Stripe's recent 'duck' communication blunder - a sign of stress?

Okay, so the whole duck image thing in layoff notifications is… bizarre. Whether it was a genuine mistake or some misguided attempt at humor, it really undermines the professionalism expected during such a sensitive process. It makes me question the internal processes and communication at Stripe. When you have a significant layoff event (even if the numbers are disputed or unconfirmed), and the comms go out like that, it raises red flags. Is this a symptom of a company under pressure, perhaps trying to cut costs and moving too quickly? Or is it just an unfortunate, isolated IT/admin error? Curious to hear perspectives from anyone who might have insight into how this kind of thing happens, or if it reflects a broader organizational issue.