REMINDER TO POLLIES: Don’t Ever Post A Photo Of Yourself Holding A Sign

But here’s the skinny: stop doing it. Stop it. The only result will be that the criminals, cutthroats and ne’er-do-wells of the online world will take your picture, they will erase your slogan, and they will put something rude in its place. Your reputation will be in tatters. You will be left a husk of your former self.

Today’s victim is Tony Blair, who posted a photo of himself holding a sign proudly proclaiming his support for the Remain side of the Brexit vote. It took approximately one second before he was hit.

Well, Twitter. Tony Blair has tweeted a picture of himself holding a white piece of card. I’m sure you’ll behave. pic.twitter.com/77dOcpnGeF

— Jim Waterson (@jimwaterson) June 23, 2016

Despite Jim’s kind warning, there was to be no mercy in this life or the next.

Good to see Tony Blair doing his bit. pic.twitter.com/83O4gu7zCB

— Mike Vaughan (@Mike_Vaughan) June 23, 2016

I don’t even care how Tony Blair makes his money. It’s all I could think of. pic.twitter.com/K03jtI8roz

— David Paxton (@DavidDPaxton) June 23, 2016

I despise Tony Blair, but he makes an excellent point here. pic.twitter.com/OyGJRoyUKF

— Fraser Campbell (@FraserC69) June 23, 2016

Tony Blair has some advice for politicians who are thinking of holding up pieces of white card with writing on them pic.twitter.com/AXYZMfkLHo

— Tom Chivers (@TomChivers) June 23, 2016

Tony Blair held up this sign after voting and people did exactly what you’d expect… https://t.co/bQHBcdqazJ pic.twitter.com/tZggWMhgyB

— HuffPost UK Comedy (@HuffPostUKCom) June 23, 2016

Please. For the love of God. Don’t post photos holding a piece of paper.