Uber just can't seem to catch a break. This Tuesday, former CEO Travis Kalanick announced in a letter that he would be taking a leave of absence to cope with his mother's death. A mere few hours later, Uber board member David Bonderman resigned from his position, after being condemned for a sexist joke he made during a meeting investigating sexual harassment within the company. Needless to say, the irony was not lost on the world. All this comes after a litany of lawsuits made against the startup company, ranging from sexual assault, to harassment, to physical violence.


Following this development, much jubilation ensued, with the Twitter community capturing much of people's glee at Kalanick's departure. Here, we round up ten of the most amusing and hilarious tweets surrounding his leave.

1. Now that Uber doesn't have a CEO, COO, CTO, CFO, I guess this is the closest it's ever been to a self-driving car company. #TravisKalanick

— Sunil S Ranka (@sunil_ranka) June 14, 2017

Yes, and we couldn’t be happier. Uber is much better off as a self-driving car company than one operated by Kalanick. Far fewer accidents will occur.

Travis Kalanick takes a leave of absence from Uber to spend more time being a toxic scumbag.

— planx_constant (@planx_constant) June 14, 2017

He doesn’t need much practice at being a toxic scumbag, though – he’s already a pro.

Please, somebody just walk in and lactate down the back of his neck while his eyes are closed.https://t.co/femde2EQ8S

— Sady Doyle (@sadydoyle) June 7, 2017

Or when his eyes are opened. We’re not picky how it happens.

When I get tired of pumping at work, I remember I never have to deal with Travis Kalanick meditating in my lactation room and it's all good

— Megan Sowder-Staley (@meggfishy) June 14, 2017

We're sorry to women everywhere that this would even be a concern.

@uber gets a long-overdue Kalanick colonic. #traviskalanickhttps://t.co/mHvYwX5y2O

— Ken Pelletier (@pelletk) June 13, 2017

We hope it's not too late for Uber, and that the toxins haven't permeated throughout the company.

"I am pretty sure I am not an asshole"! Great interview with #Über-CEO Travis Kalanick. https://t.co/Rz7I6UDjHe

— Marcel Kalmeijer (@MarcelKalmeijer) June 5, 2017

Pretty sure. If you have to wonder, then we’re pretty sure you’re an asshole.

Once again Travis Kalanick shows how classy and smart he isn't

— ᒎιηx ツ (@jinx252525) June 4, 2017

Shocker of the decade. Not.

I swear Travis Kalanick just walked past me. I wasn't sure, so I punched him just in case

— Justin Goldman (@jgoldsbrooklyn) June 4, 2017

Better safe than sorry, amirite?!

.@travisk i quit using @Uber a long time ago but i'll print myself a lifetime supply of uber toilet paper unless u leave trumps committee

— {deadletters} (@universaIfriend) June 2, 2017

You’ll definitely need a lifetime of toilet paper to clean up the shit left by Uber and Trump.


WRITTEN BY

Kate Chia