These pub signs sum up the U.S. election in quintessential British style

"Winter is here, and it's expected to last for the next four years."

LONDON -- Following the results of the U.S. presidential election, the international community has reacted in a number of ways.

Some are indifferent. Some people are congratulating the U.S., while others have offered their condolences. Many have expressed outrage and anger towards Americans.

And some people are taking the piss.

Any guesses who?

Yup, it's the Brits.

It's true that across the U.K. the news of Trump's election has been met with varied response, however, this pub sign sighted near City University London perhaps best captures the sentiment felt by Londoners:

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In true British fashion, this sign points out the, er, bright side of things:

Took me a minute 😂 #hillaryclinton #donaldtrump #election2016 #pubsign

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Even back in America, pub culture is still, well, pub culture:

Of course, some in the UK have responded with a teeny bit more sympathy:

There was that little thing called Brexit, after all...

BONUS: Emma Watson's response to Trump

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