#HungParliament: The Internet Responds to UK Election Chaos the Only Way It Can

Following a disastrous night for the Conservatives, the UK has a hung parliament with no party winning the 326 seats needed for an absolute majority. Whilst pundits discuss the fluidity of British politics and the pivotal role of the youth vote, the internet woke up to the #hungparliament result and immediately responded with sarcastic memes.

Only one way to settle this whole mess. #hungparliament pic.twitter.com/zVmhm8IEPp

— Jonathan Guy (@JonnySomething) June 9, 2017​

Recap of Theresa May's election campaign #hungparliament pic.twitter.com/4jwZvVQhAF

— Fabian Broeker (@Germantleman) June 9, 2017​

Theresa May: I need you to strengthen my hand during these brexit negotiations.

Young people: #hungparliament #ge2017 pic.twitter.com/fYcFeVixug

— b (@bdly25) June 9, 2017​

If you're just waking up, a quick recap of Theresa May's general election. #Election2017 #hungparliament pic.twitter.com/gawlJbq5OH

— Ivan Radford (@iFlicks) June 9, 2017​

A hung parliament is confirmed. Larry, Gladstone, Palmerston — wake up boys, we have a lot work to do! #hungparliament #BBCelection pic.twitter.com/9BHippCxrM

— Evie the Cat (@HMCabinetCat) June 9, 2017​

#ExitPoll #Labour #ElectionDay2017 #hungparliament

Theresa May right now pic.twitter.com/WIAB7KymFX

— Eric J Wilson (@ericwilson9890) June 8, 2017​

#ExitPoll #hungparliament

Meanwhile down at tory HQ… pic.twitter.com/mkwcFDry5i

— Jack Jazz (@JackkJazz) June 8, 2017​

Lyrical songs have also been dedicated to the Tories and the overall political mood:

THAT'S IT. It's officially a #HungParliament! Theresa, YOU MESSED UP!!#BBCelection pic.twitter.com/GgENbClfHp

— Femi (@Femi_Sorry) June 9, 2017​

Slowly, Theresa May cues the classic Daniel Powter song, "Bad Day" dreaming of what could have been #UKelection #hungparliament

— Arbitror (@ArbitrorOrg) June 8, 2017​

Other users thought about the repercussions for US president Donald Trump:

I am so looking forward to the TRUMP visit getting cancelled by this morning. #ExitPoll #hungparliament #BBCelection pic.twitter.com/z5iVWWrmDw

— Ravi Dani (@ravidani) June 8, 2017​

Some posts however focused on the positive — Theresa May's happy place and Jeremy Corbyn's dab dance:

— Thomas Jones (@tomj191) June 9, 2017

Jeremy Corbyn right now #ExitPoll #GeneralElection #hungparliament pic.twitter.com/LkqSciiWPC

— AJ (@MrT_AJ) June 8, 2017