**Reading FC Stuns Fans with Bizarre Social Media Post Promoting Pre-Season Event**

League One side Reading FC has left social media abuzz with a peculiar promotional post for an upcoming pre-season event. The club, preparing for their second consecutive season in League One, shared a jaw-dropping video on their X account, which has garnered over one million views.

The video, which originally went viral in 2017, shows a pedestrian being hit by a purple bus in the streets of Reading. In a shocking turn of events, the individual gets up unhurt and casually walks into a nearby shop. The shop in question is the iconic Purple Turtle bar, a popular spot for Reading FC fans.

The club’s clever marketing tactic was met with a mix of amusement and criticism from fans. While some found the post hilarious, others felt it was inappropriate. One fan praised the club’s creative approach, saying, “Crazy promo admin, I like it.” However, another fan expressed disapproval, stating, “That’s not appropriate.”

The promotional post was followed by an announcement that Reading FC will be hosting a pre-season social event at the Purple Turtle bar on August 8. The event is likely to draw a large crowd, given the buzz surrounding the club’s clever marketing ploy.

It’s worth noting that purple seems to be a recurring theme for Reading FC, as their third strip last season featured the color prominently. Although the club has yet to release their third kit for the upcoming season, fans are eagerly anticipating its design.

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