thepoke--2020-05-28--The only 5 reactions you need to Trump’s plans to muzzle Twitter

Donald Trump is the first president to have used Twitter as his primary method of communicating with the public – @ @ @ @ @ recently used it to share his hatred of postal voting .
Having promised to draw @ @ @ @ @ about electoral matters , Twitter added fact-check warnings to both tweets and Trump had a @ @ @ @ @ a certain irony about someone tweeting conservative rants about how Twitter censors conservative voices .
@ @ @ @ @ that the President would be signing an executive order , aimed at curtailing the power @ @ @ @ @ five reactions absolutely nailed it .
Of course , it ’ s never going to @ @ @ @ @ he tested ‘ positively negative ’ for Covid-19 and it sums up his entire presidency @ @ @ @

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Donald Trump is the first president to have used Twitter as his primary method of communicating with the public – mostly via rants.
He recently used it to share his hatred of postal voting.
There is NO WAY (ZERO!) that Mail-In Ballots will be anything less than substantially fraudulent. Mail boxes will be robbed, ballots will be forged & even illegally printed out & fraudulently signed. The Governor of California is sending Ballots to millions of people, anyone….. — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 26, 2020
….living in the state, no matter who they are or how they got there, will get one. That will be followed up with professionals telling all of these people, many of whom have never even thought of voting before, how, and for whom, to vote. This will be a Rigged Election. No way! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 26, 2020
Having promised to draw attention when tweets are misleading about electoral matters, Twitter added fact-check warnings to both tweets and Trump had a meltdown.
Republicans feel that Social Media Platforms totally silence conservatives voices. We will strongly regulate, or close them down, before we can ever allow this to happen. We saw what they attempted to do, and failed, in 2016. We can’t let a more sophisticated version of that…. — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 27, 2020
.@Twitter is now interfering in the 2020 Presidential Election. They are saying my statement on Mail-In Ballots, which will lead to massive corruption and fraud, is incorrect, based on fact-checking by Fake News CNN and the Amazon Washington Post…. — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 26, 2020
There’s a certain irony about someone tweeting conservative rants about how Twitter censors conservative voices.
On Wednesday, it emerged that the President would be signing an executive order, aimed at curtailing the power of social media.
On the flight back from Florida, WH press secretary told reporters on Air Force One Trump plans to sign an executive order aimed at social media companies. WH says the exec order will be signed Thursday. — Jim Acosta (@Acosta) May 27, 2020
These five reactions absolutely nailed it.
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Maybe if we rename Twitter “Tiffany” Trump will abandon it and forget it exists. — The Volatile Mermaid (@OhNoSheTwitnt) May 28, 2020
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With his ‘social media executive order’ Trump is going to make us all decamp to MySpace — Roland Scahill (@rolandscahill) May 27, 2020
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Someday the history books may read, "The second Civil War began when President Trump was banned from a microblogging platform called Twitter." — Bridget Phetasy (@BridgetPhetasy) May 27, 2020
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Amazing how “don’t regulate any company ever” conservatives want Twitter to be legally unable to call out Trump’s bullshit — Louisa 🌈👭 (@LouisatheLast) May 27, 2020
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Of course, it’s never going to work …oh!
Trump's war on Twitter is absolutely hilarious. What's he going to do, demand the power to edit tweets? When will people learn that that fuc–PRESIDENT TRUMP IS A GREAT GUY, AN EVEN BETTER LEADER, AND I LOVE HIM ALL HAIL PRESIDENT TRUMP — Chris Hewitt (@ChrisHewitt) May 27, 2020
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Trump said he tested ‘positively negative’ for Covid-19 and it sums up his entire presidency in 15 seconds flat
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thepoke--2020-05-28--Dominic Cummings’ Photo Casebook is the agony uncle we all need right now

Just when you were thinking you couldn ’ t possibly read another word about Dominic Cummings , along comes Dominic @ @ @ @ @ It ’ s called @ DomCasebook and it ’ s very cleverly done ( you @ @ @ @ @ here ) .
Here ’ s the first one , ‘ Tom ’ s Eye @ @ @ @ @ the second , called ‘ Tara ’ s Toilet Trauma ’ .
Can ’ t @ @ @ @ @ .
Emily Maitlis just nailed the whole Dominic Cummings saga in 20 seconds flat

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Just when you were thinking you couldn’t possibly read another word about Dominic Cummings, along comes Dominic Cummings’ Photo Casebook.
It’s called @DomCasebook and you can follow it on Twitter here.
Here’s the first one, ‘Tom’s Eye Test Conundrum’.
And the second, called ‘Tara’s Toilet Trauma’.
Can’t wait for the next one.
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thepoke--2020-05-28--A dad hilariously reviewed his toddler’s “restaurant” and she’s not getting a Michelin star anytime

A dad hilariously reviewed his toddler’s “restaurant” and she’s not getting a Michelin star anytime soon

Chris Kyle did what most parents have had to do at some point – visit his child ’ s play restaurant .
He then did what most of them don ’ t do – he gave daughter Ava ’ s place a review , and it wasn ’ t the best .
This is what he posted to Instagram “ So I tried to support another Black Owned Business for lunch today .
It ’ s called Ava ’ s Kitchen , just opened end of April .
It ’ s a very clean establishment , but whewww let me @ @ @ @ @ @ @ off , I asked why there are balloons on my chair , and it ’ s not my birthday ?
She talm ’ bout , mind yah business ; those are Mommy ’ s .
I been waiting on my order to get done for 45 minutes , and I ’ m the only customer here .
She was making good progress at first , then she stopped for 20 minutes to go watch Paw Patrol .
Overall the customer service could be better , but the cook is a cutie ; so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Let ’ s not give up on Black businesses so fast after one mistake .
💕 ” Instagram users were won over by the little chef and the hilarious post went viral .
We still don ’ t know the most important information .
In spite of the lukewarm review , we can see that Ava ’ s Kitchen is doing great business – just look at the queue .
This dad and daughter ’ s lockdown costume game is as strong as it gets

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Chris Kyle did what most parents have had to do at some point – visit his child’s play restaurant.
He then did what most of them don’t do – he gave daughter Ava’s place a review, and it wasn’t the best.
This is what he posted to Instagram
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“So I tried to support another Black Owned Business for lunch today. It’s called Ava’s Kitchen, just opened end of April. It’s a very clean establishment, but whewww let me tell you about this owner. First off, I asked why there are balloons on my chair, and it’s not my birthday? She talm’bout, mind yah business; those are Mommy’s. I been waiting on my order to get done for 45 minutes, and I’m the only customer here. She was making good progress at first, then she stopped for 20 minutes to go watch Paw Patrol. Overall the customer service could be better, but the cook is a cutie; so I’ll give her another chance. Let’s not give up on Black businesses so fast after one mistake. 💕”
Instagram users were won over by the little chef and the hilarious post went viral.
We still don’t know the most important information.
In spite of the lukewarm review, we can see that Ava’s Kitchen is doing great business – just look at the queue.
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thepoke--2020-05-28--“This 70-step trick shot just keeps getting better”

A Rube Goldberg machine is basically a trick shot set up like a domino rally , in which each action @ @ @ @ @ another and complete something , like pouring a drink or turning on a TV , @ @ @ @ @ Cree , shared this outdoor version – The Swish Machine – which is almost certainly @ @ @ @ @ ve ever seen , and it ’ s a thing of beauty .
He also @ @ @ @ @ stunt .
” This outdoor Rube Goldberg Machine goes around my entire yard , and @ @ @ @ @ 70 steps .
This video was filmed in one take , meaning there are absolutely @ @ @ @ @ .
The machine took a month to build and another month to successfully work.
” @ @ @ @ @ been shared just about everywhere and people are in awe of Cree ’ s masterpiece @ @ @ @ @ particular stereotype .
Check out his YouTube and Instagram accounts for more amazing stuff .
@ @ @ @ @ golf trick shot you ’ ll see anytime soon

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A Rube Goldberg machine is basically a trick shot set up like a domino rally, in which each action is carefully planned to trigger another and complete something, like pouring a drink or turning on a TV, for example.
YouTuber, Cree, shared this outdoor version – The Swish Machine – which is almost certainly the most elaborate we’ve ever seen, and it’s a thing of beauty.
He also wrote this about the spectacular stunt.
”This outdoor Rube Goldberg Machine goes around my entire yard, and swishes a basketball shot after 70 steps. This video was filmed in one take, meaning there are absolutely no hidden cuts or edits. The machine took a month to build and another month to successfully work.”
Unsurprisingly, the video has been shared just about everywhere and people are in awe of Cree’s masterpiece.
This 70-step trick shot just keeps getting better 🤯 (via creezy/YouTube) pic.twitter.com/2kBqQ04C0U — SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) May 26, 2020
Shakespeare wrote King Lear during the Plague, you say? Maybe he shpuld have tried creating some true art, like this. https://t.co/LW8SMr64kq — Lisa 'Unladylike' Holdsworth (@WorksWithWords) May 27, 2020
This is beyond incredible https://t.co/Qqf20PpxVr — Emma Kennedy (@EmmaKennedy) May 27, 2020
Someone hasn't been wasting their time during lockdown. 👍🏆🏅 pic.twitter.com/4UWBOWp02M — Marie-Ann's Tweets (@MarieAnnUK) May 27, 2020
And I thought writing a few novels was a big deal. Jesus. This video. I'm more than a little unsettled by this level manicial detail and execution. https://t.co/gw1ZchmavR — Paul Tremblay (@paulGtremblay) May 26, 2020
It certainly disproves one particular stereotype.
Boomers: Millenials are lazy This guy: https://t.co/lv9dSDASF7 — Jason Davis (@davisjsn) May 27, 2020
Check out his YouTube and Instagram accounts for more amazing stuff.
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Simply the most impressive indoor golf trick shot you’ll see anytime soon
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thepoke--2020-05-28--Boris Johnson’s Liaison Committee appearance went as well as you’d imagine -14 damning verdicts

Boris Johnson faced the Liaison Committee – a kind of supergroup of select committee heads – to answer questions about @ @ @ @ @ response .
They grilled him for two hours .
It went about as well as @ @ @ @ @ These reactions form a kind of Cliff Notes version – they tell you all you @ @ @ @ @ having to sit through it .
We could have saved you even more time and @ @ @ @ @ where ’ s the fun in that ?
Emily Maitlis just nailed the whole Dominic @ @ @ @ @ flat

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Boris Johnson faced the Liaison Committee – a kind of supergroup of select committee heads – to answer questions about his government’s coronavirus response.
They grilled him for two hours. It went about as well as you’d expect.
These reactions form a kind of Cliff Notes version – they tell you all you need to know without actually having to sit through it.
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Boris Johnson putting in a 2 hour shift at the #LiaisonCommittee but if you take out the umms and errs it was actually 7 minutes — end of daves ❄ 🥕 🧻 (@davemacladd) May 27, 2020
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The Boris Johnson Answer Strategy 1. Compliment the question 2. Waffle about completely unrelated nonsense for several minutes 3. Never apologise 4. Repeat meaningless slogans#LiaisonCommittee — three steaks pam (@alexandra_kuri) May 27, 2020
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Johnson is so ill informed that he probably thinks furlough is the bloke who sang Wide Eyed and Legless.#LiaisonCommittee — Peter Smith (@Redpeter99) May 27, 2020
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If this was a job interview to wave at buses, he still wouldn't get the role. #LiaisonCommittee — Karl Minns (@karlminns) May 27, 2020
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Boris Johnson says he's been "forbidden from announcing any more deadlines" or targets, which is an odd way to announce that Prime Minister is no longer the top job. — James Felton (@JimMFelton) May 27, 2020
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I see an emperor with no clothes. 👇 pic.twitter.com/B42UOPdVNF — Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) May 27, 2020
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The only difference between The Verve’s "cat in a bag waiting to drown” and what I’m watching here is the bag. — Pete Paphides (@petepaphides) May 27, 2020
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This has the flavour of the time he visited the police academy and was so confused and useless that he gave that policewoman standing behind him a whitey and she fainted — Marina Hyde (@MarinaHyde) May 27, 2020
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Some allegations were untrue but he can't tell us which ones because reasons. Seems to sum things up nicely. — James O'Brien (@mrjamesob) May 27, 2020
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Fiver says this is the last time he ever appears before the Liaison Committee. — Emma Kennedy (@EmmaKennedy) May 27, 2020
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This is going so badly, Boris Johnson must be expecting at any second for all his teeth to fall out, realise he's got no trousers on and Leo Sayer to walk in singing a song about asbestos before he wakes up drenched in sweat. — Nick Pettigrew (@Nick_Pettigrew) May 27, 2020
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If you have a 72 inch plasma TV you can see the top of Cummings's head as he whispers answers from beneath the table. — Mark ne-Francois-pas MP (@MarkFrancois12) May 27, 2020
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That look when you realise everyone else has done their homework except you. #LiaisonCommittee pic.twitter.com/3GjtRPWG9Y — Tiernan Douieb (@TiernanDouieb) May 27, 2020
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Jesus Christ Britain, who did you elect???Johnson is even thicker than Trump!#LiaisonCommittee — Daniela Nadj (@Nadjdaniela) May 27, 2020
We could have saved you even more time and just posted this.
For anyone short of time, here is a summary of my answers:
"wiffle waffle pish pash flibber flabber bullshit bollocks" #liaisoncommittee — Parody Boris Johnson (@BorisJohnson_MP) May 27, 2020
But where’s the fun in that?
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thepoke--2020-05-27--Rishi Sunak joked about Nando’s re-opening and these 9 people had a bone to pick

Chancellor Rishi Sunak thought he ’ d use the imminent re-opening of Nando ’ s to lighten everyone ’ s @ @ @ @ @ .
Well , at least the mood of everyone who follows him on Twitter , @ @ @ @ @ Unfortunately it left a bad taste in the mouth of a lot of people , @ @ @ @ @ a bone to pick .
Emily Maitlis just nailed the whole Dominic Cummings saga in @ @ @

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Chancellor Rishi Sunak thought he’d use the imminent re-opening of Nando’s to lighten everyone’s mood just a little bit.
Well, at least the mood of everyone who follows him on Twitter, when he shared a story about 54 of its branches re-opening, saying it was ‘the good news we’ve all been waiting for’.
The good news we've all been waiting for. https://t.co/qi15T4uWeh — Rishi Sunak (@RishiSunak) May 27, 2020
And while some Nando’s fans no doubt shared his excitement, it left a bad taste in a lot of people’s mouths (you see what we’re doing here).
Here are 9 people who had a bone to pick.
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If this isn't a vaccine, an efficacious treatment or a principled stand from the cabinet against Dominic Cummings then I suspect you've read the room desperately wrong here. https://t.co/KXew3tRU5z — Adam Kay (@amateuradam) May 27, 2020
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Hi Rishi, will the Nando’s in Durham be reopening and if it is can I drive to it from my home in London to feed my child — Mollie Goodfellow (@hansmollman) May 27, 2020
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The Chancellor doing silver linings here, like a total pro. 50,000+ dead. BUT cheeky Nandos. The economy has been screwed more than Ron Jeremy. BUT cheeky Nandos. Your govt are a bunch of dissembling, shameless cuntpuffins. BUT cheeky Nandos. (NB. I do actually like Nandos.) https://t.co/KmX9SjPPx9 — Jay Rayner (@jayrayner1) May 27, 2020
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New Zealand announces it has had no new cases at all for five days, and now has no covid patients in hospital. Our "good news" is Nando's re-opening some of its outlets (for takeaway only). Really, this is all you need to know. https://t.co/OZRRABwruG — George Monbiot (@GeorgeMonbiot) May 27, 2020
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Stop patronising us. — Matt Haig (@matthaig1) May 27, 2020
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Nearly 40,000 dead, no treatment, no trust, no credibility, no money but the Chancellor of the Exchequer tweets about Nando’s to look popular and get some retweets. Realise the seriousness of the past week and please do your job. @RishiSunak — Adil Ray OBE (@adilray) May 27, 2020
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If I have to collect it, can I go for drive to a beauty spot the day before to make sure I'm going to be OK to drive? — Steve Analyst (@EmporersNewC) May 27, 2020
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"Kids, some bad news. Mum is dead. But the GOOD news is – I've got you a Kinder Egg!" https://t.co/of8TKzAQ4I — Caitlin Moran (@caitlinmoran) May 27, 2020
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thepoke--2020-05-27--Lord Sugar shared this ‘once in a millennium’ birthday coincidence and we can only hope he’s in on t

Lord Sugar shared this ‘once in a millennium’ birthday coincidence and we can only hope he’s in on the joke

Like everyone else at the moment , Lord Sugar has presumably got a bit more time on his hands than @ @ @ @ @ is presumably how he came across this once in a thousand year coincidence which so @ @ @ @ @ shared it on Twitter .
And we can only hope he was in on the @ @ @ @ @ 5 favourite things people said in response .
And in the unlikely event … Alan @ @ @ @ @ these ‘ cylinders were lying in the street ’ and the replies were everything you @ @ @ @

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Like everyone else at the moment, Lord Sugar has presumably got a bit more time on his hands than he does usually.
Which is presumably how he came across this once in a thousand year birthday coincidence which so fascinated him that he naturally shared it on Twitter.
‘Strange but seems correct,’ said @Lord_Sugar on Twitter.
And we can only hope he was in on the joke. Here are our 5 favourite things people said in response.
hi Alan, i am the bank, could you please send me the numbers on your card and the 3 security numbers on the back. it’s for a thing — крутой перец (@rovrumtankie) May 27, 2020
I have a bridge for sale, pls contact me asap — Danny Wallace 🇪🇺 (@dannywallace) May 27, 2020
Lord Sugar. I’m the official Twitter password inspector, and @jack has asked me to inspect yours for security reasons. Could you just pop it into a reply and we’ll make sure everything is shipshape. Thanks. — Rob Manuel – Follow @fesshole now! (@robmanuel) May 27, 2020
If you flip a cup of boiling water upside down the air pressure will keep it inside the cup — Crowsa Luxemburg (@quendergeer) May 27, 2020
No Alan, the smaller cows are just FURTHER AWAY…. — Northern Left Voices (@NorthLeftVoices) May 27, 2020
And in the unlikely event …
The year you were born, plus the number of years that have passed since = the current year. Wow. Who’d have thought that, it must be magic … — David Thomas (@Falmouth_Dai) May 27, 2020
Although …
Doesn’t work @Lord_Sugar I’m 52 and was born in 1967. That makes 2019. Back to the old drawing board (you can use that as a catchphrase instead of I've Fired You if you like) https://t.co/GOWYFdI9mC — Richard K Herring (@Herring1967) May 27, 2020
In short?
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Alan Sugar asked what people what these ‘cylinders were lying in the street’ and the replies were everything you’d hope for
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thepoke--2020-05-27--Lockdown laughs: 10 more things we’ve learnt from 9 weeks of quarantine

Living through a pandemic really is a learning experience .
Here are 10 things we know or suspect now that @ @ @ @ @ weeks in lockdown – Barnard Castle notwithstanding .
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Contact with the outside world @ @ @ @ @ especially if the outside world has chocolate 3 .
We might all come out of @ @ @ @ @ 4 .
Some sacrifices aren ’ t as tough as we expected 6 .
Nostalgia @ @ @ @ @ used to be 7 .
Nobody ’ s looking their Instagram best right now 9 @ @ @ @ @ the mother of invention – boredom is Lockdown laughs : 10 things we ’ ve @ @ @ @ @ of quarantine

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Living through a pandemic really is a learning experience. Here are 10 things we know or suspect now that the UK has spent nine weeks in lockdown – Barnard Castle notwithstanding.
1. Contact with the outside world has become something precious – especially if the outside world has chocolate
I used to mock Love Islanders when they'd get so excited to leave the villa for a 20minute date sat at an IKEA table with some olives & now I say "Thanks, Bye" to the local shopkeeper like he's the Glastonbury headliner & I've had 24 Red Bulls. — Aisling Bea (@WeeMissBea) April 25, 2020
2. Pre-lockdown eating + no gym = a little extra padding
before after
lockdown lockdown pic.twitter.com/9WPsWgAGZF — flappy 🐥 (@funflaps) May 1, 2020
3. We might all come out of this with some cognitive impairment
thinking about all the things i've accomplished during quarantine: forgetting how to read, increasing my screen time by 100 percent, losing my short time memory, finding new uses for pillsbury biscuits, no longer being able to form complicated thoughts, — Chris Crowley (@chrisecrowley) May 25, 2020
4. Some sacrifices aren’t as tough as we expected
If I've learned anything from this lockdown it's that I can survive 2 months without a £3.99 take away coffee. — You can call me Q (from a safe distance) (@QuintinForbes) May 26, 2020
5. Irony isn’t dead
Me in 2016: "Follow me and we'll stop these unelected bureaucrats running our country"
Me today: "Leave my unelected bureaucrat alone, you rotten sods"#DominicCummnings — Parody Boris Johnson (@BorisJohnson_MP) May 26, 2020
6. Nostalgia isn’t what it used to be
Remember when we thought 2016 was the worst year ever?
Good times — joe heenan (@joeheenan) April 27, 2020
7. Nobody’s looking their Instagram best right now
Meanwhile, since the Louvre's been closed… pic.twitter.com/N48HHNdDg2 — Sister Celluloid (@sistercelluloid) April 22, 2020
8. Relationships may be strained
Are there any exceptions to lockdown if your partner keeps Brie n the fridge? — Sam Whyte (@SamWhyte) April 29, 2020
9. Necessity isn’t the mother of invention – boredom is
My neighbors are bored as FUCK!!! pic.twitter.com/lh1TR29xMJ — Sean Don🇵🇦 (@SeanPerignonDon) April 26, 2020
10. Children bring a whole set of specific lockdown problems
At the parenting lockdown stage of thinking it would be better to be eaten by a baby shark than have to listen to it again 🦈 🎵 #coronavirus #lockdown — Ben Turner Comedian (@benturnercomedy) April 25, 2020
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Lockdown laughs: 10 things we’ve learned from nearly two months of quarantine
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thepoke--2020-05-27--15 pandemic-related items that should have been designed a lot better

You ’ d think that the threat of a deadly virus would really focus people ’ s minds when they @ @ @ @ @ help combat it , but that ’ s not always the case .
The clever @ @ @ @ @ gathered some fine examples of people just not thinking this through .
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Hand @ @ @ @ @ liquid 5 .
The colour key on this coronavirus map that makes no sense 6 @ @ @ @ @ looks like a drink 7 .
The Moldovan poster thanking the US for supplies from @ @ @ @ @ mask that looks like there ’ s been a terrible accident 9 .
The pie @ @ @ @ @ Covid worries

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You’d think that the threat of a deadly virus would really focus people’s minds when they’re designing stuff to help combat it, but that’s not always the case.
The clever lot over at someecards.com have gathered some fine examples of people just not thinking this through.
1. A crocheted face mask
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2. Hand sanitiser that looks like vape liquid
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3. Hand sanitiser just inches from rubbish
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4. This hygiene poster
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5. The colour key on this coronavirus map that makes no sense
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6. The hand sanitiser that looks like a drink
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7. The Moldovan poster thanking the US for supplies from China
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8. This face mask that looks like there’s been a terrible accident
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9. The pie chart with 178% of Covid worries
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thepoke--2020-05-29--Boris Johnson is easing lockdown rules – Richard Osman and 5 other favourite responses

Lockdown rules are beginning to be relaxed across the country , with Boris Johnson announcing up to six people will @ @ @ @ @ in England ( the rules are slightly different in Scotland and Wales ) .
And @ @ @ @ @ welcome news for most people , it was also not without its issues .
Here @ @ @ @ @ beginning with … People had theories why it was happening now .
Whoever wrote today @ @ @ @ @ headline , take next week off

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Lockdown rules are beginning to be relaxed across the country, with Boris Johnson announcing up to six people will be able to gather outside in England (the rules are slightly different in Scotland and Wales).
And while it was no doubt welcome news for most people, it was also not without its issues. Here are our favourite replies, beginning with …
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Everyone under 30: Five friends isn't enough! Everyone over 30: Where the hell am I supposed to get FIVE friends from? — Richard Osman (@richardosman) May 28, 2020
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Finally your mum can have sex again. — Katherine Ryan (@Kathbum) May 28, 2020
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If 6 people form a circle where everyone on the perimeter is 2 metres apart how far apart are the furthest people I suppose I’m saying you’re probably going to need zoom as a backup anyway — Moose Allain Ꙭ (@MooseAllain) May 28, 2020
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Chosen my six pic.twitter.com/5XQYnm3LND — alistair green (@mralistairgreen) May 28, 2020
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Groups of 6 can meet up from Monday. Terrible news for S Club 7. #dontstopnevergiveup #dailybriefing — Danny James Carr (@foulups) May 28, 2020
People had theories why it was happening now.
Hands up who thinks he announced 6 people in your garden to try and knock Cummings broke lockdown rules off the front page. — Emma Kennedy (@EmmaKennedy) May 28, 2020
And concerns.
R rate is still ‘close to 1’ here. Across the Irish Sea, it’s between 0.4 and 0.5 – half our rate – and yet Ireland is unlocking a lot more slowly than we are. Is Britain immune from risk or is Johnson so desperate to change the story that he doesn’t care about a second spike? — Tim Walker (@ThatTimWalker) May 28, 2020
We’re with Matt Lucas …
hands up if you don't want to stay in but also don't want to go out — realmattlucas (@RealMattLucas) May 28, 2020
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thepoke--2020-05-29--This slurry-based revenge on a trespasser’s car is a very satisfying watch

This footage showing the view from a tractor spreading slurry in Tintagel in Cornwall has a fairly satisfying conclusion – @ @ @ @ @ trespasser who left their car in his field .
“ Best parking ticket I ’ @ @ @ @ @ all the windows were closed properly as that car ’ s going to hum for @ @ @ @ @ irritate the neighbours.
” According to Ozmo Motorsport Remap Tuning Specialists , who posted the @ @ @ @ @ to remain anonymous , but that didn ’ t stop his video from finding its @ @ @ @ @ a few thought it was far too mean .
Someone imagined this humorous message from @ @ @ @ @ know what you think – was it just revenge or just plain nasty ?
Simply @ @ @ @ @ revenge that are very satisfying indeed

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This footage showing the view from a tractor spreading slurry in Tintagel in Cornwall has a fairly satisfying conclusion – unless you’re the trespasser who left their car in his field.
Facebook users weighed in.
“Best parking ticket I’ve ever seen. Hope all the windows were closed properly as that car’s going to hum for weeks which will no doubt irritate the neighbours.” Andrew Wattsford
“Well…if daft enough to.park in field….he deserves all he got….guess didn’t ask to park.. or thought bout closing gate?” Alan Payet
According to Ozmo Motorsport Remap Tuning Specialists, who posted the clip, the farmer wanted to remain anonymous, but that didn’t stop his video from finding its way onto Twitter.
If you’re going to the beach and there’s nowhere to park, don’t illegally use a farmers field…especially when they are spreading slurry. Only in Cornwall 🤣 pic.twitter.com/0My7zaDuvi — Beth Matthews (@BethMatthewsz) May 23, 2020
Most people applauded the frustrated farmer.
Utterly perfect. I commend this man 💯 https://t.co/iqXKPXSiek — Melindi Scott (@melindiscott) May 24, 2020
Would-be visitors to Cornwall, take note. https://t.co/uEeNKBwgCI — Katherine Stansfield (@K_Stansfield) May 24, 2020
I expect they'll be heading for the nearest car wash dreckly. https://t.co/4rjaLiNGIM — Kate Jamieson ⚓ (@kateejamieson) May 23, 2020
that was such a beautiful sight. i wish i had been there. you deserve a medal. — brian mc donnell (@broomf) May 23, 2020
But a few thought it was far too mean.
Nothing like a bit of nasty pettiness towards a total stranger to warm the hearts of Twitter. https://t.co/OAsNU57pOh — JB (@Jbeardmore) May 24, 2020
I am sorry, I think it is mean and horrible. Used to live in Cornwall and loved it but this is disgraceful. He did it on purpose for no good reason at all. Obviously even this damned virus situation hasn't changed some people for the better. 🤔😢😡 — E Siegfried-Tompson (@ESigiTom) May 23, 2020
Someone imagined this humorous message from the manufacturer.
Let us know what you think – was it just revenge or just plain nasty?
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Simply 17 brilliant tales of petty revenge that are very satisfying indeed
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thepoke--2020-05-29--Whoever wrote today’s Times front page headline, take next week off

It ’ s been a bit of a week for winning front page headlines .
First there was this in @ @ @ @ @ Daily Star went and did this .
And now the Times has got in on @ @ @ @ @ page headline today after Boris Johnson announced an easing of the lockdown rules yesterday .
@ @ @ @ @ subtlest of swipes and totally brutal at the same time .
Simply 39 of the @ @ @ @

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It’s been a bit of a week for winning front page headlines. First there was this in the Metro.
Then the Daily Star went and did this.
And now the Times has got in on the act with this front page headline today after Boris Johnson announced an easing of the lockdown rules yesterday.
Manages to be both the subtlest of swipes and totally brutal at the same time.
Times headline writer throwing some shade pic.twitter.com/cmxZXYg0Lv — Jim Pickard (@PickardJE) May 29, 2020
What about the rest of us? pic.twitter.com/5A0QAEdFsq — Stephen Mangan (@StephenMangan) May 29, 2020
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Simply 39 of the funniest headlines ever printed
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thepoke--2020-05-29--Tweeters got Geoff Capes trending because they could – 15 examples of how

Have you ever clicked on a trending topic on Twitter , only to remain completely in the dark as to @ @ @ @ @ it ?
Annoying , isn ’ t it .
The excellent Twop Twips account decided @ @ @ @ @ , choosing Geoff Capes – former police officer , professional strongman , athlete and budgie @ @ @ @ @ trend .
And why not ?
There was a handy explanation for American tweeters .
@ @ @ @ @ up the top trend on Twitter for hours , with these # GeoffCapes tweets among @ @ @

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Have you ever clicked on a trending topic on Twitter, only to remain completely in the dark as to why people are tweeting about it? Annoying, isn’t it.
The excellent Twop Twips account decided to engineer that very thing, choosing Geoff Capes – former police officer, professional strongman, athlete and budgie breeder – as the potential trend. And why not?
Can we please get #GeoffCapes trending for no other reason than for people to ask ‘Why is #GeoffCapes trending?’ #GeoffCapes pic.twitter.com/YPCmutCjKZ — Twop Twips (@TwopTwips) May 28, 2020
There was a handy explanation for American tweeters.
For American viewers #GeoffCapes is the equivalent to your Chuck Norris, but more hard. — Twop Twips (@TwopTwips) May 28, 2020
Accurate. Geoff Capes ended up the top trend on Twitter for hours, with these #GeoffCapes tweets among our favourites.
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Not all superheroes wear capes. But one superhero *is* Capes.#GeoffCapes. pic.twitter.com/eSoYdwWtTe — Peter Ormerod (@EntsPeter) May 28, 2020
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I once saw #GeoffCapes on the platform at Taunton railway station in the '90s. He gave me a look that said: "Yeah – I AM Geoff Capes." https://t.co/4TWdhp3fbO — Ewan Hannah (@EwanHannah) May 28, 2020
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My ex brother-in-law was once chased by PC Geoff Capes through Woolworths in Peterborough for shoplifting. He said he was scarily fast at first but soon ran out of gas. He got away #GeoffCapes — Stewz1970 (@Stewzill1970) May 28, 2020
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Geoff Capes is looking forward to getting to a barber when lockdown has ended #GeoffCapes pic.twitter.com/LhidCkJt6o — Not Withnail (@notwithnail) May 28, 2020
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As Sean Lock says, a blue whale living on krill is a little like Geoff Capes existing entirely on a diet of hundreds and thousands #GeoffCapes — Stuart (@ecoLOLogist) May 29, 2020
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#GeoffCapes dropped my sister in law on her head at a village fete once. He was trying to pick 4 kids up at once and balance them on his forearms but failed repeatedly — Paul_Ed (@eddo75) May 28, 2020
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thepoke--2020-05-29--11 crushing takedowns of the Winklevoss twin who said fact checking is censorship

In the swiftest response to anything in his presidency , Donald Trump has signed an executive order allowing social media @ @ @ @ @ how they fact check content .
It is a backlash to Twitter adding a fact @ @ @ @ @ his tweets which made outrageous and blatantly false claims about postal votes .
His former @ @ @ @ @ – we ’ ve all seen The Social Network , right ?
– was on @ @ @ @ @ Twitter clapped back with no mercy , and we suspect Winklevoss would love to be @ @ @ @ @ The only 5 reactions you need to Trump ’ s plans to muzzle Twitter

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In the swiftest response to anything in his presidency, Donald Trump has signed an executive order allowing social media firms to be sued for how they fact check content.
It is a backlash to Twitter adding a fact check warning to two of his tweets which made outrageous and blatantly false claims about postal votes.
This was Twitter’s reaction.
This EO is a reactionary and politicized approach to a landmark law. #Section230 protects American innovation and freedom of expression, and it’s underpinned by democratic values. Attempts to unilaterally erode it threaten the future of online speech and Internet freedoms. — Twitter Public Policy (@Policy) May 29, 2020
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, however, told CNBC
“I don’t think that Facebook or internet platforms in general should be arbiters of truth,”
His former Facebook collaborator, Cameron Winklevoss – we’ve all seen The Social Network, right? – was on much the same page.
"Fact checking" is a euphemism for editorializing which is a form of censorship. And that's a fact. — Cameron Winklevoss (@winklevoss) May 28, 2020
Twitter clapped back with no mercy, and we suspect Winklevoss would love to be able to edit these.
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I read that you’re a sociopath who eats puppies, doesn’t know what a salad fork is, and only got into Harvard because your dad gave the provost a handy. I guess I shouldn’t check the facts on that, though. — andi zeisler (@andizeisler) May 28, 2020
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Mark Zuckerberg invented Facebook all by himself. Don’t fact check this statement or you are doing censorship — A Flock of Seagals (@ASegals) May 28, 2020
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Winklevoss is a euphemism for entitled douchebisquit. https://t.co/yHJmZeMjbQ — Curtis Stigers (@curtisstigers) May 28, 2020
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Excited to learn that peer-reviewed science is actually just oppression. Such genius. Much thought. https://t.co/D4TPErk0eh — SarcasticRover (@SarcasticRover) May 28, 2020
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Nothing says you grew up rich more than thinking fact checking is a form of censorship because you spent your life never being told you’re wrong https://t.co/V8NIHAdno5 — Mike Drucker (@MikeDrucker) May 28, 2020
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I’m tired of teachers censoring kids’ homework all the time! https://t.co/qbZ20t18ha — Frank Luntz (@FrankLuntz) May 28, 2020
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With each passing year, I’m beginning to think that Harvard is not as great of an education as we’ve all been led to believe. https://t.co/aJJWxV6O6Y — Charlotte Clymer 🏳🌈 (@cmclymer) May 28, 2020
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OK folks, we've found the dumbest tweet of the day. Everybody can go home now. https://t.co/fs86kFolB6 — Craig Pittman (@craigtimes) May 28, 2020
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But if the fact is that fact checking is censorship, then who's checking that censorship isn't in fact a form of checking facts? https://t.co/IeWTqZczZE — David Quantick (@quantick) May 28, 2020
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Another reminder that all the money in the world can't cure anyone of being a dipshit. https://t.co/wW0unIjxyD — Scott Wampler™ (@ScottWamplerBMD) May 28, 2020
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Masterful job of summing up the 2020 Republican Party mindset: We have the right to be completely, obviously wrong and you shouldn't have the right to tell people we're wrong, because then they'll know we're full of shit. https://t.co/a06yRb0aAc — Josh Moon (@Josh_Moon) May 28, 2020
Freelance environmental journalist, Jimmy Thomson “fact checked” the tweet.
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thepoke--2020-05-29--This 2018 interview with Matt Hancock shows what he really thinks of Boris Johnson

A 2018 interview has resurfaced in which Matt Hancock was asked his opinion of the then Foreign Secretary , Boris @ @ @ @ @ very revealing .
Alastair Campbell had forgotten all about it .
Mr. Hancock has a @ @ @ @ @ too expressive under the circumstances .
You can watch the full thing here if that @ @ @ @ @ thing .
These tweeters didn ’ t need to waggle their eyebrows – their words @ @ @ @ @ ’ t take Matt Hancock to give a bad impression of Boris Johnson – here @ @ @ @ @ himself in an interview with the incomparable Eddie Mair .
On a lighter note , @ @ @ @ @ in Matt Hancock ’ s candour than Alastair Campbell ’ s lens hygiene .
He @ @ @ @ @ to Barnard Castle to check he can see through them .
Naga Munchetty asked Boris @ @ @ @ @ relate to him and his answer speaks volumes

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A 2018 interview has resurfaced in which Matt Hancock was asked his opinion of the then Foreign Secretary, Boris Johnson. His answer is very revealing.
They say a week is a long time in politics. Look at the difference a year and a half can make 🤔🙄.@campbellclaret remember when Cabinet Ministers used to tell us, what they really thought about Boris's style of leadership?#DominicCummngs pic.twitter.com/UyWojZhyfo — Callum Tennant (@CallumWilliamT) May 26, 2020
Alastair Campbell had forgotten all about it.
Oh Lord I had totally forgotten about this. Watch folks @Matthancock on @BorisJohnson as foreign secretary https://t.co/Yg8L1NDjQq — ALASTAIR CAMPBELL (@campbellclaret) May 26, 2020
Mr. Hancock has a very expressive face – perhaps too expressive under the circumstances. You can watch the full thing here if that’s your sort of thing.
These tweeters didn’t need to waggle their eyebrows – their words were enough.
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The look from Hancock says it all, he knows Johnson is an idiot. https://t.co/we3vjd6bC5 — Stephen Sarbutts (@bigfatste) May 26, 2020
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Matt Hancock was one of the first people to recognise my potential as a future great leader of this nation. pic.twitter.com/lWOnAXA6Ms — Parody Boris Johnson (@BorisJohnson_MP) May 28, 2020
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Hancock’s eyebrows on Boris Johnson as Home Secretary. You have Bojo from the right kind of stock, but considered a dishonest chancer of a mophead muppet, kept around because he polls well sometimes, with someone increasingly powerful, but unelected, pulling the strings https://t.co/73SSf4magj — Infospectives (@TrialByTruth) May 27, 2020
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A 30-second clip that says so much about our politicians today. When they're honest, it can come back to haunt them in many different ways… https://t.co/RdZx9CBKb6 — Grant Feller (@grantfeller) May 26, 2020
It doesn’t take Matt Hancock to give a bad impression of Boris Johnson – here he is doing that for himself in an interview with the incomparable Eddie Mair.
Share this interview far and wide today, tells you all you need to know about Boris Johnson, as Eddie Mair says "a nasty piece of work" pic.twitter.com/qPDwVy8o6L — Giles Paley-Phillips (@eliistender10) May 25, 2020
On a lighter note, Iván Merker was less interested in Matt Hancock’s candour than Alastair Campbell’s lens hygiene.
Everyone else: wow Matt Hancock was really discussing BJ like that
Me: wow Alastair Campbell really doesn’t mind having fingerprints over his glasses https://t.co/CfQYqN3Wvx — Iván Merker (@merkerivan) May 27, 2020
He’ll have to drive to Barnard Castle to check he can see through them.
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Naga Munchetty asked Boris Johnson how ordinary families can relate to him and his answer speaks volumes
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thepoke--2020-05-28--A Tory MP refuses to be interviewed by Emily Maitlis because she ‘intimidates’ him – only 5 response

A Tory MP refuses to be interviewed by Emily Maitlis because she ‘intimidates’ him – only 5 responses you need

Not the first time we ’ ve featured Tory MP Daniel Kawczynski on these pages – remember this ?
– @ @ @ @ @ t be the last .
Today ’ s he getting all sorts of attention after @ @ @ @ @ to decline ’ an appearance on BBC2 ’ s Newsnight because he didn ’ t @ @ @ @ @ Emily Maitlis .
He was speaking , of course , after that Maitlis monologue about @ @ @ @ @ viral , only for the BBC to later apologise .
And these are surely the @ @ @ @ @ .
Former BBC presenter Shelagh Fogarty had this to say about it .
Fortunately @ @ @ @ @ @ this .
Emily Maitlis just nailed the whole Dominic Cummings saga in 20 seconds flat

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Not the first time we’ve featured Tory MP Daniel Kawczynski on these pages – remember this? – and it probably won’t be the last.
Today’s he getting all sorts of attention after he revealed he ‘had to decline’ an appearance on BBC2’s Newsnight because he didn’t want to be interviewed by Emily Maitlis.
He was speaking, of course, after that Maitlis monologue about Dominic Cummings that went wildly viral, only for the BBC to later apologise.
I had to decline Newsnight interview last night on Mr Cummings as I find @maitlis to be extraordinarily aggressive,unnecessarily rude, biased & confrontational to point of intimidation. This behaviour would not be tolerated in any normal workplace so why do we accept from #BBC — Daniel Kawczynski (@DKShrewsbury) May 27, 2020
And these are surely the only 5 responses you need.
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Don't want to get all career advisor on you but if you're scared of being asked questions by a journalist you're probably in the wrong job. — James Felton (@JimMFelton) May 27, 2020
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Man in suit terrified of woman doing her job. https://t.co/sMwlcZdEtX — Jay Rayner (@jayrayner1) May 28, 2020
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I'd ask on what basis you're making those claims, but suspect that's exactly the sort of question that would make you start crying like a baby https://t.co/c2oBSv1y5i — Nish Kumar (@MrNishKumar) May 28, 2020
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Lots of men seem to find @maitlis aggressive but consider @afneil to be absolutely charming. It's beyond me but then I suppose it would be. https://t.co/28TUdKerHe — Jessica Simor QC (@JMPSimor) May 27, 2020
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Of course, let me loosely translate for you Daniel: "I wet myself each time a strong, intelligent & eloquent woman like Emily Maitlis refuses to cower to my inferiority complex"#Maitlis is neither aggressive, rude, biased, confrontational or intimidating. You. Are. Weak. — Dr Shola Mos-Shogbamimu (@SholaMos1) May 27, 2020
Former BBC presenter Shelagh Fogarty had this to say about it.
I’d be minded to sue if this had been said about me in doing my job. — Shelagh Fogarty (@ShelaghFogarty) May 28, 2020
In one word …
Fortunately @mrnickharvey was around to do this.
I’ve fixed that for you. You’re welcome. pic.twitter.com/yfTT7QOOtR — Nick Harvey (@mrnickharvey) May 28, 2020
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Emily Maitlis just nailed the whole Dominic Cummings saga in 20 seconds flat
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thepoke--2020-05-28--Matt Hancock morphed into Bob Mortimer’s Train Guy and once seen it’s never unseen

Matt Hancock has been making headlines of the unfortunate variety today after he laughed – really laughed – during an @ @ @ @ @ Sky News today .
Lots of people thought it wasn ’ t an entirely appropriate @ @ @ @ @ to do during a pandemic in which so many thousands of people have died ( @ @ @ @ @ what they made of it here ) .
But one moment that really caught people @ @ @ @ @ moment he morphed into Bob Mortimer ’ s Train Guy .
He did , he @ @ @ @ @ case you ’ re not familiar with Mortimer ’ s train guy ( of course @ @ @ @ @ ’ s a brilliant collection of all the weird noises he makes .
And just @ @ @ @ @ people were saying about Hancock/Train Guy today .
People weren ’ t impressed by Matt @ @ @ @ @ on Sky News – only 5 responses you need

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Matt Hancock has been making headlines of the unfortunate variety today after he laughed – really laughed – during an interview with Kay Burley on Sky News today.
Lots of people thought it wasn’t an entirely appropriate thing for a health secretary to do during a pandemic in which so many thousands of people have died (and you can read exactly what they made of it here).
But one moment that really caught people’s attention was the moment he morphed into Bob Mortimer’s Train Guy. He did, he really did.
The main thing to note here is the perfect Bob Mortimer train guy noise he makes at 1m 11s pic.twitter.com/FabarXnzPo — Paul_Ed (@eddo75) May 28, 2020
Just in case you’re not familiar with Mortimer’s train guy (of course you are!)
Train Guy… Pencil Cases pic.twitter.com/2M10CJpZXy — bob mortimer (@RealBobMortimer) February 17, 2020
Here’s a brilliant collection of all the weird noises he makes.
made a supercut of all the noises @RealBobMortimer makes pretending to be in conversation with a guy called colin while in character as Train Guy™, and tbqhwy it was a monday night well spent. pic.twitter.com/wvwMiUUkpG — James Lorenzo (@_JamesLorenzo) February 17, 2020
And just a few of the things people were saying about Hancock/Train Guy today.
Matt Hancock has gone full @RealBobMortimer train guy. Surely I can’t be the only person to have noticed? (Checks Twitter). Ok, I’m not the only person. https://t.co/p0DZr9LIEj — Neil McGuire (@offfbrand) May 28, 2020
https://twitter.com/rryannv/status/1265947531755884544?s=20
Forget the train guy 1 second impression, this idiot Matt Hancock couldn't run a bath. 40k people are dead, and he's laughing. Tempted to put a d in his surname. — James (@seebsouq) May 28, 2020
This Train Guy sketch is brilliant @MattHancock pic.twitter.com/Gk2NcDAwPO — Dean Cavanagh (@DeanoCav) May 28, 2020
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People weren’t impressed by Matt Hancock’s hysterical laughter on Sky News – only 5 responses you need
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thepoke--2020-05-28--People weren’t impressed by Matt Hancock’s hysterical laughter on Sky News – only 5 responses you ne

People weren’t impressed by Matt Hancock’s hysterical laughter on Sky News – only 5 responses you need

Health secretary Matt Hancock was doing the media rounds this morning and it ’ s fair to say it didn @ @ @ @ @ plan .
At least , we assume he hadn ’ t anticipated dissolving into hysterical @ @ @ @ @ he was asked by Kay Burley about the government ’ s launch of the track @ @ @ @ @ wondered if the government had pushed forward the app launch to distract from the ongoing @ @ @ @ @ Hancock found the suggestion nothing short of hilarious .
It ’ s fair to say @ @ @ @ @ t impressed .
These 5 replies pretty much nail it .
Oh and also this @ @ @ @ @ s reputation that people have begun referring to him as the Death Secretary .
Matt @ @ @ @ @ ’ s Train Guy and once seen it ’ s never unseen

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Health secretary Matt Hancock was doing the media rounds this morning and it’s fair to say it didn’t always go to plan.
At least, we assume he hadn’t anticipated dissolving into hysterical laughter on Sky News after he was asked by Kay Burley about the government’s launch of the track and trace app.
Burley wondered if the government had pushed forward the app launch to distract from the ongoing Dominic Cummings scandal. And Hancock found the suggestion nothing short of hilarious.
“It’s priceless Kay, I’m usually accused of delaying these things and bringing them in too slowly.”@MattHancock denies claims the government has rushed in its test and trace system to take the spotlight off Dominic Cummings. JM #KayBurley pic.twitter.com/jmEHVxSmh0 — Kay Burley (@KayBurley) May 28, 2020
It’s fair to say lots of people weren’t impressed. These 5 replies pretty much nail it.
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What an insult. At least 37,000 people have died of Covid-19 in the UK. Govt abandoned community testing. With a proper test and trace system in place months ago, thousands would have been saved. This is not a joke. This has been painful for so many families. pic.twitter.com/zKlCQO7J6N — Dr Rosena Allin-Khan (@DrRosena) May 28, 2020
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The entirely normal face of someone who has unlocked the '60,000 dead' achievement and 'worst death toll in europe' badge pic.twitter.com/iseWLdzX4d — TechnicallyRon (@TechnicallyRon) May 28, 2020
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Swift, robust, effective test & trace infrastructure could have significantly reduced Britain’s 60k death toll. Instead, the government ignored the WHO and *abandoned* community testing on 12 March. I just fail to see how this is a laughing matter.
pic.twitter.com/iDa3f5G3YF — Rachel Clarke (@doctor_oxford) May 28, 2020
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mad respect to matt hancock for going on live television after necking eight poppers pic.twitter.com/3GiQhwauH5 — Hannah Jane Parkinson (@ladyhaja) May 28, 2020
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He lied to a vicar live on TV and it still somehow wasn’t Twat Hancock’s worst appearance of the week pic.twitter.com/tb4PG0tO42 — James Felton (@JimMFelton) May 28, 2020
To conclude, this.
Why are you laughing? — Sue Perkins (@sueperkins) May 28, 2020
Oh and also this.
I never want to see Matt Hancock smile again. pic.twitter.com/95zlHCw6iY — Ian Dunt (@IanDunt) May 28, 2020
Such is Hancock’s reputation that people have begun referring to him as the Death Secretary.
Matt Hancock stars as the Death Secretary (18), 2020. pic.twitter.com/6hOzOzLW78 — Matt Haig (@matthaig1) May 28, 2020
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Matt Hancock morphed into Bob Mortimer’s Train Guy and once seen it’s never unseen
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thepoke--2020-05-28--The lip-synch version of Trump’s testing “positively toward negative” is a peek into his brain

Sarah Cooper ‘ s “ How to ” lip-synchs are basically “ How to understand Trump ” , which isn @ @ @ @ @ particularly when he does this .
But when Sarah took on the complicated answer , @ @ @ @ @ was going on in the President ’ s brain – and it ’ s all @ @ @ @ @ expect .
This comment from Chrissy Teigen , who is absolutely not a fan of @ @ @ @ @ perfectly .
Trump ’ s bizarre hydroxychloroquine boast has had the lip-synch treatment – and @ @ @ @

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Sarah Cooper‘s “How to” lip-synchs are basically “How to understand Trump”, which isn’t always easy, particularly when he does this.
President Trump announces that he has tested negative again for COVID-19: “I tested very positively in another sense … I tested positively toward negative.” https://t.co/rN66vZFXas pic.twitter.com/6Chrs68Rkn — ABC News (@ABC) May 21, 2020
But when Sarah took on the complicated answer, she managed to convey what was going on in the President’s brain – and it’s all the chaos you’d expect.
I tested very positively (alt take) pic.twitter.com/krywW3vDjl — Sarah Cooper (@sarahcpr) May 21, 2020
This comment from Chrissy Teigen, who is absolutely not a fan of Trump, sums it up perfectly.
This is so funny, Sarah is so funny, but what this really does for me is remove his surroundings and overall horrific look and lets us pay attention to just his words. His insane, incoherent garbage rambling https://t.co/HYXA0obZFr — chrissy teigen (@chrissyteigen) May 22, 2020
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Trump’s bizarre hydroxychloroquine boast has had the lip-synch treatment – and it’s spectacular
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thepoke--2020-05-28--‘Found out my kid had this on his school classroom wall all year’

Oh the excitement of knowing that your kid thinks so much of you that he puts your picture up on @ @ @ @ @ teacher keeps it there all year .
And then you see the photo .
‘ @ @ @ @ @ this on his school classroom wall all year , ’ said bhornet2008 over on Reddit @

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Oh the excitement of knowing that your kid thinks so much of you that he puts your picture up on the classroom wall and the teacher keeps it there all year.
And then you see the photo.
‘Found out my kid had this on his school classroom wall all year,’ said bhornet2008 over on Reddit.
A beautiful moment, captured forever.
‘We embarrass our kids, our kids embarrass us.’ HeT0uchedTheButt ‘The circle of life.’ Thinkdamnitthink ‘The apple doesn’t fart far from the tree.’ spapui
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thepoke--2020-05-28--This owl expert’s comeback was a real hoot

‘ I ’ m not political , but this is funny as shit , ’ said the Redditor who shared @ @ @ @ @ Not the first time we ’ ve seen it but bears repetition .
Made them @ @ @ @ @ twoo ) .
This clever dick thought he was being funny but the comeback was @

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‘I’m not political, but this is funny as shit,’ said the Redditor who shared this exchange on Twitter.
Not the first time we’ve seen it but bears repetition.
Made them look a right twit (twoo).
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This clever dick thought he was being funny but the comeback was brutal
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thepoke--2020-05-28--Our 14 favourite funny and scathing takes on the lockdown

At the time of writing , the government is launching its track and trace system , which should allow some @ @ @ @ @ work .
There was supposed to be an app but that isn ’ t ready @ @ @ @ @ all completely shocked .
Whether you ’ re a key worker , still self-isolating or @ @ @ @ @ take the time to enjoy what Twitter ’ s been saying about this crazy pandemic @ @ @ @ @ funniest swipes at lockdown life we ’ ve seen today

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At the time of writing, the government is launching its track and trace system, which should allow some people to go back to work. There was supposed to be an app but that isn’t ready – and we’re all completely shocked.
Whether you’re a key worker, still self-isolating or nervously returning to work, take the time to enjoy what Twitter’s been saying about this crazy pandemic life.
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Cameron left his in a pub. Gove left his alone in a hotel while he & his wife went to a party. Cummings strapped his into a car to test his eyesight. Johnson won't even say how many he's got. I'm particularly enjoying this period of them all telling us how to raise our children. — Nathaniel Tapley (@Natt) May 27, 2020
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ok YES our government has bungled its pandemic response so badly that thousands of our loved ones have died needlessly. BUT have you considered how hurt their feelings might be if you remind them of that? please : be Kind always — beth mccoll (@imteddybless) May 27, 2020
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Week 5 in quarantine – I've forgotten how to use a shirt — Alec ★ Goodlad (@AlectheOk) April 13, 2020
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Do you have any idea how hard it is to eat my secret stash of potato chips in a house with five kids who never leave?? — e4moji (@e4moji) May 27, 2020
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Only Goths will survive this pandemic because they have The Cure. — Father Drinks McGee (@drinksmcgee) March 28, 2020
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Day 300 of quarantine. Something falls through the letterbox. It's a note from DHL. It says "sorry you weren't in" — Pessimus Prime Minister (@BigJDubz) May 20, 2020
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Sick of people having a go at Dominic Cummings, a brave man who risked our lives to look after his family — Sara Gibbs (@Sara_Rose_G) May 27, 2020
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The irony of calling it skinny dipping
when it’s our only option since no bathing suits fit after quarantine when we all look like weebles. — Lovely Potatoes (@robin_991) May 26, 2020
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I just put £20 on Dominic Cummings being photographed watering his begonias next month. pic.twitter.com/ERJHB4R5Ma — Nick Harvey (@mrnickharvey) May 27, 2020
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The perfect metaphor for 2020 doesn’t exi- pic.twitter.com/eRrxGDEUPa — Steve Smith (@stevesmithffx) May 27, 2020
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June’s fighter has entered the ring pic.twitter.com/4dkoOJesG8 — the drake gatsby (@DrakeGatsby) May 26, 2020
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BREAKING: Vatican designates Barnard Castle a sacred site after thousands of blind pilgrims are miraculously cured over the past 24 hours. — Have I Got News For You (@haveigotnews) May 27, 2020
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Is one of the symptoms of Covid19 being sick of everyone because I have that — Dumb Beezie (@dumbbeezie) May 27, 2020
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12 of the funniest swipes at lockdown life we’ve seen today
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thepoke--2020-05-28--Priests with water pistols is the pandemic trend nobody expected

Detroit priest , Father Timothy Pelc , found a novel way to administer a holy water blessing without breaking social distancing guidelines .
As well as a protective visor and gloves , he had …a holy water pistol .
The images went viral and Father Timothy was even photoshopped into some odd scenes .
Now , it seems , other priests want in .
There was this guy .
Although , according to dad Kyle and mum Mary , baby Wesley ’ s baptism had been a more traditional affair , but the obliging priest agreed to pose for one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ However , it was neither Father Timothy nor the pandemic that started the trend at all , but a Mexican priest named Humberto Alvarez who started using a super-soaker to go with his Superman chasuble as a way of engaging the children of the parish .
Here he is in action .
It ’ s in Spanish , but you get the gist even if you can ’ t understand every word .
To be honest , we ’ re less concerned with the water gun than we are with this … We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Robert Powell .
This priest accidentally live streamed mass with the filters on and it ’ s the content we all need right now

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Detroit priest, Father Timothy Pelc, found a novel way to administer a holy water blessing without breaking social distancing guidelines.
As well as a protective visor and gloves, he had …a holy water pistol.
The images went viral and Father Timothy was even photoshopped into some odd scenes.
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Now, it seems, other priests want in.
There was this guy.
Bout ready to just give up pic.twitter.com/PKxykWu2nn — Peter R. Quinones (@PeterRQuinones) May 24, 2020
And this.
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Although, according to dad Kyle and mum Mary, baby Wesley’s baptism had been a more traditional affair, but the obliging priest agreed to pose for one joke version for the family album.
However, it was neither Father Timothy nor the pandemic that started the trend at all, but a Mexican priest named Humberto Alvarez who started using a super-soaker to go with his Superman chasuble as a way of engaging the children of the parish.
Here he is in action. It’s in Spanish, but you get the gist even if you can’t understand every word.
To be honest, we’re less concerned with the water gun than we are with this …
We had no idea Jesus actually looked like Robert Powell.
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thepoke--2020-05-28--Disappearing cat trick of the week

Disappearing cat trick of the week

Not often you get a free magic trick with your news bulletins , but in this case the Dean of @ @ @ @ @ of help from Leo the Cat ) will make an exception … And our favourite @ @ @ @ @ .
Why you should never start a fight with a cat

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Watch the birdie, sorry, cat, Leo the cat, and the chap in the robes is the Dean of Canterbury.
Wait for it, wait for it …
Watch the moment Leo the cat disappears under the Dean of Canterbury's robes as he gives a sermon! Footage from Canterbury Cathedral pic.twitter.com/CMk6Jmlz20 — ITV News Meridian (@itvmeridian) May 26, 2020
‘And like that … he is gone.’
And our favourite things people said about it.
The robes are actually a cat portal — Ali Anderson (@alicherryanders) May 26, 2020
I watched this for 10 minutes wondering where he was hiding them all. https://t.co/DXh8lRlgM6 — Moose Allain Ꙭ (@MooseAllain) May 26, 2020
Creature of habit… — Mel Vich (@unreef) May 26, 2020
the canterbury tail https://t.co/fRDtIG5Z0q — Hannah Jane Parkinson (@ladyhaja) May 26, 2020
One cat every 20 seconds. I stopped counting at 4,000. — Sinclair (@ItsEdSinclair) May 26, 2020
Mollie Sugden, thou should’st be alive in this moment. https://t.co/QkhRJjinrk — David Aaronovitch (@DAaronovitch) May 26, 2020
I do hope no-one lifts up the Dean's robe and is startled to see a pussy. #thanksmrsslocombe — David Baddiel (@Baddiel) May 27, 2020
Robert Willis, Dean of Canterbury is the 39th Dean since the Reformation, and forms part of a line of similar roles unbroken back to the time of Saint Augustine in AD 597.
Surely no living being would dare to try and make him look silly? https://t.co/mRAecAJQxx — Dick King-Smith HQ (@DickKingSmith) May 27, 2020
I love the way the cat pauses to make sure everyone gets a good look at the pencil sharpener before disappearing. #TypicalCat #Proud — Carol Gardiner 🇪🇺 (@Auntie_CarolG) May 26, 2020
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Why you should never start a fight with a cat
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thepoke--2020-05-30--Wales – not overly keen on tennis

Wales – not overly keen on tennis

A lovely spot by Harry Morgan over on Twitter .
Wales said fuck tennis , ’ said Harry – @ @ @ @ @ @ .

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Nicely spotted by Harry Morgan on Twitter.
‘Wales said fuck tennis,’ said Harry – @HMorganThompson – over on Twitter.
Never been more proud of my country. Cymru am byth. 🏴 — Rhodri Hughes (@RhodriDougHug) May 29, 2020
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thepoke--2020-05-30--Ian Hislop nailed Dominic Cummings so well on HIGNFY even Piers Morgan liked it

Despite the travails of the lockdown Have I Got News For You is still going out on BBC1 , just @ @ @ @ @ ’ re used to .
So it was only to be expected that Ian Hislop @ @ @ @ @ bit on the whole Dominic Cummings saga .
And it ’ s fair to say @ @ @ @ @ did .
And there was more .
And here ’ s just a little bit @ @ @ @ @ that .
Even Hislop ’ s sworn enemy Piers Morgan , with whom he has @ @ @ @ @ the years , enjoyed it so it must have been good .
Have I Got @ @ @ @ @ outtake on Boris Johnson ’ s lies is brutal viewing

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Despite the travails of the lockdown Have I Got News For You is still going out on BBC1, just not in the way we’re used to.
So it was only to be expected that Ian Hislop might touch just a little bit on the whole Dominic Cummings saga. And it’s fair to say he did, he really did.
Have I got News for You Ian Hislop nails the whole Dominic Cummgs story in one piece#sackDominicCummngs pic.twitter.com/V4D2vTWdlS — Louis Henwood 🇬🇧 🇪🇺 〓〓 (@LouisHenwood) May 29, 2020
And there was more.
Paul Merton – “Why did Dominic Cummings feel the need to go back to work… is it too difficult to bully people on Zoom?” 🤣 Ian Hislop – “Why is a political aid making decisions about vaccines? #hignfy pic.twitter.com/7S4clNHzbG — Haggis_UK 🇬🇧 🇪🇺 (@Haggis_UK) May 29, 2020
And here’s just a little bit of what people made of that.
https://twitter.com/wishfull_tweet/status/1266464199645028352?s=20
Best #hignfy in ages – Ian Hislop absolutely on fire, absolutely nailing that liar Cummings to the wall! Bravo, bravo! Would have loved to have had him leading the questioning in the Rose Garden last Sunday. — Ben Eaton (@b_eaton) May 29, 2020
Ian Hislop is too good on #HIGNFY making anybody who thought any of Cummings’ story was reasonable, look like clowns. — For The People (@FTP1996) May 29, 2020
https://twitter.com/Chrisjohnpearce/status/1266595200648052736?s=20
Buying a copy of Private Eye this week, just to support Ian Hislop for tearing into Dominic C on #hignfy . He summarised the anger most of the country is feeling. Please don't let this drop. — Goody Soup Dragon (@Jessie_XL) May 29, 2020
Even Hislop’s sworn enemy Piers Morgan – with whom he has had countless run-ins over the years – enjoyed it, so it must have been good.
Enjoying Ian Hislop absolutely lacerating Dominic Cummings on #hignfy. There, I’ve said it. — Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) May 29, 2020
You can watch the whole episode on the iPlayer here.
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Have I Got News For You’s outtake on Boris Johnson’s lies is brutal viewing
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thepoke--2020-05-30--Michael Gove’s Twitter account liked a porn pic – 5 very handy comebacks

Well it makes a change from talking about Cummings .
Kind of .
Michael Gove ’ s been making a @ @ @ @ @ his Twitter account liked a porn pic .
It was swiftly undone , as you @ @ @ @ @ before lots of people noticed .
And these are our 5 favourite things people said @ @ @

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Well it makes a change from talking about Cummings. Kind of.
Michael Gove’s been making a headline or two today after his Twitter account liked a porn pic. It was swiftly undone, as you can imagine, but not before lots of people noticed.
And these are our 5 favourite things people said about it.
I see Michael Gove’s been wishing the bishop well. https://t.co/oNxFDDqY1B — James Felton (@JimMFelton) May 29, 2020
"After switching on my phone,it immediately opened Twitter,acted on instinct, loaded a crude pornographic image & activated the 'Like' button without any human interaction whatsoever. My wife Sarah & I will not be making any further statement at this time." Michael Gove's Twitter pic.twitter.com/u8VwvysspQ — Rick Haswell (@zackary71) May 30, 2020
Credit where credit's due. Michael Gove will do *anything* to stop people talking about Dominic Cumming https://t.co/oZ84KtdnqT — Graham Cluley (@gcluley) May 29, 2020
"What you will have done is, when it flashed up on your screen 'do you want to like the pornography?' You must have pressed the button that says like…” pic.twitter.com/0ei5TDnKcW — Accidental Partridge (@AccidentalP) May 29, 2020
https://twitter.com/SpillerOfTea/status/1266448154389610496?s=20
We also enjoyed this.
I'd say this is a non-story apart from he's still got my best copy of Razzle and if he's not using it, I want it back. https://t.co/FROBZY6z9m — Mark ne-Francois-pas MP (@MarkFrancois12) May 30, 2020
To conclude …
Michael when you’re quite done cranking one out can you deal with this pandemic, it’s important.https://t.co/uAAYHymIgX — James Felton (@JimMFelton) May 29, 2020
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thepoke--2020-05-29--This ‘British remake of Joker’ starring Matt Hancock is very funny and so cleverly done

You might have seen how earlier in the week health secretary Matt Hancock attracted a bit of attention by laughing @ @ @ @ @ Because he ’ s got so much to laugh about .
Anyway , we only @ @ @ @ @ has given Hancock a starring role in his British remake of Joker and it ’ @ @ @ @ @ and so clever .
Comedian and writer @ jondharvey used to be Lord Buckethead and @ @ @ @ @ Binface and you can follow him on Twitter here .

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You might have seen how earlier in the week health secretary Matt Hancock attracted a bit of attention by laughing hysterically on Sky News.
Because he’s got so much to laugh about.
Anyway, we only mention it because @jondharvey has given Hancock a starring role in his British remake of Joker and it’s brilliant.
I put Matt Hancock in the starring role in the British remake of Joker, and now it all makes sense.@Aiannucci @GaryLineker @edgarwright pic.twitter.com/sjjVin6Vvf — Jon Harvey (@jondharvey) May 29, 2020
Very funny and so clever.
It’s a sequel to my remake of Succession starring Boris. pic.twitter.com/QqJqDPph4j — Jon Harvey (@jondharvey) May 29, 2020
Comedian and writer @jondharvey stood at the 2017 election as Lord Buckethead before becoming Count Binface and you can follow him on Twitter here.
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thepoke--2020-05-29--Monkeys escaped with Covid-19 samples after attacking lab assistants – 13 favourite responses

Just when you thought 2020 couldn ’ t get any more , well , 2020 , along comes this .
@ @ @ @ @ attacked a laboratory assistant and escaped with a batch of coronavirus test samples , it @ @ @ @ @ One of the primates was reportedly later spotted up in a tree , chewing one @ @ @ @ @ ’ And of course it prompted no end of interest and comment on Twitter .
@ @ @ @ @ things people said about it .

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Just when you thought 2020 couldn’t get any more, well, 2020, along comes this.
Coronavirus: Monkeys 'escape with COVID-19 samples' after attacking lab assistant https://t.co/neUMb0nuhy — SkyNews (@SkyNews) May 29, 2020
‘A gang of monkeys attacked a laboratory assistant and escaped with a batch of coronavirus test samples, it has been reported. ‘One of the primates was reportedly later spotted up in a tree, chewing one of the sample collection kits.’
And of course it prompted no end of interest and comment on Twitter. Here are our favourite 13 things people said about it.
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Can’t figure out if we’re living in Contagion, 28 Days Later or Planet of the Apes now. https://t.co/c865zA2lpr — Charles Arthur (@charlesarthur) May 29, 2020
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Scientists:
We will get you a cure Later:
We stored our coronavirus next to the disgruntled monkeys, you're getting planet of the apes https://t.co/4Wi2XuSsBo — James Felton (@JimMFelton) May 29, 2020
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Calm DOWN, folks: everything is OK. The monkeys are holding a press conference at the very same lab just now, and I am being informed as we speak that they behaved LEGALLY and REASONABLY, and they would appreciate it if we all moved on so we can fight this coronavirus together. — Tim Ireland (@bloggerheads) May 29, 2020
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They on route to Durham — Monkey Jack_Deano🐒⚽🏴 (@DeanoMonkey) May 29, 2020
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Ah i see we've entered the plague monkeys part of the nightmare timeline https://t.co/JW8vnPptXb — TechnicallyRon (@TechnicallyRon) May 29, 2020
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Lesson one of lab safety is don’t leave your coronavirus near the disgruntled monkeys — James Felton (@JimMFelton) May 29, 2020
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Come on don’t act like we haven’t all left some virus samples near our disgruntled monkeys a couple of times — Wild Geerters (@classiclib3ral) May 29, 2020
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Scientists: “it’s absurd to believe that the Wuhan labs security was breached to the extent that this virus was unintentionally released from that lab” Also scientists…. — Robbie Lynch 🏴 (@RobbieLynch1995) May 29, 2020
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Everyone: "At least 2020 can't get any worse" 2020: "HOPE YOU ENJOYED THAT APPETISER, WE NOW MOVE ON TO THE MAIN COURSE" https://t.co/DSow65zlST — Dai Lama (@WelshDalaiLama) May 29, 2020
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i mean at this point, will it make things worse? maybe the monkeys have a plan https://t.co/xQvC05YJcG — Caitlin Moran (@caitlinmoran) May 29, 2020
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NOT NOW MONKEYS https://t.co/czuOcu998G — Martin Belam (@MartinBelam) May 29, 2020
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https://twitter.com/_ElizabethMay/status/1266343956100583434?s=20
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Not a coronavirus fan but this is class — tim macgabhann (@el_fodongo) May 29, 2020
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thepoke--2020-05-29--A CNN crew was arrested live on air at the Minnesota protests and it’s a chilling, terrifying watch

A truly chilling , terrifying moment to come out of Trump ’ s America is the moment this CNN crew @ @ @ @ @ live TV .
Correspondent Omar Jimenez was taken into custody during a live broadcast covering @ @ @ @ @ clearly identifying himself and co-operating with police officers .
No surprise the clip went viral @ @ @ @ @ essential watch .
And here are just a few of the things people were saying @ @ @ @ @ s what police had to say about it later .
And it got exactly the @ @ @ @ @ from CNN .
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A truly chilling, terrifying moment to come out of Trump’s America is the moment this CNN crew was arrested by police on live TV.
Correspondent Omar Jimenez was taken into custody during a live broadcast covering the Minnesota protests, despite clearly identifying himself and co-operating with police officers.
No surprise the clip went viral, it’s an essential watch.
Minnesota police arrest CNN reporter and camera crew as they report from protests in Minneapolis https://t.co/oZdqBti776 pic.twitter.com/3QbeTjD5ed — CNN (@CNN) May 29, 2020
And here are just a few of the things people were saying about it.
one of the most sinister things I've ever seen https://t.co/zNpPg4L8xx — Nish Kumar (@MrNishKumar) May 29, 2020
https://twitter.com/piersmorgan/status/1266323109671559168?s=20
This is dark stuff. A @CNN reporter arrested live on air. He was being polite and offering to to anywhere where the police placed him. This is where @realDonaldTrump's attacks on #fakenews ends up. Censorship in real time. https://t.co/KANZuFNX1C — John Sweeney (@johnsweeneyroar) May 29, 2020
This is the most extraordinary six minutes of television. Ending in the police taking control of the CNN cameras without realising it's still switched on. https://t.co/OjiDXub3lY — Sophie Heawood (@heawood) May 29, 2020
Have we reached peak dystopia yet? Because it feels like it. https://t.co/caUYZ13E9x — Nooruddean (@BeardedGenius) May 29, 2020
Here’s what police had to say about it later.
In the course of clearing the streets and restoring order at Lake Street and Snelling Avenue, four people were arrested by State Patrol troopers, including three members of a CNN crew. The three were released once they were confirmed to be members of the media. — MN State Patrol (@MnDPS_MSP) May 29, 2020
And it got exactly the response you’d expect from CNN.
In the course of clearing the streets and restoring order at Lake Street and Snelling Avenue, four people were arrested by State Patrol troopers, including three members of a CNN crew. The three were released once they were confirmed to be members of the media. — MN State Patrol (@MnDPS_MSP) May 29, 2020
And later this happened.
No better response.
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thepoke--2020-05-29--Our 12 favourite funny posts about living in a pandemic

Although the UK is on the verge of a tentative loosening of the lockdown rules , things aren ’ t @ @ @ @ @ and the situation remains inspirational to Twitter ’ s funny people .
Our 14 favourite @ @ @ @ @ the lockdown

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Although the UK is on the verge of a tentative loosening of the lockdown rules, things aren’t exactly back to normal, and the situation remains inspirational to Twitter’s funny people.
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I’m glad it’s the last clap for the NHS tonight, mainly because someone is currently letting their child blow a recorder outside. — Amanda (@Pandamoanimum) May 28, 2020
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Can't touch this is my favourite song about social distancing. — GoneGirl15 (@Girl15Gone) May 11, 2020
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Just as they overestimated how much exercise I want to do, they are now overestimating how many friends I have. — Sam (@sam_bambs) May 28, 2020
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{Things I’ve done during quarantine} • Completed my level three bathtub gin sommelier certification courses. • Started a bathtub gin sommelier certification course. — Woody Barrelson (@Woody_B_) April 12, 2020
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Seriously though, if you think Boris Johnson is doing a good job as Prime Minister could you give me the number for your dealer?
Cause that's some mental shit you're on — joe heenan (@joeheenan) May 27, 2020
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Snow White just had to tell the 7 dwarfs that from Monday we can meet in groups of 6. One won't be Happy. #dailyupdate — Simon Caine is in self-isolation. (@thismademecool) May 28, 2020
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"The Students' Union won't let us have a stall inside" pic.twitter.com/8b9f8TtISm — Hassun El-Zafar (@HassunElZafar) May 25, 2020
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the only way Donald Trump will actually do anything about the coronavirus is if it starts fact checking his tweets — Born Miserable (@bornmiserable) May 28, 2020
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That scratching noise you can hear is Charlie Brooker hastily rewriting new Black Mirror episodes as they rapidly become real news. — Chris Purchase (@ChrisPurchase) May 27, 2020
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I’m holding auditions to be in my 6 — Kerry Godliman (@KerryAGodliman) May 28, 2020
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SUBWAY SIGNS
CORONAVIRUS EDITION – fuse hand to pet’s back – couple with child or Jake the Dog from Adventure Time? – delete browser history pic.twitter.com/CFGnoRgRpw — batkaren (@batkaren) May 29, 2020
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Government to release new COVID alert levels today, introducing level 6 pic.twitter.com/4AUY9QD6ik — Dr Philip Lee (@drphiliplee1) May 26, 2020
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Our 14 favourite funny and scathing takes on the lockdown
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thepoke--2020-05-29--Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho in 2 minutes 10 seconds – using hiphop

We ’ ve all been bored at one time or another , but it ’ s never had this effect @ @ @ @ @ Alexander Miles ‘ boredom-induced version of the Hitchcock classic thriller , Psycho , is musical @ @ @ @ @ funny .
This is what people thought of it .
Hitchcock ’ s The Birds @ @ @ @ @ is fabulously funny

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We’ve all been bored at one time or another, but it’s never had this effect on most of us.
Alexander Miles‘ boredom-induced version of the Hitchcock classic thriller, Psycho, is musical, weirdly informative and very funny.
So, this is how bored *I* got on lockdown 🥴😕 ALFRED HIPHOP prazents…. pic.twitter.com/0PfGOR07MC — alexander miles 🎨 (@_AlexanderMiles) May 28, 2020
This is what people thought of it.
I need a series so I can keep up with film conversations at parties 😄 https://t.co/N5UqCIosvd — Yana (@YanaPenrose) May 28, 2020
What a rollercoaster. — 🇪🇺🏴Kerry 🇿🇼 (@_Jekanyika) May 28, 2020
How bored are you on a scale of 1 to this? 🤣 https://t.co/PwltCSbi4f — Ellie O (@ellie_o_d) May 28, 2020
Now do Rear Window!
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Hitchcock’s The Birds with the birds taken out is fabulously funny
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thepoke--2020-05-29--Our 25 favourite funny jokes and pics from this week

Simply a collection of the funniest stuff we saw this week that wasn ’ t about the lockdown .

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Simply a collection of the funniest stuff we saw this week that wasn’t about the lockdown.
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Shall I compare thee to a summer's day? You smell of bins. — GlennyRodge (@GlennyRodge) May 22, 2020
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Sometimes I like to eat an egg white omelet, with veggies and no cheese, then just be furious until lunch. — Janelle Thee Comedian (@janellejcomic) May 24, 2020
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I don’t recommend eating Star Wars figurines: mine’s a little chewy — Craig Deeley 🇪🇺🏳🌈 (@craiguito) May 25, 2020
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Who was the first person to look at car headlights and think yes, these need giant eyelashes — Rachael (@RachaelvsWorld) May 25, 2020
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How I feel after making a good joke pic.twitter.com/u4zmvtPOM9 — James Dwyer (@jamescdwyer) May 25, 2020
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People who “don’t want to be a sheep” are fuckin’ crazy. Your job is to eat all day and get haircuts. Your boss is a dog. People all over the world fall asleep thinking about you. — Daniel Kibblesmith (@kibblesmith) May 26, 2020
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when i shuffle my playlist pic.twitter.com/nTUVUIFaJk — $AM℞ (@40SANDSHORTIEZ) May 26, 2020
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she ate him omg 💔 https://t.co/bETixsqAhx — aaron (@baeronchan) May 26, 2020
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Just ate a hotdog completely smothered in ketchup. It's one of many things I like to do whilst completely smothered in ketchup. — Jason (@NickMotown) May 27, 2020
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thepoke--2020-05-29--‘Dominic Cummings has radicalised the Daily Star’

There have been some memorable newspaper front pages this week in response to Boris Johnson , Dominic Cummings and everything @ @ @ @ @ caught our attention quite like the Daily Star , which is not a phrase you @ @ @ @ @ there was this .
And then this .
‘ Dominic Cummings has radicalised the Daily @ @ @ @ @ MichaelPDeacon over on Twitter and we think he might be right .
Whoever wrote today @ @ @ @ @ headline , take next week off

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There have been some memorable newspaper front pages this week in response to Boris Johnson, Dominic Cummings and everything else.
But no paper caught our attention quite like the Daily Star, which is not a phrase you read every week.
First there was this.
And then this.
And today, this.
‘Dominic Cummings has radicalised the Daily Star,’ said @MichaelPDeacon over on Twitter and we think he might be right.
I don't generally agree much with them, but "Don't drive if you're blind" seems on pretty solid ground. — Space Initiatives (@AsteroidEnergy) May 28, 2020
That is pretty factual for the Star. — Boo (@Labratx1981) May 28, 2020
I'll be honest, until this week I'd entirely forgotten the Daily Star existed. Somebody over there is kicking out the jams and I love it. — The Govaner (@wfpickering) May 28, 2020
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Whoever wrote today’s Times front page headline, take next week off
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thepoke--2020-05-29--Colt Clark and the Quarantine Kids doing You Can Call Me Al is the pick-me-up we all need right now

The Clark family consists of photographer Aubree , full-time musician , Colt , and their three lively children , Cash @ @ @ @ @ Since quarantine put a stop to Colt ’ s work and they had extra time @ @ @ @ @ ve been filming family music sessions .
Here they are playing the Paul Simon hit @ @ @ @ @ Al ’ - and it ’ s simply a delight .
That ’ s how @ @ @ @ @ Amazingly , they post one of these every day , so if you need a @ @ @ @ @ see what else they ’ ve got to offer .
This viral clip of an @ @ @ @ @ people ’ s minds Source Colt Clark and the Quarantine Kids Image Colt Clark and @ @ @

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The Clark family consists of photographer Aubree, full-time musician, Colt, and their three lively children, Cash, Beckett and Bellamy.
Since quarantine put a stop to Colt’s work and they had extra time to fill, they’ve been filming family music sessions.
Here they are playing the Paul Simon hit ‘You Can Call Me Al’- and it’s simply a delight.
That’s how to do lockdown properly.
https://t.co/qQWS0v6lBI I want to adopt them all! Beard has to go tho.. 👈🤣😁👍✌💢😉 — James Michael McKay (@jmmckay1) May 29, 2020
You just *have* to take 4 minutes out of your day to watch the Clark Family singers. They're all great but the little girl is the best. Warm fuzzies galore!https://t.co/BOslcWfOKi — BettyAnna Boop – Bootylicious (@BettyBoopMN42) May 27, 2020
Amazingly, they post one of these every day, so if you need a pick-me-up, head over to see what else they’ve got to offer.
In the meantime, here’s a bonus video – Sweet Caroline.
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This viral clip of an amazing 8-year-old drummer is blowing people’s minds
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thepoke--2020-05-29--Donald Trump’s re-election campaign wants this cartoon banned from sale

There ’ s nothing like trying to ban something to make sure that as many people see it as possible @ @ @ @ @ after Donald Trump ’ s re-election campaign tried to pull this cartoon from online retailer @ @ @ @ @ reports the Guardian .
It ’ s by Pulitzer-winning cartoonist Nick Anderson and very good @ @ @ @ @ described Trump as an “ adolescent wannabe authoritarian ” after the so-called president ’ s @ @ @ @ @ cartoon , apparently on the basis of trademark infringement .
It was pulled by Redbubble @ @ @ @ @ now it ’ s on a mask as well … You can follow @ Nick_Anderson @ @ @ @

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There’s nothing like trying to ban something to make sure that as many people see it as possible.
We only say this after Donald Trump’s re-election campaign tried to pull this cartoon from online retailer Redbubble earlier this month, reports the Guardian.
It’s by Pulitzer-winning cartoonist Nick Anderson and very good it is too.
Anderson described Trump as an “adolescent wannabe authoritarian” after the so-called president’s re-election campaign complained about his cartoon, apparently on the basis of trademark infringement.
We live in a strange time when the #POTUS can falsely accuse someone of murder with impunity (violating @Twitter's terms of service), while at the same time bully a private business into removing content it doesn't like. #Orwellian @JoeNBC @jaketapper https://t.co/jfrKjbqaFc — Nick_Anderson_ (@Nick_Anderson_) May 26, 2020
It was pulled by Redbubble but later reinstated.
We’re pleased to say that your artwork has been reinstated. We strive to respect IP rights and freedom of speech, but we sometimes make mistakes, as we did here. We’re sorry for any inconvenience this has caused. — Redbubble Help (@RedbubbleHelp) May 27, 2020
And now it’s on a mask as well …
You can follow @Nick_Anderson on Twitter here.
Image @Nick_Anderson H/T @Guardian


thepoke--2020-05-30--Classic Children’s Books Reimagined For Life During Lockdown

As we ’ ve been in lockdown for the last couple of months , and our lives have changed dramatically @ @ @ @ @ some classic children ’ s books to show how we think they ’ d look @ @ @ @

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As we’ve been in lockdown for the last couple of months, and our lives have changed dramatically, we’ve reimagined some classic children’s books to show how we think they’d look during a lockdown.
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thepoke--2020-05-30--Just 13 nice things to make you smile

Just 13 nice things to make you smile

In a time that ’ s still all kinds of messed up , here ’ s our round-up of some @ @ @ @ @ seen this week to try and make you smile .
Just 19 nice things we @ @ @ @ @

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In a time that’s still all kinds of messed up, here’s our round-up of some nice things we’ve seen this week to try and make you smile.
Stay safe.
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Look at how chuffed he is pic.twitter.com/JZN2IoAzW5 — Nooruddean (@BeardedGenius) May 25, 2020
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I can’t quite believe I’m seeing this ….but this in my garden on Sunday afternoon! pic.twitter.com/Vf1rXGRs4s — Tracy (@pekingfrog) May 24, 2020
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Meanwhile, in Richmond Park : pic.twitter.com/MbX8T8EV6Q — Danielle Sheridan (@SheridanDani) May 25, 2020
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So my Dad made good use of his time in lockdown and built a huge laughing Kookaburra. pic.twitter.com/UGVC4dZsCL — Rafaan (@RafaanDaliri) May 26, 2020
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Uncle: What are you doing during the lockdown?
Me: I’m learning to play piano! You?
Uncle: I built “Gateway to the Imagination” in my backyard.
Me: 🤩😅 pic.twitter.com/HRpxE4oJok — Kimberly Adams (@KA_Marketplace) May 26, 2020
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22 oversized teddy bears in a rollercoaster. It really looks like they are coming to life.. 🧸 Walibi Amusement Park, The Netherlands 🇳🇱 pic.twitter.com/9stcRE68ib — Buitengebieden (@buitengebieden_) May 28, 2020
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We thought that, given the lack of visitors, the Puffins might become a little more timid around us. Not so much. pic.twitter.com/sGN52dhPAo — Skokholm Island (@SkokholmIsland) May 26, 2020
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Someone hasn’t been wasting their time during lockdown. 👍🏆🏅 pic.twitter.com/4UWBOWp02M — Marie-Ann’s Tweets (@MarieAnnUK) May 27, 2020
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Watch the moment Leo the cat disappears under the Dean of Canterbury’s robes as he gives a sermon! Footage from Canterbury Cathedral pic.twitter.com/CMk6Jmlz20 — ITV News Meridian (@itvmeridian) May 26, 2020
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this dog has invented a new game
(Ellie Lawlor via viralhog) pic.twitter.com/QJ5UzXnaV3 — Humor And Animals (@humorandanimals) May 26, 2020
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He puts a chameleon on a stick to get rid of a fly 😅 pic.twitter.com/Ms8WnnzuzI — Buitengebieden (@BuitengebiedenB) May 28, 2020
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thepoke--2020-06-01--What would Barbie be like in quarantine? 13 hilariously realistic examples

Tonya Ruiz has spent years imploring parents not to buy Barbies for their children because of the unrealistic body-shape expectations @ @ @ @ @ In an interview with Bored Panda she said she realised that Barbie could be modified @ @ @ @ @ which is what she ’ s done with the pandemic in mind .
Under the @ @ @ @ @ Real ” , these Quarantine Barbies are telling it like it is .
Of course @ @ @ @ @ quarantined – key workers have been out being heroes .
Someone ’ s imagined Barbie @ @ @ @ @ Soviet Union and the attention to detail is something else

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Tonya Ruiz has spent years imploring parents not to buy Barbies for their children because of the unrealistic body-shape expectations associated with the doll.
In an interview with Bored Panda she said she realised that Barbie could be modified to be more relatable, which is what she’s done with the pandemic in mind.
Under the umbrella of “Barbie Gets Real”, these Quarantine Barbies are telling it like it is.
1. Starter Pack
2. Bread Baking
3. Zoom Ken
4. Binge Watching
5. New Hobby Edition
6. Home Salon Edition
7. Homeschool Mom
8. “What Day Is It?” Edition
9. “What Time Is It?” Edition
10. Quarrelling Couple
11. Gardening
Of course, not everyone has been quarantined – key workers have been out being heroes.
12. Health Care Worker
13. Sanitation Worker
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Someone’s imagined Barbie and Ken living in the Soviet Union and the attention to detail is something else
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thepoke--2020-06-01--Michael Spicer was in the Room Next Door to Dominic Cummings’ press conference

We all hoped this would happen – and now it has .
Michael Spicer shows us what was going on @ @ @ @ @ Cummings faced the press in 10 Downing Street ’ s rose garden .
“ You @ @ @ @ @ you are a conman , a caricature , a sidekick to a villain in a @ @ @ @ @ some perspective , you nasty boil.
” It was met with well-deserved awe .
As @ @ @ @ @ these sketches , for everyone ’ s sake we hope there ’ s less material @ @ @ @ @ Spicer was in the Room Next Door as Matt Hancock introduced the tracing app

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We all hoped this would happen – and now it has. Michael Spicer shows us what was going on behind the scenes as Dominic Cummings faced the press in 10 Downing Street’s rose garden.
Let’s savour these words again:
“You are not a Svengali, you are a conman, a caricature, a sidekick to a villain in a Tim Burton film. A walking laundry basket of soiled jeans. Get some perspective, you nasty boil.”
Michael posted the link to Twitter.
the room next door – Dominic Cummings LONG VERSIONhttps://t.co/LRDraFC1LX — Michael Spicer (@MrMichaelSpicer) May 30, 2020
It was met with well-deserved awe.
Didn’t bother watching the Cummings press briefing yesterday. Thought I’d wait for the @MrMichaelSpicer version — Dave Gorman (@DaveGorman) May 26, 2020
His best ever. Perfect anger. Oh @MrMichaelSpicer I like your thing you do, it's very good. https://t.co/lKR6NYGqWQ — Pete Wharmby (@commaficionado) May 30, 2020
“We just”, “We just”, “We just”, “We just, “We just…ppptthhhurgh.” Masterful. Brightening the darkest moments. Thank you. — John Kittmer (@JohnKittmer) May 30, 2020
As much as we all love these sketches, for everyone’s sake we hope there’s less material in the future.
I can't keep up with this government. Even a shitshow needs an interval. — Michael Spicer (@MrMichaelSpicer) May 27, 2020
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thepoke--2020-06-01--10 brilliantly creative ways restaurants are enforcing social distancing

In spite of its own conditions not being met , the government has relaxed lockdown rules with effect from today – Monday .
Households are allowed to mix more freely , schools are reopening for certain year groups , and people who have been shielding may go out again – with conditions .
Although restaurants are still unable to host eat-in customers , they may want to start planning for that eventuality , and these methods adopted in other countries might be a good place to start .
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The Bar-B-Q Plaza in Thailand chose cardboard dragons because of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he can ’ t flambé the dinner .
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Fish Tales in Maryland went with mobile bumper tables on wheels .
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Honey Salt in Las Vegas went down the cute route with these oversized bears – but no squishing them , no matter how tempting .
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The Open Hearth in South Carolina has a gathering of blow-up dolls to fill unavailable seats , in an effort to make the atmosphere a little more normal .
Because who doesn ’ t have dinner with a bunch of inflatable people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Washington took a similar line with some tastefully dressed mannequins lending a classy – or creepy – air to the restaurant 6 .
These cute pandas may be tempted to order more than bamboo shoots at Maison Saigon in Bangkok .
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Mediamatic Biotoop in Amsterdam put these greenhouses to better use than just growing tulips .
That ’ s what you call a hot date .
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Plastic piping and shower curtains form easily cleaned barriers that allow customers to see and talk to one another at Powell ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 9 .
Shower curtains also feature in the social distancing measures at Twisted Citrus , Ohio , only this time on handy mobile clothes rails .
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Germany ’ s Burger King restaurants are ensuring their patrons don ’ t get too close with enormous crowns , which – if we ’ re being honest – look like sombreros , so they ’ re also good for keeping you and your burger cool .
Finally , Harry Caray ’ s Restaurant Group in Chicago paid tribute to the legendary sportscaster whose name @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the man himself in the spaces that are out of bounds .
British restaurants might want to opt for Gary Lineker .

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In spite of its own conditions not being met, the government has relaxed lockdown rules with effect from today – Monday.
Households are allowed to mix more freely, schools are reopening for certain year groups, and people who have been shielding may go out again – with conditions.
Although restaurants are still unable to host eat-in customers, they may want to start planning for that eventuality, and these methods adopted in other countries might be a good place to start.
1. The Bar-B-Q Plaza in Thailand chose cardboard dragons because of their mascot, Bar-B-Gon. Sadly, he can’t flambé the dinner.
@JNchoux
2. Fish Tales in Maryland went with mobile bumper tables on wheels.
Revolution Event Design & Production
3. Honey Salt in Las Vegas went down the cute route with these oversized bears – but no squishing them, no matter how tempting.
Honey Salt
4. The Open Hearth in South Carolina has a gathering of blow-up dolls to fill unavailable seats, in an effort to make the atmosphere a little more normal. Because who doesn’t have dinner with a bunch of inflatable people?
Paula Starr Melehes
5. The Inn at Little Washington took a similar line with some tastefully dressed mannequins lending a classy – or creepy – air to the restaurant
@innatlittlewash
6. These cute pandas may be tempted to order more than bamboo shoots at Maison Saigon in Bangkok.
NTV Houston
7. Mediamatic Biotoop in Amsterdam put these greenhouses to better use than just growing tulips. That’s what you call a hot date.
Mediamatic Biotoop
8. Plastic piping and shower curtains form easily cleaned barriers that allow customers to see and talk to one another at Powell’s Steamer Co & Pub in California.
Sheila Hill
9. Shower curtains also feature in the social distancing measures at Twisted Citrus, Ohio, only this time on handy mobile clothes rails.
Twisted Citrus
10. Germany’s Burger King restaurants are ensuring their patrons don’t get too close with enormous crowns, which – if we’re being honest – look like sombreros, so they’re also good for keeping you and your burger cool.
Burger King
Finally, Harry Caray’s Restaurant Group in Chicago paid tribute to the legendary sportscaster whose name graces the chain by placing cardboard cut-outs of the man himself in the spaces that are out of bounds.
Harry Caray’s Restaurant Group
British restaurants might want to opt for Gary Lineker.
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thepoke--2020-06-01--Our 13 favourite takedowns of Donald Trump’s plan to declare Antifa terrorists

As protests over the needless death of George Floyd continue to rock the US , Donald Trump took time out @ @ @ @ @ censored by Twitter to completely misunderstand the nature of Antifa .
These tweets summed up @ @ @ @ @ the President ’ s tweet .
With far-right extremism responsible for the highest number of @ @ @ @ @ , writer and comedian Nick Jack Pappas had a request .
We won ’ t @ @ @ @ @ .

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As protests over the needless death of George Floyd continue to rock the US, Donald Trump took time out from threatening protesters and being censored by Twitter to completely misunderstand the nature of Antifa.
The United States of America will be designating ANTIFA as a Terrorist Organization. — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 31, 2020
These tweets summed up rather well the implications of the President’s tweet.
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Im sorry. Im not familiar with that Acronym…
Are you talking about anyone who is "anti-fascist?" https://t.co/l5rXt18TKp — Duncan Jones (@ManMadeMoon) May 31, 2020
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2016 commentators:
maybe it won’t be so bad 2020:
Opposing Nazis is a terrorist offence https://t.co/YBHOBEepWX — James Felton (@JimMFelton) May 31, 2020
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So … you're PRO fascist then? Well, at least we agree on what you are. https://t.co/PBrekfmCyO — Stonekettle (@Stonekettle) May 31, 2020
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Find out what someone thinks about fascism by asking them what they think about anti-fascists. — James O'Brien (@mrjamesob) May 31, 2020
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You'll need to remove that bust of Winston Churchill from the Oval Office, then, dimwit. https://t.co/orgHs6Syjx — Elinor Elliot (@ElliotElinor) May 31, 2020
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Antifa is a bunch of scattered unrelated anarchists.
You can't even designate them as an organization. https://t.co/4I2NFTUGBP — John Fugelsang (@JohnFugelsang) June 1, 2020
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Two can play that game. I'm the CEO of ANTIFA and I'm designating YOU a Terrorist Organization. — Wild Geerters (@classiclib3ral) May 31, 2020
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Imagine thinking antifa is worse than fa — Nish Kumar (@MrNishKumar) May 31, 2020
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The White House is a terrorist organization. — God (@TheTweetOfGod) May 31, 2020
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According to Trump, one is a photo of terrorists and the other is a photo of good people with reasonable grievances. pic.twitter.com/HtkIyGD1QC — Nick Pettigrew (@Nick_Pettigrew) May 31, 2020
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With far-right extremism responsible for the highest number of terrorism-related deaths in the US, writer and comedian Nick Jack Pappas had a request.
Now do White Supremacists. — Nick Jack Pappas (@Pappiness) May 31, 2020
We won’t place any bets on that.
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