Twitter User Dragged Through Walmart Parking Lot Reveals The Video Of The Texas Tornado That Threw Her
Yesterday, Twitter user @vuhsacequeen was dragged through a Walmart parking lot by a tornado in her Texas hometown. She revealed her bloody and bruised legs to her small list of followers shortly after, but little did she know that her story would go viral, receiving attention for the random setting and raw optics.
I JUST GOT DRAGGED ACROSS THE MF WALMART PARKING LOT BY A TORNADO BITCH!!!!! pic.twitter.com/8nNmTA3KqP
— les (@vuhsacequeen) March 21, 2022
In less than 24 hours, @vuhsacequeen's tweet earned over 220,000 likes, following reports of increased tornado warnings in Dallas, Austin, Houston, New Orleans and Jackson, among other Southern cities. Apparently, the news of tornadoes in the area did not reach @vuhsacequeen, however, who still went out shopping along with many others unaware of the impending dangerous weather in the area. Meteorologists reportedly predicted the weather pattern well before her voyage to Walmart.
A tornado watch has been issued for parts of Texas until 10 PM CDT pic.twitter.com/UeCmB0YCML
— NWS Tornado (@NWStornado) March 21, 2022
I’m a meteorologist and knowing the answer would be very helpful to us:
- were you not aware of the tornado watch?
- what about the tornado warning?
Thank you!— Mike Smith (@USWeatherExpert) March 22, 2022
A video of the Walmart parking lot tornado was captured by a different bystander, circulating Twitter yesterday along with @vuhsacequeen's tweet. The video racked up over 700,000 views in less than a day. In it, one can see debris flying and people yelling profanities in the background. One Twitter user even thought they saw someone flying in the air.
this what dragged me in case anyone was wondering lmfao (not my video!) pic.twitter.com/hhYjXohhZb
— les (@vuhsacequeen) March 22, 2022
like a real ass tornado lmfao pic.twitter.com/27SEGCi5oE
— les (@vuhsacequeen) March 22, 2022
Bruh you ain’t see her? pic.twitter.com/HzYlf72xwX
— Ju3L$ (@jjsdad666) March 22, 2022
Inherently, memes were made about the situation, harking on classic, tornado tropes like the ineffectiveness of tornado drills in elementary school. Others noted how "Walmart" was in Twitter's "Trending" bar, humorously noting how, out of all the words, that was the one associated with the tweet. One meme creator even overlayed a Nicki Minaj music video over tornado footage.
We did this for many occasions , hurricanes, tornados , nuclear bombs , anyone is safe in this position
— Drew (@drew007_drew) March 22, 2022
I'm sorry but of all the words in this tweet to be the topic to follow.. pic.twitter.com/3BMqeRuCbL
— ♡banana butter bby⁷♡ (@localbananaman) March 22, 2022
not even gana cap it felt like a dream where u can’t run or swing i was mf stuck but trying so hard lmfao
— les (@vuhsacequeen) March 22, 2022
— 𝙫𝙞𝙥3𝙧. (@vip3rb4rbz) March 22, 2022
The general concern regarding the effectiveness of tornado warnings is palpable in this recent Twitter story. In the end, the buzzword "Walmart" was what it took to spark the conversation. Going forward, perhaps some internet users have learned it's best to abide by the weather warnings that pop up on their phones after all.
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