Social media has been left in fits of Britons reacting to the news of Boris Johnson’s resignation.
After Mr Johnson announced that he was stepping down as Prime Minister yesterday, TV reporters took to the streets of Britain to find out what people thought of the news – and the Brits haven’t held back.
In a light-hearted moment, four ladies were approached by a BBC journalist on Blackpool’s Promenade.
As they were told of the news, one cheered, one woman was left with her jaw wide open in shock, and another said in disbelief, ‘Has he gone?!’, before the group channeled Morecambe and Wise as they danced off down the seafront.
Four ladies were approached by a BBC reporter who was doing vox-pops with members of the public after Prime Minister Boris Johnson decided to stand down from his position
And the four women who were told of the news while being filmed on Blackpool Promenade, with one cheering, one woman was left with her jaw wide open in shock, while another said in disbelief, ‘Has he gone?!’ before dancing away
And as they walked away from the camera, they danced just like Morecambe and Wise, switching their hands from behind their head to their backs
Their cheery dance was well received on social media, with one describing them as the ‘wise ladies in Morecambe’, while another said ‘Get these ladies on Question Time’
The reporter asked the ladies, ‘You want to be at the pub again don’t you?’, and one replied with a passionate ‘yes’.
And as they walked away from the camera, they danced just like the legendary comic duo Eric and Ernie, switching their hands from behind their head to their backs as they skipped past.
Their cheery dance was well received on social media, with one describing them as the ‘wise ladies in Morecambe’, while another said ‘Get these ladies on Question Time’.
Meanwhile in Glasgow, a woman was asked by Channel 5 News how she felt about Boris resigning on Thursday, replying ‘Sad,’ before bursting into laughter.
In Glasgow, a woman was asked by Channel 5 News how she felt about Boris resigning on Thursday, replying ‘Sad,’ before bursting into laughter
Her cackle was infectious as hundreds of people shared how funny they found the clip on Twitter, with one person even saying that the moment was just as good as the Brenda from Bristol meme which became a social media sensation in April 2017
Her infectious cackle prompted hundreds to share how funny they found the clip on Twitter, with one person even saying that the moment was just as good as the Brenda from Bristol who was dubbed the ‘voice of a nation’ and became a social media sensation in April 2017.
One person wrote: ‘Up there with “Another one???” and “I’d put a stake through her heart” in the vox pop hall of fame.’
Another said: ‘Honestly, the only vox pop I am ever interested in is from Glaswegian ladies.’
One person added: ‘Give this woman a medal,’ while another wrote: ‘This is class.’
One person wrote: ‘Up there with “Another one???” and “I’d put a stake through her heart” in the vox pop hall of fame.’
And similarly, Erin Mae Denny, from Leeds, was approached by a BBC reporter who was looking for members of the public to comment on the news of the PM’s resignation – but she was none the wiser.
In response to the reporter, Ms Denny said: ‘I didn’t even know he resigned. I’ve just finished work, so. Well, that’s a bit of good news for the day I suppose isn’t it.’
Her nonchalant manner as well as her northern accent was enjoyed by many on Twitter, where the clip of her was shared by a user who wrote alongside the post: ‘Thinking about this queen.’
This is the hilarious moment a young woman who had no idea about Boris Johnson resigning as Prime Minister was told live on TV
Ms Denny replied to the video, which now has over 4.7million views on the social media platform, joking: ‘Hey look mum I’m on TV.’
Users hailed her as an ‘iconic star’, and described her relaxed attitude to life as nonchalant and that she had ‘bad b**** behaviour’.
Another user said: ‘This is exactly how I’m going to live my life from now on. With a large glass of f*** it.’
One even went as far to say that she should replace Boris Johnson: ‘She should be the next Prime Minister’, he wrote on Twitter.
In the replies, users described Ms Denny as an ‘iconic star’, and described her relaxed attitude to life as nonchalant and that she had ‘bad b**** behaviour’
Another hilarious vox-pop moment following yesterday’s news of Mr Johnson’s departure was when a man described Boris Johnson as a ‘Pain in the a**e’ to a a BBC reporter on TV.
On Newsnight’s programme on Thursday evening, a reporter was looking to speak to members of the public and so took to the streets of Reading to see what people thought of Boris Johnson’s resignation.
Newsnight’s Sima Kotecha went to the Conservative marginal seat of Reading West to get an idea of the atmosphere post-resignation.
Newsnight editor Sima Kotecha went to the Conservative marginal seat of Reading West to get an idea of the atmosphere post-resignation of Prime Minister Boris Johnson
Ms Kotecha stops the man on the mobility scooter, with a cigarette hanging out of his mouth, before asking, ‘What do you think about Boris Johnson resigning today?’ The man promptly takes the cigarette to his hand, and says: ‘I want him to go. He’s a pain in the a**e’
Ms Kotecha stops the man on a mobility scooter, with a cigarette hanging out of his mouth, introducing herself before asking, ‘What do you think about Boris Johnson resigning today?’
The man promptly takes the cigarette to his hand, and says: ‘I want him to go. He’s a pain in the a**e,’ and shrugs at his remark.
Then, the footage cuts to his friend, who says of Boris: ‘He’s an idiot. He can’t do anything right. Is this going on the telly?’
Then, the footage cuts to his friend, who says of Boris: ‘He’s an idiot. He can’t do anything right. Is this going on the telly?’
Hilariously, someone wrote on Twitter about the clip: ‘The chap on his mobility scooter, with a fag. Can we have him in The Cabinet?’
Another person paired the man with the cigarette as the perfect match for ITV fictional character Madge from Spanish seaside resort series Benidorm, who is known for being a sharp-tongued, sun-worshipping grandmother – who strikes a resemblance to the man with her mobility scooter and smoking habits.
Others described him as their ‘hero’ and the moment being ‘priceless’.
Another person paired the man with the cigarette as the perfect match for ITV fictional character Madge from Spanish seaside resort series Benidorm
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