Microsoft outage sparks global online mockery

A major Microsoft outage affecting Outlook, Teams, and Copilot has been reported in over 70 countries, impacting millions of users worldwide. The disruption has sparked widespread mockery online, making "Microsoft" a top trending term. The outage began Thursday, according to Downdetector, and Microsoft has stated that attempted fixes are not working as expected. While users await a resolution, social media is filled with jokes, including suggestions to use Excel for email and pleas for technicians to take their time. The humorous reactions range from comparing the outage to a snow day for adults to sarcastic comments about the timing before the weekend and Thanksgiving. Some users have also referenced Microsoft's recent layoffs, adding a layer of corporate irony to the situation.