From the untimely loss of Kurt Cobain from Nirvanato Geri Halliwell’s departure from the Spice Girls, every generation has experienced that moment of pure unadulterated heartbreak. You’ve invested in their entire back catalogue, you own every pillow, duvet cover, mug and stationary set on the market, you treasure that selfie you waited hours in the rain for and now your favorite band member has waved goodbye to the spotlight. What’s left but to dry your tears on that treasured pack of Kleenex featuring all 5 members of Take That, because lets face it, you don’t need them now Robbie has gone.


In today’s fast-paced world, one that grants us instant access to an unlimited number of emotional 140-character responses, it has never been easier to view a devoted fans outpouring of grief. In the wake of Zayn Malik’s departure from One Direction to become a “normal 22-year-old”–apparently the new way of saying “Sorry lads, I’m actually off to build a multi-million pound solo empire,” should fans stand united in the face of heartbreak, or simply begin an angry backlash against the objects of their affection?  Here in lies the beauty of the Internet. Here are the fans taking the meaning of loyalty to an unprecedented level:
Anger management classes are certainly on the cards for some One Direction fans…

@Real_Liam_Payne ARE YOU SERIOUS ZAYN LEFT THE BAND AND THIS IS ALL YOU CAN SAY
— olivia (@feartomlinson) March 26, 2015

Whilst the Take That fans out there finally solved that longstanding literary problem:

I can finally finish my poem about Take That, now that Jason Orange has left.
— Mr Roger Quimbly (@RogerQuimbly) September 25, 2014

This fan seems to need a medic:



In other breaking news, JEREMY CLARKSON HAS JOINED ONE DIRECTION!

    

While JLS fans fight through the sadness with the use of puns:

However, our personal favorite comes in the form of this fan, however we’re somewhat dubious about her purchase:



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