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Twitter Finds Humor In Inauguration Day, But Still Kinda Ugly Cries

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Friday was a strange day. Everything seemed to proceed rather innocuously. We’re all still here, but that doesn’t say anything for the unsettling unknown still to come.

At HuffPost Comedy, we like to stay relevant and avoid appearing tone-deaf but, also, the funny doesn’t stop here. (Some would argue that it hasn’t really started either, but anywayyyy ...)

Here are some of the funniest tweets from Friday’s historic day:

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Obama and Trump Inauguration Crowds
(01 of17)
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WASHINGTON, DC - Jan. 18: Thousands pack the National Mall during the 'We Are One' event opening the 56th inauguration of President-elect Barack Obama and Vice President-elect Joseph R. Biden Jr. Performers Bruce Springsteen, Beyonce, Sheryl Crow, Herbie Hancock, Tom Hanks, Josh Groban, Stevie Wonder and others appeared at the concert and celebration on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. (Photo by Scott J. Ferrell/Congressional Quarterly/Getty Images) (credit:Scott J. Ferrell via Getty Images)
(02 of17)
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WASHINGTON, DC - Jan. 18: Thousands pack the National Mall during the 'We Are One' event opening the 56th inauguration of President-elect Barack Obama and Vice President-elect Joseph R. Biden Jr. Performers Bruce Springsteen, Beyonce, Sheryl Crow, Herbie Hancock, Tom Hanks, Josh Groban, Stevie Wonder and others appeared at the concert and celebration on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. (Photo by Scott J. Ferrell/Congressional Quarterly/Getty Images) (credit:Scott J. Ferrell via Getty Images)
(03 of17)
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Crowds gather around the Reflection Pool near the Lincoln Memorial as they wait for the start of 'We Are One: Opening Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial' in Washington, Sunday, Jan. 18, 2009. President-elect Obama and his family will attend the concert. (Photo by Brooks Kraft LLC/Corbis via Getty Images) (credit:Brooks Kraft via Getty Images)
(04 of17)
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People attend the 'We Are One' concert, one of the events of US president-elect Barack Obama's inauguration celebrations, at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington on January 18, 2009. A galaxy of stars including Bruce Springsteen, U2 and Stevie Wonder will usher Obama into the White House, with a half-million people expected to brave the cold to celebrate the first African-American president. AFP PHOTO/Robyn BECK (Photo credit should read ROBYN BECK/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:ROBYN BECK via Getty Images)
(05 of17)
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People bundled up against the cold watch the 'We Are One' concert, one of the events of US president-elect Barack Obama's inauguration celebrations, at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington on January 18, 2009. AFP PHOTO / ROBYN BECK (Photo credit should read ROBYN BECK/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:ROBYN BECK via Getty Images)
(06 of17)
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Barack Obama is sworn in as the 44th US president by Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts in front of the Capitol in Washington on January 20, 2009. AFP PHOTO/Stan HONDA / AFP / STAN HONDA (Photo credit should read STAN HONDA/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:STAN HONDA via Getty Images)
(07 of17)
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done/cjh/SLUG: NA-INAUGURATION DATE: 1/20/09 CREDIT: BILL O'LEARY / TWP WASHINGTON, DC. A row of sailors bisects a a multi-hued crowd of spectators on the Mall for Barack Obama's inauguration. (obama-book) (Photo by Bill O'Leary/The Washington Post/Getty Images) (credit:The Washington Post via Getty Images)
(08 of17)
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WASHINGTON - JANUARY 18: Crowds gather at the Lincoln Memorial on the National Mall for the opening ceremony of the inauguration of U.S. President-elect Barack Obama on January 18, 2009 in Washington, DC. The 'Today - We Are One' free concert will include various performances by Stevie Wonder, Bruce Springsteen, Beyonce, U2 and other artists with an appearance by U.S. President-elect Barack Obama. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images) (credit:Win McNamee via Getty Images)
(09 of17)
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WASHINGTON - JANUARY 20: Crowds fill the National Mall ahead of the inauguration of Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States of America January 20, 2009 in Washington, DC. Obama becomes the first African-American to be elected to the office of President in the history of the United States. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images) (credit:Alex Wong via Getty Images)
(10 of17)
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - JANUARY 20: Crowds of people gathered to watch the Inauguration ceremony January 20, 2009 in Washington, DC. Barack Obama was sworn in as the 44th President of the United States, becoming the first African American to be elected President of the U.S. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images) (credit:Mark Wilson via Getty Images)
(11 of17)
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Spectators fill the National Mall, as seen from the Washington Monument, for the inauguration of Barack Obama at the 44th U.S. President in Washington, D.C., Tuesday, January 20, 2009. (Photo by David Stephenson/Lexington Herald-Leader/MCT via Getty Images) (credit:Lexington Herald-Leader via Getty Images)
(12 of17)
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UNITED STATES - JANUARY 21: U.S. President Barack Obama is sworn-in at the inauguration for his second term of office. More than 600,000 people attended the event. (Photo By Chris Maddaloni/CQ Roll Call) (credit:Chris Maddaloni via Getty Images)
(13 of17)
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UNITED STATES - JANUARY 21: Crowds arrive on the Mall to see U.S. President Barack Obama sworn-in at the inauguration for his second term of office. More than 600,000 people attended the event.(Photo By Chris Maddaloni/CQ Roll Call) (credit:Chris Maddaloni via Getty Images)
(14 of17)
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President Barack Obama waves to the masses after delivering the inaugural address during the 57th Inauguration in Washington D.C., on January 20. 2013. (Photo by Mark Makela/Corbis via Getty Images) (credit:Mark Makela via Getty Images)
(15 of17)
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US President Barack Obama waves to the crowd after taking the oath of office during the 57th Presidential Inauguration ceremonial swearing-in at the US Capitol on January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. The oath was administered by US Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts. AFP PHOTO/Brendan SMIALOWSKI (Photo credit should read BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI via Getty Images)
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President Barack Obama addresses the crowd during the 57th Inauguration in Washington D.C., on January 20. 2013. (Photo by Mark Makela/Corbis via Getty Images) (credit:Mark Makela via Getty Images)
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President Barack Obama addresses the crowd during the 57th Inauguration in Washington D.C., on January 20. 2013. (Photo by Mark Makela/Corbis via Getty Images) (credit:Mark Makela via Getty Images)
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