Wendi Murdoch, Chinese National Hero

Rupert's wife lauded for defense against pie attack

Yesterday’s parliamentary hearing about the News Corp. hacking scandal focused on the testimonies of Rupert Murdoch, his son James, and former executive Rebekah Brooks. But it was Murdoch’s hot-pink-clad wife, Wendi, who became the day’s biggest celebrity when she defended her husband against a pie-throwing assailant.

Wendi, who lashed out at the attacker with impressively quick reflexes, has become an Internet meme since yesterday’s valiant display—there’s already a fake Wendi "Ninja" Murdoch Twitter account and a Wendi-themed e-card, and she even has her own phrase, “Wendi-Slapped.” 

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