With Katie Hopkins in the news let’s remember the greatest correction of all time
With Katie Hopkins in the news battling to stave off bankruptcy after an unfortunate court case, it is an entirely appropriate time to remember when the Daily Mirror printed this all-time great correction about the former Apprentice contestant.
As "katie hopkins" is trending, lets not forget that she got one of the all time great apologies in print. pic.twitter.com/x950cYmDis
— HistoryScientist (@historyscientis) September 16, 2018
Boom.
And a reminder of how people responded at the time.
The ruling lended itself to some golden responses and we’re glad to report they didn’t disappoint.
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This is like the time I received an apology for someone saying I had a spot of urine on my trousers, when I’d merely explosively shat myself in a crowded theatre. https://t.co/mtqjFcRNwx
— Mr Roger Quimbly (@RogerQuimbly) May 24, 2018
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Sir, I wish to complain. You've stated that I missed work due to illness. I wish to make it clear that I was actually at home trying to wank off a dog corpse https://t.co/RbfjfzmalE
— Stuart Heritage (@stuheritage) May 24, 2018
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— Jonny Sharples (@JonnyGabriel) May 24, 2018
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as self-owns go that is pretty special
— Chris #RepealThe8th (@chrisleonmiller) May 24, 2018
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Always in favour of accurate reporting. I hope the Mirror post their correction prominently
— Danny Thomas (@dannyjamethomas) May 24, 2018
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This is the best thing the Mirror will ever do. Ever. pic.twitter.com/x7fpdncbPJ
— Angry Scotland (@AngryScotland) May 24, 2018