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Man fleeing London attack with beer in hand becomes unlikely symbol of London pride
2017-06-05
Looks like he's got his priorities right.
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.

"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 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.
Posted by:gorb

#5  He didn't bounce the bottle off the Peep's skull.

Posted by: Count Galeazzo Hupomotle5910   2017-06-05 16:20  

#4  He's probably broken a pint over someones head once or twice when a soccer match went bad. That may be a pint to most people, but its a weapon as well.
Posted by: rjschwarz   2017-06-05 14:54  

#3  It's hasn't gotten me a promotion, try as I might!
Posted by: Percy Poodle1717   2017-06-05 11:53  

#2  Beer. Is there anything it can't do?
Posted by: Iblis   2017-06-05 10:45  

#1  It sounded like empty beer mugs were the most prevalent and effective means of self defense available to Londoners. The trick is to empty it first.
Posted by: Rex Mundi   2017-06-05 10:09  

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