No way would we throw eggs at these politicians

Because they'll fight back.

No way would we throw eggs at these politicians

Because they'll fight back.

Three UCD students will appear before a disciplinary committee today where they face sanction for throwing eggs at the Taoiseach during an official visit on November 29 last year.

Here are some lawmakers we would hesitate to give a back answer to, never mind throw eggs...

1. JOHN PRESCOTT

The 'Prescott Punch' has entered political and internet lore, with good reason.

No hesitation, no second thoughts - I get egged, somebody's getting lamped.

2. VLADIMIR PUTIN

Would you? We wouldn't.

Ask these guys.

3. THE ENTIRE BOLIVIAN PARLIAMENT

Especially not the guy in the suit and the red shirt at 0:24.

4. THIS GUY IN KOREA

Because judo. Tomoe Nage, to be specific.

5. JOHN ELFERINK

Remember this? Australian politician kicked by randomer in the street? And it turned out the guy was Irish?

Morto.

6. THIS GUY IN JORDAN

You think Vincent Browne has trouble keeping the peace?

Spare a thought for this Jordanian moderator, who had one guest PULL A GUN on another (action from 1:05).

7. THESE DUDES IN UKRAINE

(Picture: AP)

If you think that parliamentary brawls are a relic of less enlightened times, think again. This picture is from December.

8. ANYONE IN BULGARIA

Ever wondered what would happen if you pulled a gun on a member of parliament in Bulgaria?

Wonder no more. The mother of all beat downs is what would happen.

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