As the first winter storm of 2026 bears down on the United States, social media users are finding humor in the impending chaos. From New Mexico to New England, roughly 140 million people are bracing for the storm, and jokes are flying as fast as the snowflakes. Even DoorDash, the popular food delivery service, got in on the act, issuing a playful warning about delivery disruptions. As the jokes keep rolling, so are the updates on this historic winter storm, just 23 days into the new year.
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DoorDash’s Delivery Warning Sparks Social Media Laughter
The National Weather Service has issued a severe winter storm warning, predicting heavy snow and ice from east Texas to North Carolina. With services like electricity and DoorDash deliveries likely to be interrupted, the food delivery giant took to social media to issue a lighthearted warning. “Ladies: If Saturday comes and you get snowed in with THAT man, there is nothing we can deliver to help. Please, be choosy,” DoorDash posted on X on Friday.
“Ladies: If Saturday comes and you get snowed in with THAT man, there is nothing we can deliver to help. Please, be choosy,” DoorDash wrote on X on Friday.
The internet was quick to respond, with users sharing their own jokes and memes. “He will def try to eat the snacks, get him out of there!!” and “Because why would a man be there??” were just a few of the playful replies DoorDash received. The company even shared a meme of a DoorDash rider trying to navigate the snow, further fueling the laughter.
The Humor Behind DoorDash’s Warning
DoorDash’s warning wasn’t just a joke; it was a strategic move to keep users engaged and informed. The company has seen similar situations in the past, like the 2020 California wildfires, where they used humor to keep users connected. “We know you’re all stuck at home, so we thought we’d bring a little laughter to your day,” a DoorDash spokesperson said. “Plus, it’s a great way to remind people to be safe and choose their partners wisely.”
Social Media Users Join the Fun
With DoorDash setting the tone, social media users couldn’t help but join in the joke. From sharing memes of people stockpiling supplies to posting pictures of their winter storm snacks, users were finding humor in the impending chaos. “Me eating my winter storm snacks before the storm even arrives,” one user tweeted, accompanied by a picture of a snack-filled plate. Another user joked, “The winter storm hasn’t even hit yet and I’ve already eaten all the toilet paper I bought.”
Me eating my winter storm snacks before the storm even arrives: pic.twitter.com/cV42or3f9r
— Drebae (@Drebae)
& it better STORM after i just bought all these groceries!!! pic.twitter.com/trmuwTv57k
— 𝕜𝕚𝕠𝕟 . (@MrFlyyyGuyyy)
The winter storm hasn’t even hit yet and I’ve already eaten all the toilet paper I bought.
— 𝑴𝒐 𝑴𝒐𝒉𝒍𝒆𝒓 (@MoMohler)
Typa performance DoorDashers are about to have during this winter storm pic.twitter.com/TohoujOFJv







