RANGERS fan have blasted Hugh Laurie after the actor echoed “we are the people” in a tweet about the Capitol riots.
The House and Blackadder star had hit out at the MAGA mob after shameful scenes in Washington DC on Wednesday.
Writing about the recent violence at the Capitol building in the US, the 61-year-old said: “You are not the people. You are some people.”
But many outraged Light Blues supporters felt his post echoed the famous Rangers slogan: “We are the people”.
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The tweet prompted an immediate backlash from fans, who were quick to point out the similarity.
One responded: “As a massive fan of House and a Rangers season ticket holder, this is a deeply upsetting tweet.”
A baffled Laurie then replied asking: “How so?”
Another fan then clarified: “It’s a long story, but Rangers’ motto is ‘We are the people.’
Laurie then responded: “Got it. Should have known.”
However, some supporters were not so easily placated, and advised Laurie to “tread carefully”.
Laurie replied again, vowing to “tip-toe past” to avoid further embarrassment.
The bizarre crossover has delighted many other social media users.
One wrote: “The things you come across lying in bed, perusing Twitter. This is brilliant, troops!”
Another joked said “Holy s***, House asked about Rangers. That’s simply the best.”
Although English, Laurie is of Scottish descent and has previously spoken about his Scottish ties.
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In a conversation with Glasgow-born chat show host Craig Ferguson in 2012 on the Late Late Show, he said: “I’m very pessimistic. “
I hope you don’t mind but I actually attribute this to my Scottish roots – dour.
“I definitely think that’s where it’s from.”