J.K.Rowling and SpongeBob SquarePants react to Brexit on Twitter

J.K.Rowling and SpongeBob SquarePants react to Brexit on Twitter
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As the reality of Brexit is sinking in, some Twitteratis are handling the imminent change with a degree of humour, wishful thinking or linguistic creativity.

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As the reality of Brexit is sinking in, some Twitteratis are handling the imminent change with a degree of humour, wishful thinking or linguistic creativity.

Shortly before the result of the EU referendum became irreversibly clear the author of Harry Potter books J.K.Rowling tweeted that she wishes she had some of her books characters’ powers:

I don't think I've ever wanted magic more. https://t.co/gVNQ0PYIMT

— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) June 24, 2016

Sweden’s ex-prime-minister Carl Bildt compared the sterling to Zimbabwean currency amid market turmoil:

I see that even the Zimbabwe currency is now gaining ground against the UK
pound.

— Carl Bildt (@carlbildt) June 24, 2016

Another Twitter user accused UK voters of being “small-minded” and writing off several decades of economic prosperity:

“The pound has slumped to its lowest since 1985”. Awesome! Thank you small-minded voters for undoing 30 years of growth & progress! #brexit

— A Girl, A Style (@AGirlAStyle) June 24, 2016

British accent is often considered a sign of intelligence. Is it time to reverse the trend, asks another user:

It's officially time to stop using British accents in movies to indicate high intelligence. #Brexit

— The Interview Show (@markbazer) June 24, 2016

SpongeBob SquarePants has own take on Brexit:

This sums up #brexit. pic.twitter.com/garqTgd03h

— Adam J. Smith (@AdamSmith_usa) June 24, 2016

For this Twiteratti Brexit is a chance to exercise linguistic skills:

Finally, it's #Brexit
Will it lead to
Grexit.
Departugal.
Italeave.
Czechout.
Oustria.
Finish.
Slovakout.
Latervia.
Byegium…….

— Randhir Kumar (@k_randhir) June 24, 2016

And finally, the morning after for the sterling:

UK when they wake up on Friday and see the £ and the stock markets. #BRexitpic.twitter.com/NsYl10fXHJ

— AT&T Park Seagull (@ATTSeagull) June 24, 2016

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