Most of us got the loud “Presidential Alert” test on our phones earlier Wednesday. The message read "THIS IS A TEST of the National Wireless Emergency Alert System. No action is needed."
Some people, however, took the opportunity to have some fun with the alert on social media.
Here are some of the best responses to the alert:
When you get a #PresidentialAlert on your phone.. pic.twitter.com/C1DYHH4HAg
— Denizcan Grimes (@MrFilmkritik) October 3, 2018
THIS IS A TEST of the Cute Baby Elephant Alert System. No action is needed. #PresidentialAlert pic.twitter.com/zt2Ht8PMP6
— Houston Zoo (@houstonzoo) October 3, 2018
Thanks for the s/o, @realDonaldTrump 💯#PresidentialAlert pic.twitter.com/XnjVql80Nm
— IndyCar Series (@IndyCar) October 3, 2018
THIS IS NOT A DRILL!#PresidentialAlert pic.twitter.com/6jDPGY3L9c
— Phoenix Suns (@Suns) October 3, 2018
Now I know everyone who has a cellular telephone. pic.twitter.com/3sZOBBx5eU
— Robert Maguire (@RobertMaguire_) October 3, 2018
the sooner you got the alert the higher your number in the secret government ranking of who we most need to survive the apocalypse
— Christopher Mims 🎆 (@mims) October 3, 2018
wow what a weird thing to send to everyone#PresidentialAlert pic.twitter.com/s0CcKPwDpI
— Jordan Heck (@JordanHeckFF) October 3, 2018