While it wasn't as close as many had predicted, the 2015 General Election was still one of the most shocking nights in UK political history.
David Cameron's Conservative Party swept to an overall majority gaining 330 seats, Labour were completely steam-rolled in SNP in Scotland losing all but one of their seats and a number of high profile politicians careers are in tatters as they lost their formerly safe vote.
Last night and this morning as the results were pouring in, social media was ablaze as people stayed up until the very end to find out who would be walking into Number 10 Downing Street as Prime Minister. Here are a number of interesting observations people made as they came in.
Remember when Barack Obama was re-elected as President of the United States in 2012 and posted a lovely picture of himself and his wife Michelle in celebration?
Four more years. pic.twitter.com/bAJE6Vom
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) November 7, 2012
Well here's Cameron's attempt.
Here's David Cameron with his nose fully inside Samantha's eye. pic.twitter.com/km9BrUhd8a
— Jamie Ross (@JamieRoss7) May 8, 2015
To regain his Whitney seat, Cameron faced some tough competition – which included a Sheikh and Elmo.
David Cameron had to stand on stage with Elmo and a fake Sheikh to hear the election results pic.twitter.com/N6d9VcnIt0
— delcrookes (@hairydel) May 8, 2015
Elmo and a Sheikh weren't the only ones running for parliament... as a knight ran in Kelso.
The knight in Kelso didn't win a seat in Westminster... but perhaps the best costume prize of the U.K. election. pic.twitter.com/7ZSk4LPMun
— Bob Mackin (@bobmackin) May 8, 2015
How the SNP are feeling after the incredible result.
Good morning. pic.twitter.com/Yw3bvgG2AE
— Amadeu Altafaj (@aaltafaj) May 8, 2015
Simpsons fans should have seen the result coming.
The #GE2015 result: Maggie Simpson pic.twitter.com/XAL5D2JgOf
— Ally Barnard (@ally_barnard) May 8, 2015
Today Nigel Farage resigned as leader of UKIP after failing to be elected to parliament. Comedian Al Murray was shocked at the announcement.
For a little ray of sunshine in this politically depressing day: @almurray's face on hearing that Farage lost https://t.co/UHNsQ9bE8M
— Annette Mees (@AnnetteMees) May 8, 2015
Ed Miliband and Nick Clegg also resigned as leader of their parties after the dismal election results. Maybe the three should team up for this job?
Miliband, Clegg and Farage are sorted for a new job at top gear #GE02015 pic.twitter.com/dq7WmEC16n
— Phil Wyche (@PhilWyche) May 8, 2015
The Tories did say they were the party which creates jobs after all.
Maybe the Tories ARE the party of job creation. There are going to be three vacancies for "Party Leader" very shortly. #GE2015
— Greg Scott (@GregScottTV) May 8, 2015
Miliband admitting defeat, but was overshadowed by more important issues.
Must be tough for @Ed_Miliband to deliver a defeat speech with that wonderful hat in the background. #GE2015 pic.twitter.com/8BHE8qExQA
— veganxbones (@veganbones) May 8, 2015
We're positive his brother David was devastated for him.
David Miliband is gutted after he hears the news about his brother's defeat pic.twitter.com/9YDOWwjorH
— Unnamed Insider (@Unnamedinsider) May 8, 2015
How David Cameron plans to celebrate later on.
Finally, some people have decided to go for a long lie after the result.
Wow. I think I need to go back to sleep. For the next 5 years...
— Alex!!! (@Super_Alex_) May 8, 2015
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