Mark Francois: Britain has not exploded after failing to Brexit on 31 October | indy100 | indy100

Brexit has a funny way of inducing melodrama from both sides.

One of the more memorable outbursts of the past few months came from Mark Francois, when he earnestly told BBC viewers that the country would “explode” if the UK didn’t leave the EU on 31 October.

Once the relief started to subside on that fated morning, #BritainHasExploded began to trend on Twitter, and it brought out the absolute best of English humour.

Happy No Brexit Day everyone. Stay safe out there, tripping over Prime Ministers in ditches and running from rioter… https://t.co/QgavNJW3zJ
— James Felton (@James Felton) 1572515981

The day is upon us. Mark Francois warned us all. It's October 31st and Britain has not left the EU. This country… https://t.co/QG3QTKge0Y
— Dai Lama (@Dai Lama) 1572507356

@WelshDalaiLama I awoke to discover a fork in the knife section... absolute scenes here! #BritainHasExploded https://t.co/aa36uEDNlZ
— DevonDad (@DevonDad) 1572513995

Live footage of the street in Newcastle...even a magpie doesn't give a shit anymore of this mess 🐦… https://t.co/td2uutpt5r
— Trisuci Wilson 🐾💜🖤🤍 (@Trisuci Wilson 🐾💜🖤🤍) 1572513187

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Utter devastation as #BritainHasExploded. Wait, it's just my son's bedroom... Stand down, everybody
— #IsThisSatire 💙 NHS (@#IsThisSatire 💙 NHS) 1572512610

In a scene of PURE, UNBRIDLED RAGE that is playing out in towns and cities all over the country today, rabid protes… https://t.co/MslyVwZvQH
— Dai Lama (@Dai Lama) 1572510187

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#BritainHasExploded Summoned up the guts to go outside and face the gammon uprising...saw this obvious sign of ri… https://t.co/ZkfksT8RNO
— Mancunian Spring🐝 (@Mancunian Spring🐝) 1572511725

@WelshDalaiLama There are people literally getting in the sea near Liverpool. #BritainHasExploded https://t.co/V4vrMwtbNN
— Howie Gosling (@Howie Gosling) 1572509425

My last report before I retreat to my bunker and hope to survive the ongoing civil war. PANIC BUYING has gripped sh… https://t.co/GL9wUHO28F
— Dai Lama (@Dai Lama) 1572510189

Oh sweet Jesus, it’s happening #Britainhasexploded https://t.co/lq4yWnWSrp
— Richard May (@Richard May) 1572512089

Even the sheep are absolutely raging here in North Devon. #BritainHasExploded https://t.co/mBqbpLRUkW
— Dorothy Darling (@Dorothy Darling) 1572511940

Happy #markfrancois exploding day everyone https://t.co/VbrU6kDH8a
— Jolyon Rubinstein (@Jolyon Rubinstein) 1572510813

#BritainHasExploded Mostly with laughter. https://t.co/0iQNHqCpKt
— Roxy 💙 wear a mask. (@Roxy 💙 wear a mask.) 1572512901

Arguably, no one did a better job than James O’Brien.

Happy Mark Francois Exploding Day! https://t.co/rkl1EWNPSB
— James Oh Brien (@James Oh Brien) 1572513827

In the absence of a Mark Francois Twitter account, his parody page was more than happy to step in and reassure everyone of his safety.

Happy Mark Francois Exploding Day! https://t.co/rkl1EWNPSB
— James Oh Brien (@James Oh Brien) 1572513827

Had there been any trouble though, we’re sure we could have relied on Mr Francois to sort it out.

Worst. Stripper. Ever. https://t.co/pqlQWDhYbJ
— Tim McCann #FSFA (@Tim McCann #FSFA) 1568793392

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