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Yasemin Craggs Mersinoglu
Jan 19, 2021
US President Donald Trump
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Many people around the world are celebrating President Donald Trump's departure from the White House.
Some on social media have chosen to do so by sharing two words in particular: Bye Felicia.
The popular phrase originated from the 1995 movie “Friday”, when it was uttered by a character played by rapper Ice Cube.
It has since become a go-to line for dismissing people and telling someone to get out of your face.
Trump is the only president to be impeached twice. The latest charge, on the incitement of insurrection by the House of Representatives, took place a week after the US Capitol building was stormed by his supporters.
Five people died during the attempted coup which delayed the counting of Electoral College votes, that certified Joe Biden’s victory.
Under Senate procedure, the chamber’s trial can start after it is back in session and the House delivers the article of impeachment.
Popular culture’s favourite goodbye has now been turned on Trump with social media users sharing memes to mock the end of his term.
Good night, sweet friends! Only 2 more sleeps till "he who shall not be named" is evicted!!! #ByeFelicia #BeBest https://t.co/7DNwAJ1uhP— Jenny💥 Batgirl by night 🦇🌛 OUT OF FUCKS!!! (@Jenny💥 Batgirl by night 🦇🌛 OUT OF FUCKS!!!) 1611032111
One more day y’all 😂👋🏻 #ByeFelicia https://t.co/jWVEszFnPD— George ∅ (@George ∅) 1611033927
ITS THE LAST DAY OF TRUMP IN OFFICE🥳🥳🥳 WE SURVIVED 4 YEARS ⌛️ FINALLYYYY #ByeFelicia— zquad (@zquad) 1611032472
At least Donald Trump can say he has the most impeachments of any president ever? 🤷♀️ #ImpeachmentDay #ByeFelicia https://t.co/qhHd7lAMjl— Alex ✨ (@Alex ✨) 1610575018
Phew the day has come🤭 #ByeFelicia https://t.co/cCZT1pRWIc— Isha (@Isha) 1611040603
Somewhere, a future history book will note that the day before Trump left office, Bye Felicia was trending on twitter.— OG. (@OG.) 1611024279
A few comments were also saved for FLOTUS, Melania Trump.
Hey. #BeBest buh bye. #ByeFelicia https://t.co/V0cmespAse— Habanerogal (@Habanerogal) 1611030375
@FLOTUS Not even going to listen. Bye, Felicia— Rob Jackson (@Rob Jackson) 1611000135
A video previously surfaced of former First Lady Michelle Obama and Beyoncé also repeating the famous quip.
More: Contradiction in its purest form. Melania Trump’s ‘Be Best’ Twitter video sparks debate
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