TheJournal.ie uses cookies. By continuing to browse this site you are agreeing to our use of cookies. Click here to find out more »
Dublin: 12 °C Friday 24 May, 2013

French presidential candidate hit by flour during speech

So. Much. Flour.

Just needs some eggs and sugar to make a cake
Just needs some eggs and sugar to make a cake
Image: AP Photo/SZG

USUALLY THE WORST thing politicians have to contend during a speech is hecklers.

However French presidential candidate Francois Hollande had to face the floury wrath of a protester as he gave a speech last night.

The Socialist Party candidate was signing a “social contract” to support housing for all when the protester ran on stage and covered him in flour.

Hollande, who is currently leading the polls, stayed impressively calm during the incident.



And here it is in pics:

French presidential candidate hit by flour during speech
1 / 3
  • France Election Powder Attack

    An unidentified woman, right, throws flour on French Socialist Party candidate for the 2012 presidential elections, Francois Hollande last night (AP Photo/SZG)
  • France Election Powder Attack

    Francois Hollande covered in flour (AP Photo/SZG)
  • France Election Powder Attack

    Francois Hollande is perturbed after he is covered in flour(AP Photo/SZG)

Cantona presidential ‘stunt’ aimed at improving French housing crisis

Read next:

Comments (20 Comments)

Add New Comment