A woman in the United States, identified as Han, has been fired from her job after posting a controversial and racist joke about Indian Uber drivers on social media platform X (formerly Twitter). The incident, which took place on December 28, 2024, has sparked widespread backlash after the woman posted two selfies — one showing her smiling and another with a frown. The caption read, “When the Uber says it’s on the way vs when it says it’s an Indian male driver.” The post quickly went viral, amassing over 9 million views, and was met with intense criticism for its racist overtones.
The viral post led to Han’s identity being exposed online, and she reported that both she and her family were subjected to harassment. In an update shared on X, Han revealed that the post ultimately cost her her job, although she did not specify the company where she worked. However, she confirmed she was employed as a waitress.
In her post, Han expressed frustration, saying, “I guess doxxing me and harassing my family wasn’t enough, the moment has come where I have been fired from my job because of the joke I tweeted on here.” She added, “Kind of insane that a couple seriously insecure people can actually take your job from you over something so dumb!” Han also hinted at capitalizing on the situation, jokingly wondering if this was her path to fame and podcast appearances.
Some social media users suggested Han seek assistance from X, recalling that the platform’s owner, Elon Musk, had previously offered to cover legal fees for users who were fired or mistreated by employers due to their tweets. Han, whose handle is @hannaahhn, mentioned she planned to pursue the matter with X, though it remains unclear how the platform will respond.
This incident highlights the growing concern over the impact of online posts on personal and professional reputations, especially when offensive content goes viral.
