THE INTERNET LOSES ITS MIND OVER THE SUDDEN FAA FLIGHT BAN

The Federal Aviation Administration ordered a nationwide ground stop on all departing flights on Friday “due to extraordinary circumstances and for reasons of safety,” according to NBC News. The FAA confirmed that inbound international flights would be handled on a case-by-case basis, while Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy posted that technicians were actively investigating the issue. Shortly before the nationwide order, both major airports in Chicago experienced ground stops due to an equipment outage, NBC Chicago reported.

As the FAA grounds departures across the country, social media immediately spiraled into a predictable frenzy of IT jokes, airport dread, and wild speculation. Here are 17 of the best reactions.

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