Among several topics trending on Twitter last night was #whyicantleavetwitter with around 78.9K tweets.

The map above, courtesy Trends Map, should give you an idea of how widespread the hashtag was.

We absolutely loved the posts by UAE residents. Some were sarcastic, some were (perhaps) honest but they were plain HILARIOUS.

Check out some of the tweets!

Safe zone

#WhyICantLeaveTwitter the only place I can just post random things and no have my aunts and uncle trolling in the comment section.

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— Yasir Shaikh (@Yasir_xcite) August 1, 2016

Stalker alert!

#WhyICantLeaveTwitter because I enjoy stalking people

— mohd mmaz (@mohd_mmaz) August 1, 2016

As candid as possible

#WhyICantLeaveTwitter
No one is getting married, having babies, traveling somewhere, ‘filter’-ing food or vomiting rainbows here every day!

— Shadi Kabbesh (@iShadi) August 1, 2016

Pretty honest

Because I have nowhere else to go #WhyICantLeaveTwitter

— aya (@AYAamid) August 1, 2016

Ours too!

#WhyICantLeaveTwitter it is my daily dose of drama and emotions ????????

— AlienizedQueen ♥️???????? (@ABSUniverse) August 1, 2016

Belieber

I want to stay updated with each and every latest news about my papi chulo @justinbieber #WhyICantLeaveTwitter

— ???????????????????????? (@madihahaha97) August 1, 2016

Noted

Don’t have patience for more than 140. #WhyICantLeaveTwitter

— Mahi. (@Cheeks_Vee) August 1, 2016

Ambitious

#WhyICantLeaveTwitter I have yet to be verified. ????

— Nick Sakrani (@NicktvT) August 1, 2016

There’s hope!