Did You Apply to Be a Bus Ad Model?

You meticulously curate your headshot, prepping for the job market. But what if it winds up on a city bus ad—framing you as the poster child for preventing predators? A guy shares this photo online, featuring his unwitting friend’s face plastered on the side of public transit. The Internet erupts with both shock and hysterical laughter.

Besides being a cautionary tale, it’s a full-blown fiasco, tinged with irony and a sprinkle of dread. As memes generate and shares skyrocket, you can’t help but reevaluate your own digital footprint. Today’s lesson? Vet would-be employees, or risk becoming the most infamous face in town.