THE internet world has reacted to the election of Donald J Trump as the next president of the United States of America.
People across the globe have taken to social media to tweet, talk and share memes, as congratulations or commiserations abound.
The hashtags #trumpwins and #presidenttrump are trending on Twitter and sites like 9gag.com have been flooded with memes.
Below are some of the ways in which people have responded to the news via 9gag, Facebook and Twitter:
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