Steve Wilkie/BBC AMERICAIn case you haven't heard, the 2014 Emmy nominations were announced this morning. And Orphan Black's Tatiana Maslany was seriously snubbed. For the second year in a row.
Fans are up in arms and the Twitterverse erupted in outrage, with the actress even becoming a worldwide trending topic on the social media site following the announcement of the 66th Primetime Emmy Awards nominations from Television Academy headquarters in North Hollywood, Calif. early this morning.
But instead of shedding a tear for the star, like many a member of the Clone Club, the Orphan Black Twitter account opted to address the Television Academy's decision to overlook Maslany with a series of cheeky tweets.
Attention #CloneClub: 15 minutes 'til Emmy nominations! Watch the announcement here: http://t.co/oOGHEyJHlu #EmmyForMaslany
? Orphan Black (@OrphanBlack) July 10, 2014First, they waited for the announcement with eager anticipation.
Next year, #CloneClub. #EmmyForMaslany
? Orphan Black (@OrphanBlack) July 10, 2014Only to be faced with disappointment, yet again.
Proud of #TatianaMaslany and the entire #OrphanBlack family. Thanks for all the love, #CloneClub. pic.twitter.com/ZMOyAu5WNg
? Orphan Black (@OrphanBlack) July 10, 2014Luckily, Tatiana still has a smile on her face (or at least in this photo).
Rachel's taking the news in stride. #OrphanBlack #EmmyForMaslany http://t.co/5VMDDZW7K2
? Orphan Black (@OrphanBlack) July 10, 2014And when in doubt, there's always a classic clip to describe one's true feelings.
Tatiana Maslany is trending worldwide! Related news: Helena believes awards are made of chocolate. Hide all statuettes. #EmmyForMaslany
? Orphan Black (@OrphanBlack) July 10, 2014Of course, a joke always helps to lighten the mood.
#OrphanBlack returns Spring 2015 to @BBCAmerica! Start the countdown now, #CloneClub. pic.twitter.com/ONGZkRnEA4
? Orphan Black (@OrphanBlack) July 9, 2014And at least there's some good news for fans of the BBC series, as it was just announced yesterday that the show is being renewed for a third season (#EmmyForMaslany #ThirdTimesTheCharm).
As for the contenders in the outstanding drama actress category, in which many predicted Maslany would land a nomination?
Julianna Margulies (The Good Wife), Kerry Washington (Scandal), Robin Wright (House of Cards), Lizzy Caplan (Masters of Sex), Claire Danes (Homeland) and Michelle Dockery (Downton Abbey) will all be vying for the highly coveted honor when the winners are announced on Monday, Aug. 25 during a ceremony at the Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE in Los Angeles.
Until then, check out these heated tweets from devoted members of The Clone Club, who may or may not be tuning in.
Petition for the people in charge of the Emmys to be punched in the face for not nominating Lana Parrilla & Tatiana Maslany. #outrage
? emily (@ginnywoodwin) July 10, 2014Tatiana Maslany hasn't been nominated for an Emmy, WHAT'S WRONG WITH THE WORLD?
? Proud Of Lea (@MrDavidMichele) July 10, 2014real talk: what has tatiana maslany done to anger the emmy board
? cersei lestrange ? (@valonqars) July 10, 2014Call the police, they just robbed Tatiana Maslany.
? Me. I Am Liron (@LironD) July 10, 2014I will be in a Tatiana Maslany rage ALL DAY LONG. #Emmys
? Abby Gardner (@abbygardner) July 10, 2014