Twitter Reacts to Apple's Possible Beats Acquisition

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Jimmy Iovine, the co-founder of Interscope Records, left, stands with partner hip-hop mogul Dr. Dre, as they announce a $70 million dollar donation to create the new "Jimmy Iovine and Andre Young Academy for Arts and Technology and Business Innovation," Wednesday, May 15, 2013,

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By Stan Schroeder2014-05-09 08:07:16 UTC

News of Apple's possible acquisition of Beats Electronics spread through social media like the proverbial wildfire.

If the reported price Apple is willing to pay for Beats — $3.2 billion — is correct, it would be Apple's largest acquisition ever. Such a heavy investment in music hardware and Beats' streaming service software would also give us a solid idea on what Apple's (ever-elusive) plans are.

But what does Twitter make of all that? Apparently, it's having a laugh — either at the expense of Beats, the reported price, or Apple itself, as many people are struggling to make sense of the acquisition. We've gathered some of the funniest or most outrageous reactions below, feel free to add yours in the comments!

Topics: acquisition, apple, Beats, Beats Electronics, Gadgets, Social Media, Twitter