A Local Reporter Had The Perfect Name For Covering The UK Fuel Shortage And Twitter Users Went Off
Serendipity is a wonderful thing. Every now and again, the forces of the universe align to give us a truly beautiful moment of comedy on the internet. The ballad of Phil McCann that took place on Twitter last week is another example of those perfectly memeable internet moments.
Let's Start At The Beginning - Recently, The UK's Been Experiencing A Bit Of A Fuel Shortage Problem
Long lines at gas stations in Britain and rising fuel prices are the latest challenges that the country faces as it emerges from the pandemic.https://t.co/1EDVKBPssl
— The New York Times (@nytimes) September 28, 2021So The BBC Sent Reporter Phil McCann To A Petrol Station In Stockport To Report On The Fuel Shortage
There definitely has been panic at the pumps here in Stockport - this petrol station is out of both types of fuel. It sold more than 3 times the normal amount yesterday and may not get a delivery for 9 days. More on @BBCBreakfast from 7. pic.twitter.com/Qm6fOouPpx
— Phil McCann (@phi1mccann) September 25, 2021But Twitter Users Quickly Realized Just How Perfect Phil Was For The Job
If ever there was a roving reporter that could cover a fuel shortage… pic.twitter.com/cMukaZfnON
— Graeme (@redleaderwright) September 25, 2021Phil Was Quickly Enshrined Amongst The Great Local News Lower-Third Name Graphics
Phil McCann is now in this very specific & rare hall of fame pic.twitter.com/vs09B83il1
— claire. (@blissfulfiction) September 25, 2021And From There, The Floodgates Were Open With Replies Of Other Iconic TV News Chyrons Like This Unfortunately-Named Judge
"I was just adjusting my slacks". pic.twitter.com/w3DIxXrKhn
— Weird Al (@weird_al_77) September 25, 2021This Man Who Was Born To Be A Construction Worker
Always been a fan of pic.twitter.com/7IpDhXssAJ
— Phil (@sphilsmith) September 25, 2021