Well, it finally happened. Boris Johnson was elected UK’s prime minister on Tuesday, replacing Theresa May. The conservative politician, who previously served as foreign secretary and mayor of London, is a strong advocate of Brexit. On Twitter, people are reacting to the announcement with memes.
Breaking: universe reacts to news that Boris Johnson is to be Prime Minister. pic.twitter.com/AQkP304TPb
— Nicholas Pegg (@NicholasPegg) July 23, 2019
https://twitter.com/RxchardClub/status/1153627669973614592
Boris Johnson is REALLY about to be the next Prime Minister? #NotMyPM pic.twitter.com/UO17zIs4I8
— ellie✨ (@elliejfx) July 23, 2019
Dear World,
— Stuart Hatton Jr (@stuarthattonjr) July 23, 2019
We apologise… (again)
Yours Sincerely,
Britain 🤦♂️#BorisJohnson pic.twitter.com/T0zMfkP38Y
Boris Johnson vows to restore England to rightful place on world stage. pic.twitter.com/FRmJfs9hhe
— DPRK News Service (@DPRK_News) July 23, 2019
Some of them got personal.
Prime Minister Mr. Neutron pic.twitter.com/bxCmaIW6tX
— Dave Itzkoff (@ditzkoff) July 23, 2019
The Conservative Party: We hereby elect Boris Johnson as leader and Britain's next Prime Minister
— Michael Barwise (@MichaelWBarwise) July 23, 2019
Britain: pic.twitter.com/bExnM5z9T2
With a great take on Johnson’s own reaction to the news.
https://twitter.com/_talnd/status/1153625445264478208
And, of course, people are sharing Simpsons memes. Can’t ignore the classics.
https://twitter.com/demarionunn/status/1153623003651039232
Ireland Simpsons Fans, who tweet a lot about Brexit, had one of their own.
Boris Johnson. British Prime Minister (2019-2019) pic.twitter.com/yxWcgavq46
— Ireland Simpsons Fans (@iresimpsonsfans) July 23, 2019
This Stranger Things clip is honestly a pretty good summation of what’s happening right now.
Boris Johnson arriving at Number 10… #NextPrimeMinister pic.twitter.com/8J8bcbMuC5
— Martin (@HiMartinHere) July 23, 2019
As well as this Beetlejuice reference.
Say it three times:
— James Ward (@mrjward) July 23, 2019
Prime Minister Boris Johnson
Prime Minister Boris Johnson
Prime Minister Boris Johnson#NextPrimeMinister pic.twitter.com/Vzu1XUn12l
Despair is another big focal point of these memes.
so boris johnson is pm? pic.twitter.com/L23lSOvAaV
— lewys (@lookingforlewys) July 23, 2019
Boris Johnson is the new Prime Minister
— Mattyh_08 🇵🇸 (@mattyh_08) July 23, 2019
The entirety of the UK- #NextPrimeMinister pic.twitter.com/SNWihhSFsq
boris johnson is the new PM…… #NotMyPM pic.twitter.com/30cA6RkIoA
— soph ♋ (@jiminsbabygrrl) July 23, 2019
https://twitter.com/nebulaxr/status/1153628729089961984
And some of us are feeling a tad nervous.
Boris Johnson just became prime minister of the United Kingdom pic.twitter.com/LalfHA3ZzN
— Jack Edwards (@jackbenedwards) July 23, 2019
https://twitter.com/nice_n_accurate/status/1153628278693015552
With justifiable alarm for free health services.
It’s time to fight against Boris Johnson’s plans for the NHS! Don’t let him get away with it! pic.twitter.com/tWl7NSQPLo
— People's NHS (@Peoples__NHS) July 23, 2019
Looks like Larry’s not overly thrilled about his new owner, either.
Larry the Downing Street cat reacts to the Boris Johnson news. @Number10cat pic.twitter.com/WPaUnNLmTW
— Lorenzo The Cat (@LorenzoTheCat) July 23, 2019
Twitter user @DaleksGamertag, who apparently dances to political events, had to make one for this.
https://twitter.com/DaleksGamertag/status/1153633246112038912
The comparisons between Donald Trump and Boris Johnson kicked off almost immediately after the news was announced.
#BorisJohnson
— سانیہ (@touche_always) July 23, 2019
American English vs British English personified pic.twitter.com/NLoJI3ZSSx
Boris Johnson and Donald Trump right now. #NextPrimeMinister #BorisDay pic.twitter.com/JgBrjpkyyk
— char 🪩✨ (@chxryoung) July 23, 2019
https://twitter.com/Resiinn/status/1153635133234266114
The UK: at least *Boris Johnson
— Jade (@jadeew14) July 23, 2019
we don’t have is UK next
Donald Trump Prime Minister*
The UK:#NextPrimeMinister pic.twitter.com/vVd3ojHjPN
https://twitter.com/iamkoshiek/status/1153637794067156994
And there were quite a few “clown” memes.
Donald Trump and Boris Johnson meeting each other #NotMyPM #NextPrimeMinister #BorisDay pic.twitter.com/2E9Sd0LKwv
— – (@aej11x) July 23, 2019
how i look after making fun of america for having terrible leadership and now we have boris johnson as prime minister 🤡 #NotMyPM pic.twitter.com/PW15FNThUm
— julia (@joolianowak) July 23, 2019
https://twitter.com/ellexmoretti/status/1153625680585904130
https://twitter.com/justinhendrix/status/1153637827038646272
https://twitter.com/nicokont/status/1153634430625484800
donald trump and boris johnson brain storming ideas on how to bring back slavery https://t.co/t6sPw0Cf5j
— 🫴🏾 (@RobertDiNegro) July 23, 2019
https://twitter.com/OhNoSheTwitnt/status/1153637629533011969
Boris Johnson will be the next British Prime Minister. The world is now ruled by two men with rotten hearts and heinous hair. pic.twitter.com/gTsvNfW2Pt
— Earthling (@ziyatong) July 23, 2019
The #indieref supporters—people wanting a referendum for Scottish independence—are back, too.
https://twitter.com/mccusker86/status/1153633809423839232
Poor Boris is apparently not off to a great start.
The face you make when your deal is rejected within 1 hour of becoming prime minister #BorisJohnson #Brexit pic.twitter.com/SeJghCvuNG
— Mack ⏱ (@mackedwardson) July 23, 2019
Meanwhile, as one person pointed out, “British politics is about to get a hell of a lot more entertaining.”
Boris Johnson to be the new UK Prime minister.
— Keira Savage (@KeiraSavage00) July 23, 2019
British politics is about to get a hell of a lot more entertaining. pic.twitter.com/I2JMMtHdcK
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