The recent disappearance of the OceanGate submarine, Titan, in the mid-Atlantic has caused a wave of memes and conspiracy theories on social media. The ship was carrying passengers to see the wreckage of the Titanic, including British billionaire Hamish Harding and French driver Paul Henri Nargeolet. Reports indicate that the group’s oxygen is depleting rapidly. Government agencies, commercial deep-sea firms, and the Canadian and US Navy are currently searching for the missing vehicle.
Many social media users have chosen to focus on the irony of the ocean eating the rich, rather than extending sympathy to those on board. The incident has been likened to a fictional disaster, making it harder for people to empathize with the victims and their families. However, reports detailing flaws in the operation of the submersible have since painted a more grim picture. While the ship was previously used for dives before, the contents of the waiver form passengers were required to sign were alarming, describing the submarine as an experimental submersible vessel that has not been approved or certified by any regulatory body and could result in physical injury, disability, emotional trauma or death.
Conspiracy theories about the original Titanic’s sinking have overshadowed the impact of the current incident. Meanwhile, a documentary on the rescue mission will be aired while the events are unfolding. Despite the dramatic coverage of the incident, empathy for the victims and their families has been sparse. The incident is a rare and bizarre occurrence that people still cannot make sense of.
In conclusion, while the social media circus surrounding titan’s disappearance has focused mainly on the trope of the ocean eating the rich,’ it is important to remember that real people are missing and there is a possibility that they may not be found. A tragic event like this one cannot be turned into mere fiction or conspiracy theories.
