Even Loose Women's been cancelled! Twitter explodes with end-of-the-world memes as UK wakes up to a historic Brexit vote
- Britain has voted to leave the European Union in historic referendum
- While politicians grappled with what it means, Twitter reacted with memes
- Many posted by dispairing Remain voters show the UK engulfed by flames
As Britain woke up to news of the historic Brexit vote, disappointed Remain voters were quick to make light of their dismay with memes on social media.
Dozens of Twitter users took to the social networking site to share their takes on the UK's decision to quit the European Union.
Many of the images envisage a post-apocalyptic Britain, while others draw inspiration from movies and TV shows.
Scroll down for video
Hilarious responses: Disappointed pro-EU Twitter users shared these memes showing a post-Brexit Britain
Meanwhile thousands of Britons from both sides of the debate tweeted their responses to the stunning victory for the Leave campaign.
The Leave campaign triumphed after stacking up votes across England and Wales - despite massive support for Remain in Scotland and major cities including London.
The Prime Minister is expected to give his response to the dramatic verdict shortly, with speculation that he will herald the end of his tenure in Downing Street. Ukip leader Nigel Farage has hailed a 'victory for real people' and declared June 23 the country's 'Independence Day'.
The Pound nose-dived to its lowest level against the US dollar for 31 years as traders took fright at the news, and the stock market is likely to be suspended to avoid a crash. SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon has already raised the prospect of a second independence referendum in Scotland.
Disappointed: Dozens of Twitter users created and shared memes capturing the mood of pro-EU voters
But reaction to the vote remained light-hearted on some corners of Twitter, with inventive social media users creating memes.
One picture shows cartoon character Spongebob Squarepants standing in the middle of a flaming inferno with a caption reading: 'First images out of Great Britain after the results'.
Another made along a similar line shows Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament under siege from Godzilla, a ghost ship and aerial bombing as pedestrians ask: 'What the hell is going on?'
Other memes look at the impact the vote will have on the economy.
In another Spongebob Squarepants creation, the cartoon character is seen desperately trying to put out the flames of the burning global markets.
Economic impact: Other memes addressed the widespread implications of the historic vote to leave the EU
The direction of the battle started to become clear with a shock result in Sunderland which saw the Out camp win by 61 per cent to 39 per cent.
Analysis before the referendum had suggested Leave could be on track to win if they were more than six percentage points ahead.
A surprise victory for Brexit in Swansea, where the pro-EU side had been expecting to romp home, signposted a disastrous showing for Remain across Wales. Areas like Carmarthenshire decisively turned their back on Brussels.
Newcastle was less clear cut for the pro-EU side than they had hoped, seeing them sneak home by just 51 per cent to 49 per cent.
Remain had some bright spots, with chunky wins in London, Scotland and Oxford. Wandsworth in particular piled in with a massive 77 per cent in favour of staying.
However, the English cities and Scotland were not enough to offset the will of the rest of the country, and Leave passed the finishing post at 6am.
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3657694/It-s-going-flames-Twitter-explodes-end-world-memes-UK-wakes-historic-Brexit-vote.html#ixzz4CUe7amjO
Follow us: @MailOnline on Twitter | DailyMail on Facebook