The solar eclipse starts soon. From jokes to safety reminders, here's what people are saying.

Katie Wiseman and John Tufts, Indianapolis Star

April 8, 2024 at 2:14 PM·2 min read

The eclipse will begin in Indy soon around 1:50 p.m., and the internet is already abuzz with commentary and jokes about the solar event.

Here's what people around the world are saying so far:

The internet is errupting with eclipse jokes

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My dad texted this to the family group chat and said: “Mira mijos el eclipse!” 😂😭 #Eclipse2024 pic.twitter.com/DVkyaXaZYk
— Ariana Elena Castillo (@arianaelena97) April 8, 2024

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— Evan Thomas (@EvanDerekThomas) April 8, 2024

Hey, everybody! It's an Elmo Eclipse! Ha ha ha! 😂🌑👍 #Eclipse2024 #NotTooLateShow pic.twitter.com/g5VqyT6zCP
— Elmo (@elmo) April 8, 2024

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Well played, OneAmerica Financial 😂 #eclipsepuns #totalsolareclipse https://t.co/Iqyfn5kXmG pic.twitter.com/3DNGiNgtoY
— WTHR.com (@WTHRcom) April 8, 2024

today we are all old man yells at cloud pic.twitter.com/iACtXNa3sW
— jen rice (@jen_rice_) April 8, 2024

Reminders about solar eclipse glasses safety... and jokes (about what not to do)

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An important reminder on how NOT to view the total solar eclipse on Monday. pic.twitter.com/AkPC3VNjNt
— Resolute Square (@ResoluteSquare) April 4, 2024

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I’m ready - bring on the #Eclipse2024 pic.twitter.com/ytC7HRUVle
— Shadow😇 & Logan the Goldens (@ShadowtheGolden) April 8, 2024

Today I will be staring directly at the sun to absorb its powers pic.twitter.com/gw5jTqpbs7
— inspector ratchet (@_hood_mona_lisa) April 8, 2024

I shouldn’t have to say this, but…

Please don’t drive with eclipse glasses on pic.twitter.com/Fnn32caOnp
— Sgt. John Perrine (@ISPIndianapolis) April 8, 2024

People are sharing the Simpson's clip

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There's been some confusion about what eclipse people are talking about

Erick DuPree on Instagram: "These eclipse memes - this one✨ @crazybitchprobs ✨"

why is everyone saying they’re watching eclipse tomorrow?? you can literally watch it on hulu right now pic.twitter.com/17aSYAgen7
— brad (taylor’s version) (@Mr_Swift1594) April 7, 2024

Several reminders to remain calm

Everyone… Relax! 🌖 #Eclipse2024 pic.twitter.com/6PWMzhYNrE
— Gerardo Dávila (@gerardoddavila) April 8, 2024

Katie Wiseman is a trending news intern at IndyStar. Contact her at klwiseman@gannett.com. Follow her on Twitter @itskatiewiseman.

This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: Solar Eclipse 2024: Social media jokes, reactions

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