THIS is love in the time of social media.

A jilted Darwin man took revenge on his former mate by driving over his car in a 4WD ute - and moments later the photos of his descrutive vengence and an abusive tirade were posted on a popular Darwin Facebook page.

Robert Turner, 29, even kept the world wide web updated as police hauled him in for questioning: “F**k it’s noisy in these paddy wagons.”

The victim Sean Pradier and the woman at the centre of the alleged love triangle have both denied any romantic involvement.

Police confirmed Turner, who only held a learner’s permit, has been charged with criminal damage, driving unregistered and uninsured, driving without L plates and not having a licensed supervising driver in the front passenger seat.

media_camera The original image posted to Facebook. Picture: Facebook

In the animal kingdom, two bulls gallop at each other and lock horns in a field.

In this case, the male of the species has allegedly attacked his rival’s beloved Holden Commodore in an industrial street at Yarrawonga in a bid to appear dominant.

Turner posted the photo of himself standing on the tray of his Toyota Land Cruiser, which was parked on the bonnet and windscreen of a sedan, on the NT Performance Cars, Parts and Services Facebook page.

media_camera The original post was accompanied by an abusive message directed at the owner of the sedan. Picture: Facebook

He tagged Mr Pradier in the comment: “U dog c**t i told u i would do it i got the balls come and get your shit now f**k face im here waiting for you.”

The photo became the subject of memes including “F**k with a mate’s missus, this is what ya gunna get”, “Still better love story than Twilight” and “You thought you could have my seconds. How’s that porridge taste now?”

media_camera A timeline of posts from the man’s Facebook page shows things going downhill. Picture: Facebook

The post has more than 500 comments, both condemning and supporting the man’s alleged actions, with some observations about the general state of play on social media.

One man said: “Nt pcps always great for a one sided story great job mate jumping the gun and bad mouthing people without solid proof just another example of the dumb f**ks of nt round of applause for destroying someones stuff hope you get kneecapped.”

media_camera The man later posted this picture from the back of a paddywagon. Picture: Supplied | Facebook

Another posted: “This is a bright definition of what a woman can do to a man, my respect goes out to this fella.”

One comment read: “Man this is f**king hilarious and makes me appreciate the single life a whole lot more.”

media_camera Social media users soon got on board the post and started creating memes. Many original thinkers also posted that Michael Jackson popcorn picture, you know the one. Picture: Facebook

Someone decided to summarise the situation in dot points, using a meme: “-Mate A threatens Mate B ... touch my missus I will drive over your car

“-Mate B f**ks Mate As missus

“-Mate A drives over Maye Bs car

“-Mate A is a legend ...

“-and here we are on Facebook.....”

Barry Michael Wade Flanagan said: “Wow that escalated quickly.”

The man has been bailed to face Darwin Magistrates Court on July 8.