A new name for Facebook? Social media is in a tizzy

Netizens also used the opportunity to share hilarious memes and jokes and suggested prefixing Facebook with "The", to revert to its original name "TheFacebook".

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Many took to Twitter to voice their opinion on the company's plan to rebrand.

The Verge has reported that Facebook may soon change its name to highlight its focus on “building the metaverse”. The website said the name of the social media application and service may remain unchanged, but the parent company could be rebranded. And, of course, the news has triggered a plethora of reactions online.

The rebranding comes at a time when the social media company is facing criticism for its business practices. While a company spokesperson has responded to the news offering no “comment on rumour or speculation”, users online are voicing their opinions on the plan to rebrand.

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While many companies in the past have changed their names or rebranded to expand services, many felt Facebook’s move was a way to shift focus from the existing issues it is facing.

However, netizens also used the opportunity to share hilarious memes and jokes. Some suggested prefixing Facebook with “The”, to revert to its original name “TheFacebook” — the company had launched as “TheFacebook” on February 4, 2004, but “The” was later dropped.

Dear Facebook:

We’ve received your request to change your name. However, due to our real names policy, you will first need to fax us a copy of your court order and new driver’s license….

— Ina Fried (@inafried) October 20, 2021

#zuckit #zuckverse #Facebook dank. pic.twitter.com/GEV7fTQZQ3

— Dean (@deanmiddleearth) October 20, 2021

Facebook with a new name pic.twitter.com/7M9DNiZvlf

— Inglourious Capital (@inglouriouscap) October 20, 2021

They had it right

— Username Redacted 🌴 (@Username_Redact) October 20, 2021

A lot of people will fall for this, unfortunately.

— 🎃YourLocalEvilPenguin🎃 (@evil_local) October 20, 2021

Facebook changing its name back to The Facebook: pic.twitter.com/4atuz4S0Mv

— Danny Armstrong (@DArmstrong44) October 20, 2021

The Facebook memes have begun. pic.twitter.com/Y4KpiPDRAx

— G.R.S. Jackson (@GRSJacksonReal) October 20, 2021

add the the. the facebook. it’s cleaner. pic.twitter.com/0rqw4i5cWd

— kyle (@ipsumkyle) October 20, 2021

I see The Facebook trending on Twitter. pic.twitter.com/A1ncq1fGJS

— In My Mind (@MeAloneInMyMind) October 20, 2021

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