Satire in the streets: Here are Facebook pages parodying Wilmington roadways and bridges
It's no secret that the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge Rehabilitation Project has already impacted many Wilmington-area drivers with increased commute times and detoured travel routes.
While these inconveniences are less than ideal due to the bridge's eastbound lane closures planned until at least early April, some have found humor in an otherwise serious situation.
Residents from the tri-county region have taken to social media, playfully venting their frustrations.
A Facebook parody page, humorously posing as the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge, has gained traction in the region. However, the account doesn't stand alone.
Numerous other satirical accounts have popped up, posing as well-traveled Wilmington roadways and locations. These accounts engage with one another in the comment sections of each other's posts, fostering entertaining dialogue.
Here's a list of Wilmington-centered parody accounts that might give you a good laugh.
Cape Fear Memorial Bridge
This satire account, with more than 4,000 followers and 2,500 likes, humorously tackles the bridge closure.
The introduction to the page reads: "Bridge. What more information do you need."
Comically commentating on traffic congestion, construction delays, and local drivers, this user creates locally-relevant memes using well-known celebrities and fictional characters.
One post, with 170 likes, shows a man pouring Tabasco hot sauce directly into his eye with the caption "Me after seeing y'alls awful driving."
Market Street, Wilmington
Posing as one of the most well-traveled streets in Wilmington, this account has more than 880 followers and 460 likes.
The page features originally generated memes and follower submissions.
A recent post reads: "GOOD MORNING TO EVERYONE SITTING IN STANDSTILL TRAFFIC. WHAT A TIME TO BE ALIVE!"
S. 3rd Street, Wilmington NC
With nearly 500 followers and more than 220 likes, this account poses as S. 3rd Street in downtown Wilmington.
The introduction to the page reads: "I am North, I am South, I am street."
Posting screenshots of roadmaps highlighting traffic accidents and congestion, the page playfully critiques Wilmington drivers and roadways.
A post with over 30 likes reads: "I am not a bowling lane, those barricades are not bumpers."
Midtown, Wilmington NC
This account, posing as Midtown in Wilmington, has more than 430 followers and 270 likes.
"Hey it's foggy out. Please be sure to drive with your brights and hazards on in midtown. Thanks," one sarcastic post from this account reads.
Trader Joe's Parking Lot
With 295 followers and 179 likes, this account poses as the parking lot of a popular grocery chain on the corner of Oleander and College Rd.
A post from Jan. 29 reads: "I love how y'all daily shoppers try to run in and out at this time on a Monday. It's cute -- really."
ILM KMART Parking Lot
The introduction to this page reads: "You know what it means when you come here. You know what you did."
Posing as the parking lot of a permanently closed KMART on S. College Rd., this account has 293 followers and 149 likes.
One post from Jan. 29 reads: "Listen, if you hear loud noises tonight coming from me, no you didn't."
Castle Hayne Roundabout (The Peanut)
The introduction to this account, posing as the Castle Hayne Roundabout, reads "Living the dream."
The account has 280 followers and 168 likes.
One post from this account shows a bird's eye view of the Castle Hayne Roundabout with the caption "Pretty sure we could squeeze a Dollar General in the center."
Kerr Avenue, Wilmington
With 259 followers and 137 likes, this parody page represents Kerr Avenue in Wilmington.
A post from Jan. 30 reads: "Traffic report: Tolerable."
Landfall Wilmingt0n
Posing as a Wilmington neighborhood located off of Causeway Drive, this account has 158 followers and 55 likes.
The cover photo for the account reads: "Stop staring you can't afford me."
Northchase of Wilmingt0n
With over 90 followers and 30 likes, this parody account poses as the Northchase community just north of Wilmington and near Laney High School.
"I heard all of you saying bad words about high school traffic this morning. As punishment, this afternoon will be worse and I'm going to make it impossible to turn left out of McDonald's," the account's most recent post reads.
Other parody accounts
This article originally appeared on Wilmington StarNews: Here are Facebook parody pages of Wilmington, NC roads and bridges
