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Just when you thought the EU Referendum had hit rock bottom…Brexit condoms
The EU Referendum hasn’t been a shining example of British democracy at its finest. Facts have been made second to opinion, both camps have focused on scaremongering and divisive tactics. The whole thing is likely to leave a fairly bitter mood in its wake. But just when you thought things could hit no lower ebb, the Leave and Remain camps take their campaigns to the bedroom – with branded condoms.
Both Students for Britain (a pro-Brexit group linked to Vote Leave) and Students for Europe (a pro-Remain group linked to Britain Stronger in Europe), are distributing branded condoms around UK campuses in an effort to grab those last few votes ahead of polling day.
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Remember: safety first pic.twitter.com/K4n8h8HCFS— Students Change ๐ฌ๐ง (@StudentsChange_) February 18, 2016
The condoms have at least given a fairly shattered and miffed electorate a chance to have a little giggle, since they first showed up in February.
Hey guys, just found out the Vote Leave campaign have made condoms and became even more of a lesbian ๐๐ป pic.twitter.com/clsu6Cqgs2
— Grace Petrie ๐Lefty Xmas LDN : Dec 23 ๐ ๐ป (@gracepetrie) June 22, 2016
If not seen one person point out the fundamental flaw with those #VoteLeave condoms. YOU DONT NEED TO PULL OUT YOU'RE WEARING A CONDOM!
— Martin (@artschoolwank) February 18, 2016
These @vote_leave condoms are great! We really don't want #VoteLeave #strongerout #Brexit #LeaveEU voters breeding! pic.twitter.com/fL7GIGi0ks
— Longman Snr. (@LilywhiteSimon) June 14, 2016
I don't think the #VoteLeave campaign understand how condoms work…#ITVEURef #EURefReady pic.twitter.com/GKtFDYMPtE
— David K-A ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ๐พ๐ถ๐ (@tiggtag) June 7, 2016
https://twitter.com/emma_healey/status/736171653433024513
According to the majority of polls, the vote is still looking pretty much even going into the vote on Thursday. Perhaps it’s worth keeping a few behind in case ofย bad news?
Featured Image via Twitter
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