By Tara John
THERESA MAY
British model Teresa May had to clarify that she was not the country’s new Prime Minister after getting congratulatory messages earlier this year. “Shows how ignorant” people are, she tweeted.
TIM KAINE
Tim Kane, who once ran for Canadian office, has received messages meant for the U.S. vice-presidential contender. “Remember … there is no I in Kane,” he replied.
PETER DUTTON
After the Australian Immigration Minister warned of “illiterate refugees” taking jobs, a New Yorker who shares his name got bombarded with virtual hate. “I’m still not Australian …,” he tweeted.
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