10 Best Meme Reactions to President Nelson’s Announcement

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David Snell

Joined: May 2017

As you already know, President Nelson recently urged members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to no longer refer to themselves using their popular nickname, “Mormons.” The updated style guide for the name of the Church also discourages the press from using terms like “Mormonism,” and “LDS.”

The public had mixed reactions to the announcement. Many people across social media (even members) mocked the news. Others took it in stride but comedically acknowledged the difficulty of breaking the habit. Here are 10 of the best memes we could find that are worth looking at:

1. It really is a made-up nickname

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bmrp3uvjWl3/?tagged=mormonmemes

2. Twitter got pretty hostile when they heard the news

3. When LDS Living found out…

https://twitter.com/LDSLivingMag/status/1030220070771777536

4. Make sure your volume is on for this one

5. I look forward to this day

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bmj-h98AKUJ/?tagged=mormonmemes

6. It may be long, but it’s important

7. I see where this is going…

8. That escalated quickly

OK, this one is originally back from 2016 but seems to have coincidentally resurfaced after President Nelson’s announcement. Hmm…

https://www.instagram.com/p/BIV9wjahFHa/?hl=es&taken-by=mormon.dude

9. It is a bit of a mouth full

But exercise is good for you.

10. Social media went a little crazy

What are your thoughts on the new guidance from the prophet? Let us know in the comments.