A London Tube Sign Went Viral After The Attack; Here’s Another One

You may have spotted the “wonderful” tube sign online. But have you seen this one?

Five people were killed and several injured after a terror attack struck the heart of London on 22 March. In the wake of the attack, this message – purported to be a sign in the London tube – began making the rounds.

All terrorists are politely reminded that THIS IS LONDON and whatever you do to us we will drink tea and jolly well carry on. Thank you

This #London tube sign may be fake but the sentiment is absolutely correct. #WeStandTogether #drinktea pic.twitter.com/59YFDi4X7l

— Love Wapping (@LoveWapping) March 23, 2017

The Washington Post reported that UK Prime Minister Theresa May had also responded positively to the sign after being told about it in Parliament a day after the attack. The sign was was a “wonderful tribute,” one that has “encapsulated everything everybody in this house has said today,” she was quoted as saying.

Twitterati shared her admiration for the message, with many sharing the post with gusto.

Saw this and had to tweet it out, it was a sign in a London Tube Station & shows the resolve of the people of London 🙏🙏 #londonattack pic.twitter.com/fK7G0V4Pev

— Louis Velazquez (@louisvelazquez) March 23, 2017

Well said indeed...😂#londonattack #prayforlondon #terrorattack #22march #terrorism #westminster #fuckterrorism #london pic.twitter.com/ftsUFVvPZj

— Champoun (@toto850) March 24, 2017

But here’s the catch. The image is a fake. It was created using an online image generator.

While the sentiment appears to have resonated with many, here’s something that we all tend to forget:

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