If we do n’t laugh , we ’ll squall .

The number of times I’ve read the term “debt ceiling” in the news this week is ASTRONOMICAL. Honestly, does anyone actually know what that means?

I’ve been pretty confused, so I headed to Twitter to get the simplified version, and thank goodness for@PopCrave:

So, it turns out theUS government has a spending issue (me, too!) and owes about $31.4 trillion. The deadline to raise the debt ceiling is fast-approaching, which has Congress very stressed out. If the Republicans and Democrats can’t compromise, then things are going to get REALLY REALLY bad, as in: “Irreparable harm to the U.S. economy, the livelihoods of all Americans, and global financial stability,” US News Reports.

Now, we can all see the irony in the government owing money, while simultaneously pestering us to pay off our debts (hi, student loans!). The internet couldn’t miss this golden opportunity to troll the government for being in debt, so let’s get into these hilarious tweets.

1.Take one for the team, Joe!

2.This seems like the easiest fix:

3.This user recommends the government cuts back on the basics, like eating:

4.This user’s recommendation is abitcontroversial, but worth taking into consideration:

5.In this user we trust: 🫡

6.This user is turning the government’s words against them, and I’m here for it:

7.This user is referencing Gina Rodriguez’s iconic response to a fan asking her to help pay for college:

“Mama lets research”

8.The government better start penny-pinching!

9.This user makes a great point — the call is coming from inside the house!

10.This user suggests the government hits up the ‘rents for cash:

11.I mean, Netflix subscriptions are getting pricier:

12.And finally, this user thinks the government should just try working harder:

Vice President Kamala Harris saying "When we say debt, that means we owe money to somebody"

"The U.S. government is expected to run out of money to meet its payment obligations on June 5 if Congress does not raise the debt ceiling. The decision is currently being held back by House Republicans"

Omari Hardwick as "Ghost" in the show Power angrily saying "I'm running out of money and I'm running out of options"

VP Kamala Harris laughing

One person tweeted "Joe need to drop the onlyfans already"

President Obama typing on a laptop with a fake headset with caption "Just print more money"

"have they tried skipping meals? Hope this helps" [an emoji of fingers crossed and an emoji of a lit candle]

"idk maybe they should tax the rich that might help"

"Send me the money, i'll make sure it gets to them"

"Is the US government financially irresponsible or did they not have what it takes to thrive in this fast-paced environment?"

"Have they looked into the Hispanic Scholarship Fund? There are a few places to look for help mama lets research"

"Have you looked into the Hispanic Scholarship Fund? There are a few places to look for help mama lets research"

"Have they tried making coffee at home instead of going to Starbucks?"

"But y’all want me to pay my student loans? You’re projecting babe"

"When i run out of money i ask my mom have they tried asking their mom"

"Has the U.S. government cancelled it's Netflix subscription yet? Maybe they should go back to school and get a better paying job"

"Have they tried getting a second job?"