Dublin Airport swear it was a tooth and not a cig in the hare’s mouth

Uniquely Irish

May 29, 2017

If it didn't catch your attention this morning, a hare was seen in Dublin Airport with a cigarette in its mouth.

We're not joking.

In things I never expect, a hare with a cigarette in its mouth just ran past me @DublinAirport! Duty free? #cigharette #nothingtodeclhare pic.twitter.com/LqvHwX131T

— Louise Acheson (@ach0) May 28, 2017

Louise Acheson took to Twitter today to share a picture of the hare going about its daily business, captioning the snap "#nothingtodeclhare."

After it grabbed the attention of many on social media, Dublin Airport has now hit back, claiming that it was not a cigarette in the animal's mouth, but rather an "overgrown tooth."

Sorry to spoil all the online jokes, but don't think that hare has a cigarette in its mouth. It's more likely an overgrown tooth. https://t.co/QyoQnyRRkt

— Dublin Airport (@DublinAirport) May 29, 2017

The company took to Twitter, commenting on the picture, saying "Sorry to spoil all the online jokes, but don't think that hare has a cigarette in its mouth. It's more likely an overgrown tooth."

People are now fighting back, telling the airport not to ruin their Monday morning banter.

@DublinAirport Don't ever let the truth get in the way of a good story!! Come on @DublinAirport

— koh (@ohare_k) May 29, 2017

@DublinAirport Now listen here Dublin Airport. It's monday. It's grey out. It's not Christmas week. If we want it to be a cigarette, it's a cigarette, ok!?

— JP O' Sullivan (@jpdromina) May 29, 2017