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On Wednesday, the European Council president Donald Tusk raised eyebrows after he wondered what the special place in hell for Brexiteers would look like.
The controversial comment came during a press conference with the Irish Taoiseach Leo Vardkar, the day before a crucial meeting with Theresa May.
Tusk's biblical take on Brexit sparked debate with some feeling that he stepped over the line, while others felt that it was an accurate take on just how badly Brexit has been handled.
For the EU, the fire and brimstone themed portrait of Brexit didn't end there.
A few hours later, Guy Verhofstadt, the EU's Brexit negotiator, tweeted that he was unsure whether some key Brexiteers would even be allowed into the underworld for fear that they would somehow manage to divide that too.
Well, I doubt Lucifer would welcome them, as after what they did to Britain, they would even manage to divide hell 🙂 https://t.co/AS367egjZP— Guy Verhofstadt (@Guy Verhofstadt) 1549474259
The smiley face emoji at the end really is the cherry on top of the cake, isn't it?
However, while Tusk's comment garnered some support, many felt that Verhofstadt's fell short of the mark.
Tusk’s inferno continues. How can they think such language will be helpful? https://t.co/BSczzhishZ— Fraser Nelson (@Fraser Nelson) 1549476017
Many MPs and Brexiteers were quick to condemn the tweet, which kinda played into their hands.
@guyverhofstadt The utter stupidity and viciousness of these idiotic remarks is a timely reminder of why people vot… https://t.co/ZxgOvKEaLf— Bob Seely MP (@Bob Seely MP) 1549476885
Even some Remain voters weren't impressed.
I wish I had voted leave 🙃 https://t.co/MwEyDfF1xk— AÃne Lagan (it’s on-yah) (@AÃne Lagan (it’s on-yah)) 1549476363
At least some people thought it was good.
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