Following the attack on Saturday in London Bridge [1], the New York Times ran a story with a headline that suggested the nation was "reeling" following this and the other recent attacks in Manchester [2] and Westminster [3]. Unsurprisingly, Brits were quick to respond on twitter with typically dry wit, questioning the use of such a strong word.

This sort of hyped-up headline does the terrorists' job for them. UK isn't "reeling" @nytimes [4] pic.twitter.com/KKesMHHIFY [5]

— Robert Harris (@Robert___Harris) June 4, 2017 [6]

The hashtag #ThingsThatLeaveBritainReeling quickly began to trend, with people sharing their own ideas of the kind of things that would really leave Brits reeling. They include the weather, tea, and manners, but none of them involve letting the actions of a few extremists leave a lasting mark on such a strong, resilient city. Here are just a few of the best contributions.

Shrinking boxes of quality street #ThingsThatLeaveBritainReeling [7] pic.twitter.com/BO9lxKgNcv [8]

— cassie (@xcassie_kellyx) June 4, 2017 [9]

People who sit next to you on an empty bus #ThingsThatLeaveBritainReeling [10] pic.twitter.com/TRY10ERtbj [11]

— Rebecca Wright (@bex2188) June 4, 2017 [12]

#ThingsThatLeaveBritainReeling [13] "To kick off today's meeting, let's all share a fun fact about ourselves"

— Sarah (@byalondongirl) June 4, 2017 [14]

Knowing you're walking in the wrong direction & having to tut & check your watch/phone before changing course #ThingsThatLeaveBritainReeling [15]

— Craig. (@ContrarianCraig) June 4, 2017 [16]

Rumours of an actor you don't like becoming the 13th Doctor. #ThingsThatLeaveBritainReeling [17]

— Gavin Winters (@GavinWinters) June 4, 2017 [18]

#thingsthatleavebritainreeling [19]
Post bank holiday confusion about which day to put the bins out

— Kevin Johns (@Berlinseshdmtv) June 4, 2017 [20]

Running out of tea ☕️ #ThingsThatLeaveBritainReeling [21] pic.twitter.com/APNwtmI1Fq [22]

— Gretel Armstrong (@SugarGretel) June 4, 2017 [23]

Two consecutive days of sunshine #ThingsThatLeaveBritainReeling [24]

— elPedro (@AngryPete666) June 4, 2017 [25]

Someone standing ambiguously near the back of a queue, but not quite in it.#ThingsThatLeaveBritainReeling [26]

— SadfaceOtter (@SadFaceOtter) June 4, 2017 [27]

The rising cost of Freddos #ThingsThatLeaveBritainReeling [28]

— Jordan West (@West_J_Ok) June 4, 2017 [29]

National shortage of chocolate digestives #ThingsThatLeaveBritainReeling [30] pic.twitter.com/UEmMVSQEEs [31]

— Patricia Reddy (@reddysteady_) June 5, 2017 [32]

#ThingsThatLeaveBritainReeling [33] when someone mishears your name only for you to have to accept you will now be forever known by your new name pic.twitter.com/9VvcjmHiDY [34]

— Kat Aspey (@MyFabuluxeLife) June 5, 2017 [35]