Ever since the internet exploded, from the early days of online games to forum communities, people have been taking their virtual squads offline for what we call "IRL meetups." But let's be real, when you can't see someone face-to-face online, it's always a bit of a lottery – you never truly know what your internet pals look like in the flesh.
A Japanese X user recently shared a hilarious self-deprecating post: they arranged to meet up with four online friends who all used cute girl avatars, only to find out that *every single one of them was a middle-aged dude*! The tweet instantly blew up, sparking a wave of relatable laughter and jokes, with many pointing out that this kind of "online meetup surprise" is practically a tradition now.
The user tweeted: "[Tragic News] Met up with a few people who use cute girl avatars. Turns out all four of them were DUDES. I will never forgive Elon Musk." Looks like anyone on X with a cute girl avatar is officially suspect, lol.
Of course, the original poster wasn't exactly innocent either – they were also rocking a girl's photo as their avatar.
The comments section absolutely exploded with hilarious retorts: "I've been scammed again! Based on my current research, there are no real girls on X!" "The other three probably thought the same thing!" "Cute girl avatar doesn't equal girl, isn't that common knowledge?" "You can't trust anyone's avatar or voice on X!" "Props to you for not bailing and actually having the meetup!"
Others chimed in, noting that this experience is far from rare: "This kind of thing has been happening since before the internet even existed..." "That's the truth of the online world – don't judge a book by its cover (or avatar)."
Despite the hilarious mix-up, the "dude meetup" still went off without a hitch and was apparently a blast. The OP humorously concluded: "Well, since everyone was a dude, it was still a fun meetup!" The user later clarified that they actually had a hunch this would happen, as it was an investment-related gathering. Still, it was quite the surprise that *every single avatar* was a cute girl, yet *zero* actual girls showed up!
What was initially expected to be an "X Girls' Gathering" ultimately transformed into a "Middle-Aged Men's Convention." But hey, the OP still had a great time! Just a friendly reminder: the internet is a wonderful place, but don't let those avatars fool you!
via： togetter