Today was a momentous day for the United Kingdom. The country and the whole world waited for the results of their referendum which stated: “Should the United Kingdom remain a member of the European Union or leave the European Union?” The results were surprising. Out of the over 33 million votes cast in the referendum, 17.4 million people representing 51.9% of the votes cast voted to leave the EU.
And here's the #Brexit map. Extraordinary. pic.twitter.com/brFojlBRt9
— Margo Kingston (@margokingston1) June 24, 2016
This led to a reaction on Twitter as the results were streaming live from the authorities. They included tweets from the residents that showed disdain towards the situation to tweets from economists showing the stock market reaction and some decided to tweet memes!
Someone pointed out the irony of Britain pulling out of the EU
I find the British obsession with independence very odd, for a nation that built up wealth through colonising other countries #EUrefResults
— samayya (@SamayyaAfzal) June 24, 2016
However, the majority of people made fun of the situation the UK decided not to be a part of the EU
The first contender was borrowed from the Straight Outta Compton logo which has been made into a meme countless times and has now been tailored for the UK’s case.
@mrjamesob @georgegalloway pic.twitter.com/gpWd4m0WcV
— Gareth Rooney (@GarethR3008) June 24, 2016
If only Steve Harvey was the chief returning officer.
Where is this guy when you need him #EURefResults pic.twitter.com/1xmq8S6ItY
— Johnny Robinson (@Johnnyyy23) June 24, 2016
The Crying Jordan meme is always appropriate for this kind of situation.
britain's economy crashed in just a few hours #Brexit pic.twitter.com/0vRkQeMHcN
— antonio (@antoniodelotero) June 24, 2016
Gordon Ramsay’s “Idiot Sandwich” is always a classic.
we're all thinking it #EURefResults pic.twitter.com/WevNBvwZhu
— jane (@janephilpot_) June 24, 2016
Others commented about the depreciation of the Pound Sterling.
just found a fiver in my pocket #EURefResults pic.twitter.com/2zIdA1vtSN
— z (@zxxchh) June 24, 2016
A meme “summed up” UK’s position after leaving the EU.
Just saw this on 9gag – definitely sums it up… #EURefResults pic.twitter.com/39qAAkQb5F
— Tom (@TauOmicronMu) June 24, 2016
Others took the opportunity to sell merchandise.
Message me for details #EURefResults pic.twitter.com/WNpkuj4UPI
— Liam O'Brien (@Liamobr9) June 24, 2016
Another running gag on Twitter Only 90s kids will remember was used to describe the EU.
Only 90s kids will remember this #EURefResults pic.twitter.com/vdPHTj5OZa
— Johnny Robinson (@Johnnyyy23) June 24, 2016
Others satirically ridiculed those people who voted no in the referendum using a Spongebob Squarepants scene.
Everyone who voted OUT waking up this morning #EURefResults pic.twitter.com/81yGoK7THa
— Calum Palla (@calumpalla) June 24, 2016
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