Theresa May just can’t win. Not long ago, she ate an entire cone of chips at the seaside, and still not everyone considers her to be a relatable human.

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But when her political rival Jeremy Corbyn – whose Labour party has been steadily sneaking up on the Tories in the polls – eats a single Pringle, he is lauded as a hero on social media, and seems to have convinced many of his 'man of the people' status in the process.

Here’s what happened: as the Labour leader was greeting supporters after the BBC election debate on Wednesday evening, he was offered a Pringle. He took one and ate it. Don't believe me? There's evidence.

https://twitter.com/chunkymark/status/870155262304321536

Social media went wild.

Me: who the f votes on personality instead of policies

Corbyn: eats a pringle

Me: OMFG HE'S SO CUTE HE'S GOT MY VOTE

— ness (@nesswilliamsx) June 1, 2017

https://twitter.com/KeiraSmeeton/status/870260998363631616

This tweet went viral on the night of the debate. Could it have influenced the Pringle moment? Is JC that plugged in?

https://twitter.com/ladyhaja/status/870274216809160705

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Maybe it should come as no surprise – politics has, after all, always relied on sound bites...

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