Man fleeing London attack with beer in hand becomes unlikely symbol of London pride
A young man who fled yesterday's terrorist attacks with a pint of beer in hand has become something of an internet hero.
The photo, which has been retweeted over 28,000 times, features the man fleeing from the scene with a pint of beer in hand. For some, the photo provided a moment of profoundly dark comedy on a day otherwise entirely colored by tragedy.
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"People fleeing #LondonBridge but the bloke on the right isn't spilling a drop. God Bless the Brits!" Howard Mannella, who posted a photo of the tweet, wrote.
People fleeing #LondonBridge but the bloke on the right isn't spilling a drop. God Bless the Brits! pic.twitter.com/ceeaH0XxeX
— Howard Mannella (@hmannella) June 3, 2017
People couldn't help but feel a little twinge of pride upon seeing a fellow Londoner refuse to leave his beer behind, despite the danger around him.
And at London prices, you wouldn't want to spill it either.
— Dastardly Danny (@dastardlydanny) June 4, 2017
It's London bridge ffs he's paid £5.50 for that pint
— m i l l e r (@DrCMiller) June 4, 2017
The people hating on this guy are blatantly NOT British. We find this a) funny and b) admirable.
— Sgt.Big_Bubbles! (@Big_Bubbaloola) June 4, 2017
Thank you. We've always used dark humour to get through crisises. Its a particular Brit quirk.
— Sgt.Big_Bubbles! (@Big_Bubbaloola) June 4, 2017
A pint of London Pride please
— ann garvin (@annmarg) June 4, 2017
Like Jurassic World's margarita man, keeping his cocktails in the face of dinosaur attack. pic.twitter.com/Y0Mz8PV2Su
— Amy (@scifisunsets) June 4, 2017
If beer is left behind, the terrorists win. #NeverSurrender🍺
— Blonde Badger (@thismfsmh) June 4, 2017
Seven people have died as a result of the London Bridge Terror attack and 48 others are being treated for injuries.
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