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London Bridge attack brings out defiant British humour #Not reeling: London Bridge attack brings out defiant British humour
(about 9 hours later)
Often, during times of upsetting national news, British social media finds some bleak humour or common theme to rally around. The hours after Saturday night’s attack on London Bridge and Borough Market have been no exception.Often, during times of upsetting national news, British social media finds some bleak humour or common theme to rally around. The hours after Saturday night’s attack on London Bridge and Borough Market have been no exception.
Woman on CNN talking about London's streets being eerily quiet. Mate, it's Sunday. They're not cowering in fear, they're having a lie in.Woman on CNN talking about London's streets being eerily quiet. Mate, it's Sunday. They're not cowering in fear, they're having a lie in.
"London should not be cowed" mate the Chicken Cottage by Borough station is already open stop worrying"London should not be cowed" mate the Chicken Cottage by Borough station is already open stop worrying
The nation is not for reelingThe nation is not for reeling
One headline in particular provoked British ire, from the New York Times, which stated that “Terrorist attacks in the heart of London leave 6 dead in a nation still reeling”One headline in particular provoked British ire, from the New York Times, which stated that “Terrorist attacks in the heart of London leave 6 dead in a nation still reeling”
This sort of hyped-up headline does the terrorists' job for them. UK isn't "reeling" @nytimes pic.twitter.com/KKesMHHIFYThis sort of hyped-up headline does the terrorists' job for them. UK isn't "reeling" @nytimes pic.twitter.com/KKesMHHIFY
For a start, the word ‘reeling’ has a very different and meaning distinctive to the British Isles, with the ‘reel’ being a common folk dance in both Scotland and Ireland.For a start, the word ‘reeling’ has a very different and meaning distinctive to the British Isles, with the ‘reel’ being a common folk dance in both Scotland and Ireland.
Yes NYT, we are still reeling. #eightsomereel #keepcalmcarryon pic.twitter.com/DpXIUsk80lYes NYT, we are still reeling. #eightsomereel #keepcalmcarryon pic.twitter.com/DpXIUsk80l
If London is reeling it means there must be an Irish dance festival in Trafalgar square again ;) 💃If London is reeling it means there must be an Irish dance festival in Trafalgar square again ;) 💃
Reeling: a form of dancing. We dance on, unbowed and with customary sangfroid.Reeling: a form of dancing. We dance on, unbowed and with customary sangfroid.
Other social media users just showed the New York Times that they were getting on with their day, and that London, targeted many times by terrorists over the years, was keeping calm and carrying on.Other social media users just showed the New York Times that they were getting on with their day, and that London, targeted many times by terrorists over the years, was keeping calm and carrying on.
View of London from the South. No one in this beautiful old city is #reeling. pic.twitter.com/DMFJTHnEtTView of London from the South. No one in this beautiful old city is #reeling. pic.twitter.com/DMFJTHnEtT
been for a bike ride, now preparing Sunday lunch #reeling wheeling and peelingbeen for a bike ride, now preparing Sunday lunch #reeling wheeling and peeling
Going to IKEA for meatballs and maybe a rug. #reelingGoing to IKEA for meatballs and maybe a rug. #reeling
Update... pic.twitter.com/Ju4wuCs2ooUpdate... pic.twitter.com/Ju4wuCs2oo
As one person put itAs one person put it
Nothing makes Brits more resolutely determined to 'get on with things' than hysterical commentators trying to suggest we're reeling.Nothing makes Brits more resolutely determined to 'get on with things' than hysterical commentators trying to suggest we're reeling.
Here’s what actually makes the British reelHere’s what actually makes the British reel
As with the #BritishThreatLevels hashtag after the Manchester Arena bombing, social media conversation soon moved on to what really does make the British reelAs with the #BritishThreatLevels hashtag after the Manchester Arena bombing, social media conversation soon moved on to what really does make the British reel
People pronouncing it scone, when it is actually pronounced scone. #ThingsThatLeaveBritainReelingPeople pronouncing it scone, when it is actually pronounced scone. #ThingsThatLeaveBritainReeling
Knowing you're walking in the wrong direction & having to tut & check your watch/phone before changing course #ThingsThatLeaveBritainReelingKnowing you're walking in the wrong direction & having to tut & check your watch/phone before changing course #ThingsThatLeaveBritainReeling
Toasters that aren't big enough to fit in the whole slice of toast. What is the point? #ThingsThatLeaveBritainReeling pic.twitter.com/qj8OsaI2B1Toasters that aren't big enough to fit in the whole slice of toast. What is the point? #ThingsThatLeaveBritainReeling pic.twitter.com/qj8OsaI2B1
The price hike over this little chap 🐸 #ThingsThatLeaveBritainReeling pic.twitter.com/e8hpH8wffWThe price hike over this little chap 🐸 #ThingsThatLeaveBritainReeling pic.twitter.com/e8hpH8wffW
Not catching someone's name and having to spend the next three decades avoiding introducing them to anyone #ThingsThatLeaveBritainReelingNot catching someone's name and having to spend the next three decades avoiding introducing them to anyone #ThingsThatLeaveBritainReeling
Bake Off being sold to C4 #ThingsThatLeaveBritainReelingBake Off being sold to C4 #ThingsThatLeaveBritainReeling
When people make tea in the microwave #ThingsThatLeaveBritainReeling pic.twitter.com/M8006Sq8mrWhen people make tea in the microwave #ThingsThatLeaveBritainReeling pic.twitter.com/M8006Sq8mr
The real no go zones of LondonThe real no go zones of London
A common trope in overseas commentary of Britain from the right has been that there are so-called “no go zones” in cities, due to apparent radicalisation of the local community. Twitter spent some time today discussing the real no go zones of London.A common trope in overseas commentary of Britain from the right has been that there are so-called “no go zones” in cities, due to apparent radicalisation of the local community. Twitter spent some time today discussing the real no go zones of London.
Love this. Only time Borough Market is a no-gone zone is Thursday evening after work, when you can't move for the suits spilling out of pubs https://t.co/BuqHBfJSclLove this. Only time Borough Market is a no-gone zone is Thursday evening after work, when you can't move for the suits spilling out of pubs https://t.co/BuqHBfJScl
Actual places Londoners are reluctant to enter:Covent Garden street performer hellMadam TussaudsBreakfast club queueChanging at BankActual places Londoners are reluctant to enter:Covent Garden street performer hellMadam TussaudsBreakfast club queueChanging at Bank
Angus Steakhouse Leicester SquareAngus Steakhouse Leicester Square
Ripley's Believe it or NotClapham High Street after 9pm on a SaturdayPrimack Oxford StreetRipley's Believe it or NotClapham High Street after 9pm on a SaturdayPrimack Oxford Street
And finally there were those just laughing about some of the consequences of the attack not quite having the intended effect.And finally there were those just laughing about some of the consequences of the attack not quite having the intended effect.
Trying to bring about Sharia by causing a lock-in at the Vauxhall Tavern. Uh-huh.Trying to bring about Sharia by causing a lock-in at the Vauxhall Tavern. Uh-huh.
A pint of London PrideA pint of London Pride
Meanwhile, a man who was pictured holding tightly to a half-full pint glass of beer as he fled the London Bridge attack has become an unlikely hero.Meanwhile, a man who was pictured holding tightly to a half-full pint glass of beer as he fled the London Bridge attack has become an unlikely hero.
People fleeing #LondonBridge but the bloke on the right isn't spilling a drop. God Bless the Brits! pic.twitter.com/ceeaH0XxeXPeople fleeing #LondonBridge but the bloke on the right isn't spilling a drop. God Bless the Brits! pic.twitter.com/ceeaH0XxeX
His actions prompted a twinge of pride in Londoners, who identified with the desire to hang on to a pint at all costs.His actions prompted a twinge of pride in Londoners, who identified with the desire to hang on to a pint at all costs.
It's London bridge ffs he's paid £5.50 for that pintIt's London bridge ffs he's paid £5.50 for that pint