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Could Jeremy Corbyn eating a Pringle be the turning point in the election?

Could Jeremy Corbyn eating a Pringle be the turning point in the election?

People were impressed by the Labour leader's snacking style

Ben Allen

Published: Friday, 2 June 2017 at 8:21 am

Theresa May just can’t win. Not long ago, she ate an entire cone of chips at the seaside, and still not everyone considers her to be a relatable human.

But when her political rival Jeremy Corbyn – whose Labour party has been steadily sneaking up on the Tories in the polls – eats a single Pringle, he is lauded as a hero on social media, and seems to have convinced many of his 'man of the people' status in the process.

Here’s what happened: as the Labour leader was greeting supporters after the BBC election debate on Wednesday evening, he was offered a Pringle. He took one and ate it. Don't believe me? There's evidence.

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Social media went wild.

Me: who the f votes on personality instead of policies

Corbyn: eats a pringle

Me: OMFG HE'S SO CUTE HE'S GOT MY VOTE

— ness (@nesswilliamsx) June 1, 2017

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This tweet went viral on the night of the debate. Could it have influenced the Pringle moment? Is JC that plugged in?

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Maybe it should come as no surprise – politics has, after all, always relied on sound bites...

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