Has anyone noticed that the commonly used word on social media now is “Rest in peace,” RIP!
In fact, it is the quickest and fastest. Not that alone, fabricated lies woven around stories of how it happened.
Even the dead cannot read whatever lovely things are written about them.
Sometimes you wonder if they mean “rest in peace” or “rest in pieces.” The mere fact is that most people are too fast to write it on the deceased’s wall gives great concern.
Many would love to be the first to upload content on the burial site and event. That is not even the issue for me, but a vulnerable position should be a no-no.
You recall when a popular Nollywood actor died: Moji Olaiya, someone uploaded her corpse in a vulnerable state. And that trend has since not stopped.
Little wonder that some families would insist on a private internment for obvious reasons.
It’s even disgusting the way some people post the last discussion of the deceased online. To show or prove what? In reality, social media is not a place of true friendship.
Yes, it’s a place to catch a cruise, get the half-truth, and research the rest. The majority of bloggers do not research and only do recycled stories to suit their presentations. Even those with bad grammar now come online to harass our intelligence. It is not a must to follow the trend or make unnecessary content because others are getting paid for it.
The majority of them do not know Jack Robinson and only rely on abusive tendencies to thrive. A time will come when some bloggers or content creators may no longer be relevant.
Aside from RIP, most of these people do not have any iota of respect for the dead.
They would have selfies right in front of the casket and keep laughing when the holy book says it is supposed to be a solemn place.
There was a significant pastor who admonished a crowd during the internment of a popular online prophetess. The pastor said, ‘Do not behave like hypocrites; there is no one that wouldn’t eat or sleep thereafter?’
There are so many hypocritical behaviours that are so obvious.
The moment someone dies and is on social media, people start analyzing the good and the bad, creating ripples and ruckus just in the name of content creation.
They will not allow the living to be because of hate speech, body shaming, and cyberbullying even the dead are also not spared.
No matter how fast you write RIP, it is all a debt that must be paid. So, you get the package you pay for.
Some would use fake profiles to upload a fake obituary of someone still living. Does that make any sense?
Four years ago, a social media analyst, Petite Huggins Deitrick once asked his family to sign a consent. Which read thus: I’m making my family sign the note below.
“Dear kid and family of mine,
“If I’m dying, or gravely ill, please don’t post pictures of me on social media not looking my best. Don’t post pictures of me after I’ve taken my last breath, don’t post pictures of me period in a hospital bed.
“Thanks in advance.
“I mean honestly, what’s wrong with some of y’all? Nobody wants to see dead people online. I am sorry for your loss, damn it people come on now!”
And that is the way it should stay.
Truthfully, the government should regulate social media and curb the excesses of some people.
Be that as it may, death is real and frightening but medical check-ups are essential as well as eating the right type of food at the right time.
And do not forget the God factor while also ensuring that life and body are with the right insurance company.
May haters not be quick to RIP our social media space.
See you next week.