Days after Islamic State released a new audio message purportedly of its leader challenging the US and its allies to confront his extremist group on the ground in Iraq and Syria, an open call by the extremist group’s leader to join them turned into a hilarious Twitter troll for the group and its ideology.
In the 24-minute audio, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi had said the US won’t come to fight the extremists because “their hearts are full of fear from the mujahideen.”
ISIS leaders: We urgently call upon every Muslim to join the fight, especially those in the land of the two shrines (Saudi Arabia), rise.
— Iyad El-Baghdadi (@iyad_elbaghdadi) December 26, 2015
And when the call for asking every Muslim to join the fight from the group was announced on social media, here’s what happened:
@iyad_elbaghdadi Sorry Amir al-Mushrikeen, I’m busy being a real Muslim, giving to charity etc. Also, your dental plan sucks. #GoatTeethISIS
— Jay Zadeh (@JayLikesIt) December 27, 2015
@iyad_elbaghdadi too busy being part of a civilised and functioning society.
— potato head (@ozzypotato) December 27, 2015
Sorry #ISIS. This Muslim is just waking up. Needs coffee. Also, it’s Christmas weekend family time. Run along now. https://t.co/gUODLPdDy6
— Salman Anees Soz (@SalmanSoz) December 26, 2015
Noticeably, many of the users mocking the group for its brazen violence and ideology were Muslims, who tauntingly told the ISIS leader that they were busy with Christmas holidays. Others took a dig at the rising oil prices being the reason for not being able to come as far as Syria and join the group.
@iyad_elbaghdadi damn dude…. I was on my way but then I saw the fuel prices. Send me money for fuel and I’m on my way.
— Emir Hamidović (@xamidovic) December 27, 2015
@iyad_elbaghdadi Sorry dudes. Christmas week. Flights all booked.
— George Norman (@HelloGeorgeN) December 26, 2015
Even the Star Wars found mention in the barrage of tweets directed at the group with many users saying they can’t afford to miss the upcoming movie series. Many cited their tight schedule hampering them to join ISIS.
But then how will I watch all the upcoming Star Wars movies? Also I don’t like hanging with murderous psychopaths https://t.co/QBNNcj5aEX
— Ali (@sak485) December 26, 2015
@iyad_elbaghdadi @abzlove @vicky_fallon Bit busy watching “Abz on the Farm” on the iplayer, mate. Best of luck though, yeah?
— Steven Hulme (@HulmeSteven) December 27, 2015
@iyad_elbaghdadi Send my apologies to them leaders. My Aunty is cooking lamb stomach and intestines, a delicacy too hard to miss.
— söuтʜєяɴ cöɱғöят (@Janoobi_MUFC) December 28, 2015
@iyad_elbaghdadi I wanna wait until April and find out what happened to Jon Snow
— Hind Al-Sulaiti (@hsulaiti) December 27, 2015
@iyad_elbaghdadi My dad said I have to be home by 8pm. Will we be done by then?
— Guidance of God (@guidanceofgod) December 27, 2015
@iyad_elbaghdadi Oh, dude, can I join? I’m actually an infidel, but I’ve nearly finished Fallout 4 so I’m going to have loads of time free
— Joel (@Sliceofdog) December 28, 2015
What’s your reason of not joining the ISIS?
Feature image source: Reuters