Harper supporter's profane rant brings out all of the memes
Grandpa Simpson or the old man from Up, you decide
It turns out yelling profane insults at a crowd of political reporters is a pretty good way to become a meme.
This video of a Tory supporter's rant was the talk of Twitter on Tuesday.
WARNING: Explicit language Harper supporter hurls profanity at reporters for Duffy questions <a href="http://t.co/BNSzPf1s4p">http://t.co/BNSzPf1s4p</a> <a href="https://t.co/ACtpFUWqAm">https://t.co/ACtpFUWqAm</a>
—@CBCNews
It didn't take long for the Photoshopping to get started.
Vote for Harper, you lying piece of shit. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/OldSwearingConservative?src=hash">#OldSwearingConservative</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/cdnpoli?src=hash">#cdnpoli</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DuffyTrial?src=hash">#DuffyTrial</a> <a href="http://t.co/er27KG4oVY">pic.twitter.com/er27KG4oVY</a>
—@LeoMcKayJr
I did not give permission to put my picture on television. Now you are ALL pieces of shit. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/cdnpoli?src=hash">#cdnpoli</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/elxn42?src=hash">#elxn42</a> <a href="http://t.co/1KGTPv3rBu">pic.twitter.com/1KGTPv3rBu</a>
—@AngryHarperite
By Invite only! The <a href="https://twitter.com/pmharper">@pmharper</a> Circus <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/elxn2015?src=hash">#elxn2015</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/exn42?src=hash">#exn42</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/cdnpoli?src=hash">#cdnpoli</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/duffy?src=hash">#duffy</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/harpersupporter?src=hash">#harpersupporter</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/piecesofshit?src=hash">#piecesofshit</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/pieceofshit?src=hash">#pieceofshit</a> <a href="http://t.co/VUf5AtBp8B">pic.twitter.com/VUf5AtBp8B</a>
—@chris_sigurdson
Elect <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AngryOldGuy?src=hash">#AngryOldGuy</a>. Video here: <a href="http://t.co/3k7g5AbUk0">http://t.co/3k7g5AbUk0</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/exln42?src=hash">#exln42</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/canpoli?src=hash">#canpoli</a> <a href="http://t.co/GVe0J1Vxq4">pic.twitter.com/GVe0J1Vxq4</a>
—@itsajadams
More than a few people noticed this similarity.
Breaking: Another Conservative supporter has raised verbal complaints against imaginary issues <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/cdnpoli?src=hash">#cdnpoli</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/elxn42?src=hash">#elxn42</a> <a href="http://t.co/pNxSdhPOMq">pic.twitter.com/pNxSdhPOMq</a>
—@UnusualTruth
Old man yells at cloud! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/elxn42?src=hash">#elxn42</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/cdnpoli?src=hash">#cdnpoli</a> <a href="http://t.co/JynsmkQ1Ul">pic.twitter.com/JynsmkQ1Ul</a>
—@hugeheadca
And this one.
Tories new spokesman. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/cdnpoli?src=hash">#cdnpoli</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/elxn42?src=hash">#elxn42</a> <a href="http://t.co/4fgNhRuwao">pic.twitter.com/4fgNhRuwao</a>
—@PeterKelly74
That Conservative supporter who called a reporter a "lying piece of shit" looks familiar. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/cdnpoli?src=hash">#cdnpoli</a> <a href="http://t.co/ceF0xqtCLh">pic.twitter.com/ceF0xqtCLh</a>
—@Bo_Gembarsky
Others noticed the little things.
The most surprising part of the Conservative supporter meltdown? The calculator watch. <a href="http://t.co/om9MUaRVAR">pic.twitter.com/om9MUaRVAR</a>
—@mikesbloggity
The best part of that Conservative supporter's rant is the "Doug Ford for mayor" button on his jacket <a href="http://t.co/9ERkQuUYnt">pic.twitter.com/9ERkQuUYnt</a>
—@NickMurray91
"Go stuff yourself" was a popular theme.
<a href="https://twitter.com/kkirkup">@kkirkup</a> Tory Supporter get punished <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/cdnpoli?src=hash">#cdnpoli</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/elxn2015?src=hash">#elxn2015</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/elexn42?src=hash">#elexn42</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CPC?src=hash">#CPC</a> <a href="http://t.co/2VgQmuVft6">pic.twitter.com/2VgQmuVft6</a>
—@Scotty_Evil
<a href="https://twitter.com/CBCNews">@CBCNews</a> <a href="http://t.co/5aDADKp71e">pic.twitter.com/5aDADKp71e</a>
—@Mr_Ectomy
And he's even become a Heritage Minute.
Lying Piece of Shit Man: A part of our heritage. <a href="https://t.co/YQZiAZ56Qj">https://t.co/YQZiAZ56Qj</a>
—@iD4RO
In conclusion:
"Why do you think I cheat on my taxes?" "Cause you're a lying piece of shit! <a href="https://t.co/4NFBvx5Etu">https://t.co/4NFBvx5Etu</a> <a href="http://t.co/82xpRH5kL4">pic.twitter.com/82xpRH5kL4</a>
—@loudmouthjulia