Man Escaping London Bridge Attack — with Pint in Hand — Symbolizes London Spirit

As live images streamed across cable news and live streams during last night’s terror attacks in London, there is one image that has captured the indomitable spirit of humanity. An unnamed man escaped an area of danger while still keeping his nearly full pint of beer safe for later consumption.

Why has this gone viral? Because the British people are known for their “Keep Calm and Carry On” spirit. And given the horrible news — so soon after the suicide bomber attack in Manchester — it is refreshing (reaffirming?) to see someone maintain humanity in the face of evil.

Twitter loves it, to wit:

Man flees London terror attack with pint in his hand – and Brits couldn't be more proud https://t.co/oxy3kTP3zR pic.twitter.com/QIvMmds1VT

— Daily Mirror (@DailyMirror) June 4, 2017

The hero London needs – the man who wouldn't let terrorism interrupt his pint pic.twitter.com/kgoXCE9IqH

— Jack Hillcox (@JackHillcox) June 4, 2017

Why ISIS will never win. Attack just taken place but fella on right refuses to spill his pint.

Nazis, IRA tried. Didn't win. #London pic.twitter.com/kwRlgNVM4Q

— Pearly Queen (@londonlass666) June 4, 2017

This man paid London prices for a pint. He was not going to let the #LondonAttacks stop him from enjoying it.

We salute you ??? pic.twitter.com/cDgVnXFAT8

— Darren Hardie (@DarrenHardie) June 4, 2017

Man fleeing terror attack with pint becomes figure of 'London spirit'. https://t.co/fNiCWToKcQ pic.twitter.com/dI26SUhZ7F

— LADbible (@ladbible) June 4, 2017

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