EU: "Are you ready to start moving things along?"
Britain: "No"
EU: "But you've known about this vote for more than a year, you must have done some preparation. At least in the last 4 months, something?"
Britain: "We were prepared for a remain result."
EU: "And for the only other option?"
Britain: "Nothing, not even thought about it."
EU: "Surely those in government made some plans?"
Britain: "No, none."
EU: "But those campaigning for Exit must know what they want?"
Britain: "Beyond bendy bananas?"
EU: "Yes, beyond bendy bananas."
Britain: "Umm, not really thought about it."
EU: "Surely something else?"
Britain: "Democracy!"
EU: "Well, 27 current EU members want you to do it quickly, on the other hand 1, you, wants things slow."
Britain: "We'll go slow."
EU: "Democracy?"