Theresa May has been criticised for her incompetence, her bland authoritarianism, and her dedication to invasive surveillance. Now, people are also criticising her inability to make a decision. And the combination of the source and a catchy name means this view of her may be about to go mainstream. That source is a front cover of The Economist, which brands her:
Theresa Maybe, Britain’s indecisive premier https://t.co/KXLysEmgnu
— The Economist (@TheEconomist) January 5, 2017
Theresa Maybe
Of course, the idea that the Prime Minister has avoided doing very much isn’t new information to people who actually pay attention.
Theresa May is nothing more than an unelected, dithering PM who makes David Cameron look like a roaringly decisive Liberal.#TheresaMaybe
— James Melville 🚜 (@JamesMelville) January 5, 2017
Con MPs calling PM "Theresa Maybe" since October last year https://t.co/5r4owEFa9D Economist is rocket booster https://t.co/GwgZL796Tl
— Kevin Maguire (@Kevin_Maguire) January 5, 2017
Even the Conservatives' friends admit @Theresa_May has no plan and no solutions https://t.co/eWDytqj0s1
— Jeremy Corbyn (@jeremycorbyn) January 6, 2017
Jokes
Some people used the name as an excuse to make jokes.
After @TheEconomist revealed the indecisive PM -Theresa Maybe, @BJennings90 illustrates more of the #brexitshambles in the @guardian #truth pic.twitter.com/uscJVmt1MT
— Still We Rise✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿🧡 (@immacReno) January 6, 2017
https://twitter.com/hourlyterrier/status/817077188222656512
Theresa Maybe .. it's Maybeline … "Because she's worth it!" 🇬🇧 💅🏻👀 pic.twitter.com/ckk0M5Q5ct
— BreakingSnooze (@BreakingSnooze) January 6, 2017
On a serious note
Not everyone made a joke out of it, and nor should they. This person is running the country. The decisions she makes affect everyone.
Theresa May is cautious about everything except for punishing the poor for the mistakes of the rich with austerity. #theresamaybe
— John Smith (son of Harry Leslie Smith) (@Harryslaststand) January 5, 2017
The danger of "Theresa Maybe" is may push her to make decisions faster. Knee jerk decisions from people with no vision are always bad.
— Tom O'Bedlam (@rockthumper) January 6, 2017
Silver lining
Some even reasoned May wasn’t that bad, given her competition. Although, this is definitely damning with faint praise.
https://twitter.com/KevinFeeney7/status/817297109066149888
And this tweet may even be a little bit supportive. I think?
https://twitter.com/peterwardgd/status/817161533436391424
Money never sleeps
And finally, an online dildo retailer has attempted to hijack the hashtag in an attempt to sell their sex toys. Yet you probably have to wonder if that black and white image of her face is really going to get someone in the mood. Especially as it’s the stern face of a person who seems intent on passing laws which mean she can watch us whenever she wants.
''How will I ever decide which one I want''https://t.co/yFiELP1sZM
70% sale, while stocks last #theresamaybe #sextoy pic.twitter.com/wUh0Fq7h5A— Burn Shib with Passion (@Rabbittvibes) January 5, 2017
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