Donald Trump's lead in US presidential election freaks out Twitter

These knife-edge US election results are enough to make your mind melt – and Twitter users are absolutely having a meltdown.

See also

• Apparently we need to start building a wall, Canada
• Presumably, many Americans are freaking out and crashed the Canadian Immigration website

From wondering whether the election really is rigged, to musing what it all really means for America – here are some of our favourites so far:

So if it is the “rigged” system Trump claims it to be, will he dutifully step down if elected? #electionnight

— Steven Blomkamp (@sblomkamp) November 9, 2016

Scarier than TRUMP being president? The fact that so many Americans agree with him.

— Corinne Frost (@frosty75) November 9, 2016

The most qualified woman in the world runs for President against the worst man in the world & this is what happens. I’m sad & have no jokes.

— Alice Snedden (@AliceSnedden) November 9, 2016

All Americans are welcome to Canada, but only on the condition that America take Justin Bieber.

— Corey Hirsch (@CoreyHirsch) November 9, 2016

We are very close to electing an openly sexist, racist, self interested meglomaniac to the highest office in our country. It’s a dark day.

— Rashida Jones (@iamrashidajones) November 9, 2016

We’re all living @drunkhistory in real time. #Election2016

— Patton Oswalt (@pattonoswalt) November 9, 2016

When your downstairs neighbours are fighting, & the guy is threatening to burn the building down. How Canada feels right now. #electionday

— Brent Toderian (@BrentToderian) November 8, 2016

Dear America,

You should be ashamed of yourself.

Sincerely,
Everyone #ElectionNight #electionday

— GrindersU (@GrindersUni) November 9, 2016

Congratulations to the winner of the 2016 presidential election. You’ll be receiving the cleaning bill for America’s pants.

— Conan O’Brien (@ConanOBrien) November 8, 2016

Please tweet me if you voted Donald Trump so I can unfollow. Thhhhhhhannks.

— Kate Senkow (@mskathrynanne) November 9, 2016

I wonder if Trump would go double or nothing for Canada? #USElection2016

— Matt Skinner (@mattyskins) November 9, 2016

Between Brexit and a Trump presidency with full autonomy, this 80s revival fucking sucks.

— Jordan Donnelly (@theJDonnelly) November 9, 2016

Been describing Trump to people as the Nickelback effect.

Example: i’ve never met anyone who likes Nickelback… but they sell out arenas.

— felix cartal (@felixcartal) November 9, 2016