Theresa May and Veep'sSelina Meyer have an awful lot in common. Both became the unelected leaders of a country and then suffer disastrous consequences at the next election.
SEE ALSO:'Veep' creator tells Trump to 'shut the **** up' after misleading London tweetArmando Iannucci, creator of the Emmy-award winning series Veep, tweeted his take on the UK election as the results were coming in.
"Politician becomes country's leader unelected but then loses very soon after in her election. It's hilarious," wrote Iannucci.
Tweet may have been deleted
In season three of the hit show, Vice President Meyer (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) ascends to the presidency after President Hughes resigns abruptly near the end of his term for personal issues. At the start of her presidency, the press question whether she'll be "the 8-month president." Meyer secures the part nomination to run for a second term, but eventually loses the presidential race.
Via GiphyIn the aftermath of the UK general election, it's fair to say there are certainly parallels. Theresa May also assumed her role as prime minister after the former PM David Cameron abruptly resigned following the UK's decision to leave the European Union in 2016's referendum. Theresa May assumed the role as PM, but called a snap election in April 2017 in a quest to gain a "stronger mandate".
But, May's gamble ultimately backfired as the election ended in a hung parliament after May lost the Conservative party's majority.Time to start watching Veep, T-May?
TopicsHBOPolitics
(责任编辑：綜合)
Donald Trump's tangled web of Russian influence
Painfully awkward photo shows Mueller and Trump Jr. waiting at the same airport gateNASA study says setting off bombs over Mars isn't the best ideaPatrick Stewart returns to Star Trek with a new PicardHere's what 'Game of Thrones' actors get up to between takesTesla's rumored P100D could make Ludicrous mode even more Ludicrous
A Tesla Model S P100D begs the question: What's more Ludicrous than Ludicrous?Right now, the biggest
...[详细]6 problems with the foster care system
When Tenaja Jordan came out to her parents at 17 years old, they kicked her out of their home. As a
...[详细]Growing up, Lisa Brennan-Jobs felt that, to her father, Steve Jobs, she was a "blot on a spectacular
...[详细]Donald Trump has jumped on the 'shadow ban' Twitter conspiracy theory
Nothing brings a father and son together like a conspiracy theory, amirite?Donald Trump and his lil'
...[详细]This weird squid looks like it has googly eyes, guys
Internet, meet your new spirit animal.
。Scientists aboard the research vessel the E/V Nautilus, off t
...[详细]The 50 best iPhone games, ever
Even if you're a dedicated console or PC gamer, chances are you've downloaded a mobile game to stay
...[详细]Google's Android One program is an evolution of the Nexus initiative
As great as Google's Pixel phones are -- the Pixel 2's have arguably the best smartphone cameras and
...[详细]The Philips Hue Adore Mirror wants to upgrade your bathroom setup
Besides making lights for your yard, Philips Hue is also moving into another room -- the bathroom. I
...[详细]'Rocket League' Championship Series Season 2 offers $250,000 prize pool
Rocket League 。's competitive scene is just getting started. 。The 。 Rocket League
。Championship Series i
...[详细]Now that Apple's big event is behind us, we can focus on the absolute onslaught of Android phones th
...[详细]Despite IOC ban, Rio crowds get their political messages across
A crocodile was spotted using a pool noodle in Florida