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This Guy Fleeing With A Pint After The London Bridge Attack Is Now An Internet Hero

"You can threaten our lives. But we will never drop our pint."

by Caleb Triscari  5 June 2017
London Bridge

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A man has been hailed as an internet hero after fleeing from the London Bridge attacks with his pint of beer, shining some light on a dark moment in modern British history.

He was spotted as part of Sky News coverage of the events and has since spread all over social media.

With steely resilience, a (probably inappropriately) calm demeanour, and a firm grasp on his pint glass, the man is being praised as an embodiment of the British motto ‘Keep Calm and Carry On’.

Not for nothing, the scene is also being compared to Jimmy Buffet’s memorable cameo in Jurassic World:

Many have criticised social media users for making jokes immediately after the attacks. However, British Twitter have largely expressed their sympathy and an unusual sense of pride with the man who isn’t leaving his expensive drink behind.

For many, it’s a piece of comic relief which has come out of a tragic time.

In the wake of the London attacks, affected citizens are displaying resilience, saying their spirits can’t be broken. The attacks have claimed seven lives and 48 people have been left injured.