As Comey social media post triggers a row, what does '86' mean?
Summary
Former FBI Director James Comey posted a photo on social media with sea shells arranged to form the numbers 8-6-4-7. This caused a controversy because some interpret "86" to mean "to kill" in certain contexts. Comey removed the post, stating he did not know about this interpretation, but authorities are investigating the incident.Key Facts
- James Comey posted a picture with numbers 8-6-4-7 made from sea shells.
- The number "47" refers to Donald Trump, the 47th U.S. president.
- In some circles, "to 86" means to remove or eliminate something.
- "86" can also mean "to kill" in certain military or law enforcement jargon.
- Comey deleted the post and stated he was unaware of the violent meaning.
- The US Secret Service and FBI are investigating the post.
- Some people argue Comey's action is protected under freedom of speech.
- The term "86" has various suggested origins, including as a phrase used by soda servers.
Read the Full Article
This is a fact-based summary from The Actual News. Click below to read the complete story directly from the original source.