Wacky Facebook Post Sparks Viking Invasion Plans in Ipswich

Kaylee Everhart

Updated Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 12:00 AM CDT

In an amusing twist of events, a recent Facebook post has sent the internet into a tizzy with what might be the most polite Viking invasion plan ever seen. The post, which surfaced just 8 minutes ago, invites event organizers in the Ipswich area to reach out if they are interested in hosting Viking battle demonstrations, historical displays, and goods for sale. The post reads: "If there are any events in the [blurry location] area that would like some vikings to attend please do reach out we do small battle demonstrations as well as the history side of viking life we also sell some goods so please do message as we would love to help you out."

The comment on this post, which appeared just 3 minutes ago, has caught the attention of many, stating, "That's got to be the most polite viking invasion plan I've ever seen." Accompanied by a smiling and blushing emoji, the comment perfectly encapsulates the humorous tone of the situation.

Users have quickly responded with various remarks, adding to the hilarity. One user humorously pointed out, "Ah they did not mention they will take your wife," while another quipped, "They did a fantastic job hiding Ipswich as the location being targeted." The playful banter continued with comments like, "Is Ipswich a forbidden word now? Like f*** and kill?" and "Might also stop by your annoying neighbor's home and capture him to sell to the Turks if wanted."

Interestingly, one user reminisced about the historical article where British men were reportedly angry that Viking men were too clean and women preferred them. This comment sparked a discussion on historical Viking practices, with one user noting, "Most Viking (the word just means 'voyager') were pretty polite. Traders, mostly. The raider/pirate Viking got more press but weren't typical."

The post has also drawn attention to local events celebrating Viking culture. A user from York mentioned, "We have the biggest Viking event in Europe every February in my home city of York. It's fun seeing the hordes and some of the competitions are hysterical. Best beard, best dressed viking. There's a poo day, seriously. We have a Viking poo expert lol. Live Viking fights and arts and crafts. Then we have the Viking funeral boat burning. It's a great week for any would-be Viking. I love it!"

While the original post may have been a simple call to action for event organizers, it has undoubtedly brought a wave of laughter and historical nostalgia to the social media platform. Whether or not Ipswich will see a polite Viking invasion remains to be seen, but the online community is certainly entertained by the prospect.

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Top Comments from Imgur

centuryraven09

Ah they did not mention they will take your wife

TruckerKunIsekaiGod

They did a fantastic job hiding Ipswitch as the location being targeted

MrListerTheFirst

Is Ipswitch a forbidden word now? Like f*** and kill?

swedeonamoose

Might also stop by your anoying neighbors home and capture him to sell to the turks if wanted.

chrisckelly

That tag 😂

joemac65

We have the biggest Viking event in Europe every February in my home city of York. It's fun seeing the hordes and some of the competitions are hysterical. Best beard, best dressed viking. There's a poo day, seriously. We have a viking poo expert lol. Live viking fights and arts and crafts. Then we have the viking funeral boat burning. It's a great week for any would be viking. i love it!

mikeatike

Wheres that historical article about British men being angry that the vikings were too clean and women preferring them?

DannyJammy

Why did they censor Ipswich? The place?

lucifer63

Like if you want your children to be tall and light-haired feel free to contact us

RamblingSydRumpo

Most viking (word just means 'voyager') were pretty polite. Traders, mostly. The raider/pirate viking got more press but weren't typical.

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