Going Viral: British MP Sets Twitter Ablaze With Topless COVID-19 Jab Photo

Plymouth MP Johnny Mercer faced tough questions from constituents — about why he had to take his shirt off to get a shot of coronavirus vaccine in the arm. His claim that he couldn't get his sleeve up over his bulging biceps was met with scepticism.

A British junior minister has set Twitter ablaze with pics of him stripping to the waist for his COVID-19 jab.

Plymouth Moor View MP Johnny Mercer posted the saucy selfie of his vaccination at the Ocean City's Derriford Hospital on Friday — with the nurse giving him the shot clearly enjoying the 'gun show'.

Mercer, who is junior veterans' minister in the Tory government, was following a trend of politicians posing for pics while having the shot — although most of them have managed to keep their clothes on.

— Johnny Mercer (@JohnnyMercerUK) February 5, 2021

The former army captain complained of feeling "achy" after his gratuitous topless display, but couldn't resist dubious boasts of buffness.

— Johnny Mercer (@JohnnyMercerUK) February 5, 2021

— Johnny Mercer (@JohnnyMercerUK) February 5, 2021

— Johnny Mercer (@JohnnyMercerUK) February 5, 2021

Health Secretary Matt Hancock thanked Mercer for playing his "part" (oo-er!) in the immunisation drive.

— Matt Hancock (@MattHancock) February 5, 2021

Other twittizens poked fun at Mercer's vanity:

— Judy Roe (@JudyRoe18) February 5, 2021

— Dave Rimm🇬🇧💂🏼‍♂️⚔️ (@DaveRimm) February 5, 2021

— Black Cat Creative (@The_Black_Cats) February 5, 2021

— T Bolts (@Marathon_Tardis) February 5, 2021

— Simon Parkes (@ParkesSimon) February 5, 2021