It’s a gross story and the humor is correspondingly off-color. So if you just want to know the ‘news’ about U.K. Prime Minister David Cameron’s youthful encounter with a dead pig’s head, and what it may mean for British politics, read this instead.
If, however, you are too weak too resist a story that was just made for Twitter, then here are some of the best (republishable) responses to the earth-shattering #piggate controversy. So many memes, so little time…
There was the obvious commentary on how difficult it might be for Cameron to be taken seriously again.
If I ever find out which people keep calling me, saying "oink oink" and then hanging up….. #piggatepic.twitter.com/U5isDWEJva
— Cameroon Chameleon (@davecameroon) September 21, 2015
Past stories that seemed strange at the time resurfaced in an even weirder light.
Hmmm…#piggatepic.twitter.com/Eln17gFR8A
— Paddy Power (@paddypower) September 21, 2015
While some bona fide Tory events fell victim to some regrettable timing issues
Conservatives Cancel fund raiser. #LOL#piggatepic.twitter.com/dlR6TRglGz
— Celtic Collectibles (@CollectCelticFC) September 21, 2015
Amid much low-brow abuse against Cameron, Tories and the upper classes in general, there were some more subtle digs.
@NMAtv@Kingkeir I don't know why everyone's so upset about #piggate
I mean its not like brain dead swine are a different species.— The Noose (@CtrlPPress) September 21, 2015
Look out for the unexplained dip when the Official for National Statistics releases its 3Q GDP figures in a couple of weeks.
I am trying to write a book today. I have written two sentences because I keep stopping and staring into the long distance. #piggate
— Alan White (@aljwhite) September 21, 2015
This poll raises as many questions as it answers…
Best Daily Mirror poll. Ever. #piggatepic.twitter.com/eYW29qdhEy
— Quiche Marketing Board (@TripeUK) September 21, 2015
…But at least the Mirror was debating it.
Think it's almost funny that our 'state broadcaster' is ignoring news that all the nation is talking about. @BBCNews#piggate
— Pete Wishart (@PeteWishart) September 21, 2015
And some were even so good as to highlight the real news beneath the story.
https://twitter.com/n_srnck/status/645896477613666304
Now, no meme can top a Clinton/Muppets mashup, of course.
https://twitter.com/Anomaly100/status/645943165007044608
But spare a thought for the broken-hearted
😂 #piggatepic.twitter.com/egpBtQlvBE
— . (@OrtisDeley) September 21, 2015
Anyway, there are two sides to every story, and good journalistic standards demand that we allow the voice of the other side to be heard too.
.@David_Cameron it was a one time thing. Stop texting me.
— Cameron's Pig (@CameronPig) September 21, 2015
How do I get verified?
— Cameron's Pig (@CameronPig) September 21, 2015
Nevermind. I found out the process for verification and I'm not doing that again.
— Cameron's Pig (@CameronPig) September 21, 2015