As soon as the news of Pope Benedict's resignation broke, amateur and pro comedians alike flocked to Twitter to launch their best (Rat)zingers.
We've collected some of our favorites below. Paste the Twitter link of your favorite pontific wit in the comments section below.
I'm excited because we'll probably get a substitute pope who lets us watch movies.— Josh Gondelman (@joshgondelman) February 11, 2013
If you would like to throw your hat into the ring to be the next Pope make sure it's a tall one.— Jonathan Sloan (@MrBigFists) February 11, 2013
. @pontifex John Paul II was pretty much just a head in a jar when he died but yeah, you resign because you're tired.— Michael Clear (@MichaelClear) February 11, 2013
*borrows Popemobile, gets that baby up on two wheels*— lanyard (@lanyardtwerk) February 11, 2013
I get where the Pope is coming from because sometimes I get really tired of wearing goofy hats and waving from balconies.— Steven Amiri (@StevenAmiri) February 11, 2013
.@pontifex call me— rob delaney (@robdelaney) February 11, 2013
Now the Pope can watch Breaking Bad— Karen Bergreen (@karenbergreen) February 11, 2013
Is "From Pope to Nope" more New York Post or Carrie Bradshaw?— Guy Branum (@guybranum) February 11, 2013
The Pope, formerly known as Joseph Ratzinger, just wants to get back to his first love: zinging rats.— John Moe (@johnmoe) February 11, 2013
The Pope is resigning. Probably wants to spend more time with his wife and family.— Guy Nicolucci (@Nicolucci1899) February 11, 2013
Pope Benedict picked a bad time to quit. The job market sucks- especially for someone his age. What's he going to be? A Walmart greeter?— Rachel Figueroa (@Jewyorican) February 11, 2013
Right, the Pope resigns just weeks before the Church's official inquiry into eminence enhancing drugs. How convenient.— Matt Suddain (@suddain) February 11, 2013
Popety pope pope, pope pope— Jon Fisch (@JonnyFisch) February 11, 2013
"If you continue to wear that gigantic hat you will die"- the Pope's doctor— Mike Lawrence (@TheMikeLawrence) February 11, 2013
Joseph Ratzinger is really starting to regret getting those 'POPE 4EVA' knuckle tattoos right about now.— Sam Grittner (@SamGrittner) February 11, 2013
Dear Vatican: Two words - Poprah Winfrey. Think about it. #Pope— Rex Huppke (@RexHuppke) February 11, 2013
JJ Abrams to direct new Pope!— chris deluca (@whatsucksblog) February 11, 2013
The pope resigned. What's gonna happen with the outfits? Need answers.— Dave Hill (@mrdavehill) February 11, 2013
Wow the Pope is not taking my Grammy loss very well.— Jim Gaffigan (@JimGaffigan) February 11, 2013
Pope quits to focus on dying.— Mikey Mileos (@mikeymileos) February 11, 2013