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Milkshake rule (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 6 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Reuters: UK right-winger Farage doused with drink at election campaign launch

Culprit:

Apparently not even the first time it’s happened to him:

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[–] [email protected] 166 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) (5 children)

It was a setup. The woman is the girlfriend of a reform party member. Farage has form for this sort of publicity stunt.

Edit

https://ibb.co/wsygrdp

Farage is all anyone is talking about at the moment, the stunt seems to have worked.

Edit

According to the BBC a woman’s been charged, so it seems like the initial skepticism was misplaced.

[–] [email protected] 41 points 6 months ago (1 children)

This appears to be false.

[–] [email protected] 45 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Could be. I’ve no trust in The Express though. It’s a right wing rag.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 6 months ago (1 children)

I've seen other british tabloids reporting the same thing

[–] refalo 13 points 6 months ago

tabloids

lol

[–] [email protected] 19 points 6 months ago (1 children)

She looks exactly like every other British girl that age. This proves nothing, you're chatting pure shit

[–] [email protected] 1 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) (1 children)

I’m not chatting anything you biff, I shared what I saw. You can make your own mind up.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 6 months ago

I didn't say you're chatting shit, I'm just commenting on what I saw.

[–] [email protected] 18 points 6 months ago (1 children)

while i’m inclined to believe you, some sort of source or even the woman’s name would help a lot….

[–] [email protected] 13 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Of course, you’re right. I’ve edited my post to include what I read earlier.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago)

thank you 🎩👌

[–] [email protected] 10 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Thanks for sharing, would suggest another edit here:

Victoria Thomas Bowen, 25, is due to appear at Colchester Magistrates' Court on Tuesday, 2 July charged with assault by beating and criminal damage, Essex Police said.

BBC: Woman charged after milkshake thrown over Farage

[–] [email protected] 2 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Thanks. 👍🏻

[–] [email protected] 2 points 6 months ago

And thanks for the update!

[–] [email protected] 7 points 6 months ago

Unless he's getting off on it, I'm just glad he's milkshaked.