Twitter is mocking Boris Johnson after he compared Brexit to Titanic

A Freudian slip of the tongue?
Twitter is mocking Boris Johnson after he compared Brexit to Titanic
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LONDON -- UK Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson has a bit of reputation for his, er, shall we say unique choices in verbal expression.

The British politician offered a particularly interesting comparison to Brexit on Wednesday night that has the internet in titters:

"Brexit means Brexit, and we are going to make a Titanic success of it."


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...BoJo, you do know how that story ended, right?

The British politician made the gaffe while giving a speech at the Spectator Parliamentarian of the Year Awards.

When reminded of the Titanic's miserable fate, Johnson went on to say:

"Well, the Titanic exhibition in Northern Ireland is the single most popular attraction in the province. We are going to make a colossal success of Brexit.”

Naturally, people are mercilessly mocking him:

Face, meet palm.

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