People are always irritating on social media. But social distancing has brought out new breeds of annoying I didn’t think were possible. Here are five types of social media users I’ve noticed while in isolation:
1. Fitness FANATICS
There are always people who post that they’re sweating it out at the gym on every social media platform possible. Now that workouts have to be indoors, these self-proclaimed fitness gods still take to Instagram and Snapchat to show off their at-home routines. I’m glad the gym bros have dusted off their yoga mats, but I’d rather not suffer through another sweaty Instagram story.
2. Poolside Posers
For all the people with pools in their backyards, the opportunity for bikini photos is still alive and well — even during a pandemic! Look, I have no problem with sporting a bathing suit on your social media accounts. I think I’m just bitter that I don’t have a pool.
3. Throwback Thursday-ers
Loads of people clearly have been scrolling through their camera rolls and Snapchat memories lately, because social media is flooded with throwback posts from fun memories before COVID-19. These posts seem to make everyone even sadder, but that certainly isn’t stopping people from clogging my feed with last summer’s vacation photos.
4. Weirdly Insensitive Caption-Writers
One of the more perplexing types of social media users are the ones who write captions like “quarantine vibes” and “shelter in place ain’t so bad” for their photos of home-cooked meals or backyard picnics. I’m happy that the pandemic isn’t hitting them too hard, but the sheer lack of consideration for people who aren’t having a blast right now is pretty disgusting.
5. BUSY Bakers
It seems like everyone has discovered their ovens recently — and they’ve taken to social media to prove it. From sweet potato pie to sourdough bread, these unusually motivated bakers have done it all. I’m not bothered by these kinds of social media users. I mainly just wish I could try their homemade baked goods.
