What is the "milkshakes" thing here on DU?

[CTyankee]

I guess I'm not among those in the "in" group here...

[katmondoo]

1. I don't know either

[Lulu KC]

2. I haven't noticed it here, but

in England, protesters have been throwing milkshakes on Nigel Farage. Connected?
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/nigel-farage-milkshake-video-throwing-milkshakes-as-a-political-statement-makes-a-splash-in-britain/

[Siwsan]

3. As far as I know, it's something that started in the UK

Tossing milkshakes on objectionable politicians like Farage. I guess it's a cold, creamy and delicious way of showing disrespect.

[jberryhill]

4. It refers to engaging in assault against political figures

There is a contingent on DU promoting the notion that politicians should be physically attacked.

Here:

https://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=12122586

[Dr Hobbitstein]

9. Those poor asshole Republicans. Fighting to take away rights and healthcare

being minorly inconvenienced by a thrown milkshake.

[jberryhill]

13. So, to whom are you planning to do it?

Is there a local race where you will do this?

[Dr Hobbitstein]

15. I'm not, but I'll gleefully support it. NT

[ProudLib72]

12. I believe we should

[LuvLoogie]

5. Some of my favorite Milkshake references...

[pintobean]

6. I want candy

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[LuvLoogie]

7. Oh Man! I forgot about that one? That's awesome.

I don't recall if I ever tried one, but I remember the commercial.

[pintobean]

8. I loved them.

[Panich52]

10. Protest action in Grwat Britain

Protestors have taken to throwing milkshakes on pols they disagree with. It's spread here—here someone threw one at Florida's Mark Gaetz.

[IcyPeas]

11. McDonalds sign in window:

[CTyankee]

14. THAT says it all!

Thanks. That gave me a real chuckle!