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15 memes and jokes about Harry Potter star Emma Watson's UK driving ban that are pure comedy gold

15 memes and jokes about Harry Potter star Emma Watson's UK driving ban that are pure comedy gold

Time of India4 days ago
Emma Watson, famously known for playing Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter films, recently grabbed attention for a rather unusual reason, receiving a driving ban in the UK. The news sparked a wave of online reactions, with fans wasting no time in turning it into comedic gold. From witty takes to clever Harry Potter references, the internet was flooded with memes and jokes that had everyone laughing.
15 memes and jokes on Emma Watson's UK driving ban
From magical driving puns to jokes about Hogwarts skipping traffic lessons, the internet was quick to poke fun playfully, of course. Whether you're an Emma Watson fan, a Harry Potter enthusiast, or simply someone who enjoys a good laugh (because why not?), these memes are guaranteed to lift your spirits.
emma watson for the next 6 months: pic.twitter.com/IOcFH4qBsY
Hopefully, Emma Watson being banned from driving teaches her that she should be more like J.K. Rowling, and not a woman on a trans mission.
waiting for her to give this monologue https://t.co/lDtbC6r5BJ pic.twitter.com/imRP7vQOBS
she's a woman of the people FREE HER https://t.co/aPL695GCaT pic.twitter.com/6OwuZGKsnF
give her a break, she was flooring it because she didn't wanna be late to class https://t.co/SBfKRzk9Ff pic.twitter.com/OjvCnNBvoQ
10 points off gryffindor https://t.co/WVHe1WNesB
god forbid a girl has some fun https://t.co/PXtRNm8f5K
Why can't she just use floo powder or apparition https://t.co/QXz8C9Ufyz
this diva https://t.co/P7nSjWTjSO pic.twitter.com/JQkQyYMf2I
live from the courthouse pic.twitter.com/h9WMDZ99iQ https://t.co/KsC3XxKGMw
someone put emma watson in a f1 car, i bet she could win races https://t.co/ScHlrePboN
She heard lose my mind on the radio and mistook herself for an F1 Driver https://t.co/fh6FheHeyU pic.twitter.com/PN48H9eyQV
Emma Watson in 6 months 1 day😭💔 pic.twitter.com/S3h9HvIzQO
i support a woman's right and a woman's wrongs. https://t.co/y8wHWoyZeV
she was listening to jumppic.twitter.com/Bt3MnZGQKL https://t.co/IoT6RarUyX
Emma Watson giving you a ride home https://t.co/IHAGcEX29I pic.twitter.com/SDW8QghkVU
Take a look at the memes and jokes going viral:
Why was Emma Watson banned from driving in the UK?
Emma Watson, 35, widely recognised for playing Hermione Granger in the beloved Harry Potter film series, has been banned from driving after she was caught speeding at 38 mph (61 km/h) in a 30 mph zone in Banbury, southeastern England, last July.
At the time of the offence, Watson already had nine penalty points on her driving licence. Following this latest violation, the High Wycombe Magistrates' Court ordered her to pay a total fine of £1,044 on Wednesday.
Her lawyer, Mark Haslam, informed the court that Watson is currently a student and confirmed that she is able to pay the imposed fine.
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