Throwing eggs is a great way for the Joe public to get back at politicians or other famous people who annoy him.
Here are 9 of the best famous eggings in history.
1. Steve Ballmer
Microsoft top dog, Steve Ballmer ended up being forced to duck and cover in the course of a discussion he had been having with a university when an irate college student stood up, yelled abuse and hurled 3 eggs at the Microsoft boss. Click the image to watch the video on youtube.
2. John Prescott
The ex deputy prime minister, Prescott had been campaigning in Rhyl – Wles when the farmer Craig Evans threw some eggs at him, which hit him on the neck. Prescott, an old recreational boxer, replied instantly with a punch, that struck the gentleman straight in the mouth.
3. Nick Griffin
In late June last year: BNP boss Nick Griffin needed to get away from a media conference outside the house of Parliament when protesters blocked his exit and also threw eggs at him.
4. Arnold Schwarzenegger
As Arnie worked the large crowd, the egg smashed at the bottom of his left shoulder. His aide attempted to wash it off, yet Arnie just peeled off his jacket and resolved to go ahead with the speech.
"This guy owes me bacon now! Schwarzenegger joked later. "I mean there’s no two ways about it because, I mean, you can’t just have eggs without bacon. But this is all part of, you know, the free speech."
5. Paris Hiltons Car
During a late night party, Paris Hiltons Bentley was put under attach by a barrage of eggs. Hilton later filed a claim to the local police station
6. Lindsey Lohan Eggs Her Own Car
When Lindsay Lohan got annoyed at the Paparazzi camping near her property she chose to throw eggs over the fence at them. Sadly, Lindsay is not the best shot and some of the eggs even hit her Rolls Royce.
7. Ruth Kelly
Ruth Kelly the home secretary was leaving court after giving evidence in relation to another egging incident involving Fathers 4 Justice. Next time Mrs Kelly should bring along an egg bodyguard.
8. Salma Hayek’s billionaire husband
The billionaire boss of YSL, Gucci and Balenciaga was egged after he made the news that 1000′s of jobs would be lost because of the recession. From this photo, the eggers had quite a shot.
9. Ukraine Prime Minister hurt in ‘egg attack’
When the Ukranian prime minister was hit by an egg thrown by a student he dropped to the floor as if shot. The Prime Minister later recovered and told reporters that he felt sorry for the student who threw the egg.
