Twitter Erupts Over Zany 'Lean' Tweet by Sephiroth Amid NASA Asteroid Prediction

Social media users were sent into a frenzy over a viral tweet by the user "Seph" (@PleaseBeGneiss), who humorously responded to a NASA prediction about an asteroid. The tweet, which reads "Alright everyone when I say lean you f***ing lean," is a quote retweet of a post by "Shin-Ra Elec..." (@AnaCabrera) stating, "NEW: NASA predicts an asteroid will pass close to Earth the day before the election." This interaction, posted at 7:56 PM on August 22, 2020, has garnered significant attention with 2,633 retweets and comments, and 23.5K likes.

In a follow-up reply, Seph clarified, "To be clear we are trying to get hit," which also drew notable engagement with 89 retweets and comments, and 1,419 likes. The profile picture of Seph features a close-up image of a light-skinned person with light-colored hair.

The comments on this post reflect a wide range of reactions and add an extra layer of humor and insight. One user noted, "The fact that this tweet is by Sephiroth is not lost on me," referencing a popular character from the Final Fantasy series. Another user humorously pointed out, "You didn't tell anyone which way to lean. Everyone leaned a different direction and they all canceled out. Good job. XD"

Some comments delved into the specifics of the NASA prediction, with one user stating, "'Close' in NASA terms is probably like 5 times the distance to the moon. We ain't getting out of this b******* timeline so easy I'm afraid." Another user added, "Tweet is from 2020. Not that things have changed much, election-wise, but that asteroid is long gone."

The tweet also sparked a mix of hope and despair, with one user commenting, "Don't give me hope," and another expressing a more optimistic view: "We can improve our odds if we work together!" However, not everyone was on the same page, as one user sarcastically added, "My vote for 2024 is: Planet Destroying Asteroid!"

The interaction has also been recognized for its cultural references, with one user appreciating, "Both a FF7 reference AND a nod to current events - very nice," while another humorously mentioned, "Leonardo DiCaprio will be wearing glasses and getting ignored and ridiculed by the public before a meteor hits us...."

This viral tweet by Seph has undoubtedly captured the internet's attention, blending humor, pop culture, and a touch of existential commentary.