Stop everything: this is not a drill! Liam Payne has signed a solo record deal with Capitol Records, and life as we know it is about to change. Well, maybe.
Liam announced his solo deal via Twitter earlier today, and the announcement comes on the heels of Harry Styles' solo contract last month. However, the verdict isn’t out yet as to whether or not this means splitsville for One Direction. Liam even tweeted that 1D will always be his home and family.
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But that hasn’t stopped Directioners from freaking out over the news on Twitter. #OneDirectionIsOverParty is currently trending and some of the responses are pure gold.
One girl says that One Direction is the cause of all her trust issues:
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Another is regretting their wording:
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This guy is getting ready to go into mourning:
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This user pretty much sums up the emotional toll of being a 1D fan:
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Another person on Twitter has charted the evolution of 1D:
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And this guy is getting real about sharing his actual tears:
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There have been some great TV references:
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And cartoon references:
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And lots of accurate representations of the roller coaster of emotions:
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Some people are trying to stay optimistic:
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Others are spiraling:
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But this tweet is probably the best:
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We can all go home now.
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