Just when we thought life had finally returned to normal, a worrying new Covid strain has appeared, and its name sounds like a Transformer.
The variant was first detected in Botswana and has been classified by WHO as being “of concern”.
It’s been given the name ‘Omicron’ and evidence suggests it is more transmissible and has a higher risk of re-infection.
There are also fears that vaccines could be less effective against the worrying mutation.
The UK has just introduced new measures to combat the variant, including Day 2 PCR tests for those arriving in England from abroad and mask-wearing in shops.
On Twitter, people are reacting to the new variant with memes, many of which relate to the franchise Transformers…
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People think “Omicron” sounds like a Transformer
Over on Twitter, people think the name of the new variant “Omicron” sounds like a Transformer.
The series of American science-fiction films follow the story of two intergalactic races of robots that crash land on Earth.
Some of the Transformer’s names are Optimus Prime, Megatron, Starscream, Grimlock and Bumblebee.
Omicron certainly sounds like it would fit in with those names perfectly. Hasbro, we’ve got a new Transformer on our hands!
Omicron Transformers Memes flood Twitter
People on Twitter are convinced that Omicron should be the next Transformers villain, and Transformers Omicron memes are now flooding the internet.
Behold, Omicron Prime the Transformer.
Omicron isn’t a robot god?
Merry Christmas from Omicron and the rest of his Transformers.
What would Omicron the Transformer look like?
The new movie would be… interesting.
Omicron definitely also sounds like a magical object.
New transformer dropped, here’s Omicron’s vehicle choice.
Seriously, who chose this variant name?
Yep, everyone thought the same.
Transformers: The Rise of Omicron certainly has a ring to it.
Wait, was there actually a Transformer called Omicron?
There is a Transformer called Unicron
There is actually a Transformer called Unicron, which is probably why everyone thinks Omicron sounds like a Transformer.
In the franchise, Unicron is a supervillain who is the eternal arch-enemy of his twin brother Primus.
He Is also known as the Lord of Chaos, the Chaos Bringer and the Planet Eater.
Unicron was voiced by Orson Welles in the Transformers movies.
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