Yesterday, Trump supporters stormed the US Capitol and attempted a coup. The photos of the rioters and mobs are jaw dropping.
This one photo in particular was shared by journalist Ryan Lizza on Twitter, with the caption "Via Getty, one of the rioters steals a podium from the Capitol."
Via Getty, one the rioters steals a podium from the Capitol
And this is when I finally laughed.
Because people thought this rioter's name was actually VIA GETTY.
Absolutely losing it over the fact folks think this asshole’s name is “Via Getty”
Like, people called for the arrest of Via Getty.
Arrest Via Getty https://t.co/HdFmerQXBo
My brain was barely functioning by the end of the day, so I'm not mad at anyone.
@RyanLizza And now we know his name is Via Getty (wtf kind of name is that, anyway?) can’t someone just go to his house, arrest him on his return and bring Nancy back her podium?
It's just objectively hilarious.
@suekhi @RyanLizza It says right there that his name is "Via Getty"
Because of course his name isn't Via Getty. The photo is from Getty Images, and it was being sourced...via...Getty...
To be clear, “via Getty” is not a person. It just means that this photo comes via Getty Images. https://t.co/SZY4yQ0AlI
And I'm sorry, but it is FUNNY.
Soon, word got out about "Via Getty" and the tweets started rollin' in.
We need to immediately arrest Via Getty and his accomplices Via Reuters and Via Ap https://t.co/yFPWSKZz2P
A meme was born.
@ShamusMcFamous1 it's italian
I LOL'd.
"I want via getty and anyone else-"
It HAPPENS.
@TomMairs @JStroodel Relevant
So yes, while I understand the horrible and unprecedented situation that we are in right now, I also choose to enjoy the Via Getty ridiculousness.
naming my kid via getty
It's the little things, you know?
Drag name: Via Getty https://t.co/vmVVRCs8JH