Someone has made a painting of Paddington Bear attaching an England flag to a lamppost, and people were quick to point out the obvious
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Paddington taking flags down. Love it
— Steve Bell (@stevebell01) August 27, 2025
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Illegal immigrant raising the flag. Wonderful image.
— Cat (Official) (@FuturesIsee) August 30, 2025
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He’s an illegal immigeant from Peru and he actually is illegal as he isn’t seeking asylum and he doesn’t apply for a visa, just rocks up and stays
— Dan (@danrsvilla) August 29, 2025
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So "illegal" immigrants are fine as long as they don't wear trousers?
— Laura Jackson (@laura_jackson79) August 30, 2025
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Love that a little bear, an illegal immigrant from Peru, who stowed away on a
small boat came to be such a British icon. Makes you think doesn’t it?— Rob B (@robin35311) August 28, 2025
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Illegal Peruvian immigrant who arrived on a boat and was welcomed into the heart of British society. https://t.co/qtA2G0PXq4
— Rewild Scotland (@RewildScotland) August 30, 2025
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Union flag upside down obv
— Paul Taylor (@PaulfrYorkshire) August 27, 2025
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A fucking BEAR who moved to London from Peru is an interesting mascot choice for people who think immigrants are dangerous https://t.co/u49jIomPKg
— will ross (@TheWillRoss) August 29, 2025
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