Italians take to Twitter with travel tips in response Islamic States' threat to conquer Rome
What the exact meaning of "Rome" is to the Islamic State is unclear
In a recent video by the Islamic State that showed the killing of 21 Christians in Libya, the Islamic State issued an ominous warning: “Today we are south of Rome,” one masked militant said. “We will conquer Rome with Allah’s permission.”
The Islamic State have begun using a hashtag to warn of their plan to reach "Rome."
What the exact meaning of "Rome" is to the Islamic State is unclear - some experts say it may actually be a reference to the United States or Turkey, or even the West in general. But Italy is worried. Libya is just a short boat ride across the Mediterranean. Since thousands of refugees already make this journey to Italian shores every year, what's to stop the Islamic State?
As word of #We_Are_Coming_O_Rome spread across the Italian media, Rome residents took the opportunity to respond to the Islamic State. And they did so in a rather amusing way for a country that’s just been put under a terror threat by one of the world’s most notorious and barbaric terror groups.
With warnings about the traffic.
#We_Are_Coming_O_Rome are you sure? pic.twitter.com/yNPVEO8Gzc
— Mauro Giulivi (@Giulivello) February 20, 2015#We_Are_Coming_O_Rome - don't let #Schettino steer your ships. He has a tendency to get too close to islands... pic.twitter.com/m5lm7GLcpq
— Sara (@EthicalRobot) February 20, 2015@Battar1406 First impressions are important & Romans can spot cheap Designer fakes a mile away. #We_Are_Coming_O_Rome pic.twitter.com/irOCGxv3Pu
— Feminist (@_Feminist) February 23, 2015#We_Are_Coming_O_Rome if you stop in Napoli beware to your wallet and rolex. Anyway, thanks for coming we need more Kebab shops.
— Antonio Lanzetta (@AntonioLanzettx) February 23, 2015#We_Are_Coming_O_Rome make sure you try the Jewish artichokes Carciofi alla Giudia, the best in town! pic.twitter.com/Mz8UcaIQpL
— Francesca (@FrancescaNZ) February 23, 2015We put prosciutto in everything, so bring your own snack packs. A little guanciale in your pasta is practically vegan #We_Are_Coming_O_Rome
— Mitra Talarman (@MitraTalarman) February 23, 2015Awww #ISIS! You could've taken part in the annual santa bike ride if only you weren't so tardy #We_Are_Coming_O_Rome pic.twitter.com/LUgal5x1lO
— V (@cwithta) February 23, 2015#We_Are_Coming_O_Rome only use white official taxis. Ask for the taximeters to be on. Fixed price only from the airports. #isistours
— Mitra Talarman (@MitraTalarman) February 22, 2015#We_Are_Coming_O_Rome you guys, avoid Easter week. Crazy lines, crowded metro, restaurants full everywhere. Also beware bus 64,pickpockets!
— Mitra Talarman (@MitraTalarman) February 22, 2015#ISIS if you are coming to Rome those sandals won't do. And those passamontagna are atrocious #We_Are_Coming_O_Rome pic.twitter.com/WUcEbOGdgk
— Guido Tresoldi (@GuidoTresoldi) February 21, 2015