Former NFL punter and renowned sports media personality, Pat McAfee, has recently stirred emotions on Twitter. He posted a heartfelt message, which seems like a goodbye post. The reason behind McAfee’s emotional post was the recent rebranding of Twitter’s owner Elon Musk.
Musk bought Twitter for $44 billion last year, and now he has rebranded it as “X”. In the wake of this transformation, Pat McAfee took to his Twitter account to express gratitude. He kind of bid farewell to the platform while mentioning that it had played a pivotal role in his life. McAfee credited Twitter with changing his life, acknowledging the immense impact it had on his career and personal journey. “Hey… ‘Twitter’… Thank you for everything… I owe this bird app an immense amount of thanks… Twitter changed my life. I’m grateful it existed,” he wrote.
However, with Twitter undergoing such significant alterations, several users are now considering alternative platforms to maintain their social media presence. One such option gaining popularity is “Threads” by Mark Zuckerberg. As the Twitterverse adapts to the changes, there’s a debate about whether these changes will prove good in the long run or not.
The emotional post by Pat McAfee serves as a reminder of the influence social media can have on individuals’ lives. It also highlights the impact Twitter has had on fostering connections. Moreover, his post further highlights how Twitter gave people a platform to share their thoughts and experiences. But what happens to the platform is something to see in the future.
How did fans react to the post by Pat McAfee?
After Pat McAfee posted the tweet, the comments section got flooded with reactions from fans. His message attracted different reactions from different people. While some users seemed confused, some empathized with the former NFL player.
“What’s happening,” a user tweeted. Some fans even wondered whether McAfee is leaving Twitter or not. On the other hand, some people tried to look at the brighter side of the picture. “You saying goodbyes? Or just showing love? Lol,” Brandon wrote. “It’s gonna be different.. but in a good way,” Gabby Giddens stated.
There were some users who cheekily asked Pat McAfee if Elon Musk paid him to write all that. But at the same time, there were fans who thanked McAfee for his contributions and expressed their gratitude. “How much did @elonmusk pay you for this? (Jokes),” a Twitter user named ‘The Average AF Podcast’ tweeted. “Thank you and the rest of your crew for all you do,” a user tweeted thanking the crew member of the show “PatMcAfeeShow”.
There were many more positive and negative reactions from the fans to the tweet by Pat McAfee. But what seems important to see is whether McAfee will leave Twitter or was he just expressing his gratitude.
