lives taken by Hurricane Hillary will be ruled suicide.”
Dan M couldn’t resist the humor, saying, “prepare to be Epstein’ed! Take shelter from Hurricane Hillary or else.”
As Hurricane Hillary rages on, it seems the internet has found a silver lining in its tempestuous clouds. In a storm of uncertainty, laughter proves to be the best umbrella! Stay safe, stay dry, and keep those memes coming, ‘X’ netizens!
The Daily Netizen 