11 Best Tweets From Election Night

For better or for worse, the 2016 election season is finally over and Donald Trump will be the next president of the United States. Election Day, much like the entire campaign, was full of surprises, tension and drama.

Trump wasn’t the only big winner on the night. Twitter Inc TWTR smashed the previous record for single-day tweets set back on Election Day 2012.

Here’s a look at 11 of the best tweets of the night.

To start off, here’s a concise explanation of exactly how the U.S. democratic system works.



Of course, Hillary Clinton supporters expressed their concerns with the outcome.



Some of them were even proposing creative solutions.



If you’re not quite sure how to feel about the outcome, don’t worry. It may take academics years to figure out what the heck just happened.



Some Americans reflected on the true perks of the democratic process.



This tweeter urged voters to consider the potential world-changing consequences of the election’s outcome.



This voter struggled to put the election in perspective using metaphor.



Royal Jordanian airline took the opportunity to promote its business and also take a jab at Trump’s potential ban on Muslim travel.



This tweeter noticed a pattern among those attempting to reassure concerned Americans.



It was a great night for those that take joy in the dispair of others.



A tweet may be limited to 140 characters, but a picture is worth 1,000 words.