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5 of the best internet responses to the US government shutdown
SO THE US government closed shop last week, and is currently on its seventh day of lock down. But have they stopped to consider the massive knock-on effect their actions would have on the general population?
No.
Here are some of the best reactions from people across the web.
1. These engaged couples
This pair were due to get married in Yosemite National Park in California, but had to reschedule. They weren’t happy about that then.
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But they weren’t the only couple with ruined wedding plans. These guys wanted to get married at the National Mall (we don’t judge) but obviously, that was closed too. However, Stephen Colbert offered to marry them and even aired it on his show.
Happy endings.
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2. These celebrities
3. These suave pick-up artists
4. Late night show hosts
Jimmy, Conan, Stephen, and er, Jimmy again–they’re all at it.
Jimmy Kimmel used it as an excuse to insult people to their faces.
Conan took the opportunity to shed some staff.
Jon Stewart got creative in his anger.
5. And finally, these brave brands
Even a vibrator company is giving away toys to out-of-work government employees. Website NSFW, obviously.
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