A video circulated showing the announcement of the Senior Prefect for 2025/2026 at Holy Rosary College, Enugu, capturing the excitement and reactions of the students. Amid the celebratory post, one user irresponsibly uploaded images of bandits, joking that they would “charge 50 million.” While most people recognized the insensitivity, another comment went further, using the moment to insult Nigerians: “Everything is a joke to Nigerians. People with distorted reality.”
This comment, while critical of the earlier joke, reflects a broader negative generalization. Labeling an entire nation based on the actions of a few online users unfairly paints Nigerians as frivolous or unrealistic. Social media often amplifies extreme behavior, but it’s important to distinguish between isolated acts and collective national character. Comments like this risk spreading cynicism instead of encouraging responsible or empathetic online engagement.
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