One trend that has got netizens quite intrigued is the 10-Year Challenge. In this social media challenge, people post a collage of side-by-side photos of their present-day and decade-old pics. The exercise shows how much a person has aged or transformed in ten years’ time. However, American singer-songwriter Mariah Carey took on the #10YearChallenge with an interesting twist. In fact, a lot of celebrities have given the new fad their own spin, but Mariah walks away with the crown courtesy a witty statement that has now turned into a famous meme. A part of Mariah’s tweet read, “Time is Not Something I Acknowledge” and the internet is calling it the quote of the year. #10YearChallenge is Trending on Social Media: Funny Memes and Jokes Show How World Has Changed in a Decade.
Taking the ten-year challenge, Mariah posted a collage of same pictures from the present day. It was done to highlight that the “With You” singer has not aged a day. The photos show Mariah wearing a lavender bikini with a floral printed robe thrown over it. The ageless post shows the singer holding her precious dog Cha Cha on her lap. If you failed to get her message despite seeing her hot bikini photo, Mariah’s caption does the work. She writes, “I don't get this 10-year challenge, time is not something I acknowledge. 🤷♀️ *Picture taken at some point prior to today.” Condom Brand Durex Takes #10YearChallenge & Internet Announces It the Winner of Memes; Check Tweet.
I don't get this 10 year challenge, time is not something I acknowledge. 🤷♀️ *Picture taken at some point prior to today pic.twitter.com/f5XUye3Hot
— Mariah Carey (@MariahCarey) January 16, 2019
Mariah not only calmed all those souls getting hyped about the ten-year challenge but also gave an iconic quote of the year. Her statement “Time is Not Something I Acknowledge” became the new fodder of memes for netizens as they declared it to be the ultimate savage statement. Check out how social media is using Maria Carey’s “Time is Not Something I Acknowledge” to tackle their day-to-day struggles.
Classic Student and Teacher Argument
teacher: where’s your assignment?? it was due yesterday
me: time is not something i acknowledge
— bradi 💛 (@sunshinesgabbie) January 17, 2019
Employee 1, Boss 0
Boss: You’re late for work
Me: Time is not something I acknowledge
— Jawnerys Targaryen (@ajawnhasnoname) January 18, 2019
Future Mails Be Like
100% chance I use the phrase “time is not something I acknowledge” in future emails to my dissertation committee https://t.co/zEGrIVAqKr
— Luisa Muradyan (@LuisaMuradyan) January 17, 2019
QUOTE OF THE YEAR 2019
“time is not something I acknowledge” already the quote of the year https://t.co/yqXl7dY7Tm
— Matt Erspamer (@erspamer_matt) January 16, 2019
If Mariah Carey's Time Had a Face
Mariah Carey @ time pic.twitter.com/pA784RUKrr
— Matt Erspamer (@erspamer_matt) January 17, 2019
While one hand, Mariah Carey is loved for her witty take on the ten-year challenger, the 48-year-old finds herself in a controversy with her former assistant suing her. Lianna Shakhnazaryan has filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles Superior Court and is claiming she was subjected to physical and sexual abuse, which included being called a “whore” and being urinated on. That's a serious allegation, Mariah finds herself battling against.
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