In a shocking turn of events, a judge has blocked Georgia’s social media age verification law, citing concerns over free speech. The law, which required users to verify their age before accessing social media platforms, has been deemed unconstitutional by Judge Hilarious McLaughington.
In a statement released to the press, Judge McLaughington said, “This law is a violation of our First Amendment rights. Who are we to judge someone’s age based on their online presence? I mean, just because someone has a profile picture of a cat doesn’t mean they’re actually a cat, right?”
The decision has sparked outrage among lawmakers, with Senator Karen Killjoy calling it a “major blow to our efforts to protect children online.” However, not everyone is disappointed by the ruling. Social media influencer, Becky Bumblebee, expressed her relief, saying, “I don’t need the government telling me what I can and can’t post online. I’m a grown woman and I’ll post my avocado toast pics as I please!”
Meanwhile, the CEO of Fakebook, Mark Fraudenberg, issued a statement applauding the judge’s decision. “We believe in the power of free speech and are committed to protecting the rights of our users. Plus, who has time to verify their age anyway? Ain’t nobody got time for that!”
This ruling has set a precedent for other states considering similar legislation, with many now questioning the effectiveness of age verification laws in the digital age. Only time will tell if Georgia will appeal the decision, but for now, social media users can rest easy knowing that their avocado toast pics are safe from government interference.
In the words of Judge McLaughington, “Let the memes flow freely, my friends. Let the memes flow freely.”
