What Is This 'Click Here' Craze On X
Since Saturday evening, X, the social media platform owned billionaire extraordinaire Elon Musk, has been inundated with a peculiar phenomenon. Posts galore are popping up, each adorned with an image featuring the tantalising words “Click Here” alongside a cheeky arrow pointing towards the “ALT” function nestled in the bottom-left corner.
Curious minds are abuzz with speculation about this latest fad as many from India, including political parties like BJP, Congress and AAP joined the trend.
Click Here pic.twitter.com/WgBY96953S
— Timeline. (@timelinelatest) March 30, 2024
Here”s the lowdown on the “Click Here” caper:
X”s “Click Here” spectacle, coupled with the enigmatic “ALT” tag, has gone viral faster than you can say “meme.” This whimsical trend isn”t just about fun and games, though. Its crucial feature – alternative text, or “alt text” – designed to make the platform more inclusive for visually impaired users. By providing descriptive text for images, users can ensure that everyone, regardless of visual ability, can engage with content using screen readers.
— BJP (@BJP4India) March 30, 2024
By adding descriptive text to images, users can help those who rely on screen readers to understand the content of the image.
— Congress (@INCIndia) March 30, 2024
The “Click Here” trend has brought attention to the importance of using alt text on X, and many users have joined in on the fun by posting their own “Click Here” images. However, some have criticized the trend for making light of a serious issue, and for not using alt text in their other posts.
Click here and see the magic💛 pic.twitter.com/fq2Vx0RZ24
— AbhiSha™ 🫶💛 (@TeamAbhiSha) March 30, 2024
While some applaud the trend for its awareness-raising antics, others wag their fingers, criticising it for trivialising accessibility concerns and neglecting alt text in other posts.
