Something to keep in mind before you or your kids attend the screening of "Joker" on October 4th!
The U.S. Army issued a warning about the possibility of mass shootings at upcoming screenings of “Joker,” according to a new report. In a widely distributed email on September 18 marked “For official use only,” officials reminded service members to “identify two escape routes” and to “run, hide, fight” in the event of a shooting, Gizmodo reported. “Run if you can,” the message said. “If you’re stuck, hide (also known as ‘sheltering in place’), and stay quiet. If a shooter finds you, fight with whatever you can.” On Tuesday, the Army confirmed to Gizmodo that it issued the warning in light of social media posts from “incel” extremists that were flagged by the FBI. The email explained that incels “idolize the Joker character, the violent clown from the Batman series, admiring his depiction as a man who must pretend to be happy, but eventually fights back against bullies.” An Army spokesperson said the message was routine.
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