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Well done, everyone.
We made it through the 10-day mourning period following the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, capped off by a funeral beamed into millions of homes across the UK and around the world.
Once the body language experts have dissected every Meghan Markle blink to find fault, there’s a chance we might be able to move on to more pressing matters.
Oh, sorry, the Queen’s funeral was actually “the most important event the world will ever see”:
Sir Lindsay Hoyle: “We should not let anything overshadow the most important event the world will ever see and that is the funeral of her majesty”
😳 #bbclaurak pic.twitter.com/BpE27eo0Qh
— David (@Zero_4) September 18, 2022
That’s Speaker of the House of Commons Sir Lindsay Hoyle proving he’s completely lost touch with reality.
Alongside all of the tributes and honouring and remembrances during the Queen’s funeral, there were also some jokes. Liz had a sense of humour, remember, I’m sure she wouldn’t have minded.
This tweet, in particular, set in motion some classic zingers:
Queen went for the 4-3-3 formation pic.twitter.com/jUFAAoVYiH
— AndyinBrum 🌻 (@AndyinBrum) September 19, 2022
To the replies, we go, and some football knowledge will probably help you make sense of these:
Rejected by his English team, moves to a foreign land to get his form back, and returns to where he started. Yep, KDB regen
— Der Franz 🍥 (@DerFranzWagner) September 19, 2022
Always a good sign when your Centre Half never breaks sweat!
— TrailerHub Gaming (@Trailerhubtweet) September 19, 2022
But can they do it in a cold night in Stoke???
— Part of the Rebel Alliance and a Traitor (@HerRoyalDykness) September 19, 2022
Anne in that back 4 pic.twitter.com/kJTBVfv9Lh
— Z (@GX34i) September 19, 2022
Hopefully the youth team stays away from the RCB
— Quiksilva (@QuiksilvaFPL) September 19, 2022
Yet again he’s gone missing on the big occasion – you’ve got to wonder where’s Pogba in all of this? pic.twitter.com/IMKD1qnbAO
— Geordie Exile (@fogonthethai) September 19, 2022
Bring this bloke on if you want to go direct late in a game pic.twitter.com/bGhpYkGMV5
— Saints Analysis (@saints_analysis) September 19, 2022
Surely the Duke of York needs to be further up the pitch for his ability to penetrate in behind.
— CLAYDON ULTRAS! (@claydonultras) September 19, 2022
A few standout quote retweets as well:
They got Prince Harry playing 6 because he can easily evade the press. https://t.co/MrcxsubT2d
— J (@Frickyc13) September 19, 2022
Surprised to see The Duke of York playing in a defensive role today as he’s normally a predator when he gets in the box. https://t.co/p28SLBCZFo
— Dinsey (@OfficialDinsey) September 19, 2022
The royal family bringing Meghan Markle on to prove they aren’t racist https://t.co/VPSPba7zNi pic.twitter.com/WSkJw7m53S
— L🌬 (@afcliam17) September 19, 2022
The Queen is probably the goalkeeper because she’s in the box https://t.co/UBOgi9FYbf
— Janty (@CFC_Janty) September 19, 2022
I mean, you knew somebody was going to make that joke.
Here’s something wholesome before we move on:
The Gaffer https://t.co/cwOv7fsfFj pic.twitter.com/eeLjh2oLuU
— Lithemba Daile (@kop_4) September 19, 2022
Ever considered the similarities between British people and ants? This chap has:
i’ve been taking some notes pic.twitter.com/AHRF8OO8zf
— thomas 🍌 (@perfectsweeties) September 19, 2022
The queuing really was peak Britain.
We exit stage right with Zapiro’s no-holds-barred take, presented without comment, via The Daily Maverick:
[source:dailymav]
