CNN confuses sex toy banner for ISIS flag at Pride

After a day that has seen Britain come to terms with the deaths of a high number of British tourists in Tunisia, following an attack linked to ISIS (Islamic State), CNN claimed that an ISIS flag was flown at London’s Pride celebrations. Earlier today, PinkNews reported that security was stepped up at the event following yesterday’s terrorist attacks in France and Tunisia.

“The ISIS flag amongst a sea of rainbow colours was spotted by a CNN international assignment editor,” said the show’s anchor.

Fortunately for the organisers of Pride in London, but unfortunately for CNN editor Lucy Pawle, the flag shown to shocked viewers across the world was in fact a celebration of anal sex toys. The varieties can be seen in the closeup below.

Lucy Pawle proudly declared on air that she “the only person who has spotted this”. While she hasn’t commented on the mistake, she did retweet a viewer’s reaction:-

You can watch the report here:-

• Dec 01 2023

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