thepoke--2020-08-12--A lovely, funny story about a teenage fanzine editor who rather overreached himself

This is a rather lovely thread by David Barnett – @ davidmbarnett on Twitter – about the time he edited @ @ @ @ @ himself .
David , who is now a journalist , novelist , and comic book @ @ @ @ @ to his teenage years when he used to make his own fanzine .
And just @ @ @ @ @ people said about it .
You can find David ’ s books here and his @ @ @ @ @ here .
And you can follow him on Twitter here .

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This is a rather lovely thread by David Barnett – @davidmbarnett on Twitter – about the time he edited a fanzine and rather overreached himself.
David, who is now a journalist, novelist, and comic book writer, takes us back to his teenage years when he used to make his own fanzine.
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OK, here’s a mildly amusing story that might also lead comics Twitter to find someone for me so I can issue an apology some 37 years in coming. A thread. Obviously. — David M Barnett (@davidmbarnett) August 11, 2020
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So, let’s turn the clock back to around… 1983, I suppose. I was about 13, anyway. And I used to make my own fanzine. It was called VOX STELLARUM because I thought that sounded very sci-fi, and I used to write articles about films and draw my own comics and it was pretty awful — David M Barnett (@davidmbarnett) August 11, 2020
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But I was an only child, and a bit of a geeky weirdo at times. And 13. I hadn’t discovered girls yet. Or at least, girls hadn’t wanted to be discovered by me. Anyhoo. I made a couple of issues of this. Hang on, I might have some pix. — David M Barnett (@davidmbarnett) August 11, 2020
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So, I sent one off to Marvel UK and they published a letter from me in, I think, the Spider-Man comic at the time, in which I asked for artists and writers to get in touch. And they published my full address. — David M Barnett (@davidmbarnett) August 11, 2020
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So I got a few people sending stuff to me. Which was great. I was a magazine editor at the age of 13. Then, one day, I got a phone call at home. — David M Barnett (@davidmbarnett) August 11, 2020
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I wish I could remember the guy’s name, but I can’t. But he asked me about the art job that was going at my magazine that he’d read about in Spider-Man Weekly. I was 13. I stuck the fanzine together with sellotape in my bedroom. Got it photocopied by my uncle at work. — David M Barnett (@davidmbarnett) August 11, 2020
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So of course I said, “Yes, the position is still open.”
Artist: “Can I come to talk to you about it, maybe Saturday? About 3pm?”
Me: “Yeeeesss, I think that would be fine." — David M Barnett (@davidmbarnett) August 11, 2020
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Then I put the phone down and promptly forgot about it and went to play football in my wellies or something. COMPLETELY forgot about it, in fact. Even on the following Saturday. When I went into Wigan town centre to, I don’t know, window shop at Concept Man or Stolen from Ivor. — David M Barnett (@davidmbarnett) August 11, 2020
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Then I got home. About 4pm. To two perplexed parents. “There’s a man here,” hissed my dad as I walked in the door. “Apparently he’s come about a *job*." — David M Barnett (@davidmbarnett) August 11, 2020
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And I walked into the living room to find a guy, probably in his 20s, with a big art portfolio. Drinking cups of tea. For an hour. Waiting for me to interview him about a job. I’ve probably mentioned this, but I was 13. — David M Barnett (@davidmbarnett) August 11, 2020
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He’d come on the train from Manchester. I pronounced that I would do the interview in my bedroom. We sat on my bed and I cast a detailed, critical eye over his portfolio. — David M Barnett (@davidmbarnett) August 11, 2020
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I’m absolutely dying of shame thinking about this now. The poor guy had come for a paying gig. To Wigan. In 1983. To be greeted by a 13-year-old who had not only forgotten he was coming, but had about three quid in his piggy bank. And made his homemade comic in his room. — David M Barnett (@davidmbarnett) August 11, 2020
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And he was very, very good about it. We talked a lot about comics and movies and illustration, he left me some of his artwork to use in future issues of my fanzine. My dad ran him to the train station with his portfolio and no job. — David M Barnett (@davidmbarnett) August 11, 2020
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And I never brought out another issue of the fanzine. Because, puberty. I lost interest in comics and all that stuff in the pursuit of girls and underage drinking. — David M Barnett (@davidmbarnett) August 11, 2020
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I think about this a lot. And I’ve lost all the documentation and his name and everything. But I bet he remembers the day he went for a job with a 13-year-old. If he is on Twitter, I’d like to profusely apologise to him for being a precocious , time-wasting little twat. THE END — David M Barnett (@davidmbarnett) August 11, 2020
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PS I wrote some books and stuff since then https://t.co/PFIRfKdpvC — David M Barnett (@davidmbarnett) August 12, 2020
Let’s hope he gets in touch! The tale proved very popular on Twitter and here are just a few of the things people said about it.
This is amazing! At heart it is a pure story about a kid trying to do something, so even if the man ended up neglected and disappointed, it still remains a marvelous little story. — Ayroth (@Playroth) August 12, 2020
Brilliant. Perfect ending if someone pops up with an interview with mega famous artist/illustrator who talks about this time he got interviewed for a job by a child. — David Helliwell (@Dave_Helliwell) August 12, 2020
…and that man, ladies and gentlemen, was Frank Miller! (I made this last part up) — Jamie Gambell (@jamiegambell) August 11, 2020
You can find David’s books here and his Books of Magic comic book here (and you can follow him on Twitter here).
Source Twitter @davidmbarnett


thepoke--2020-08-12--This all-time great amazing TV news moment has gone viral all over again

Simply an amazing news story which has gone viral all over again because it ’ s so … amazing .
@ @ @ @ @ asked by a TV news channel to recreate the moment of his life-changing lottery win @ @ @ @ @ This kid ’ s bike crash goes so well with Phil Collins ’ In The @ @ @ @ @ uncanny

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Simply an amazing news story which has gone viral all over again because it’s so … amazing.
An Aussie guy who was asked by a TV news channel to recreate the moment of his life-changing lottery win … and this happened.
I'll never forget the Aussie that came out of coma after 12 days to win a car on a scratch card and when he gets asked to re-enact it by a news channel, wins 250 grand 🍀 pic.twitter.com/qluuo5H1yb — Levi (@AnalyseLevi) August 11, 2020
Jaw on the floor.
At least they didn’t ask him to re-enact the coma. — philwoodford (@philwoodford) August 11, 2020
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This kid’s bike crash goes so well with Phil Collins’ In The Air Tonight it’s uncanny
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thepoke--2020-08-12--James Cleverly slagged off Ben & Jerry’s ‘overpriced’ ice cream – 7 ice cold burns

As you ’ ve probably seen by now , Ben & Jerry ’ s give Home Secretary Priti Patel some @ @ @ @ @ and got the cold shoulder .
Now Tory MP and nominative determinism in reverse James @ @ @ @ @ the act , strapping on his old army uniform to go to war with … @ @ @ @ @ 7 takedowns are ice cold .
Ben & Jerry ’ s gave Priti Patel advice @ @ @ @ @ cold shoulder – 11 cool responses

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As you’ve probably seen by now, Ben & Jerry’s gave Home Secretary Priti Patel some advice on compassion on Twitter and got the cold shoulder.
Now Tory MP and nominative determinism in reverse James Cleverly has got in on the act, strapping on his old army uniform to go to war with … ice cream.
Can I have a large scoop of statistically inaccurate virtue signalling with my grossly overpriced ice cream please. https://t.co/rkZFN9EO5y — James Cleverly (@JamesCleverly) August 11, 2020
And these 7 takedowns are ice cold.
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If I'd spent £16 million on coronavirus tests that didn’t work and £12m on a failed app and £150 million buying 50 million unusable masks from an offshore banker with no history of supplying medical equipment I'd probably keep my trap shut about some ice-cream being overpriced https://t.co/akwskvKFBL — James Felton (@JimMFelton) August 12, 2020
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Was buying their ice-cream the reason you had your parliamentary credit card suspended 13 times for breaking expenses regulations? 🍦🍦🍦 https://t.co/bnIsA2Frz7 — Barry Glendenning (@bglendenning) August 11, 2020
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There's me thinking "James Cleverly hasn't publicly made a complete arse of himself for a while" and then he pops up picking a fight with ice cream. My man is RELIABLE. https://t.co/zDgQIbOJOl — Matt Fallaize (@MattFallaize) August 12, 2020
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A reminder that when politicians like James dismiss something as “virtue signalling” what they mean is: “I have no counterargument to your statement, which most people will agree is noble, so I’m going to insult you instead” https://t.co/ZHw1TutSqB — Larry the Cat (@Number10cat) August 11, 2020
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If you think a tub of Ben & Jerry’s is overpriced, you’re going to shit your pants when you find out how much we paid for PPE that doesn’t work… https://t.co/2i4ybZck8U — NewsThump (@newsthump) August 12, 2020
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James is in the same government that's been urging us to spend, spend, spend on junk food and high street eateries. https://t.co/qx2sKAsUeA — fleetstreetfox (@fleetstreetfox) August 12, 2020
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The largest recession in the G7, the highest excess death rate in Europe, A-Levels in meltdown, unemployment rocketing, catastrophic Brexit imminent and *government ministers* are shouting at ice cream on Twitter. — James O'Brien (@mrjamesob) August 12, 2020
To conclude …
James, you're shouting at ice cream https://t.co/coI9N5sbE8 — 'Client Journalism' Expert (@ClientJournoExp) August 11, 2020
And finally …
Häagen-Dazs is notably silent this morning. — Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) August 12, 2020
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Ben & Jerry’s gave Priti Patel advice on compassion and got the cold shoulder – 11 cool responses


thepoke--2020-08-12--Liz Truss kicked up a stink over Stilton in the Japanese trade talks – our 8 favourite comments

Trade talks between the UK and Japan have reached a stalemate over Stilton .
Trade Secretary Liz Truss wants Japan @ @ @ @ @ terms on blue cheeses than it has agreed with the EU ’ s 27 countries @ @ @ @ @ , the deal the UK hopes for would raise GDP by 0.007 per cent , @ @ @ @ @ projected 5 per cent loss from leaving the EU .
If the UK-Japanese talks fail @ @ @ @ @ would become the default in January 2021 , leaving the UK worse off .
Cheese @ @ @ @ @ smelly – hill on which to let a trade deal die .
Here ’ s @ @ @ @ @ about it all .
Emma Kennedy was on hand with a little wedge of Brexit @ @ @ @ @ ’ t think the UK will be ready for Brexit – 9 unsurprised takedowns

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Trade talks between the UK and Japan have reached a stalemate over Stilton.
Trade Secretary Liz Truss wants Japan to give the UK better terms on blue cheeses than it has agreed with the EU’s 27 countries.
According to the FT, the deal the UK hopes for would raise GDP by 0.007 per cent, which would slightly alleviate the projected 5 per cent loss from leaving the EU.
If the UK-Japanese talks fail, World Trade Organisation tariffs would become the default in January 2021, leaving the UK worse off.
Journalist and trade expert, Sarah Hurst, assessed the situation.
Brexit is trying to sell Stilton to the Japanese because we made it harder to sell it to Europeans. — Sarah Hurst (@Life_Disrupted) August 11, 2020
Cheese is an odd – and smelly – hill on which to let a trade deal die.
Here’s what Twitter had to say about it all.
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If everyone in the UK ate 0.15g of Stilton each (about the same weight as 5 raindrops) that would add up to more blue cheese than Japan bought from the UK in the whole of last year. And yet Liz Truss is willing to blow up the prospect of a trade deal over that? — Edwin Hayward 🦄 🗡 (@uk_domain_names) August 11, 2020
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The Stilton situation reveals what we always feared – that Liz Truss is in the pocket of Big Cheese. She must be removed from office before she gives the Chinese our fishing rights in exchange for getting Dairylea on the school lunch menu in Shandong. pic.twitter.com/k8O2tdOuwd — Gpoptosis (@Gpoptosis) August 11, 2020
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don’t worry guys, Liz Truss is confident we’ll sell £102,000 of Stilton to Japan pic.twitter.com/TxEj0TQhi8 — Toby Earle (@TobyonTV) August 11, 2020
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2016:
“It’s all about blue passports” 2020:
“It’s all about blue stilton”https://t.co/GlaIZL4Zoj — David Schneider (@davidschneider) August 11, 2020
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Liz Truss’s trade deal with Japan is floundering over Stilton. Pale white, with thin blue veins and a distinctive aroma, Liz Truss is the Secretary of State for International Trade — Unnamed Insider (@Unnamedinsider) August 11, 2020
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LIZ TRUSS: [furiously] well tell the Japanese that they'd better start liking Stilton or they can make their fucking cars in their own country pic.twitter.com/ICvqMmL87X — Gpoptosis (@Gpoptosis) August 11, 2020
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What is it with Truss and cheese ? She’s got herself in a pickle over Stilton in the Trade talks with Japan, clearly crackers https://t.co/ZllQ9poRyd — Ian collins (@Iancoll94354676) August 11, 2020
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Why not figure out how to get lorries into Kent before trying to sell Stilton to the Japanese? — Sarah Hurst (@Life_Disrupted) August 11, 2020
Emma Kennedy was on hand with a little wedge of Project Fear Brexit reality.
And as of end Jan, the Europeans will be able to make their own stilton and there’ll be absolutely nothing we can do about it. And that’s Brexitwang https://t.co/J9c5gCOFTN — Emma Kennedy (@EmmaKennedy) August 11, 2020
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Liz Truss doesn’t think the UK will be ready for Brexit – 9 unsurprised takedowns
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thepoke--2020-08-12--People wondered if this BBC guide to the recession might be a little too simplistic

This BBC guide to the recession – and how ( and how long ) it might take to recover from @ @ @ @ @ just designed for people who didn ’ t do Economics A-Level .
It ’ s @ @ @ @ @ haven ’ t started doing their times tables yet , shared by @ alexlowe51 on @ @ @ @ @ sorry , can you explain it just one more time please ?
This American library @ @ @ @ @ well , have a watch for yourself

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This BBC guide to the recession – and how (and how long) it might take to recover from it – wasn’t just designed for people who didn’t do Economics A-Level.
It’s also helpful for people who haven’t started doing their times tables yet, shared by @alexlowe51 on Twitter.
We’re sorry, can you explain it just one more time please?
Or will it be the injured man crawling across broken glass — Mark Ashmore (@mashm0re) August 12, 2020
I nearly pissed myself with the comment at the end. — ColinTheWarriorMonkey (@CTWarriorMonkey) August 12, 2020
“And now the weather, here’s Bing” — Fan of the Year 2020 (@MarcWilliams22) August 12, 2020
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This American library advert went viral because, well, have a watch for yourself
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thepoke--2020-08-12--A YouGov poll shone a stark light on British attitudes to migrants on the Channel – the only 6 respo

A YouGov poll shone a stark light on British attitudes to migrants on the Channel – the only 6 responses you need

A poll conducted by YouGov appeared to show a shocking statistic about British attitudes to refugees travelling to the UK @ @ @ @ @ English Channel .
There was a stark contrast between the almost mirror-image opinions of Leave @ @ @ @ @ the overall result coming close to that of the EU referendum .
These six reactions @ @ @ @ @ Now Sky News is following migrants in boats across the English Channel – 5 responses @ @ @ @

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A poll conducted by YouGov appeared to show a shocking statistic about British attitudes to refugees travelling to the UK via small boats in the English Channel.
Almost half of Britons (49%) say they have little (22%) to no sympathy (27%) for the migrants who have been crossing the channel from France to England https://t.co/vjnNs8zUff pic.twitter.com/xCJHVbP8sG — YouGov (@YouGov) August 11, 2020
There was a stark contrast between the almost mirror-image opinions of Leave and Remain voters, with the overall result coming close to that of the EU referendum.
Historian Dr Charlotte Lydia Riley put it simply.
We should be deeply ashamed of these statistics, as a nation. https://t.co/vCJNcxenLY — Dr Charlotte Lydia Riley (@lottelydia) August 11, 2020
These six reactions hammer home her point.
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This poll must be wrong. It is simply unbelievable that Tories and Brexit voters don't give a shit about migrants. pic.twitter.com/oSF63uX1Xd — Parody Boris Johnson (@BorisJohnson_MP) August 11, 2020
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Just listened to a series of speeches about how open, tolerant and not at all racist we are. Now to take a big sip of milk coke and check the stats- https://t.co/resNyePltE — James Felton (@JimMFelton) August 11, 2020
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All Lives Matter tho. https://t.co/xjNowonppO — Sam Whyte (@SamWhyte) August 11, 2020
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we're a country made up of a significant population of selfish horrible bastards and honestly I think we always will be. I hate 49% of you. https://t.co/BT8dxLi0DI — dan hett (@danhett) August 11, 2020
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I’ve fixed that for you. You’re welcome. pic.twitter.com/SNgOqHcrfm — Nick Harvey (@mrnickharvey) August 11, 2020
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and if the 49% were alive back then, they would've said same in 1938… and cheered this headline pic.twitter.com/KlcQ9riEbz — CyberRaja (@CyberRaja) August 11, 2020
In conclusion:
I was never good at maths but I think that makes 51% who do do have sympathy for migrants 👍 🇬🇧 https://t.co/jjTFN1tnie — MimiJ (@MimiJ9) August 11, 2020
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Now Sky News is following migrants in boats across the English Channel – 5 responses that say it all
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thepoke--2020-08-12--Someone took a priest to task for the Twitter company he keeps and his takedown was biblical – liter

Someone took a priest to task for the Twitter company he keeps and his takedown was biblical – literally

A Canadian Anglican priest , RevDaniel , schooled a woman on the teachings of Jesus after she questioned the suitability @ @ @ @ @ followers .
He shared screengrabs of the brief exchange .
The disgruntled woman may not @ @ @ @ @ Daniel ’ s approach , but Twitter certainly was .
The post picked up more @ @ @ @ @ people flocking to follow him – pun intended .
These are a few of the @ @ @ @ @ Of course , Twitter being what it is , not all of the responses were @ @ @ @ @ how the Rev reacted to some of the more disapproving messages .
There just may @ @ @ @ @ the other cheek .
This priest ’ s takedown of bible-waving Donald Trump went viral @ @ @ @ @ in a single sentence

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A Canadian Anglican priest, RevDaniel, schooled a woman on the teachings of Jesus after she questioned the suitability of some of his Twitter followers.
He shared screengrabs of the brief exchange.
I don’t know why she blocked me. I did what she asked. pic.twitter.com/B1oRElByTi — RevDaniel (@RevDaniel) August 10, 2020
The disgruntled woman may not have been happy with Reverend Daniel’s approach, but Twitter certainly was. The post picked up more than 100,000 likes, with people flocking to follow him – pun intended.
These are a few of the responses to his tweet.
Christianity is about like, being nice or something dude, dont judge bro https://t.co/kXoWZIS4ft — Cursed Modernist Images (@CursedModernism) August 11, 2020
how christians are supposed to act vs the ones that just want an excuse to look down on other people https://t.co/RJFUN95RnT — Chris "oh THATS an office. yikes" Pollock 死神 (@chhopsky) August 10, 2020
"The Pharisees and the teachers of the law muttered, 'This man welcomes sinners and eats with them.'" https://t.co/ECjtddIoo6 — Scani #BLM ⚫🟤🌈 (@ScaniGryph) August 10, 2020
THIS is how u do religion right
im not religious but this makes me happy https://t.co/4cfiMkbNJU — ✨ Scooter, he/him/his ✨ (@zootypup) August 11, 2020
Of course, Twitter being what it is, not all of the responses were positive, but this is how the Rev reacted to some of the more disapproving messages.
Do the people who message me to tell me that they don't think I'm a real / good / righteous / proper priest and would never be part of my congregation, not realize that I'm really grateful for that? — RevDaniel (@RevDaniel) August 11, 2020
There just may be some precedent for turning the other cheek.
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This priest’s takedown of bible-waving Donald Trump went viral because it says it all in a single sentence
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thepoke--2020-08-12--Someone used stock photos to tell Distracted Boyfriend woman’s lockdown story – and it’s just glorio

Someone used stock photos to tell Distracted Boyfriend woman’s lockdown story – and it’s just glorious

You ’ d have to be a statistical anomaly to have missed the Distracted Boyfriend meme , which has been used time and again to illustrate how we don ’ t always want the things we should want .
Recently , Law and Technology academic , Andres Guadamuz , spotted the girlfriend from the scenario in a very different image .
He did indeed find out , and this is her lockdown story .
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We all remember this stage of blissful ignorance 3 .
Like so many of us , she follows the advice and doesn ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ – has she overdone “ P.E .
With Joe Wicks ” ?
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Our heroine does the sensible thing 7 .
Luckily , no hospitalisation was necessary and she ’ ll live to scowl at her boyfriend another day 8 .
That guy !
We knew he was trouble We all know where he caught it .
There ’ s probably a lesson to be learnt from this , beyond the lesson that Andres does great Twitter .
This is our lucky day .
Plot twist : the distracted boyfriend meme had @ @

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You’d have to be a statistical anomaly to have missed the Distracted Boyfriend meme, which has been used time and again to illustrate how we don’t always want the things we should want.
Like this:
Breaking: Boris Johnson finally getting a break from whatever it is he does all day. pic.twitter.com/i5ywqPMOpV — The Poke (@ThePoke) August 10, 2020
Recently, Law and Technology academic, Andres Guadamuz, spotted the girlfriend from the scenario in a very different image.
So I was checking a story on covid-19, and this picture showed up. Could it be? It looks like Discracted BF's girlfriend with a mask. It looks like her, but it's so difficult to tell with a mask. I had to find out… pic.twitter.com/Iy0aHpQg10 — Andres Guadamuz (@technollama) August 10, 2020
He did indeed find out, and this is her lockdown story.
1. We all remember this stage of blissful ignorance
It IS her. Here she is happy and enjoying life outside. It's probably early March. Little does she know things are about to get difficult. pic.twitter.com/6jRTZVHAZc — Andres Guadamuz (@technollama) August 10, 2020
2. The coronavirus reaches Stock Photoland – a real place, obviously
She has just found out about this coronavirus. pic.twitter.com/5pzmDs0x7g — Andres Guadamuz (@technollama) August 10, 2020
3. Like so many of us, she follows the advice and doesn’t drive to Durham
She's taking precautions. She's wearing a mask at home and using gel. What could go wrong? pic.twitter.com/lwvhkG9vwg — Andres Guadamuz (@technollama) August 10, 2020
4. Hang on – has she overdone “P.E. With Joe Wicks”?
Oh no, something's not right… body aches are a bad sign. pic.twitter.com/Yn230FxT5O — Andres Guadamuz (@technollama) August 10, 2020
5. Nope – it’s the rona
6. Our heroine does the sensible thing
She phones her doctor, the tests are in… pic.twitter.com/O7BEmHWODC — Andres Guadamuz (@technollama) August 10, 2020
7. Luckily, no hospitalisation was necessary and she’ll live to scowl at her boyfriend another day
She was sick, but she'll be fine, crisis averted! pic.twitter.com/yT33yPkXIe — Andres Guadamuz (@technollama) August 10, 2020
8. That guy! We knew he was trouble
Some questions are starting to emerge. If she was staying at home safe and isolating, how did she get sick? Could Distracted BF be to blame? Maybe he left the house and broke lockdown rules! pic.twitter.com/07yeO164mp — Andres Guadamuz (@technollama) August 10, 2020
We all know where he caught it.
There’s probably a lesson to be learnt from this, beyond the lesson that Andres does great Twitter.
A thread of champions. 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 https://t.co/XCAKzmclcD — Stephen McGann (@StephenMcGann) August 10, 2020
A thread for our time https://t.co/ftKODmuoUw — Mathew Ingram (@mathewi) August 10, 2020
As Sara Gosline says …
If you woke up today and thought "I really need a back story for the jealous girlfriend meme", today is your lucky day. https://t.co/osj7G53mAZ — Sara 🤷🏼♀ Gosline (@sargoshoe) August 10, 2020
This is our lucky day.
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Plot twist: the distracted boyfriend meme had an update
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thepoke--2020-08-12--Ben & Jerry’s gave Priti Patel advice on compassion and got the cold shoulder – 11 cool responses

Despite warnings that a naval approach would endanger lives , the Home Secretary has engaged a ‘ Clandestine Channel Threat @ @ @ @ @ ’ s a thing now – to render the English Channel ‘ unviable ’ for @ @ @ @ @ shores in small boats to claim asylum .
Advice on the matter came in from @ @ @ @ @ won ’ t include the whole thread , but it ’ s worth reading .
@ @ @ @ @ it .
Although she hadn ’ t responded publicly at the time of writing , @ @ @ @ @ ’ s funniest Boris Johnson parody account interpreted – after all , he speaks fluent @ @ @ @ @ mixed .
Some people vowed to boycott Ben & Jerry ’ s – during a @ @ @ @ @ they made a good point .
These are the best responses we ’ ve seen @ @ @

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Despite warnings that a naval approach would endanger lives, the Home Secretary has engaged a ‘Clandestine Channel Threat Commander’ – because that’s a thing now – to render the English Channel ‘unviable’ for those trying to reach British shores in small boats to claim asylum.
Advice on the matter came in from an unlikely quarter.
Hey @PritiPatel we think the real crisis is our lack of humanity for people fleeing war, climate change and torture. We pulled together a thread for you.. — Ben & Jerry's UK (@benandjerrysUK) August 11, 2020
We won’t include the whole thread, but it’s worth reading. These were crucial points from it.
People wouldn’t make dangerous journeys if they had any other choice. The UK hasn’t resettled any refugees since March, but wars and violence continue. What we need is more safe and legal routes https://t.co/L0Er90JDZY — Ben & Jerry's UK (@benandjerrysUK) August 11, 2020
Let’s remember we’re all human and have the same rights to life regardless of the country we happen to have been born in. — Ben & Jerry's UK (@benandjerrysUK) August 11, 2020
and once more for the back: PEOPLE CANNOT BE ILLEGAL. — Ben & Jerry's UK (@benandjerrysUK) August 11, 2020
Although she hadn’t responded publicly at the time of writing, there was this.
‘A source close to Home Secretary Priti Patel has branded Ben and Jerry's ice cream "overpriced junk food".’ Imagine being more upset at ice cream, than you are about the lives of refugees.
https://t.co/z8JhG1Q8zp — Damon Evans (@damocrat) August 11, 2020
Twitter’s funniest Boris Johnson parody account interpreted – after all, he speaks fluent Home Office.
Priti Patel is calling for a boycott of Ben and Jerry's. She says we must show them that there is no place in this country for kindness, tolerance or humanity. https://t.co/zh1KpIMKQ8 — Parody Boris Johnson (@BorisJohnson_MP) August 11, 2020
Responses were mixed. Some people vowed to boycott Ben & Jerry’s – during a heatwave – but more thought they made a good point.
These are the best responses we’ve seen so far.
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It shouldn't be left to an ice cream company to speak up for human rights, human decency and good policy on refugees and asylum seekers, but here we are. https://t.co/Ur2RvGKQRp — Warren Morgan 🇪🇺 (@warrenmorgan) August 11, 2020
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2020: the year where ice cream was warmer than our Home Secretary. — Dan Rebellato (@DanRebellato) August 11, 2020
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Ice Cream or the smirking face of banal evil? It’s a regular Sophie’s choice isn’t it. pic.twitter.com/h25rCeRBLO — Bethany Black (@BeffernieBlack) August 11, 2020
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Big day for anyone who went into journalism so they could tweet an anonymous government source raging against being shown up by an ice cream brand — Toby Earle (@TobyonTV) August 11, 2020
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thepoke--2020-08-12--7 funniest things people said about this furious anti-masker being carried out of a shop by his son

This video of an American guy who really , really doesn ’ t want to wear a mask went viral @ @ @ @ @ a watch for yourself .
And here are the funniest 7 things people said about @ @ @ @ @ entering stage left is exactly the content we needed today

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This video of an American guy who really, really doesn’t want to wear a mask went viral because, well, have a watch for yourself.
Anti-masker in Tucson, AZ throws a tantrum and has to be carried out by his own son pic.twitter.com/ggo4I968aL — Fifty Shades of Whey (@davenewworld_2) August 11, 2020
And here are the funniest 7 things people said about it.
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The perks of having a large son: you can have him carry you like a little baby https://t.co/6kYd3xIHCt — lil babushka (@cowgirl_beebop) August 11, 2020
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Horrifying to see a toddler using such language. https://t.co/vGvz518lO6 — Katherine Ryan (@Kathbum) August 11, 2020
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The son is finally powerful enough to defeat his father. it’s a beautiful transitionatory period in nature, rarely caught on camera https://t.co/XEtiXUuDl4 — Losing it (Classic) (@prophethusband) August 11, 2020
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Shit-talking kinda hits diminishing returns when you do it while being carried out of the store by your son like you’re a boxed floor lamp https://t.co/SLxuwzEuPP — Patrick Monahan (@pattymo) August 11, 2020
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He's angry in the SPROUTS….TUCSON SPROUTS Y'ALL!!! Sprouts is like the most peaceful place. You're surrounded by flaxseed & lavender chapstick, vegan ice cream & salted carmel chocochip cookies…the peaceful morphic field cast him away! B gone dark forces, b gone! #Tucson💛🌵 https://t.co/aAIH3jjTpy — ~!*ALLoutvluv*!~🪶 (@ll_outvluv) August 11, 2020
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Was that a fart when he got picked up? https://t.co/44hstCnIxL — h. jon benjamin (@HJBenjamin) August 11, 2020
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https://twitter.com/bIondiewasabi/status/1293252167587987456?s=20
To conclude …
Death cult. The thing is, they know they're wrong. It's not enough for them to reject wearing masks, they want *you* to *affirm* them in it because the last little bit of rationality in them is making them feel humiliated and it's intolerable to them. https://t.co/YeIj7QHcpa — Tom Nichols (@RadioFreeTom) August 11, 2020
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This Greggs bag entering stage left is exactly the content we needed today
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thepoke--2020-08-12--Comeback of the week

Comeback of the week

The latest in an occasional series , this week ’ s ‘ comeback of the week ’ contest was … @ @ @ @ @ glasses , or have ever gotten medical care.
’ whatthehellsteve ‘ I agree with him @ @ @ @ @ ’ t evolve .
He doesn ’ t use it.
’ ramko169 Simply 10 of @ @ @ @ @ of ‘ anti-maskers ’

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The latest in an occasional series, this week’s ‘comeback of the week’ contest was … no contest.
‘Or glasses, or have ever gotten medical care.’ whatthehellsteve ‘I agree with him, his brain clearly didn’t evolve. He doesn’t use it.’ ramko169
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Simply 10 of the most brilliantly savage takedowns of ‘anti-maskers’
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thepoke--2020-08-13--The takedown of this gung-ho Fox presenter had them raising the white flag

Here ’ s Tomi Lahren , who hosts a talk show on something called Fox Nation , a spin-off of @ @ @ @ @ Tomi went on Twitter to tell everyone who was listening that you really don ’ @ @ @ @ @ Donald Trump ’ s America .
Except , the person you really don ’ t @ @ @ @ @ it turns out , is Charlotte Clymer .
‘ As someone who has served , @ @ @ @ @ than armchair generals talking tough but refusing to actually step up and do something themselves.
@ @ @ @ @ breaks out the “ Sweetie ” you better duck and cover or call a mortician @ @ @ @ @ to murder you.
’ TallBlondeBetty

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Here’s Tomi Lahren, who hosts a talk show on something called Fox Nation, a spin-off of Fox News.
Anyway, Tomi went on Twitter to tell everyone who was listening that you really don’t want to mess with Donald Trump’s America.
Except, the person you really don’t want to mess with, it turns out, is Charlotte Clymer.
Boom.
‘As someone who has served, nothing pisses me off more than armchair generals talking tough but refusing to actually step up and do something themselves.’ beerbellybegone ‘Those are called chickenhawks.’ BoinkBoinkEtAliae ‘When Charlotte breaks out the “Sweetie” you better duck and cover or call a mortician cause she’s about to murder you.’ TallBlondeBetty
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Nicola Sturgeon’s takedown of Ruth Davidson is simply glorious
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thepoke--2020-08-13--Nicola Sturgeon’s takedown of Ruth Davidson is simply glorious

Burn of the week winner – by some distance – is Scotland ’ s first minister Nicola Sturgeon and this @ @ @ @ @ the Conservative party leader in the Scottish Parliament .
Make sure you watch it until @ @ @ @ @ s quite the payoff .
Gavin Williamson warned about people being promoted beyond their competence @ @ @ @ @ joke

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Burn of the week winner – by some distance – is Scotland’s first minister Nicola Sturgeon and this takedown of Ruth Davidson, the Conservative party leader in the Scottish Parliament.
Make sure you watch it until the end. It’s quite the payoff.
“Hello, police? I’d like to report a particularly brutal but equally hilarious murder.”pic.twitter.com/Nc3zG3qdxa — 🏳🌈 Max 🏳🌈 (@SpillerOfTea) August 12, 2020
Oof!
Has anyone checked on Ruth Davidson because holy fucking shit she must be in some kind of way after that. — 🏳🌈 Max 🏳🌈 (@SpillerOfTea) August 12, 2020
https://twitter.com/miffythegamer/status/1293574197478854658?s=20
This was beautiful to watch — Ticman2020 🍀 🏆 🏆 🏆 🏆 🏆 🏆 🏆 🏆 🏆 🍀 (@ticman2013) August 12, 2020
An extraordinary exchange in the Scottish parliament – https://t.co/ybeGGJSZ4c — Gavin Esler (@gavinesler) August 12, 2020
Annihilated, crushed and broken.
Ain't it the truth Ruth gasps like a goldfish out of water.
Lovely. — John McCormack (@recoveryjohn1) August 12, 2020
Nicola Sturgeon is very, very good at her job. https://t.co/PudhKZk4br — Emma Kennedy (@EmmaKennedy) August 13, 2020
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Gavin Williamson warned about people being promoted beyond their competence and everyone made the same joke
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thepoke--2020-08-13--‘Quite possibly the greatest commentary I have ever heard’

We ’ re grateful to @ danwalker for highlighting this clip of a football commentator who opted for a novel @ @ @ @ @ .
And very funny it is too .
And given the finish it deserved … @ @ @ @ @ worst 20 seconds of football ever played , and it ’ s hard to disagree

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We’re grateful to @danwalker for highlighting this clip of a football commentator who opted for a novel approach to describing the action.
And very funny it is too.
Brilliant.
Sometimes noises are better than words 😂🏎pic.twitter.com/aRDvJW1o7G — Dan Walker (@mrdanwalker) August 12, 2020
https://twitter.com/MrDtAFC/status/1293513307643457538?s=20
And given the finish it deserved …
https://twitter.com/suppandiiii/status/1293528292218138625?s=20
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This has been declared the worst 20 seconds of football ever played, and it’s hard to disagree
H/T @danwalker


thepoke--2020-08-13--Gavin Williamson warned about people being promoted beyond their competence and everyone made the sa

Gavin Williamson warned about people being promoted beyond their competence and everyone made the same joke

Education secretary Gavin Williamson isn ’ t having a good A-Level results day .
In fact , it ’ s @ @ @ @ @ could possibly be any worse .
Williamson said people would have ‘ taken advantage ’ @ @ @ @ @ cut students ’ A-level grades , and warned about the dangers of people being promoted @ @ @ @ @ everyone made the same joke .
Jeremy Clarkson did his annual A-levels day tweet and @ @ @ @ @ earned top marks

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Education secretary Gavin Williamson isn’t having a good A-Level results day. In fact, it’s hard to imagine how it could possibly be any worse.
Williamson said people would have ‘taken advantage’ if he hadn’t controversially cut students’ A-level grades, and warned about the dangers of people being promoted beyond their competence.
The danger is that pupils will be overpromoted into jobs that are beyond their competence, says Gavin Williamson https://t.co/IFYtM4ym94 — Philip Coggan (@econbartleby) August 12, 2020
And did everyone make the same joke? Of course they did.
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Alanis Morrissette just exploded https://t.co/1jq7oaHrMI — tom jamieson (@jamiesont) August 13, 2020
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Over promoted into jobs beyond their competence? *stares at Gavin Williamson, turns, stares to camera* https://t.co/muoROlfu2S — Emma Kennedy (@EmmaKennedy) August 13, 2020
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Gavin Williamson:
“Increasing the A Level grades will mean a whole generation could end up promoted beyond their abilities” In unrelated news, Gavin Williamson, Liz Truss, Priti Patel, Grant Shapps are all senior members of the cabinet. — David Schneider (@davidschneider) August 13, 2020
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Gavin Williamson's previous job before becoming an MP was as a fireplace salesman https://t.co/4zaoYnCnP4 — 'Client Journalism' Expert (@ClientJournoExp) August 13, 2020
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incredible words from the former defence secretary who said “russia should go away and shut up” and then got sacked for leaking https://t.co/qwUh31uGoJ — Abby Tomlinson (@twcuddleston) August 13, 2020
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https://twitter.com/helenmallam/status/1293802731971510278?s=20
To conclude.
A perfectly crafted joke. Also, unfortunately, perfectly true. https://t.co/CmGfn5VWKW — James O'Brien (@mrjamesob) August 13, 2020
And this.
After this A level fiasco, I can feel a promotion coming for Gavin Williamson — Brian Moore (@brianmoore666) August 13, 2020
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Jeremy Clarkson did his annual A-levels day tweet and Nish Kumar’s response earned top marks
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thepoke--2020-08-13--Jeremy Clarkson did his annual A-levels day tweet and Nish Kumar’s response earned top marks

This year ’ s A-level results day is an A-level results day like no other , for reasons we presumably @ @ @ @ @ go into here .
But one thing didn ’ t change , and that was @ @ @ @ @ tweet , basically always saying the same thing , which he sends out on this @ @ @ @ @ is this year ’ s entry for your collection .
And there were lots of @ @ @ @ @ few of them along these lines .
Yes , yes they have .
But surely @ @ @ @ @ Nish Kumar .
This anti-vaxxer takedown is a burn of the highest order Source @ @

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This year’s A-level results day is an A-level results day like no other, for reasons we presumably don’t need to go into here.
But one thing didn’t change, and that was Jeremy Clarkson’s annual tweet, basically always saying the same thing, which he sends out on this day every year.
Here is this year’s entry for your collection.
A level results not great? Don’t worry, I got a C and 2 Us and I’m currently building a large house with far reaching views of the Cotswolds — Jeremy Clarkson (@JeremyClarkson) August 13, 2020
And there were lots of entertaining responses, quite a few of them along these lines.
https://twitter.com/JackDunc1/status/1293845918350008326?s=20
Yes, yes they have.
You maybe got the C's and U's at school, but it didn't take you long to add the N's and T's. — YourWullie (@YourWullie) August 13, 2020
But surely the best response came from Nish Kumar.
Instead of tweeting "my A-Levels were shit & I'm still a millionaire" how about you appreciate your experience is of no relevance to a group of people graduating into a global pandemic & a government who decided to have the papers marked down by HAL from 2001 & shut the fuck up. — Nish Kumar (@MrNishKumar) August 13, 2020
Top marks!
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Gavin Williamson warned about people being promoted beyond their competence and everyone made the same joke
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thepoke--2020-08-13--12 very funny pandemic jokes to dial down the stress a few notches

Good news , everybody – the government is going to hire a Head of Pandemic Preparedness so we don ’ @ @ @ @ @ !
Luckily , this lot have their wits about them and have treated us all @ @ @ @ @ on the state of the world .
Our 12 favourite funny tweets about the coronavirus

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Good news, everybody – the government is going to hire a Head of Pandemic Preparedness so we don’t have to worr …oh!
Luckily, this lot have their wits about them and have treated us all to some very funny thoughts on the state of the world.
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My wee boy all set for his 1st day at school.
They grow up so fast pic.twitter.com/fPjGuzll6q — joe heenan (@joeheenan) August 11, 2020
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I hate this pandemic, if I wanted to waste my early 30s I would have gotten married and had kids. — Eden Dranger (@Eden_Eats) August 11, 2020
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If I see your nose sticking out above your mask I get to keep it. Thems the rules. — Chris Purchase 🌈 (@ChrisPurchase) August 11, 2020
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I like to play this fun game with myself called is this coronavirus or a slight hangover — Swishergirl (@Swishergirl24) August 11, 2020
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WHAT THE…HOW IS PUTTING POTATO ON YOUR FACE PRE-COITUS GOING TO HELP TO STOP THE SPREAD OF COVID???? pic.twitter.com/2fWXkP6mlM — The Original Twitflup! (@TheRealFlups) August 11, 2020
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Tearing your mask off like you've just pulled off the Hatton Garden heist when you're walking out of the Aldi with a pack of budget mince. Stop it. — Geraint (@geraintgriffith) August 12, 2020
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Russia develops world’s second COVID vaccine. — DPRK News Service (@DPRK_News) August 11, 2020
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Employ an actor, you tightwads. pic.twitter.com/BXj21i7wjX — helen ayres (@Raphaelite_Girl) August 12, 2020
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Disappointed to report that I'm still getting funny looks for wearing a face mask in shops pic.twitter.com/igY96WsLPi — Darren Dutton (@Darren_Dutton) August 8, 2020
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Boris Johnson’s attempts to thwart coronavirus:pic.twitter.com/LB9Fdqyjuy — Larry the Cat (@Number10cat) August 11, 2020
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Is air con a covid spreader? Do we have to choose between virus and heatstroke? Are desk fans blowing covid in our faces? Are there ice pack face masks? Can I shower in antibac? All these questions and more. — Nicola Thorp (@nicolathorp_) August 11, 2020
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considering this generation of school kids face a totally wrecked post Covid economy, endless student debt and unaffordable rents the very least we can do is give them all top grades just for still caring — dave ❄ 🥕 🧻 (@davemacladd) August 11, 2020
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Our 12 favourite funny tweets about the coronavirus
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thepoke--2020-08-13--Either this graphic design team has a sense of humour or HR has dropped a b*llock

Someone named u/meltee on Reddit has shared a photo of a sign from her husband ’ s place of work @ @ @ @ @ way of making sure nobody asks you to do anything .
16 of the truly @ @ @ @ @ human eyes

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Someone named u/meltee on Reddit has shared a photo of a sign from her husband’s place of work.
That’s one way of making sure nobody asks you to do anything.
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16 of the truly ugliest designs ever inflicted on human eyes
Source u/meltee on r/Funny Image @ktabori on Unsplash


thepoke--2020-08-13--Donald Trump said Joe Biden has a racism problem and that sound is all our irony meters exploding

Donald Trump said that Joe Biden has a racism problem and …well , our irony meter exploded .
Here ’ @ @ @ @ @ OF COURSE it was in a tweet .
It ’ s certainly a striking political @ @ @ @ @ the top , and we can ’ t even say that Joe Biden doesn ’ @ @ @ @ @ , but it begs the question “ Has Trump ever met Trump ?
” This @ @ @ @ @ once they ’ d recovered themselves enough to tweet .
Surely the President has heard @ @ @ @ @ without sin cast the first stone.
” 11 comebacks to Donald Trump ’ s “ @ @ @ @ @ a racist bone in my body ” claim

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Donald Trump said that Joe Biden has a racism problem and …well, our irony meter exploded.
Here’s the tweet – because OF COURSE it was in a tweet.
It’s certainly a striking political ad, if somewhat over the top, and we can’t even say that Joe Biden doesn’t have a racism problem, but it begs the question “Has Trump ever met Trump?”
This is how Twitter reacted, once they’d recovered themselves enough to tweet.
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Trump calling Joe Biden “racist,” is like a turtle calling a cheetah “slow.” — Mrs. Krassenstein (@HKrassenstein) August 12, 2020
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Remember that it is not by a tyrant's words, but only by his deeds that we can know him. —Dwight D. Eisenhower pic.twitter.com/obSX4bNtFd — Patrick Nova (@PatrickNova6) August 12, 2020
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You literally posted a video showing one of your supporters yelling "White Power." You call "Black Lives Matter" terrorist (it's NOT), but will not denounce violent White Supremacists. You are the pot AND the kettle.pic.twitter.com/qOaTZXdVsp — BrooklynDad_Defiant! (@mmpadellan) August 12, 2020
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Lol. This is what you have? Today, of all days? You’re doomed. pic.twitter.com/N5G8NWZf5w — Lev Parnas & Igor Fruman LLC💎 (@KurisuS) August 12, 2020
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I love this ad because, while it's obviously just a cheap attempt to steal some black votes from Biden, it's hilarious watching alt right people on Twitter being like:
"No Trump! You traitor! Racism is GOOD!" https://t.co/utS3zv4AMT — The Oddguy (@EZPZisback) August 12, 2020
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Raise your hand if you think that Donald Trump needs to be removed from office immediately. pic.twitter.com/VWtgB5SnTi — Lara (@DPWIMM) August 12, 2020
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"SURE, BIDEN SERVED AS VP TO THE FIRST BLACK PRESIDENT IN AMERICAN HISTORY (WHO I TRIED TO STOP WITH BIRTHERISM) & SURE, BIDEN CHOSE A BLACK WOMAN (WHO I JUST CALLED VERY NASTY) TO BE HIS VP & SURE I RETWEETED 'WHITE POWER!' & SURE I HATE NBA PLAYERS, BUT… WHAT WAS I SAYING?" — Liddle’ Savage (@littledeekay) August 12, 2020
Surely the President has heard “Let him who is without sin cast the first stone.”
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11 comebacks to Donald Trump’s “I don’t have a racist bone in my body” claim
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thepoke--2020-08-13--Private Eye shared a 2003 Boris Johnson quote and it’s a delicious self-own

It must be difficult being in the public eye these days , with all those records of things you ’ @ @ @ @ @ up in the archives .
It must be even more difficult being in the Private @ @ @ @ @ ’ ve said something like this .
Well , that ’ s awkward .
Here @ @ @ @ @ of the self own .
If only 2003 Boris Johnson were around to call out @ @ @ @ @ ’ re not the boss of you , but there ’ s this … This @ @ @ @ @ deaths went viral because it ’ s so moving and important

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It must be difficult being in the public eye these days, with all those records of things you’ve done and said piling up in the archives.
It must be even more difficult being in the Private Eye – especially when you’ve said something like this.
Thank you @PrivateEyeNews for being an island of sanity in a world gone nuts pic.twitter.com/h6GLYrBK8N — Gavin Esler (@gavinesler) August 12, 2020
Well, that’s awkward. Here’s what Twitter thought of the self own.
Private Eye has arrived, dripping justified malice at the fat boy’s Dishonours List pic.twitter.com/sQxfcSpYZG — MichaelWhite (@michaelwhite) August 12, 2020
Look of suprise on no ones face https://t.co/nBqP5ZkoNb — baconbaps (@baconbaps1) August 12, 2020
Just like with @realDonaldTrump, there's always a tweet (or the 2003 equivalent). https://t.co/JdmLWWkvNO — Christine Theophilus (@TheoChris) August 12, 2020
If only 2003 Boris Johnson were around to call out 2020 Boris Johnson.
He proved himself right. — Dr Johanna Hjalmarsson 🇱🇧 (@johanna_hj) August 12, 2020
We’re not the boss of you, but there’s this …
Superb spot from the hacks! Buy the mag and keep us doing what we do… New issue on sale now! https://t.co/dqEVtKYcaG — tom jamieson (@jamiesont) August 13, 2020
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This Private Eye letter about pandemic deaths went viral because it’s so moving and important
Source Gavin Esler Image Gavin Esler Screengrab


thepoke--2020-08-13--Simply 18 of the most weird, wonderful and sometimes NSFW wrong number texts

Most people have had or made a wrong number call or text at some point , but they tend to @ @ @ @ @ with nothing more than a quick “ sorry ” .
Our friends over at Bored @ @ @ @ @ shared some very odd , very funny and sometimes very NSFW wrong number texts .
@ @ @ @ @

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Most people have had or made a wrong number call or text at some point, but they tend to be a dull affair, with nothing more than a quick “sorry”.
Our friends over at Bored Panda, however, have shared some very odd, very funny and sometimes very NSFW wrong number texts.
These were our favourites.
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thepoke--2020-08-13--A mum changed her daughter’s sexist homework sheet and some people* weren’t happy *men

A Facebook post by a New York mum has resurfaced , showing how she fixed the sexist worksheet her daughter @ @ @ @ @ from school .
Lynne Polvino wasn ’ t at all happy with the message sent @ @ @ @ @ version of a home with a working mother .
In that story , nobody ’ @ @ @ @ @ and there ’ s a hefty chunk of sexism thrown at the dad in the @ @ @ @ @ across as incompetent .
Lynne edited the worksheet to a less sexist version with a @ @ @ @ @ .
Facebook users were in two minds about the alteration , and oddly – it @ @ @ @ @ lines .
This woman coach of a men ’ s football team beautifully took down @ @ @

Weird World
A Facebook post by a New York mum has resurfaced, showing how she fixed the sexist worksheet her daughter, Hazel, brought home from school.
Lynne Polvino wasn’t at all happy with the message sent by the school’s version of a home with a working mother.
In that story, nobody’s happy with the situation and there’s a hefty chunk of sexism thrown at the dad in the scenario too, who comes across as incompetent.
Lynne edited the worksheet to a less sexist version with a more positive view of life.
Facebook users were in two minds about the alteration, and oddly – it was mostly split along gender lines.
Here’s how women tended to respond …
As opposed to men.
Enaj Nitsua had a theory.
While Monica Daniel spotted a different issue.
Can’t argue with that.
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This woman coach of a men’s football team beautifully took down this sexist question
Source Lynne Polvino H/T Indy100 Image Lynne Polvino. @lazybonesaustralia on Unsplash


thepoke--2020-08-13--The government has advertised for a Head of Pandemic Preparedness – 5 stinging responses more timely

The government has advertised for a Head of Pandemic Preparedness – 5 stinging responses more timely than the ad

At almost five months beyond the point at which the UK went into lockdown due to Covid-19 , and eight @ @ @ @ @ about the virus , figures show that Britain has the worst death rate from the @ @ @ @ @ , they ’ re taking steps to *checks notes* hire someone to make sure the @ @ @ @ @ pandemic .
People reacted with the appropriate amount of sarcasm and scorn .
Of course @ @ @ @ @ know who ’ ll get the job – *coughs* CHRIS GRAYLING !
– but we @ @ @ @ @ should look like .
This Spanish flu guidance from 100 years ago is familiar , @ @

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At almost five months beyond the point at which the UK went into lockdown due to Covid-19, and eight months after it was told about the virus, figures show that Britain has the worst death rate from the disease in Europe.
Luckily, they’re taking steps to *checks notes* hire someone to make sure the country is ready for a pandemic.
EXCLUSIVE Government to hire 'Head of Pandemic Preparedness' six months into Covid-19 crisishttps://t.co/WYCkfmSKTq pic.twitter.com/zRXxXL5xxH — Mirror Politics (@MirrorPolitics) August 12, 2020
People reacted with the appropriate amount of sarcasm and scorn.
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Just in time, I hear there’s a virus going around in Wuhan. https://t.co/RVktZi67ym — James Felton (@JimMFelton) August 12, 2020
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Well, this'll certainly help us be prepared if we ever face a pandemic!#HorseBolted #Covid19UKhttps://t.co/KcOLk22WaL — Yorkshire Bylines (@YorksBylines) August 12, 2020
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Horse
Door
Bolted https://t.co/MNk0ULrkw2 — Justin Madders MP (@justinmadders) August 12, 2020
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No time like the present! https://t.co/QWzPgF6ruy — Dan Bloom (@danbloom1) August 12, 2020
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"Where do you see yourself six months ago?" https://t.co/9kKCl0Hb8U — Keith Foster (@keith_r_foster) August 12, 2020
Of course, we don’t know who’ll get the job – *coughs* CHRIS GRAYLING! – but we know what the short list should look like.
Government planning to hire 'Head of Pandemic Preparedness.' Full list of candidates revealed: pic.twitter.com/bMQsQDEXXg — Michael Moran (@TheMichaelMoran) August 12, 2020
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This Spanish flu guidance from 100 years ago is familiar, very familiar
Source Mirror Image @kellysikkema on Unsplash


thepoke--2020-08-13--Simply 23 funny things people said about this picture of Nigel Farage staring out to sea at Dover

Nigel Farage has been pictured looking out for migrant boats coming in to Dover .
And if you think it @ @ @ @ @ for a caption … Here are our favourites , along with some others we spotted @ @ @ @

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Nigel Farage has been pictured looking out for migrant boats coming in to Dover. And if you think it was a photo crying out for a caption …
Send us your Nigel Farage captions and we’ll round up the funniest #pokechallenge pic.twitter.com/eid9vWqThn — The Poke (@ThePoke) August 13, 2020
… you’d be right.
Here are our favourites, along with some others we spotted along the way.
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The Tool On The Hill. — Sarah Dempster (@Dempster2000) August 13, 2020
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Guarding the Blue Harbour. pic.twitter.com/Xihx9o4DYv — Simon Blackwell (@simonblackwell) August 13, 2020
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Just opened my Farage calendar for August and it’s Nigel watching for immigrants on the sea shore – dry your fannies ladies pic.twitter.com/ospoQ0nKr4 — Janey Godley (@JaneyGodley) August 13, 2020
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“Just make sure you don’t draw me like one of your foreign girls” pic.twitter.com/yokrNOmU0d — HappyToast ★ (@IamHappyToast) August 13, 2020
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“50 something seeks similar for long walks on the beach keeping Johnny foreigner away” pic.twitter.com/GRS8P7P4q9 — drooan (@Drooan) August 13, 2020
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Michelangelo's The Creation of Arse pic.twitter.com/xcVyrKDWgc — HappyToast ★ (@IamHappyToast) August 13, 2020
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He looks like a middle-age right-wing Bart Simpson. pic.twitter.com/WCs9cA97KM — Robin Flavell (@RobinFlavell) August 13, 2020
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ITV4 22:30 FILM: On The Watercunt. Amphibious boy dreams of becoming an MP. pic.twitter.com/wI0aYjlXD2 — Paul Jenkins (@fourfoot) August 13, 2020
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To be fair to him, if I saw that I would definitely turn around and head back — Toby Tarrant (@tobytarrant) August 13, 2020
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thepoke--2020-08-13--Facepalm of the day

Facepalm of the day

We enjoyed this , shared by FiredLifeMod over on the subReddit , ‘ Facepalm of the day ’ .
And @ @ @ @ @ posted by GuppyV2 ( although his smile suggests he ’ s in on the joke @ @ @ @ @ this gung-ho Fox presenter had them raising the white flag

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We enjoyed this, shared by FiredLifeMod over on the subReddit, ‘Facepalm of the day’.
Boom.
And this was good too, posted by GuppyV2 (although his smile suggests he’s in on the joke).
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The takedown of this gung-ho Fox presenter had them raising the white flag
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thepoke--2020-08-14--A very satisfying takedown of this anti-masker’s unfair 1-star review

Not everyone is prepared to do the decent thing and wear a face mask when the government ( and common sense ) requires it .
And they don ’ t half like telling people all about it .
Like this particular anti-masker who left an unfair 1-star review of this eaterie on Yelp .
And the comeback is 10/10 .
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pulls the old “ twist the story on Yelp ” move , ’ said ZageStudios who shared it on Reddit .
‘ I love it when they ’ re all like “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ like yeah ?
Good , like the business needs you anyway , they ’ re not even gon na notice you ’ re gone.
’ ToddVRsofa ‘ I can ’ t even fathom acting this childish .
Even imagining a scenario where I ’ ve actually been slighted and could justifiably get upset .
What life experience causes a grown ass man to think , “ yeah , the correct response here is to throw a tantrum like a child ” .
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Not everyone is prepared to do the decent thing and wear a face mask when the government (and common sense) requires it.
And they don’t half like telling people all about it. Like this particular anti-masker who left an unfair 1-star review of this eaterie on Yelp.
And the comeback is 10/10.
‘A male Karen (Ken?) pulls the old “twist the story on Yelp” move,’ said ZageStudios who shared it on Reddit.
Just deserts.
‘I love it when they’re all like “we’re not comming back” like yeah? Good, like the business needs you anyway, they’re not even gonna notice you’re gone.’ ToddVRsofa ‘I can’t even fathom acting this childish. Even imagining a scenario where I’ve actually been slighted and could justifiably get upset. What life experience causes a grown ass man to think, “yeah, the correct response here is to throw a tantrum like a child”.’ Rustrobot
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This ‘Christian logic’ got entirely the comeback it was asking for
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thepoke--2020-08-14--This ‘Christian logic’ got entirely the comeback it was asking for

‘ Christian Logic , ’ said I-got-hoes69 over on Reddit .
‘ ” It might be my time ” I @ @ @ @ @ if it ’ s your time to die or not , just don ’ t @ @ @ @ @ NakedMonkeys And talking of people who got entirely the response they deserved , was this @ @ @ @ @ a two way road… , said defu_24 .
The takedown of this gung-ho Fox presenter @ @ @ @ @ flag

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‘Christian Logic,’ said I-got-hoes69 over on Reddit.
‘”It might be my time” I don’t f-cking care if it’s your time to die or not, just don’t take me with you.’ NakedMonkeys
Reminded us of the person who suggested that anyone who reads the Bible in its entirety won’t end up believing in God. This is the exchange that followed.
Boom.
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The takedown of this gung-ho Fox presenter had them raising the white flag
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thepoke--2020-08-14--Our 25 favourite funny tweets from this week

The weekend is so close we can taste it , although we ’ re 90 per cent certain that licking @ @ @ @ @ of things likely to lead to coronavirus , so we don ’ t recommend it @ @ @ @ @ Twitter for comedic treasure to lay at your feet as a weekend treat , and @ @ @ @ @ gems .

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The weekend is so close we can taste it, although we’re 90 per cent certain that licking weekends is on the list of things likely to lead to coronavirus, so we don’t recommend it.
We’ve trawled Twitter for comedic treasure to lay at your feet as a weekend treat, and here they are – 25 gems.
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he was a punk … she did ballet pic.twitter.com/KyEIkTuBxC — faerie king 🗡 (@necrologies) August 8, 2020
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Thanks to Parkinson's my eating is increasingly clumsy, but I try hard not to get a chip on my shoulder. — Paul Sinha (@paulsinha) August 12, 2020
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[boardroom] Bob: Jesus, Jeff, for the last time. NO CLAMS. WE ARE NOT ADDING CLAMS. Jeff (dressed as clam): I have a gun pic.twitter.com/LaIk7RnKuq — Sarah Dempster (@Dempster2000) August 8, 2020
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People always say that dolphins are highly intelligent animals, but did you ever invent anything like pleather, my fishy-mammal friends? No you did not. — Dan Rebellato (@DanRebellato) August 7, 2020
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‘80s inspired my parents’ living
furniture room in 1987 pic.twitter.com/IUl5BowFAt — kyle (@KyleSmells) August 13, 2020
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real estate agent: this house has 1 bedroom, 50 hallways, and it's haunted. pacman: sold — cam (@climaxximus) August 9, 2020
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How did George Bush get a million people killed in Iraq then just rebrand as Bob Ross — Ken Klippenstein (@kenklippenstein) August 8, 2020
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Listen to “Help” by the Beatles and tell me they weren’t waiting for their pizza delivery. — Bison (@FunnyBison) August 9, 2020
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I found a parking space RIGHT outside my house so I won’t be using my car again for at least a week. — Shaparak Khorsandi (@ShappiKhorsandi) August 10, 2020
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This picture of Noel Gallagher and Meg Mathews look like they’ve gone to the Manchester Evening News fuming over a dodgy Pot Noodle from their local pound store and want compo. pic.twitter.com/tCTeAv7Dut — Angry People in Local Newspapers (@angrypiln) August 10, 2020
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thepoke--2020-08-14--Daily Mail readers had as much sympathy with heartbroken A-level students as you’d expect

There have been some absolutely heartbreaking stories from up and down the country of A-level students whose grades recommended by @ @ @ @ @ the government .
Students from disadvantaged backgrounds suffered most while private schools – who ’ @ @ @ @ @ – benefited the most .
Here ’ s how the Mail Online reported the chaos @ @ @ @ @ had exactly the amount of sympathy that you ’ d expect , as highlighted by @ @ @ @ @ A DICKS : After the # AlevelResults failure today you would have thought that Daily @ @ @ @ @ sympathy for young people caught up in the governments maelstrom of incompetence but… no… it @ @ @ @ @ even more , ’ said @ DMReporter .
A peer ’ s advice for disappointed @ @ @ @ @ responses it deserved

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There have been some absolutely heartbreaking stories from up and down the country of A-level students whose grades recommended by their teachers have been downgraded by the government.
Students from disadvantaged backgrounds were worst hit, according to reports, while private schools benefited the most.
Here’s how Mail Online reported the chaos yesterday.
And Mail readers had exactly the amount of sympathy that you’d expect, as highlighted by @DMReporter.
‘GRADE A DICKS: After the #AlevelResults failure today you would have thought that Daily Mail readers would have some sympathy for young people caught up in the governments maelstrom of incompetence but… no… it just makes them hate them even more,’ said @DMReporter.
This is actually heartbreaking. Those poor children who have worked so hard only to be let down by the government. — MelSta (@millzach) August 13, 2020
I’ve never wished pain and suffering on anyone – but these comments are making me change my stance. — Hannah (@TheClaw81) August 13, 2020
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A peer’s advice for disappointed A-level students got entirely the responses it deserved
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thepoke--2020-08-14--These Dragons’ Den pitches are much, much funnier when reimagined by Joe Heenan

Self-described “ award-losing stand-up comedian ” , Joe Heenan , has breathed fresh life into how we view BBC ’ @ @ @ @ @ Dragons ’ Den , by adding creative , bizarre and hilarious captions .
As a @ @ @ @ @ ideas inspired a couple of other people .
As odd as all these ideas were @ @ @ @ @ them a close second .

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Self-described “award-losing stand-up comedian”, Joe Heenan, has breathed fresh life into how we view BBC’s entrepreneurial hand-out show, Dragons’ Den, by adding creative, bizarre and hilarious captions.
My favourite Dragon's Den pitches pic.twitter.com/RU36mLtYcx — joe heenan (@joeheenan) August 13, 2020
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As odd as all these ideas were, this genuine pitch ran them a close second.
We’re out.
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Steve Jobs in Dragons Den
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thepoke--2020-08-14--This Times letter went viral because it’s the perfect response to Nigel Farage’s ‘boat-spotting’

You ’ ll probably have seen those pictures of Nigel Farage keeping watch over Dover ( and other parts of @ @ @ @ @ the lookout for migrant boats so he can video them and put them on Twitter @ @ @ @ @ s letter to the Times has gone viral because it ’ s the perfect response @ @ @ @ @ ’ s ‘ boat-spotting ’ antics .
It went viral after it was shared on @ @ @ @ @ and all-round good guy @ JoshHalliday .
Here are just a few of the things @ @ @ @ @ today .
Simply 23 funny things people said about this picture of Nigel Farage staring @ @ @ @ @

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You’ll probably have seen those pictures of Nigel Farage keeping watch over Dover (and other parts of the south coast) on the lookout for migrant boats so he can video them and put them on Twitter.
Now this reader’s letter to the Times has gone viral because it’s the perfect response to the former UKIP leader’s ‘boat-spotting’ antics.
It went viral after it was shared on Twitter by @guardian journalist and all-round good guy @JoshHalliday.
Here are just a few of the things people were saying about it today.
Mary from Kent. You speak with the true voice of humanity. Well played — Nick Blakemore (@whippetchariots) August 14, 2020
https://twitter.com/PGarrard/status/1294173974772043776?s=20
What we need:
More Mary. Less Nigel. — Mageve #FBPE (@MagEve2) August 14, 2020
I like Mary from Kent https://t.co/jKq7rHZbIf — Chris Pajak (@mrbloodred) August 14, 2020
Push him. You’ll be a national hero — Andrew Shoreman (@andrewshoreman) August 14, 2020
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Simply 23 funny things people said about this picture of Nigel Farage staring out to sea at Dover
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thepoke--2020-08-14--A peer’s advice for disappointed A-level students got entirely the responses it deserved

We have to confess we hadn ’ t come across Lord Bethell before but he ’ s been making a @ @ @ @ @ himself today .
James – or Jim , as he appears to be known – @ @ @ @ @ a junior government minister in the House of Lords ( under secretary of state for @ @ @ @ @ re asking ) .
And he had this to say to the thousands of students @ @ @ @ @ having their A-levels unexpectedly downgraded by the so-called government .
These 5 responses pretty much @ @ @ @ @ if you prefer it especially straight talking .
Turns out he didn ’ t fluff @ @ @ @ @ He got an A** for tone deaf .
Jeremy Clarkson did his annual A-levels day @ @ @ @ @ s response earned top marks

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We have to confess we hadn’t come across Lord Bethell before but he’s been making a bit of a name for himself today.
James – or Jim if you prefer – is a hereditary peer and a junior government minister in the House of Lords (minister of innovation at the Department of Health and Social Care, since you’re asking).
And he had this to say to the thousands of students who suffered the heartbreak of having their A-levels unexpectedly downgraded by the so-called government.
These 6 responses pretty much say it all.
Jim was just the son of the 4th Lord Bethell, but he hustled, had grit and perseverance, and eventually became the 5th Lord Bethell https://t.co/5OsNexJreF — David Green (@itsdavegreen) August 13, 2020
You were born 99% of the way to the finish line and you think you got there yourself. — jon rosenberg🚫🧛♂ (@jonrosenberg) August 13, 2020
https://twitter.com/JimMFelton/status/1294015664802476033?s=20
Yea, bare knuckle brawling in the gutter at Harrow when you were only the son and heir of a Baron must have been hell but prepared you well for the brutal school of hard knocks that is Edinburgh University. — Tom Duncan, I used to drive ships to test my eyes. (@Capn_Tom) August 13, 2020
See, I’m the exact opposite to Jim. I did well at my A-levels, but neglected to be the son of the 4th Baron Bethell. I even forgot to be educated at Harrow. Rookie error, Tbh. https://t.co/DBe6PZMrZB — . (@twlldun) August 13, 2020
To conclude.
Despite going to Harrow Bethel failed his A levels. He then failed to win a seat as an MP. He's only in the House of Lords and an Under Secretary because this mad country still has 92 hereditary peers. That's not a hussle – that's not perserverance – its privilege pic.twitter.com/KRnjuZQvCU — Otto English (@Otto_English) August 14, 2020
And this.
Born to a Lord. One of the few hereditary peers. Attended Harrow. Lectures working and middle class kids about the ‘hustle’. Old money advocating for some non-existent meritocracy conjurs images of a looking glass. Except this isn’t Alice in Wonderland. It’s Britain in 2020. https://t.co/wfP7nwLWEI — Paula Barker MP (@PaulaBarkerMP) August 13, 2020
Or if you prefer it especially straight talking.
You went to Harrow you patronising tit https://t.co/wwnwAJgWc6 — Dr Louise Raw (@LouiseRawAuthor) August 13, 2020
Turns out he didn’t fluff his A-levels after all. He got an A** for tone deaf.
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Jeremy Clarkson did his annual A-levels day tweet and Nish Kumar’s response earned top marks
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thepoke--2020-08-14--Our 14 favourite new tweets about living through a pandemic

Congratulations if you had “ Government ’ s world-beating Test and Trace system not even Blackburn beating ’ on your @ @ @ @ @ Please choose any prize from the bottom two rows .
For your other prize , @ @ @ @ @ other very funny tweets about the pandemic .
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Congratulations if you had “Government’s world-beating Test and Trace system not even Blackburn beating’ on your Coronavirus screw-up bingo card.
14. Boris Johnson insisted the central Test and Trace system was "still world-beating" after it traced only 56% of cases 15. Local councils set up their own tracing in Lancashire, Liverpool and W Yorkshire and traced 98%. "World-beating" isn’t even beating Blackburn council — Russ (@RussInCheshire) August 13, 2020
Please choose any prize from the bottom two rows.
For your other prize, you get to read these other very funny tweets about the pandemic. You’re welcome!
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Russia says they’ve developed a vaccine for coronavirus which is great because I loved I am Legend and that turned out really well. — Swishergirl (@Swishergirl24) August 11, 2020
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boris johnson had to decide between saving the economy and saving lives and he decided to go with neither — matt (@mattjlfs) August 12, 2020
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OH YOU WANT THE SCHOOLS TO OPEN BUT I GET ALL THIS GRIEF FOR COMING TO THE 2020 INTERNATIONAL JENGA JAMBOUREE IN THE SEYCHELLES TO REPRESENT MY COUNTRY WHWRE IS THE CONSISTENCY 🇨🇮 🕋 — David O'Doherty (@phlaimeaux) August 13, 2020
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A customer has just bought a 2021 calendar.
Sir, we admire your optimism. — Waterstones Piccadilly 😷 (@WaterstonesPicc) August 12, 2020
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Have you in the last six months skipped a shower when you're going out bc you have no intention of going within two metres of anyone? #JustAsking — Britgirl's Hates Brexit #FBPE (@MarieAnnUK) August 13, 2020
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thepoke--2020-08-14--15 amazing pictures of cats defying the laws of physics

As any cat owner can confirm , our feline friends – or frenemies – aren ’ t subject to those @ @ @ @ @ like the rest of us .
Over on Bored Panda , they ’ ve collected @ @ @ @ @ aren ’ t prepared to bow down to science .

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As any cat owner can confirm, our feline friends – or frenemies – aren’t subject to those boring old laws of physics like the rest of us.
Exhibit A.
pic.twitter.com/0UycZW1OBh cats are liquid — Aww Cats (@AwwCatsOfficial) August 13, 2020
Exhibit B.
FACT NO 43: Cats can defy gravity. pic.twitter.com/Qu5beiWE1S — ¨̮ (@FXTVT) April 1, 2020
Over on Bored Panda, they’ve collected even more proof that cats aren’t prepared to bow down to science.
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thepoke--2020-08-14--The fabulous moment a reporter asked Donald Trump if he regrets all his lies – 5 favourite responses

There was a fabulous moment in this Donald Trump press conference when a reporter kept it simple and straight to @ @ @ @ @ s S.V .
Dáte , the Huffington Post ’ s White House correspondent , who @ @ @ @ @ for this opportunity and wasn ’ t going to waste it .
Here ’ s @ @ @ @ @ about it after .
And these are our favourite things people said about it .
@ @ @ @ @ next question didn ’ t quite live up to its predecessor .
Oh , and @ @ @ @ @ Joe Biden has a racism problem and that sound is all our irony meters exploding

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There was a fabulous moment in this Donald Trump press conference when a reporter kept it simple and straight to the point.
It’s S.V. Dáte, the Huffington Post’s White House correspondent, who’s waited five years for this opportunity and wasn’t going to waste it.
Question: Do you regret at all the lying you’ve done to the American people? pic.twitter.com/FUh5jYHs0o — Acyn Torabi (@Acyn) August 13, 2020
Can’t watch it enough.
Here’s what S.V. Dáte said about it after.
For five years I've been wanting to ask him that. — S.V. Dáte (@svdate) August 13, 2020
And these are our favourite things people said about it.
Not all heroes wear capes… https://t.co/Fz55rMHYw0 — Rex Chapman🏇🏼 (@RexChapman) August 13, 2020
This is how you do it. Call the liar out for his lies. https://t.co/gzm4fSaiKH — Keith Boykin (@keithboykin) August 13, 2020
This is the only pertinent question a reporter can ask at this point. Any question that assumes this is a normal president and not a performance artist looking to flood the zone with shit can only make things worse. Ask this over and over again or ask nothing at all. https://t.co/E0GAdtXz5j — Sean Illing (@seanilling) August 14, 2020
If a woman asked that question he would have ran away. — YS (@NYinLA2121) August 13, 2020
His face and his eyes are blank. He has no idea how to respond so he pretends the question doesn't exist. It's the same way he deals with the virus. Please, White House Press Corp, more of this. Democracy may depend on it. https://t.co/R4FShWa4YO — Khashoggi’s Ghost (@UROCKlive1) August 13, 2020
To conclude …
Every reporter should have followed up on this question until he answered it or walked off the stage. https://t.co/LdRn8kEJW6 — Sam Harris (@SamHarrisOrg) August 14, 2020
Alas the next question didn’t quite live up to its predecessor.
Two things: 1) The man who calls Trump on his lies should get a raise—or at least a bonus. 2) The dweeb who pressed on with their payroll tax question, afterward, should get demoted.#UrineTroubleTrump #TrumpLies pic.twitter.com/Xsa4Zds5yk — JΛKΣ (@USMCLiberal) August 14, 2020
Oh, and this.
ask him about the golden showers next — Jeff Tiedrich (@itsJeffTiedrich) August 13, 2020
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Donald Trump said Joe Biden has a racism problem and that sound is all our irony meters exploding
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thepoke--2020-08-14--Boris Johnson’s record is the subject of Led By Donkeys’ most savage billboard yet

Campaign group , Led By Donkeys , has been the scourge of many a politician , usually choosing to highlight @ @ @ @ @ blowing up their own words to billboard size and displaying them for everyone to see @ @ @ @ @ David Cameron won ’ t have been happy to have been reminded of his “ @ @ @ @ @ tweet .
Tough .
Ardent Brexiter David Davis had his words writ large – literally @ @ @ @ @ anti-Brexit marches .
And Jacob Rees-Mogg probably didn ’ t want people reminded that he @ @ @ @ @ second referendum on the exact terms of a deal .
This week , and not @ @ @ @ @ Led By Donkeys has unveiled a billboard with a message aimed with deadly accuracy at @ @ @ @ @ couldn ’ t be much more damning .
As a bonus , here ’ s @ @ @ @ @ Farage during his Jarrow March rip-off , when they played footage of him campaigning in @ @ @ @ @ ’ s past words are coming back to bite her

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Campaign group, Led By Donkeys, has been the scourge of many a politician, usually choosing to highlight their lies and failures by blowing up their own words to billboard size and displaying them for everyone to see.
We’re sure David Cameron won’t have been happy to have been reminded of his “chaos with Ed Miliband” tweet. Tough.
Last night we started a little project to record for posterity the prophetic words of our leaders. Here’s the first one (Manor Rd / A10 in London). Eyes peeled for more #LedByDonkeys #TweetsYouCantDelete @David_Cameron @Ed_Miliband pic.twitter.com/9ED5MUPTTn — Led By Donkeys (@ByDonkeys) January 9, 2019
Ardent Brexiter David Davis had his words writ large – literally – on one of the anti-Brexit marches.
During anti-Brexit protest in London yesterday a group of artists @ledbydonkeys unfurled a huge banner with a tweet from pro-Brexit politician David Davies which said: "if a democracy cannot change its mind it ceases to be a democracy" #StopBrexit #BrexitChaos #PutItToThePeople pic.twitter.com/j4yYNNqg7I — Dona B. (@donita_b) March 24, 2019
And Jacob Rees-Mogg probably didn’t want people reminded that he’d suggested having a second referendum on the exact terms of a deal.
Our crowdfunded national advertising campaign starts this week. In the next 24hrs multiple @ByDonkeys billboards will start going up in Birmingham, Bristol, Cannock, Crewe, Glasgow, Leeds, London, Rochdale, West Bromwich and Wolverhampton. Only the first wave. Eyes peeled. pic.twitter.com/T754pe7pzr — Led By Donkeys (@ByDonkeys) January 28, 2019
This week, and not for the first time, Led By Donkeys has unveiled a billboard with a message aimed with deadly accuracy at Boris Johnson, and it couldn’t be much more damning.
Twitter loved it.
True British legends! https://t.co/AG7oKTHIOc — The Purple Pimpernel (@Eyeswideopen69) August 13, 2020
Needs a third flag, 'biggest G7 economic downturn'. And I've got an idea where you can stick it. https://t.co/FEVdyL4hzk — Andy Powell (@MrAndyPowell) August 13, 2020
As a bonus, here’s how the group trolled Nigel Farage during his Jarrow March rip-off, when they played footage of him campaigning in the US.
As @Nigel_Farage addresses a sparse crowd at the #MarchToLeave this morning, we’re playing footage of him campaigning in the Alabama senate election for Roy Moore, a man credibly accused of sexually assaulting children. pic.twitter.com/P4D12vx2x2 — Led By Donkeys (@ByDonkeys) March 23, 2019
World beating.
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thepoke--2020-08-14--‘Priti Little Thing – High fashion for those low on compassion’

If Priti Patel were to get her own fashion range , what might those clothes be like ?
If you @ @ @ @ @ concept , don ’ t worry – Munya Chawawa has filled in all the blanks @ @ @ @ @ .
See for yourself .
Here are a few deservedly impressed Twitter reactions .
Writer @ @ @ @ @ had this message , which we heartily endorse .
“ Tommy Robinson caught hiding in @ @ @ @ @ Spain ” is 59 seconds very well spent

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If Priti Patel were to get her own fashion range, what might those clothes be like?
If you’re struggling with that concept, don’t worry – Munya Chawawa has filled in all the blanks in his latest hilarious sketch.
See for yourself.
Congratulations to @pritipatel on her new clothing range: Priti Little Thing! High fashion for those low on compassion. 🤩👟👕🧢👚 pic.twitter.com/TnmLEngUvS — Munya Chawawa (@munyachawawa) August 13, 2020
Is your fashion sense lacking Fascism?
Here are a few deservedly impressed Twitter reactions.
The Wordplay And Puns Are Too Clever. Have To Watch It A Couple Times https://t.co/j8wXpJM6J2 — J Blanco جمال (@Jammer_Ranks) August 13, 2020
The thing with this guy is that he creates such amazing content whilst the topic is still relevant As in, less than a week after a topic has popped up True sign of genuine wit, quick thinking and intelligence A talent https://t.co/mseIltFjpg — financepapi (@financepapi_) August 13, 2020
Writer and director, Heydon Prowse had this message, which we heartily endorse.
I love him! The saviour of satire in the UK. Follow @munyachawawa seriously you will not regret it. https://t.co/ffwtnhUFlz — Heydon Prowse (@HeydonProwse) August 13, 2020
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“Tommy Robinson caught hiding in toilets on the plane to Spain” is 59 seconds very well spent
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thepoke--2020-08-14--Boris Johnson defended the government’s A-level grading system – the only 5 responses you need

Despite having had months to get it right , the government managed to completely mess up the process of awarding @ @ @ @ @ have sat A-level exams – had there not been one hell of a bug going @ @ @ @ @ higher , on average , than last year , the government ’ s algorithm saw @ @ @ @ @ their grades inflated while those from poor areas were more likely to have grades lowered @ @ @ @ @ injury , the appeals system for this year is both complex and incomplete .
Boris @ @ @ @ @ it all .
It went down like a poor student ’ s Chemistry grade .
@ @ @ @ @ those who didn ’ t get the marks they wanted .
Gavin Williamson warned about @ @ @ @ @ competence and everyone made the same joke

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Despite having had months to get it right, the government managed to completely mess up the process of awarding grades to students who would have sat A-level exams – had there not been one hell of a bug going around.
While grades were higher, on average, than last year, the government’s algorithm saw pupils from private schools have their grades inflated while those from poor areas were more likely to have grades lowered.
Having your work inexplicably downgraded by a mathematical algorithm is bad enough on YouTube, let alone for your fucking A-levels — Stuart Ashen (@ashens) August 13, 2020
To add insult to injury, the appeals system for this year is both complex and incomplete.
Who could have possibly predicted that the govt that presided over a shambolic lockdown, shambolic PPE, shambolic test and trace, who believed you could test your eyesight by driving, could now be presiding over shambolic exam results? WHO ON EARTH SAW THIS COMING? — Emma Kennedy (@EmmaKennedy) August 13, 2020
Boris Johnson gave his verdict on it all.
PM Boris Johnson insists the grading system this year amid the #coronavirus pandemic is "robust", but adds that "obviously it was always going to be difficult without formal exams".#ResultsDay https://t.co/acyTzgqDZK pic.twitter.com/Kf8hojJV5D — SkyNews (@SkyNews) August 13, 2020
It went down like a poor student’s Chemistry grade.
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And now to explain to us how the system is fair, the twentieth prime minister who went to Eton. https://t.co/53MG5xVyIy — James Felton (@JimMFelton) August 13, 2020
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Vigorous arm gestures, as always indicating b.s. spoken. https://t.co/L2LPZfIkBF — Geoff McGivern (@Geoff_McGivern) August 13, 2020
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Stop smirking, you greasy fucking prick. It's a shitshow skewed toward the kids of people who look & sound like you and you fucking well know it. https://t.co/NfBgjRxrKU — Nick Pettigrew (@Nick_Pettigrew) August 13, 2020
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When you have known nothing but extreme privilege, when you've never had to work hard to do anything, when you've always known someone who knows someone, when you have not ever lived in the real world, that's when you come out with bollocks like this. https://t.co/FD2HvHp2lz — JWTheSpa (@SpaJw) August 13, 2020
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Who is this guy again? https://t.co/hf8ImlOlbU — James Doleman (@jamesdoleman) August 14, 2020
Finally, a consolation for those who didn’t get the marks they wanted.
Government: "We ruined your exam results." Students: "But how will we get jobs?" Government: "Don't worry, we got rid of those too." — Pundamentalism (@Pundamentalism) August 13, 2020
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Gavin Williamson warned about people being promoted beyond their competence and everyone made the same joke
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thepoke--2020-08-15--Rachel Parris’ and Marcus Brigstocke’s Jeremy Vine phone-in parody is an uncanny delight

Married couple Rachel Parris and Marcus Brigstocke are very familiar faces from the world of comedy , so it ’ @ @ @ @ @ home videos are a lot more entertaining than most people ’ s .
A fine @ @ @ @ @ battle they had during lockdown .
If you haven ’ t seen the rest , @ @ @ @ @ , but not until you ’ ve watched their latest potted production – this superb @ @ @ @ @ Jeremy Vine ’ s show .
Of course , if Jeremy Vine ever needs a @ @ @ @ @ Report ’ s guide to reducing immigration is hilarious – but tragically real

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Married couple Rachel Parris and Marcus Brigstocke are very familiar faces from the world of comedy, so it’s no surprise that their home videos are a lot more entertaining than most people’s.
A fine example is the long-running lip-sync battle they had during lockdown.
#LockdownLipSync
Round 4.
With apologies to Prince AND Sinead O’Connor… “I can eat my dinner in a fancy restaurant…” If only!@rachelparris pic.twitter.com/eaj7M4HTJ6 — Marcoooos! (@marcusbrig) April 10, 2020
If you haven’t seen the rest, you should check them out, but not until you’ve watched their latest potted production – this superb parody of a call to Jeremy Vine’s show.
Uncanny. Tweeters thought so, too.
This is EXACTLY what the Jeremy Vine show is like 😂 https://t.co/vCDxY1OgLg — Chris White (@ChrisWhite_87) August 12, 2020
It’s crazy how he sounds so much like him !! And this is truly hilarious 😂 — parmindernagra (@parmindernagra) August 11, 2020
Of course, if Jeremy Vine ever needs a stand in …
I can’t work out if this is a comedic video, or an audition tape for R2 in the style of a comedic video — Dean Kavanagh (@dean_kavanagh) August 11, 2020
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thepoke--2020-08-15--These ‘increasingly unsettling eggs’ do exactly what it says on the tin

Remember at the start of lockdown when people were wittering on about Shakespeare writing King Lear while in quarantine ?
@ @ @ @ @ lot lower – maybe a bit of sourdough bread or reading more books , but @ @ @ @ @ she aimed for the stars .
Her tweet has been shared more than 55,000 times @ @ @ @ @ these .
As if that weren ’ t un oeuf , she wasn ’ t @ @ @ @ @ cracked the strange culinary skill .
These other people shared their weird egg pictures too @

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Remember at the start of lockdown when people were wittering on about Shakespeare writing King Lear while in quarantine?
Most of us aimed a lot lower – maybe a bit of sourdough bread or reading more books, but not astrophysicist Anna Hughes, she aimed for the stars.
Many people have been using quarantine as a time to perfect their bread or coffee making skills, but I personally have taken this as an opportunity to make increasingly unsettling eggs pic.twitter.com/7mefhS5ffB — Anna Hughes (@AnnaGHughes) August 14, 2020
Her tweet has been shared more than 55,000 times, picking up reactions like these.
This is art. A dark, dangerous sort of art but definitely art. https://t.co/MoMw79dZ3q — Bill Corbett (@BillCorbett) August 14, 2020
As if that weren’t un oeuf, she wasn’t the only one to have cracked the strange culinary skill. These other people shared their weird egg pictures too.


thepoke--2020-08-15--Trump claimed he’s done more for women than any President in history – the only 5 scathing takedowns

Trump claimed he’s done more for women than any President in history – the only 5 scathing takedowns you need to read

As the US reached the 100th anniversary of women getting the right to vote , polls suggested that Joe Biden @ @ @ @ @ voters than Donald Trump , and by the look of this tweet , the President @ @ @ @ @ .
We ’ re not sure why he veered off on a statues tangent , @ @ @ @ @ has been a boon for women certainly didn ’ t hold much water with many @ @ @ @ @ Actor and writer , Angela Belcamino , had this conclusion .
Rosanne Barr called Trump @ @ @ @ @ of the United States ” – 9 utterly bewildered responses

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As the US reached the 100th anniversary of women getting the right to vote, polls suggested that Joe Biden is more popular with women voters than Donald Trump, and by the look of this tweet, the President was told the bad news.
I have done more for WOMEN than just about any President in HISTORY! As we celebrate the 100th Anniversary of women’s voting rights, we should build a BEAUTIFUL STATUE in Washington D.C. to honor the many brave women who made this possible for our GREAT COUNTRY… — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 14, 2020
We’re not sure why he veered off on a statues tangent, but the idea that he has been a boon for women certainly didn’t hold much water with many people, including these:
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Sir, if we build STATUES to all the women you've ATTACKED, we'd run out of public parks to put them in! https://t.co/XU1FuqtuKg — E. Jean Carroll (@ejeancarroll) August 14, 2020
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This would make a good statue… pic.twitter.com/c1WhzrumXE — Duncan Jones (@ManMadeMoon) August 14, 2020
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Here’s an idea: stop opposing putting Harriet Tubman on the $20 https://t.co/YcgoXYxsKo — Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (@SenatorShaheen) August 14, 2020
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I think you meant, “more TO women.” There I fixed that for you. Also, instead of a statue, let’s pass the Equal Rights Amendment. https://t.co/V1q6l5wc17 — Dan Rather (@DanRather) August 14, 2020
Actor and writer, Angela Belcamino, had this conclusion.
Speaking on behalf of most women… you're full of shit. — Angela Belcamino (@AngelaBelcamino) August 14, 2020
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thepoke--2020-08-16--Simply 9 withering responses to the Mail’s Covid Cluedo front page

In spite of the fact that shortly before he became ill , we all heard Boris Johnson boasting about not @ @ @ @ @ advice to avoid shaking hands , the Mail on Sunday came up with a fairly @ @ @ @ @ the Mail .
The Marxist henchman in question being Jeremy Corbyn ‘ s Director of @ @ @ @ @ Milne , in case you didn ’ t recognise him .
Sooooooooo – the coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ House of Commons and into Whitehall was a Communist plot .
Got it .
Twitter @ @ @ @ @ it deserves .
Boris Johnson did a press-up for the Mail on Sunday ’ s @ @ @ @ @ responses

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In spite of the fact that shortly before he became ill, we all heard Boris Johnson boasting about not following the government’s advice to avoid shaking hands, the Mail on Sunday came up with a fairly out-there theory – even for the Mail.
The Marxist henchman in question being Jeremy Corbyn‘s Director of Strategy and Communication, Seumas Milne, in case you didn’t recognise him.
Sooooooooo – the coronavirus that ran through a crowded House of Commons and into Whitehall was a Communist plot. Got it.
Twitter treated it with the scorn it deserves.
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Is coronavirus a pic.twitter.com/QS0SrM4zPj — James Felton (@JimMFelton) August 15, 2020
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This is your brain on rabid partisanship https://t.co/loPBgTC7Mb — Steve Peers (@StevePeers) August 15, 2020
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This reads like one of those joke Daily Mail headline generators… The actual *what* now? DID CORBYN’S MARXIST GIVE BORIS AND CUMMINGS VIRUS? 🤪 pic.twitter.com/f98zC5DXBH — helen ayres (@Raphaelite_Girl) August 16, 2020
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Oh my god. This is somehow more unhinged than I ever expected the discourse to get and yet I'm so unsurprised. https://t.co/z3QKChUTIu — Sinan Kose (@TheSinanKose) August 15, 2020
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I mean yes, it’s possible. But the piece is written as if the nation’s favourite Old Wykehamist useful idiot had actually been repurposed as a bioweapon. pic.twitter.com/zy1smMEUG7 — Michael Moran (@TheMichaelMoran) August 16, 2020
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This is preferable to blaming Muslims like they were the other week https://t.co/iM2y4MQVh2 — Abi Wilkinson (@AbiWilks) August 15, 2020
To sum up:
TOMORROW: Oh. I see. It wasn’t a reckless Boris Johnson shaking hands with infected patients or an obstinate Dominic Cummings ignoring the rules… it was a MARXIST in NUMBER TEN with CORONAVIRUS. That makes much more sense.#TomorrowsPapersToday #MailFrontPages pic.twitter.com/wqhwjhAfj4 — The DM Reporter (@DMReporter) August 15, 2020
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thepoke--2020-08-16--This hilarious Bad Lip Reading of THAT Trump interview still isn’t as odd as the real thing

The Bad Lip Reading lot have sat through Trump ’ s interview with Jonathan Swan time after time to perfect @ @ @ @ @ we have to salute them .
“ This is one of the ramps for the @ @ @ @ @ .
You know , like Eagle Kneagle.
“ Honestly , it ’ s the first @ @ @ @ @ been weirder than the parody .

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The Bad Lip Reading lot have sat through Trump’s interview with Jonathan Swan time after time to perfect this hilarious overdub, and we have to salute them.
“Look, we have your gummy bears – right here.“
“Watch as I go in circles, like you’re grooming your man beans.“
“This is one of the ramps for the guys with the motor cycles. You know, like Eagle Kneagle.“
Honestly, it’s the first time the real thing has been weirder than the parody.
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thepoke--2020-08-16--Russell Brand mansplained Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion’s WAP – 12 stunning takedowns

Rappers Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion really put the cat among the pigeons with their new release ‘ WAP ’ , which isn ’ t a techno anthem on the merits of web browsers , but an explicit riff on female sexuality with a video to match .
WAP stands for Wet Ass P****y , in case you were still thinking along the Wireless Application Protocol lines .
The internet has been awash with people arguing over the song ’ s merits , but they need argue no longer – the voice of authority on how female artists express @ @ @ @ @ @ @ And that expert is …Russell Brand .
There ’ s a full-length version here that runs at a little more than 17 minutes , if you fancy it .
“ If male hip hop tropes are about the potency of male sexuality… and then the female video is a sort of celebration of sexual potency …it ’ s an emulation of a template that already exists and is established by males.
” “ The mainstream is not about …the wallpaper of the culture war.
” “ The feeling I felt wasn ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from watching more conventional erotic content , so if the result is the same then how distinct is the process ?
” He used the career of Margaret Thatcher as an analogy to explain why the rap video isn ’ t compatible with Feminism , just so we know he ’ s really put some thought into this .
That ’ s cleared that up , then .
His comments , not to mention his conviction that his opinion had to be heard by the world , went down as well as you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it all .
Comedian and actor , Rosie Holt , anticipated Brand ’ s forthcoming book with probably a whole chapter dedicated to WAP .
Russell Brand ’ s latest video raises more questions than it answers – the only 6 reactions you need to read

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Rappers Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion really put the cat among the pigeons with their new release ‘WAP’, which isn’t a techno anthem on the merits of web browsers, but an explicit riff on female sexuality with a video to match.
WAP stands for Wet Ass P****y, in case you were still thinking along the Wireless Application Protocol lines.
The internet has been awash with people arguing over the song’s merits, but they need argue no longer – the voice of authority on how female artists express their creativity has entered the fray.
And that expert is …Russell Brand.
Reacting to #WAP – Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion's controversial new music video…
What do you think of this analysis…?
Full video: https://t.co/68ts6ZsZuw pic.twitter.com/hblm4kQvr4 — Russell Brand (@rustyrockets) August 14, 2020
There’s a full-length version here that runs at a little more than 17 minutes, if you fancy it.
Some of Brand’s hot takes include:
“If male hip hop tropes are about the potency of male sexuality… and then the female video is a sort of celebration of sexual potency …it’s an emulation of a template that already exists and is established by males.”
“The mainstream is not about …the wallpaper of the culture war.”
“The feeling I felt wasn’t particularly distinct from what I would get from watching more conventional erotic content, so if the result is the same then how distinct is the process?”
He used the career of Margaret Thatcher as an analogy to explain why the rap video isn’t compatible with Feminism, just so we know he’s really put some thought into this.
That’s cleared that up, then.
His comments, not to mention his conviction that his opinion had to be heard by the world, went down as well as you’d expect. These reactions say it all.
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Let’s all remember this pontificating because it’s not going to age well. https://t.co/cufIuERZVH — Kiri Pr'chard-McLean (@kiripritchardmc) August 14, 2020
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So Russell wants to be taken seriously when he makes a video with his tits out, but the same doesn’t go for Meg and Cardi because…? https://t.co/WUwIse1FSO — Ash Sarkar (@AyoCaesar) August 15, 2020
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not russell brand building his entire career on being a shagger and thej turning around to say “THAT’S ONLY OKAY WHEN I DO IT” https://t.co/PdR5kjIxZi — G 🧢 (@oneofthosefaces) August 15, 2020
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Congratulations to Russell Brand for mansplaining to women how they should enjoy WAP & their own sexuality. pic.twitter.com/SlXZuFEUc1 — Achy Breaky JenBren (@jenbren1976) August 15, 2020
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I haven't attended a party since February but this video has somehow magically transported me to being trapped in a corner by a man at an afters https://t.co/Ph9KC02PVn — Zing Tsjeng (@misszing) August 15, 2020
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I think my favorite part of this is the title “feminist masterpiece or porn” as if those are the ONLY two categories things can be https://t.co/LbIsqAf6mH — Sophia Benoit (@1followernodad) August 15, 2020
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The fact Russell Brand thinks women displaying sexuality is them emulating men, rather than seeing them as equally sexual beings really summarises the problem with this take imo https://t.co/g96LEss64e — H (@_hayleydeans) August 15, 2020
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I really don’t want to be taught feminism by Russell Brand. But I look forward to Louis CK’s thoughts on why Beyoncé is getting it all wrong. https://t.co/is7aPEiyhZ — DeborahFrances-White (@DeborahFW) August 15, 2020
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sorry I can’t take this seriously if you’re going to show this much skin — Mollie Goodfellow (@hansmollman) August 15, 2020
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sir i will literally buy you a shirt if you never lecture us all about women and sexuality ever again https://t.co/CqCMcBh6BS — Elizabeth May (@_ElizabethMay) August 15, 2020
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I think the topic for his next video should be: do we achieve hygiene by aspiring to the values of showering? https://t.co/1dYJFnfXeg — Anjali. (@Anjalaaay) August 15, 2020
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Like Russell Brand, when I watched the video for Cardi B's WAP, my first thought was "this is classic Margaret Thatcher". — Benjamin Partridge (@benpartridge) August 15, 2020
Comedian and actor, Rosie Holt, anticipated Brand’s forthcoming book with probably a whole chapter dedicated to WAP.
‘My Booky Wook on Feminism; A serious study on whether the ladies are doing it right.’ https://t.co/Gou8rBZZhy — Rosie Holt (@RosieisaHolt) August 14, 2020
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