Here’s the thing about really sticky rumors: they often contain a grain of truth. Yes, John Worboys attacked over a dozen women. Yes, one victim was referred to as “Carrie” in a book. But that’s where the connection ends and the nonsense begins.
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Even Carrie Johnson herself never felt the need to address it publicly—because why would you dignify a rumor that’s about as true as a unicorn driving a taxi? The BBC, The Guardian, and even the cheeky folks at Private Eye all debunked it thoroughly. It’s a classic “wrong Carrie” scenario.
Now, let’s be honest: the rumor stuck because it’s so juicy. It involves a villain, a public figure, and a touch of political scandal. Our brains love that stuff. But sometimes, the most exciting story is actually just a boring, boring fact: nothing happened.
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Imagine if it were true, though. Picture John Worboys picking up a fare, and Carrie Symonds hops in. He says, “Where to, love?” And she replies, “Number 10 Downing Street, please—and step on it, I’ve got a Brexit to fix.” Then what? He gives her a discount because she’s the PM’s wife? Come on.
The rumor is so absurd, it’s almost a Monty Python sketch. But I promise you, no cosy cab ride drama ever happened.
