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How Meta announced its latest round of 1000s of layoffs.
X ^ | May 21, 2026 | Planet of Memes

Posted on 05/21/2026 3:24:54 PM PDT by ProtectOurFreedom

How Meta announced its latest round of 1000s of layoffs.



TOPICS: Business/Economy; Chit/Chat; Computers/Internet
KEYWORDS: ai; glooby; humor; labor; layoffs; meta
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Here's some really black AI "humor" for everybody today. It's a short 68 second vid and worth watching.
1 posted on 05/21/2026 3:24:54 PM PDT by ProtectOurFreedom
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To: ProtectOurFreedom

I didn’t see any black employees. Is that part of the humor?


2 posted on 05/21/2026 3:29:51 PM PDT by OrangeHoof (Talarico is Italian for "heretic".)
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To: ProtectOurFreedom

I love his little wire hands which can very effectively convey his feelings towards the sad humans who are no longer needed.


3 posted on 05/21/2026 3:37:24 PM PDT by ClearCase_guy
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To: ClearCase_guy

A bunch of tech companies are laying off there’s like four or five of them. Should do wonders for unemployment numbers.


4 posted on 05/21/2026 3:42:15 PM PDT by napscoordinator (DeSantis is a beast! Florida is the freest state in the country! )
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To: ProtectOurFreedom

I went in to work for my mid-morning massage and my card wouldn’t work. So I called HR and they were all like “you’re laid off duh” so now I’m so bummed.


5 posted on 05/21/2026 3:43:17 PM PDT by Steely Tom ([Voter Fraud] == [Civil War])
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To: ProtectOurFreedom

Sick that they used Clippy for that message.


6 posted on 05/21/2026 4:02:11 PM PDT by CodeToad
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To: CodeToad

Especially since Microsoft Bob is still looking for work after he was laid off 30 years ago!

Bobs Unite! Resist the Clip!


7 posted on 05/21/2026 4:20:35 PM PDT by bigbob (We are all Charlie Kirk now)
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To: ProtectOurFreedom

With a complete collapse of METAs virtual reality money pit, I’m continually shocked that their stock price is held firm where it is now

I guess investors knew from the get-go would be a disaster and it’s priced in


8 posted on 05/21/2026 4:21:01 PM PDT by suasponte137
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To: ProtectOurFreedom

MICROSOFT’s CLIPPY!


9 posted on 05/21/2026 4:44:59 PM PDT by Chickensoup
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To: Steely Tom

You too?


10 posted on 05/21/2026 5:29:11 PM PDT by KitJ (Shall not be infringed...)
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To: ClearCase_guy

Yes, the clearly upraised “middle” finger on his hands (even though each “hand” had only one finger). Made me laugh (darkly).


11 posted on 05/21/2026 6:08:22 PM PDT by ProtectOurFreedom
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To: napscoordinator

Those people are smart.
I am sure, they will learn how to mine coal!


12 posted on 05/21/2026 6:25:53 PM PDT by AZJeep (sane )
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To: bigbob

“Especially since Microsoft Bob is still looking for work after he was laid off 30 years ago! Bobs Unite! Resist the Clip!”

ROFL! Nice!


13 posted on 05/21/2026 6:27:18 PM PDT by CodeToad
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To: Chickensoup

14 posted on 05/21/2026 6:29:21 PM PDT by dfwgator ("I am Charlie Kirk!")
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To: CodeToad

I thought it was great that they brought Clippy out of retirement. All those getting laid off probably have NO idea about Clippy...they are way too young.


15 posted on 05/21/2026 6:47:23 PM PDT by ProtectOurFreedom
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To: Steely Tom

LOL...But did you get your double-shot caramel macchiato on the way out? It’s a good chunk of your severance, you know.


16 posted on 05/21/2026 6:48:52 PM PDT by ProtectOurFreedom
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To: AZJeep
I have it on good authority that the Learing Centers are hiring highly qualified tutors.
17 posted on 05/21/2026 6:50:02 PM PDT by ProtectOurFreedom
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“I didn’t see any black employees. Is that part of the humor?”

DEI no longer allows layoffs of black employees. It was one of the requirements for bidding on (federal) government contracts.


18 posted on 05/21/2026 7:16:16 PM PDT by BobL (Trusting one's doctor is the #1 health mistake one can make.)
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To: ProtectOurFreedom

I’m reaching here, wasn’t Clippy introduced in Windows Millennial Edition? I was just getting started in my IT career back then.


19 posted on 05/21/2026 8:27:48 PM PDT by paulcissa (The left hates you and wants you dead.)
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To: paulcissa

Answering my own question (which I could have done myself!) -

MS Office 97 came with Clippit the Document Assistant. (Clippy).


20 posted on 05/21/2026 8:32:24 PM PDT by paulcissa (The left hates you and wants you dead.)
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