you got the wrong guy. Will post the real guy (Disinformation warning - mod)

[sitifan]

Mod note: The attached video contains disinformation.

Thomas Matthew Crooks says you got the wrong guy. Will post the real guy. (My bold.)

https://twitter.com/x/status/1812350954907566569

Who does the pronoun "you" refer to?
What is the subject of the sentence "Will post the real guy"?

 

[dunchee]

Who does the pronoun "you" refer to?

The authority.

What is the subject of the sentence "Will post the real guy"?

TaraBull.

 

[Skrej]

Although this is a language question and the question has been answered, in the interest of stopping disinformation I should point out that the guy in the video isn't Crooks, but rather a troll.

One such source stating such.

Apparently TaraBull has fallen for his statement.

 

[sitifan]

Although this is a language question and the question has been answered, in the interest of stopping disinformation I should point out that the guy in the video isn't Crooks, but rather a troll.

A troll is a person who posts deliberately inflammatory messages online, isn't it?
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/troll
a person who intentionally antagonizes others online by posting inflammatory, irrelevant, or offensive comments or other disruptive content

 

[Skrej]

Yes, that's correct. It can also be used as a verb (as I did above) meaning to post such comments. Although it's typically used to refer to online activity, you'll occasionally hear it used in the context of face to face interactions.

 

[teechar]

It can also be used as a verb (as I did above)

but rather a troll.

Hmm.

 

[Skrej]

Oops, I thought I said he was trolling. Must have changed my wording.

 

[emsr2d2]

Given the gravity of the situation, in which a member of the public was killed, I've labelled post #1 with disinformation warnings. I was inclined to delete the video but then the question wouldn't have made sense so I've left it for now.