Britain’s vote to leave the European Union, a move known as Brexit, rocked the global political and economic sphere Friday.
The British pound plunged to a 30-year low on news that 52 percent of voters chose to exit the EU. The vote was split by demographics, with 75 percent of people aged 18-24 saying after the balloting that they had voted to stay.
In 140 characters or less, Twitter users expressed their feelings about the decision with over 2 million tweets, many reflecting dismay. Even Lindsay Lohan added her two cents.
Read ’em and weep, either from laughter or hopelessness for the future of our world.
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