Why is ‘Betty’ trending?
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — Tuesday morning, Twitter lit up with one consistent message: Happy Birthday Betty.
No, not Betty White, Ross, or even Boop. These well wishes are meant for @TerrieRucker1’s mom, who is turning 82.
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Around 1:30 a.m. @TerrieRucker1 posted:
If anyone has a minute , would you please say Happy Birthday to my mom. She’s alone she’s 82. And I can show them to her when I go see her tomorrow for her birthday. Her name is Betty. Thank you! She would be thrilled.
If anyone has a minute , would you please say Happy Birthday to my mom. She’s alone she’s 82. And I can show them to her when I go see her tomorrow for her birthday. Her name is Betty. Thank you! She would be thrilled.
— @Listen y’all, GOP karma comin’ down (@TerrieRucker1) March 9, 2021
This good-hearted post immediately blew up online, by 8:30 it had 2,700 Happy Birthday comments and counting.
Happy Birthday Betty. My mom’s name is Betty as well. So, I feel obligated to wish you and all the beautiful Betty’s out there the hap hap happiest birthday ever. We Love You pic.twitter.com/0Z1BGRrw78
— Jon Reep (@JonReep) March 9, 2021
It even garnered global attention, with people from Nova Scotia to Fiji joining in.
Hello Betty!
Look 1600 miles north to Nova Scotia and you’ll see my smiling face as I’m wishing you a Happy 82nd Birthday.
My friend Cheryl @mini_bubbly took this photo at Peggy’s Cove. I hope enjoy it. 💙 pic.twitter.com/a693zqRRo3— Nancy NS🇨🇦 (@EversoNancy) March 9, 2021
happy birthday, grandma Betty!! wellwishes from Fiji 🙂 heres Jungkook and Suga singing the birthday song in Korean to brighten ur day 💜 pic.twitter.com/gD90LgBNae
— arieta⁷ YOONGI + BETTY DAY 🍊 (@mnynkng) March 9, 2021
From the team at Channel 8, Happy Birthday Betty!
