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In the Aftermath Of Brexit, Brits Google About Irish Passport, Meaning Of EU, and Why it All Happened

Posted by msmash on from the search-history dept.

As the world makes peace with the news that the United Kingdom has voted to leave the European Union, people in the UK are increasingly trying to figure out what this means. Google noted on Twitter late Thursday that "What is the EU?" was the second top UK question on the EU since the news broke, with "Why did Britain leave the EU?" being the first. The questions also speak volume about the awareness of the issue among them. Understandably, some people also resorted to the search engine to look for Irish passports. "Getting an Irish passport" keywords saw a 100% surge.

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  1. So.. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    Since Britain left Europe... does that mean it's a continent now?

    1. Re:So.. by itsdapead · · Score: 5, Funny

      Since Britain left Europe... does that mean it's a continent now?

      No, just incontinent.

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    2. Re:So.. by PopeRatzo · · Score: 4, Funny

      Since Britain left Europe... does that mean it's a continent now?

      It's a planet now, replacing Pluto.

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  2. "Getting an Irish passport" by 93+Escort+Wagon · · Score: 4, Funny

    Are you sure that's not an euphemism for for something immoral and/or illegal?

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  3. Re:A preview of President Trump's upcoming win. by thinkwaitfast · · Score: 3, Funny

    Just wait. In fifty yeas it will be better for everyone.