Last night, the UK was hit with their second terrorist attack in less than two weeks when three masked men drove a van into pedestrians on London Bridge before leaping out and launching a stabbing spree in nearby bars and restaurants. As of now seven people have died and 48 injured according to reports.
During the attack, one man photo’d unwilling to spill his beer became an unlikely symbol of defiance for many Brits and was said exemplify the “London Spirit”.
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
https://twitter.com/Jenni__Mari/status/871138171907657728
The people hating on this guy are blatantly NOT British. We find this a) funny and b) admirable.
— Big Bubbaloola (Possibly the Devil) (@Big_Bubbaloola) June 4, 2017
Thank you. We've always used dark humour to get through crisises. Its a particular Brit quirk.
— Big Bubbaloola (Possibly the Devil) (@Big_Bubbaloola) June 4, 2017
I am proud too,even a small thing like saving a drink shows that these bastards aren't going to win.
— Rachel McLeod 🍹 (@rachmischief) June 4, 2017
https://twitter.com/1queer1/status/871156902897561601
Nah, this is London. We make jokes *as we run away*. You can bet someone next to him commented on that
— Rachel🧡 (@Rachel_Mantell) June 4, 2017
https://twitter.com/gretel_andersen/status/871287134212116481
Price of a drink in London… you better believe he ain't spilling that shit.
— Thomas Ross (@mrtom28) June 3, 2017
It's great to find a reason to laugh despite this horrific event!! Good on us and our British humour & values! 🏃🍺🤣
— Liz Bilney 🌟💫🌟 (@lizbilney) June 4, 2017
No this is exactly how we should be reacting. Humour has always gotten us Brits through the worst times. We need to keep it going.
— Big Bubbaloola (Possibly the Devil) (@Big_Bubbaloola) June 4, 2017
This in a nutshell is why these sad fucks will never win ? Good on him 🇬🇧
— paul ives (@ivesey78) June 4, 2017