Last night saw Theresa May attend the football match of England vs France with French President Emmanuel Macron, at which she attempted a Mexican wave – much to the internet’s delight.
The viral moment came after the Prime Minister and the Conservative party suffered humiliating losses in last week’s general election. The result now finds Prime Minister May clinging to power after her snap election bid for a majority backfired and her party lost seats in Labour made surprising gains – resulting in a hung Parliament. It’s been reported that Corbyn’s party only lost the election by just over 2,000 votes – with his progress largely secured by a huge swell of support from young voters.
But, more embarrassment was yet to fail – after the PM’s botched attempt at a Mexican wave during the England match would become fuel for meme-makers everywhere. Viewers took to Twitter to react:
Guys, this is Theresa May doing a Mexican wave. pic.twitter.com/AZyR2PmU3d
— Olly Barratt (@ollybarratt) June 13, 2017
https://twitter.com/jonathanshainin/status/874738255396315136
https://twitter.com/gregjames/status/874729417104338944
"Hands up if you fucked your country over!" pic.twitter.com/VUnKjtqOYP
— TechnicallyRon (@TechnicallyRon) June 13, 2017
The lady's not for timing pic.twitter.com/X77P054fqN
— James Dart (@James_Dart) June 13, 2017
Theresa May is trying so hard to be human. She can't even keep in unison with a Mexican wave, let alone her country https://t.co/o5YzAW5kV8
— Amy Curtis (@amy_crtis) June 14, 2017
https://twitter.com/scottreid1980/status/874737782106849280
Best thing about Theresa May doing a Mexican wave tonight is the fact Donald Trump might get mixed up & build a wall around her.
— Bill.I.Am (@sidneymufc) June 13, 2017
https://twitter.com/SimonNRicketts/status/874731170055024641
https://twitter.com/SunApology/status/874735269076979712
When it's wheat season and you just saw the farmer leave pic.twitter.com/qTAgUzON5B
— Fred Delicious (@Fred_Delicious) June 13, 2017
Theresa May also put more effort into that Mexican wave than she did for her entire election campaign #FRAENG
— ً (@ProudieYT) June 13, 2017
When it's wheat season and you just saw the farmer leave pic.twitter.com/qTAgUzON5B
— Fred Delicious (@Fred_Delicious) June 13, 2017
Corbyn meanwhile, has vowed to continue to fight for power, claiming that Labour are ‘ready to lead and govern’. Many are predicting that their could be another general election as soon as October.