thepoke--2020-08-27--Tory MP Desmond Swayne compared mask wearers to Darth Vader – these 11 people had a bad feeling abou

Tory MP Desmond Swayne compared mask wearers to Darth Vader – these 11 people had a bad feeling about it

Extreme Eurosceptic , Sir Desmond Swayne – who was photographed in blackface for a fancy dress party – has made @ @ @ @ @ for masks , having previously stated that they prevent him going shopping .
His latest @ @ @ @ @ News – saw him describe the measure as undemocratic , and liken the face coverings @ @ @ @ @ helmet .
It ’ s almost as though these people want to be mocked .
@ @ @ @ @ .
While Julia Rampen reminded everyone of how trifling a mask is compared to the @ @ @ @ @ .
Tory MP Desmond Swayne refuses to wear a mask to go shopping – 9 @ @

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Extreme Eurosceptic, Sir Desmond Swayne – who was photographed in blackface for a fancy dress party – has made no secret of his disdain for masks, having previously stated that they prevent him going shopping.
His latest rant – on Channel 4 News – saw him describe the measure as undemocratic, and liken the face coverings to Darth Vader’s helmet.
Here’s the full thing.
"I think it's awful having to cover your face and go about like Darth Vader." Conservative MP Sir Desmond Swayne argues against the wearing of facemasks – saying "the government has been governing since the beginning of this crisis by diktat." pic.twitter.com/4QRQnwTz0p — Channel 4 News (@Channel4News) August 26, 2020
It’s almost as though these people want to be mocked. If so, mission accomplished.
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Desmond Swayne on #C4News furious that he didn’t get a vote on wearing masks which “make you look like Darth Vader” when he *checks notes* voted to prorogue Parliament and likes to black up for parties hm okaay — dave ❄ 🥕 🧻 (@davemacladd) August 26, 2020
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Darth Vader died when he took off the mask. There's a lesson there somewhere. https://t.co/z8nJuAksVU — Graham Lithgow (@grahamlithgow) August 26, 2020
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As Desmond Swayne moans that he didn't get a chance to vote on face masks and that this is rule by "diktat" & "not democracy", this is your reminder that he vigorously backed the unlawful proroguing of parliament to prevent MPs voting to give Britons a second referendum#c4news — I Am Incorrigible FCA (@ImIncorrigible) August 26, 2020
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Says a bloke with the same politics as Darth Vader https://t.co/ALcdLN1cx8 — Kat Stark (@rantingkat) August 27, 2020
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Desmond Swayne: won't cover his face in a mask. Will cover his face in blackface paint. https://t.co/RlyO79xe3G — Jamie McKelvie (@McKelvie) August 26, 2020
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"I don't want to wear a mask because someone else told me I have to" Sir Desmond Swayne there, being an actual giant man baby, fighting against the injustice of *checks notes* covering your mouth and nose in public to slow the spread of a virus https://t.co/ocHouSvDQE — Kirioth (@Kirioth) August 27, 2020
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Darth Vader was a deceptive, totatetarian, wheezing, absent father. You'd think the Tories would be all over that shit… pic.twitter.com/FAoR3J2DKN — Stu – England's Greatest Patriot (@BTNStu) August 26, 2020
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Poor Mr Swayne. Can someone save him from himself? — Shelagh Fogarty (@ShelaghFogarty) August 26, 2020
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"Masks are scary" says the man in the haunted painting from Ghostbusters 2. https://t.co/7CNJLzbaHi — Doctor Neutopia (@oceanclub) August 26, 2020
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Man whose voice is being heard complains his voice isn't being heard. — Danny Wallace (@dannywallace) August 26, 2020
Jess Phillips had this riposte.
You want to try wearing a bra just for one day mate https://t.co/SicfWUXIG5 — Jess Phillips MP (@jessphillips) August 26, 2020
While Julia Rampen reminded everyone of how trifling a mask is compared to the kit worn by medical professionals.
Wish people moaning about wearing a mask would remember people like my friend, who served on a Covid ward, and had to wear full PPE for a 12 hour shift https://t.co/RUXwVg0b4l — Julia Rampen (@JuliaRampenMM) August 26, 2020
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thepoke--2020-08-27--16 favourites from the very funny Amazon Movie Reviews account

The Amazon Movie Reviews account on Twitter shares the funniest reviews , curated by Joe Grabinski , and it ’ @ @ @ @ @ We have the lovely lot over at Bored Panda to thank for flagging up this @ @ @ @ @ thought we ’ d share some of our favourites .

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The Amazon Movie Reviews account on Twitter shares the funniest reviews, curated by Joe Grabinski, and it’s an absolute must-read.
We have the lovely lot over at Bored Panda to thank for flagging up this hilarious account, and we thought we’d share some of our favourites.
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The Country Bears. pic.twitter.com/yli1OlmzEQ — Amazon Movie Reviews (@AmznMovieRevws) December 9, 2019
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The Lion King (1994). pic.twitter.com/dJsz83BC4v — Amazon Movie Reviews (@AmznMovieRevws) July 12, 2019
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Little Women (1994). pic.twitter.com/bLkLAt2n0E — Amazon Movie Reviews (@AmznMovieRevws) December 31, 2019
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thepoke--2020-08-27--Simply 17 times people really regretted their life choices

The subreddit r/WhatCouldGoWrong has one of those Ronseal titles – you know what you ’ re going to get when @ @ @ @ @ These 17 examples show exactly what could go wrong , because it did .
3 @ @ @ @ @ why it said No Parking 4 .
When you take your anti-masking too far 6 @ @ @ @ @ supermarket carrier bag when you bleach your hair 7 .
Do not feed the monkeys @ @ @ @ @ wait until the ashes cool down

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The subreddit r/WhatCouldGoWrong has one of those Ronseal titles – you know what you’re going to get when you open the tin.
These 17 examples show exactly what could go wrong, because it did.
1. Don’t add your boss on Facebook
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2. They were warned
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3. And that’s why it said No Parking
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4. When you take your anti-masking too far
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5. Clean dog + freshly cut grass = disaster
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6. When you use a supermarket carrier bag when you bleach your hair
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7. Do not feed the monkeys
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8. Next time, wait until the ashes cool down
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9. Don’t hide stuff in the oven
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thepoke--2020-08-27--Mike Pence was fist-bumping the crowd at the Republican National Convention – the only 5 scathing re

Mike Pence was fist-bumping the crowd at the Republican National Convention – the only 5 scathing reactions you need

The Republican National Convention ended on Wednesday with more factually questionable speeches , including one from the President himself .
@ @ @ @ @ event , Republicans were present and there wasn ’ t a mask in sight .
@ @ @ @ @ Pence , went even further down the idiocy path by fistbumping many of the crowd @ @ @ @ @ not shaking hands so that ’ s fine , right ?
People were as scathing @ @ @ @ @ It seems there may be a lot of goldfish DNA in the Republican Party , @ @ @ @ @ of how well their memories work .
Mike Pence went mask-free to look people “ @ @ @ @ @ 6 scathing responses

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The Republican National Convention ended on Wednesday with more factually questionable speeches, including one from the President himself.
Unlike the Democrats’ online event, Republicans were present and there wasn’t a mask in sight.
Top of your screen: A President and crowd stand before a global audience with no face coverings, which health experts say are critical to saving lives and stopping the spread of coronavirus. Bottom of your screen: A reminder nearly 180,000 Americans are dead from coronavirus. pic.twitter.com/nbfciWxfVp — Josh Campbell (@joshscampbell) August 27, 2020
“We’ll continue to put the health of American’s first,” Mike Pence says to a crowd that’s not wearing masks — Juan Melli (@juanmelli) August 27, 2020
The Vice President, Mike Pence, went even further down the idiocy path by fistbumping many of the crowd – but it’s not shaking hands so that’s fine, right?
Pence is fist-bumping random people while working a rope line during a pandemic pic.twitter.com/WBAV5diSm7 — Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) August 27, 2020
People were as scathing as the VP deserved.
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No masks. Brilliant. Smart move during a pandemic. Get coronavirus for Pence. #RNC — Wajahat "Wears a Mask Because of a Pandemic" Ali (@WajahatAli) August 27, 2020
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The head of the Coronavirus task force. https://t.co/FTA3F7Cd4S — digby (@digby56) August 27, 2020
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FFS! Are these people just totally stupid? https://t.co/zRTRvAXj0o — Ann is still European #NastyWoman (@56blackcat) August 27, 2020
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Maybe the goal is Pence gets COVID and that's how Trump gets Nikki Haley. https://t.co/BcJI0Yw0js — The Rude Pundit (@rudepundit) August 27, 2020
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Good thing the President never comes within a quarter mile of him. https://t.co/30iojBHpyS — RealMarkNewton (@NewtonMark) August 27, 2020
It seems there may be a lot of goldfish DNA in the Republican Party, if this is an example of how well their memories work.
Apparently they have all forgotten what happened to Herman Cain at the Tulsa Rally 🤦🏻♀
But hey, that was a whole 27 days ago so I’m sure it will be fine. https://t.co/jE4zJ2fpW8 — California for Biden 2020 (@CaliforniaBeto) August 27, 2020
To sum up …
.@VP gives a fist bump to a disabled war veteran following his speech to the Republican convention at Fort McHenry in Baltimore, Md. pic.twitter.com/A7fyUchGJk — Doug Mills (@dougmillsnyt) August 27, 2020
Hasn’t the poor guy suffered enough?
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thepoke--2020-08-27--Whoever arranged the background books for Boris Johnson’s speech – take the rest of the week off

During a visit to a school – during which he blamed people ’ s grades on a “ mutant algorithm @ @ @ @ @ up that classic lockdown position – in front of a bookcase .
A few people @ @ @ @ @ him each seemed to throw its own kind of shade at the PM .
The @ @ @ @ @ behind his head , had a very dystopian feel and included The Subtle Knife , @ @ @ @ @ Crisis Point and The Twits .
It could have been a coincidence , but Twitter @ @ @ @ @ think so .
This is what people said about it .
On a lower shelf @ @ @ @ @ Guards !
, described here by LilBaz .
The Twitter account of its author , @ @ @ @ @ , Terry Pratchett , asked for captions – and got them .

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During a visit to a school – during which he blamed people’s grades on a “mutant algorithm“, Boris Johnson took up that classic lockdown position – in front of a bookcase.
A few people noticed that the books behind him each seemed to throw its own kind of shade at the PM.
The most obvious row, just behind his head, had a very dystopian feel and included The Subtle Knife, Fahrenheit 451, Exodus, Crisis Point and The Twits.
It could have been a coincidence, but Twitter didn’t seem to think so.
This is what people said about it.
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Got to be the worst politicians Zoom bookshelves ever. Except what's that in the top, right hand corner, "The Twits". School librarian has a sense of humour. pic.twitter.com/EuWA8UlR2u — Mike Cameron 🖋 (@mikercameron) August 26, 2020
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Whichever librarian managed to get not just the "The Twits" but also "Betrayed"; "Resistance" and "Fahrenheit 451" in the shot behind Johnson has my admiration. https://t.co/i1RYB00lcr — Sam Freedman (@Samfr) August 26, 2020
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Can anyone identify the fifth book along on the top shelf? Because apart from that one, top shelf from left to right goes: The Subtle Knife, Fahrenheit 451, Betrayed, The Resistance, The Toll, Crisis Point, Glass Houses, and The Twits. Supreme trolling from the school librarian. pic.twitter.com/z0I2vJValB — Nicholas Pegg (@NicholasPegg) August 26, 2020
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Whole bookshelf looks quite carefully curated…’The Twits’, The Subtle Knife’, ‘Fahrenheit 451’, ‘Betrayal’, ‘Resistance’…never mess with school librarians. https://t.co/UDqL5XkS5B — Steve Pinches (@sjpinches) August 26, 2020
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Hell hath no fury like a school librarian who's making a book display during pandemic times. https://t.co/MCubsDkBET — Jen The Feisty Librarian (@Feisty_Waters) August 26, 2020
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The person that set this up. Until now my favourite librarian has always been the one who looks after the library at Unseen University but even that mighty orang-utan must bend the knee to this daredevil. A stunt, yes, but heroically pulled off by the Evel Knievel of credibility. pic.twitter.com/btjnj9kt2G — Bookcase Credibility (@BCredibility) August 26, 2020
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Also note the well-placed copy of The Resistance by Gemma Malley hovering directly above PMs head https://t.co/P5D3KHUSZX — Paul Langley (@_paullangley) August 26, 2020
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Boris Johnson's book signing tour – The Ladybird Guide to Spaffing is now available at all quality book stores. pic.twitter.com/qCzgyxsOfv — Teacher Dude (@teacherdude) August 26, 2020
On a lower shelf, people spotted Guards! Guards!, described here by LilBaz.
Guards! Guards! also v funny, it being a tale of a secret brotherhood intent on overthrowing the Patrician to install a puppet king by inventing a dragon they then can’t control…
The Twitter account of its author, the much-missed master of fantasy, Terry Pratchett, asked for captions – and got them.
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Well, I can spot something there with no spine. https://t.co/ym9XXEHvHr — Ian Hall (@Ian64) August 26, 2020
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"Where did you say the books were again?" https://t.co/k1fEvjiQvq — Scott Blake McGowan (@AuthorMcGowan) August 26, 2020
Mike Griffin shared his favourite quotation from Guards! Guards!
The Terry Pratchett book is Guards, Guards. My favourite quote attached. pic.twitter.com/QCHFYgdyiG — Mick Griffin (@michaelogriofa) August 26, 2020
Can’t argue with that.
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thepoke--2020-08-26--This old Batman scene went viral all over again because it’s so, so good

Very possibly you ’ ve already seen this old clip of Batman and the masterful Adam West at work , @ @ @ @ @ viewings , then it ’ s surely this .
We mention it because it ’ @ @ @ @ @ again and , well , have a watch for yourself .
How the original Batman @ @ @ @ @ the phone book

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Very possibly you’ve already seen this old clip of Batman and the masterful Adam West at work, but if anything merits repeated viewings, then it’s surely this.
We mention it because it’s gone viral all over again and, well, have a watch for yourself.
Greatest scene in television history? This might be Adam West’s finest work… pic.twitter.com/lK04JamRXP — Patrick Netherton (@PTNetherton) August 23, 2020
Brilliant.
I remember this scene, but I was unaware at how Adam West, though very subtly, DID change his voice between his Batman and Bruce Wayne personas! Very neat to hear! — Richard Klosterman (@RichardKlosterm) August 23, 2020
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How the original Batman Adam West listed himself in the phone book
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thepoke--2020-08-26--This family’s ‘before’ and ‘after’ pictures are just the content we needed today

Love this family ’ s ‘ before ’ and ‘ after ’ pics which were shared on Twitter by @ @ @ @ @ @ I don ’ t know who this family is but I like their sense of @ @ @ @ @ detail is magnificent .
And here ’ s what people said after it was shared @ @ @ @ @ ‘ This is actually pretty cute .
The pigtails and the askew glasses are very @ @ @ @ @ is probably one of the coolest , most creative baby/family pictures I ’ ve ever @ @ @ @ @ ’ s solution when their kid drew on the wall was funny and rather brilliant

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Love this family’s ‘before’ and ‘after’ pics which were shared on Twitter by @pandamoanimum who said: ‘I don’t know who this family is but I like their sense of humour.’
The attention to detail is magnificent.
I've love the apologetic look on the baby's face — Hayles (@Navybluetie) August 24, 2020
I think if you're going to have 4 kids a sense of humour is essential. — Becky Laird (@beckykate22) August 24, 2020
And here’s what people said after it was shared by nvalenti27 on Reddit.
‘This is actually pretty cute. The pigtails and the askew glasses are very clever.’ TheHarridan ‘This is probably one of the coolest, most creative baby/family pictures I’ve ever seen.’ KatieFaraday ‘Gives baby boomer a whole new meaning.’ savagefishstick
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This family’s solution when their kid drew on the wall was funny and rather brilliant
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thepoke--2020-08-26--People enjoyed James Blunt’s response after he overdid the meat and got scurvy

James Blunt ’ s been sharing how he once adopted a meat-only diet and paid the price by nearly developing @ @ @ @ @ in the day when he was studying aerospace manufacturing engineering and sociology at the University @ @ @ @ @ , report the good people of Jezebel .
‘ On the sociology side of things @ @ @ @ @ only three boys , of which all the girls were vegetarian or vegans .
‘ @ @ @ @ @ decided I ’ d become a carnivore and just lived on mince , some chicken @ @ @ @ @ .
‘ And it took me about six to eight weeks to get very unhealthy @ @ @ @ @ who then said , ‘ I think you ’ ve got the symptoms of scurvy.
@ @ @ @ @ took to Twitter to tell people what happened next .
And because we ’ re @ @ @ @ @ times he ’ s made us smile of late .
James Blunt had the perfect @ @ @ @ @ Springsteen fan

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James Blunt’s been sharing how he once adopted a meat-only diet and paid the price by nearly developing scurvy.
It was back in the day when he was studying aerospace manufacturing engineering and sociology at the University of Bristol in the mid-1990s, report the good people of Jezebel.
‘On the sociology side of things there were 170 girls and only three boys, of which all the girls were vegetarian or vegans. ‘So out of principle I decided I’d become a carnivore and just lived on mince, some chicken, maybe with some mayonnaise. ‘And it took me about six to eight weeks to get very unhealthy and see a doctor, who then said, ‘I think you’ve got the symptoms of scurvy.’’
And Blunt naturally took to Twitter to tell people what happened next.
This morning I shat an entire corn on the cob after eating only sweetcorn for 3 days. https://t.co/U2qoGoSpvE — James Blunt (@JamesBlunt) August 26, 2020
And because we’re here, a few other times he’s made us smile of late.
Worse must be realising you’re too thick to change the station. https://t.co/p0iN8E7zww — James Blunt (@JamesBlunt) April 4, 2020
During lockdown, while many other artists are doing mini-concerts from their homes, I thought I’d do you all a favour and not. — James Blunt (@JamesBlunt) March 25, 2020
Ok, team. You can release his family now. https://t.co/AOJp5W8XBA — James Blunt (@JamesBlunt) February 24, 2020
Kids – this is why we don’t drink and tweet. https://t.co/eDX6OVnFWp — James Blunt (@JamesBlunt) July 22, 2020
Welcome to middle age, Dave. https://t.co/1loZ6XPNMA — James Blunt (@JamesBlunt) February 26, 2020
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James Blunt had the perfect riposte for a disappointed Bruce Springsteen fan
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thepoke--2020-08-26--Boris Johnson blamed a ‘mutant algorithm’ for students’ A-level chaos – these 9 responses earned top

Boris Johnson blamed a ‘mutant algorithm’ for students’ A-level chaos – these 9 responses earned top marks

Boris Johnson – you remember , the prime minister – today blamed a ‘ mutant algorithm ’ for the A-level @ @ @ @ @ their results downgraded before another government U-turn .
‘ I ’ m afraid your grades @ @ @ @ @ mutant algorithm and I know how stressful that must ’ ve been for pupils up @ @ @ @ @ ‘ I ’ m very , very glad that it has finally been sorted out.
@ @ @ @ @ all earned an A** from us .
And just in case you need to see @ @ @ @ @ before you can possibly believe he said it … Boris Johnson urged people to end @ @ @ @ @ over British History – 11 historic clapbacks

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Boris Johnson – you remember, the prime minister – today blamed a ‘mutant algorithm’ for the A-level chaos that saw pupils have their results downgraded before another government U-turn.
Speaking at a thing in Leicestershire today, Johnson told students:
‘I’m afraid your grades were almost derailed by a mutant algorithm and I know how stressful that must’ve been for pupils up and down the country. ‘I’m very, very glad that it has finally been sorted out.’
And these 9 responses all earned an A** from us.
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They were derailed by a mutant algorithm that descended suddenly from outer space and had nothing whatsoever to do with this government. https://t.co/0761gOCp4y — Jessica Elgot (@jessicaelgot) August 26, 2020
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“Next up is Derailed Grades by Mutant Algorithm.’ pic.twitter.com/pow7ghqDyp — Balderdash (@notDcfcBoss) August 26, 2020
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https://twitter.com/davemacladd/status/1298601229334044672?s=20
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It wasn’t anyone’s fault. The algorithm was a ‘mutant algorithm ‘ says Boris Johnson today. It was the algorithm’s fault. It went mutant. It became sci-fi. — Michael Rosen (@MichaelRosenYes) August 26, 2020
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https://twitter.com/SpillerOfTea/status/1298615337903153154?s=20
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Pro tip: if you want to fuck up your tax returns just blame it on a "mutant algorithm." — Katy (@KatyJayne101) August 26, 2020
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There is no such thing as a mutant algorithm. The algorithm did exactly what it was told to do, which was protect the status quo and prevent grade inflation at all costs, regardless of real world circumstances or consequences. The mutants here are the ones who supported it. — Katy Brand (@KatyFBrand) August 26, 2020
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Boris Johnson, 13 August: "Let’s be in no doubt about it, the exam results that we’ve got today are robust. They’re good, they’re dependable for employers." Boris Johnson today: "Your grades were almost derailed by a mutant algorithm. I know how stressful that must have been." — Martin Belam (@MartinBelam) August 26, 2020
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Can't wait to watch the latest installment in the X-Men franchise as Magneto takes on his latest recruit: Algorithm. His special mutant power? Slide rules extending from his fists with which he can eradicate the hopes of an entire generation. https://t.co/ynxF09TJEt — Michael Govern Ready (@mikegove12) August 26, 2020
To conclude …
Boris Johnson just told school children their grades were ‘almost derailed by a mutant algorithm’. Could someone please gently remind him of the identity of the Prime Minister who is supposed to be in charge? — David Lammy (@DavidLammy) August 26, 2020
And just in case you need to see it with your own eyes before you can possibly believe he said it …
https://twitter.com/Haggis_UK/status/1298613683216683008?s=20
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Boris Johnson urged people to end the “cringing embarrassment” over British History – 11 historic clapbacks
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thepoke--2020-08-26--The whole of New Zealand has been trolling Trump supporters over Covid-19

You may have seen how Donald Trump recently took aim at New Zealand ’ s Covid-19 strategy , saying the @ @ @ @ @ big surge ’ in cases .
‘ It ’ s over for New Zealand !
@ @ @ @ @ it ’ s all over , ’ said the so-called president .
It didn ’ @ @ @ @ @ Zealand – where they have had remarkably few Covid-19 cases – and neither did this @ @ @ @ @ LockdownNo in a discussion about Covid-19 policies in the UK , US ( and New @ @ @ @ @ ’ t exactly set the internet alight but it was a tweet too far for @ @ @ @ @ Zealand , who responded to the ‘ hell hole ’ tag in the best way @ @ @ @ @ ( as highlighted by the good people of BoredPanda ) .
This NZ minister ’ @ @ @ @ @ even better by the agony of the pause that followed AND BECAUSE WE CAN ’ @ @ @ @ @

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You may have seen how Donald Trump recently took aim at New Zealand’s Covid-19 strategy, saying the country was experiencing a ‘big surge’ in cases.
‘It’s over for New Zealand! Everything’s gone, it’s all over,’ said the so-called president.
It didn’t go unnoticed in New Zealand – where they have had remarkably few Covid-19 cases – and neither did this tweet by someone called @LockdownNo in a discussion about Covid-19 policies in the UK, US (and New Zealand).
It didn’t exactly set the internet alight but it was a tweet too far for the good people of New Zealand, who responded to the ‘hell hole’ tag in the best way possible.
They did this (as highlighted by the good people of BoredPanda).
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https://twitter.com/rnarkhoppus/status/1297015171945127936?s=20
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https://twitter.com/Jag_in_NZ/status/1296969903337922560?s=20
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If only I had me some that good ol' US freedom and wasn't stuck in this #NZHellhole pic.twitter.com/PMz1ZAoqQQ — James Nixon (@PolyglotNZ) August 22, 2020
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Orca (aka KILLER WHALES) patrolling the coastline in Wellington yesterday, making sure no one attempted to escape this #NZHellhole by sea. pic.twitter.com/YTS75hIl5H — Megan (@maggyscraggle) August 22, 2020
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Mother and child climbing the mountains heading towards the border with Australia in a bid to escape #nzhellhole pic.twitter.com/qNYMAq6M42 — WSC-NZ (@WesternSaharaNZ) August 22, 2020
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Another disturbing aspect of our #NZHellhole is the likely-toxic light show they inflict upon us when the sun goes down. pic.twitter.com/P9WeIFUScu — Brad Phipps (@bradphippsnz) August 22, 2020
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#NZHellhole All Kiwis are handcuffed 24/7, so local fauna have been press-ganged into performing necessary everyday tasks pic.twitter.com/dPUstOAfqG — squeakyfrom (@squeakyphromme) August 22, 2020
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Had a heart attack, my Stent operation was free, and I pay $20 every 3 months for my medication. Clearly living in a #NZHellHole — My name is Scott and I'm a Tweetaholic (@LostArcNZ) August 22, 2020
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Please send help. Struggling hard being in this #NZHellhole pic.twitter.com/OxMYq9FdhA — Lucy Van Duong (@Lucychubbie) August 22, 2020
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This man tried to swim to freedom from our island gulag. The authorities caught him and plunged him alive in molten bronze. His body is displayed as a warning to others. #NZHellhole pic.twitter.com/MrKKwfTocF — Horatio Dandy (@DandyHoratio) August 22, 2020
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Sometimes social distancing is hard in this #NZHellhole pic.twitter.com/1rTCTUMFod — Pumblewonk (Strongbow Photography) (@Pumblewonk) August 23, 2020
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Awful day here in the #NZHellhole. The Nelson Market was cancelled so had to get fresh-baked bread and organic sausages from the Farmers’ Market instead. Off for a stroll in native bush this afternoon and maybe go to a movie. O the tyranny of this jackbooted regime. pic.twitter.com/rUv103DOSt — Mike Dickison (@adzebill) August 22, 2020
To conclude …
“It’s over for New Zealand” — Donald Trump NZ deaths per million: 4 US deaths per million: 531 NZ new cases 14days: 105 US new cases 14days: 664000 NZ leader approval: 63% US leader approval: 41% Hey @realDonaldTrump, You’re a failure. Sincerely,
New Zealand#covid19nz — Kim Dotcom (@KimDotcom) August 21, 2020
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This NZ minister’s NSFW slip-up is made even better by the agony of the pause that followed
AND BECAUSE WE CAN’T GET ENOUGH NEW ZEALAND
People love this New Zealand porn awareness ad featuring nude ‘porn actors’
H/T BoredPanda


thepoke--2020-08-28--Our 25 favourite funny tweets of the week

It ’ s not just the weekend , it ’ s the bank holiday weekend – which may mean nothing @ @ @ @ @ to avoid too much* human contact .
However , even if you ’ re stuck @ @ @ @ @ still plenty to laugh at – like these very funny tweets from the past week @

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It’s not just the weekend, it’s the bank holiday weekend – which may mean nothing if you’re trying to avoid too much* human contact.
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However, even if you’re stuck indoors, there’s still plenty to laugh at – like these very funny tweets from the past week.
Enjoy!
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Oh, so you’re a human? name three pictures with traffic lights in them — joi♡ (@gamejoiadvance) August 22, 2020
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This reads like it was written by a really judgemental vegetarian. pic.twitter.com/pYxeywgJq4 — Sam Whyte (@SamWhyte) August 23, 2020
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Julie Andrews’ Daily Schedule: 1. Impersonate Homer Simpson
2. Read about bushcraft
3. Watch ludicrously silly play
4. Replace button on blouse
5. Start making coffee flavoured bread D’oh, Ray Mears, Farce, Sew, Latte Dough. — The Original Twitflup! (@TheRealFlups) August 22, 2020
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I’d like to personally congratulate Beyoncé on making nine dollars. https://t.co/L1W5ncKfxC — Matt Wallace (@MattFnWallace) August 22, 2020
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I thought he was in The Corrs pic.twitter.com/iuNHJF5hDO — shane reaction ☘ (@shane_reaction_) August 23, 2020
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Been bouncing round Sorrento in this top getting funny looks all day, just been told Cazoo means cock in Italian 😭 pic.twitter.com/TIFYImOFV8 — Joe Gilmore (@Gilology) August 23, 2020
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Idea: an app which informs you that you have in fact got five jars of cumin in the cupboard when you’re in the supermarket and you definitely don’t need to buy another one “just in case” — Isy Suttie (@Isysuttie) August 26, 2020
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Actually the correct plural is Spiders-Man pic.twitter.com/kVqVlkra4s — Tom Freeman (@SnoozeInBrief) August 23, 2020
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trying to buy dishwasher tablets and this is the only brand they had, what about ENGLISH diswhasher tablets SHAME ON YOU @tesco for this EU lefty nonsense always looking after the forrins first i will be shopping in aldi from now on pic.twitter.com/WGYzyZHmjQ — Dai Lama (@WelshDalaiLama) August 24, 2020
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thepoke--2020-08-28--‘Go back to work or risk losing your job’ – 7 favourite responses to the Daily Telegraph’s front pag

‘Go back to work or risk losing your job’ – 7 favourite responses to the Daily Telegraph’s front page

To the Daily Telegraph , which helpfully put the government ’ s latest Covid-19 strategy in big letters on its @ @ @ @ @ – and Richard Littlejohn , it turns out – are very keen that people get @ @ @ @ @ No matter if they ’ re already working from home and all that , they @ @ @ @ @ commute on .
Pronto .
And here are our 7 favourite things people said in @ @ @ @ @ this .
Richard Littlejohn told everyone to get back to the workplace and the entire @ @ @ @

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To the Daily Telegraph, which helpfully put the government’s latest Covid-19 strategy in big letters on its front page.
Boris Johnson – and Richard Littlejohn, it turns out – are very keen that people get back to their workplace. No matter if they’re already working from home and all that, they just need to get their commute on. Pronto.
And here are our 7 favourite things people said in response.
With cases on the rise and heading towards winter I’d say it’s not the best time to switch from “stay home save lives” to “back to the disease pits or its poverty time, peasants” https://t.co/oekbNkH5Wk — James Felton (@JimMFelton) August 27, 2020
Well this can fuck right off. This attitude is completely inappropriate. People shouldn't be frightened to going back into work if they're not comfortable. https://t.co/dM57RIvPzv — Ian Dunt (@IanDunt) August 27, 2020
They do realise people who work from home are still at work, right? https://t.co/kMK8ZphKBN — John Hyde (@JohnHyde1982) August 27, 2020
https://twitter.com/SpillerOfTea/status/1299103666633355264?s=20
Telegraph's front page message to Boris Johnson https://t.co/iHLJni1iZU — keith flett (@kmflett) August 27, 2020
Struggling to see how “working from home like we asked you to” will be a fair redundancy selection criterion. https://t.co/RXzoaz4S95 — Sean Jones QC (@seanjonesqc) August 27, 2020
Never thought I'd see the Tele splash an advert for joining a union. https://t.co/4YxitNkBeS — Alexander Brown (@AlexofBrown) August 28, 2020
To conclude …
Turns out the Absentee Prime Minister believes in your presenteeism. https://t.co/a1pBAIjv9t — Aditya Chakrabortty (@chakrabortty) August 27, 2020
And this.
I mean, do they think we're all sitting around eating cake and watching telly? https://t.co/aUOweRZOSi — Kate Bevan is still at home (@katebevan) August 27, 2020
Oh, and this.
The return to workplaces issue, just like the schools, is a perfect example of how we currently have to turn *everything* into a fight. When there are valid & powerful arguments on both ‘sides’, clarity & leadership are crucial.
Sadly, our leaders prefer to foment the fighting. — James O'Brien (@mrjamesob) August 28, 2020
Last word to – Google, Google – transport secretary Grant Shapps.
Grant Shapps tells the country it's safe to go back to the office….. from his home office. 🤔 pic.twitter.com/I0E61Tp6kB — Haggis_UK 🇬🇧 🇪🇺 (@Haggis_UK) August 28, 2020
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thepoke--2020-08-28--ITV wouldn’t let Liz Truss dodge this Tony Abbott question and it’s a toe-curling delight

You might have seen how former Australian PM Tony Abbott is being lined up by the government for a senior @ @ @ @ @ viewed as sexist , homophobic and a climate change denier .
He once said that @ @ @ @ @ doing good ” , and compared environmental policies to “ primitive people once killing goats @ @ @ @ @ ” .
So when trade secretary and minister for women and equalities Liz Truss was @ @ @ @ @ was only natural that they asked her about it .
And no matter how many @ @ @ @ @ on they just wouldn ’ t let it lie .
And it ’ s brilliant @ @ @ @ @ some of the things people were saying about it .
Here ’ s what another @ @ @ @ @ of it all .
Liz Truss kicked up a stink over Stilton in the Japanese @ @ @ @ @ favourite comments AND STILL MORE Favourite 27 things people said about this photo of Liz @ @ @ @ @ with Japan ’

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You might have seen how former Australian PM Tony Abbott is being lined up by the government for a senior trade role.
Abbott is viewed as sexist, homophobic and a climate change denier. He once said that global warming was “probably doing good”, and compared environmental policies to “primitive people once killing goats to appease the volcano gods”.
So when trade secretary and minister for women and equalities Liz Truss was interviewed by ITV, it was only natural that they asked her about it.
And no matter how many times she tried to move on they just wouldn’t let it lie. And it’s brilliant.
Also asked @trussliz about the controversial and imminent appointment of former Australian PM Tony Abbott as Britain's trade envoy: pic.twitter.com/wNFQ4lWuLm — Harry Horton (@harry_horton) August 27, 2020
Magnificent stuff by @harry_horton.
And here are just some of the things people were saying about it.
Good morning Australia. Here's UK journalist @Harry_Horton asking trade secretary @Trussliz about Tony Abbott's appointment as trade envoy. You're going to want to watch this one. pic.twitter.com/j3ceLAhgTd — Ketan Joshi (@KetanJ0) August 27, 2020
https://twitter.com/SpillerOfTea/status/1299107298988695560?s=20
First I knew she was minister for women and equalities, and get the strong sense she had forgotten, if she ever knew https://t.co/b2l5a9Lwzk — ALASTAIR CAMPBELL (@campbellclaret) August 28, 2020
https://twitter.com/DavidLammy/status/1299244357367853061?s=20
This is so good. As an aside, ITV News is absolutely bloody brilliant these days. https://t.co/FJWOMd1hvK — Tom Peck (@tompeck) August 28, 2020
I had forgotten Liz Truss was Minister for Women and Equalities. Turns out she’s forgotten, too… https://t.co/dpuT7qLzDL — Wes Streeting MP (@wesstreeting) August 28, 2020
And this, from @IanDunt.
From around 1:45, her eyelids start communicating a very different message to the one coming from her mouth. https://t.co/58FRhbT11U — Ian Dunt (@IanDunt) August 28, 2020
Here’s what another former PM of Australia makes of it all.
Is the UK joking? They are meant to be hosting the #COP26 Climate Conference next year. This is the man that called climate change “absolute crap”, likened climate action to “killing goats to appease volcano gods” and repealed Australia’s carbon price. https://t.co/QXMqAnNuuZ — Kevin Rudd (@MrKRudd) August 27, 2020
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Liz Truss kicked up a stink over Stilton in the Japanese trade talks – our 8 favourite comments
AND STILL MORE
Favourite 27 things people said about this photo of Liz Truss ‘doing trade deals with Japan’
Source @harry_horton


thepoke--2020-08-28--Donald Trump was fact checked by CNN and it’s simply magnificent

You may have seen CNN reporter Daniel Dale ’ s takedown of Mike Pence ’ s Republican party convention speech @ @ @ @ @ Dale – @ ddale8 on Twitter – has done the same thing for Donald Trump @ @ @ @ @ And it ’ s even better .
He tried to keep up with the president @ @ @ @ @ on Twitter but it wasn ’ t easy .
And here are just a few @ @ @ @ @ to say about it .
And you can follow @ ddale8 on Twitter here .
@ @ @ @ @ Trump ’ s face after she greeted Ivanka Trump – 9 favourite things people said @ @

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You may have seen CNN reporter Daniel Dale’s takedown of Mike Pence’s Republican party convention speech on Thursday.
Man. When CNN’s fact checker @ddale8 gets into his rhythm, he IS the firehose of falsehood. Watch: pic.twitter.com/lzYnQ5xAjf — Jay Rosen (@jayrosen_nyu) August 27, 2020
Well now Dale – @ddale8 on Twitter – has done the same thing for Donald Trump’s marathon address. And it’s even better.
Hell of a thing to watch CNN’s @ddale8 fact-check the cascade of lies from Trump’s speech. pic.twitter.com/aRQuHf0qE5 — Oliver Darcy (@oliverdarcy) August 28, 2020
He tried to keep up with the president’s speech in real-time on Twitter but it wasn’t easy. This basically sums it up.
The president is doing a lot of lying. — Daniel Dale (@ddale8) August 28, 2020
And here are just a few of the things people had to say about it.
He's done it again. @ddale8 speed-raps through a list of more than 20 fact-"errors" in #Trump speech tonight. You won't see him breathe — but he will take your breath away.https://t.co/lo5E3OqZYk — Laurie Garrett (@Laurie_Garrett) August 28, 2020
—@andersoncooper is all of us watching this pic.twitter.com/OhksEjC2vW — Oliver Darcy (@oliverdarcy) August 28, 2020
Exhausted from word one, his mechanical, low-energy, delivery made it seem like he was reading it for the 1st time. He told 20+ lies or misleading statements. That’s about 1 every 3 minutes in what was just over an hour, but felt longer than the Lord of the Rings trilogy. #SAD https://t.co/QXarZJ5CjZ — Mark Hamill (@HamillHimself) August 28, 2020
This was a tour de force for D Dale. He was practically breathless when he finished. https://t.co/AxQ50ChJUp — Bill Carter (@wjcarter) August 28, 2020
This is epic. Great info from @ddale8 and the look on Anderson's face is priceless. https://t.co/xpo6gKwMvk — Joe Lockhart (@joelockhart) August 28, 2020
In short …
And you can follow @ddale8 on Twitter here.
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Everyone’s loving Melania Trump’s face after she greeted Ivanka Trump – 9 favourite things people said about it
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thepoke--2020-08-28--Everyone’s loving Melania Trump’s face after she greeted Ivanka Trump – 9 favourite things people sa

Everyone’s loving Melania Trump’s face after she greeted Ivanka Trump – 9 favourite things people said about it

If you only watch one thing from the Republican Party ’ s national convention – seriously , stick with us @ @ @ @ @ .
It ’ s the moment Donald and Melania Trump welcomed the so-called president ’ @ @ @ @ @ and , well , keep your eye on Melania .
Very possibly it was just @ @ @ @ @ trick of the light , right ?
Anyway , here are our favourite things people @ @ @ @ @ because you can ’ t watch it enough , here ’ s a slightly longer @ @ @ @ @ s ‘ green screen ’ dress got exactly the treatment it deserved – 7 perfectly @ @

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If you only watch one thing from the Republican Party’s national convention – seriously, stick with us – then make it this.
It’s the moment Donald and Melania Trump welcomed the president’s daughter Ivanka to the stage and, well, keep your eye on Melania.
Very possibly it was just an unfortunate expression or a trick of the light, right? Anyway, here are our favourite things people said about it.
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https://twitter.com/HamillHimself/status/1299181464727113729?s=20
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“yeah we should definitely hang. i’ll text you!!” pic.twitter.com/k872drtXED — kelly cohen (@ByKellyCohen) August 28, 2020
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I see that Melania and Ivanka are getting along juuuuust fine. pic.twitter.com/ktnmRBBG7Q — TrumpsTaxes (@TrumpsTaxes) August 28, 2020
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The disdain she has for Ivanka is all of us. #BeBest — Dana Goldberg (@DGComedy) August 28, 2020
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is she rebooting pic.twitter.com/YlFhxM7tyb — Jess Dweck (@TheDweck) August 28, 2020
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It’s like she saw 2020 walk by https://t.co/Iso6pWph8M — Sarah Colonna (@sarahcolonna) August 28, 2020
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When you answer the door to the delivery guy but it’s for next door. pic.twitter.com/7Am7RVewsr — Paul (@bingowings14) August 28, 2020
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Ivanka was like: “You work on commission, right? Big mistake…huge…” pic.twitter.com/i7RY4uONug — Randy Rainbow (@RandyRainbow) August 28, 2020
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https://twitter.com/joncoopertweets/status/1299206476867796992?s=20
And because you can’t watch it enough, here’s a slightly longer clip.
Did Melania just roll her eyes at Ivanka? @ProjectLincoln pic.twitter.com/EBFRheqOtD — Art Santiago 🇵🇷🇸🇻 (@SantiG08) August 28, 2020
To conclude …
Call it a hunch, but I don't think Melania likes Ivanka very much. On that, we can agree. #BeBestpic.twitter.com/bqIN6ytR3m — BrooklynDad_Defiant! (@mmpadellan) August 28, 2020
And this.
https://twitter.com/Amy_Siskind/status/1299192732213272576?s=20
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Melania Trump’s ‘green screen’ dress got exactly the treatment it deserved – 7 perfectly tailored favourites
Source Twitter @DGComedy


thepoke--2020-08-28--Richard Littlejohn told everyone to get back to the workplace and the entire internet spoke as one

Over at the Daily Mail , columnist Richard Littlejohn ’ s been telling everyone to stop working from home and @ @ @ @ @ .
But there was one part of his column – the 25th paragraph , to @ @ @ @ @ the most attention .
And the entire internet – well , maybe not the entire @ @ @ @ @ – spoke as one .
You couldn ’ t make it up .
We like @ @ @ @ @ suggested by @ davidhepworth .
Melania Trump ’ s ‘ green screen ’ dress got @ @ @ @ @ – 7 perfectly tailored favourites

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Over at the Daily Mail, columnist Richard Littlejohn’s been telling everyone to stop working from home and get back to the workplace.
‘This madness can’t be allowed to go on,’ said Littlejohn.
But there was one part of his column – the 25th paragraph, to be precise – which attracted the most attention.
‘I’ve worked from home for the past 30-odd years …’
And the entire internet – well, maybe not the entire internet, but a lot – spoke as one.
This article is hilarious. Richard Littlejohn slams those who are working from home, but dining on Rishi’s dishes… …before saying, half-way through, that he’s worked at home for 30 years, but it’s okay because he like to go out dining. And the intro is about Nazis. pic.twitter.com/cFiK4sMnHv — Dr Mike Galsworthy (@mikegalsworthy) August 27, 2020
imagine being the kind of writer who would write a column slagging off home workers from the comfort of your own home — Jim Pickard (@PickardJE) August 27, 2020
Absolutely amazing chutzpah by Richard Littlejohn as he launches an attack on cowards working from home and ruining the economy… before revealing in the 25th paragraph he’s been working from home for 30 years. https://t.co/2ueOaHqCmn — Chris Burn (@ChrisBurn_Post) August 27, 2020
TOMORROW: One presumes that Richard Littlejohn drove to the Daily Mail’s central London offices to write his article comparing home workers to Nazi sympathisers, and didn’t email it in from his gated community in Florida.#TomorrowsPapersToday #MailFrontPages pic.twitter.com/GhkBx4Y7jJ — The DM Reporter (@DMReporter) August 27, 2020
I have worked in the same office as Richard Littlejohn for eleven years and I am happy to be corrected but to the very best of my knowledge he has never once been into it. https://t.co/4Cynnk4Xrs — Tom Peck (@tompeck) August 27, 2020
You couldn’t make it up.
In fairness, Richard Littlejohn is a very good argument against working from home for too long — Henry Mance (@henrymance) August 28, 2020
We like the sound of this, suggested by @davidhepworth.
New rule. Columns exhorting people to get back to work to be accompanied by photo of columnist in the act of writing it. — David Hepworth (@davidhepworth) August 28, 2020
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Melania Trump’s ‘green screen’ dress got exactly the treatment it deserved – 7 perfectly tailored favourites
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thepoke--2020-08-28--Melania Trump’s ‘green screen’ dress got exactly the treatment it deserved – 7 perfectly tailored fa

Melania Trump’s ‘green screen’ dress got exactly the treatment it deserved – 7 perfectly tailored favourites

It was the last night of the Republican party ’ s convention and Donald Trump spoke for a long time @ @ @ @ @ .
But no matter how long he spoke , he couldn ’ t distract people @ @ @ @ @ most unfortunate choice of bright green dress , which was exactly the right shade used @ @ @ @ @ And if you think people would be only too happy to take her up on @ @ @ @ @ d be right .
Here are our favourites .
And just in case you were @ @ @ @ @ never know … )

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It was the last night of the Republican party’s convention and Donald Trump spoke for a long time, a very long time.
But no matter how long he spoke, he couldn’t distract people from Melania Trump’s most unfortunate choice of bright green dress, which was exactly the right shade used for green screen effects.
Melania Trump couldn’t decide which dress to wear so she wore a green screen to let twitter choose for her pic.twitter.com/X2rSVl3QdG — Mara Laine (@FoundMyCarKeys) August 28, 2020
And if you think people would be only too happy to take her up on the offer, you’d be right. Here are our favourites.
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Melania’s fashion choices always send a message pic.twitter.com/FvriwnX0fR — The Daily Show (@TheDailyShow) August 28, 2020
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Everyone will be talking about Melania's dress after this is all over. #RNC2020 pic.twitter.com/KosqGenMwc — Scott Brown (@ScottBrownDC) August 28, 2020
And just in case you were wondering (well, you never know …)
To conclude …


thepoke--2020-08-28--Jedward just trolled Boris Johnson and Donald Trump and it might be the best thing they’ve done

Tweet of the day goes to @ planetjedward who were feeling the love on Twitter for this two-word takedown of @ @ @ @ @ .
Turns out they ’ re rather good at this sort of thing ( Twitter @ @ @ @ @ And it reminded us of this funny picture from a while back .
Donald Trump @ @ @ @ @ and it ’ s simply magnificent

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Tweet of the day goes to @planetjedward who were feeling the love on Twitter for this two-word takedown of Boris Johnson and Donald Trump.
Bravo.
Turns out they’re rather good at this sort of thing (Twitter, that is).
Dear Dublin Anti Mask Protest! Get the fuck inside you selfish low lives sincerely the rest of the country — JEDWARD (@planetjedward) August 22, 2020
And it reminded us of this funny picture from a while back.
Jedward are currently in a High Court battle over merchandising rights – and their barrister looks 100% psyched to be representing them pic.twitter.com/5iX8na7zny — Alain Tolhurst (@Alain_Tolhurst) November 2, 2017
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Source @PlanetJedward H/T Indy100


thepoke--2020-08-29--8 funniest things people said about this unfortunate BBC weather forecast

There was something about this BBC weather forecast for heavy rain over the east of England that made people smile @ @ @ @ @ spot it .
And there was a 100 % chance that it would prompt lots @ @ @ @ @ .
Here are our 8 favourites .
First BBC TV weather forecast in 1949 is @ @ @ @ @ weather ever since

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There was something about this BBC weather forecast for heavy rain over the east of England that made people smile.
See if you can spot it.
(via @BBCEssex)
And there was a 100% chance that it would prompt lots of funny comments on Twitter. Here are our 8 favourites.
1.
Goodness! That looks to me like a good few inches of rain overnight https://t.co/drJO117xVW — Owain Wyn Evans (@OwainWynEvans) August 28, 2020
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ok who had penisstorm on their 2020 apocolypse bingo card https://t.co/n12jZl5EHY — TechnicallyRon (@TechnicallyRon) August 28, 2020
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this makes a mockery of Essex and I won’t stand for it https://t.co/M0eGnREMXY — Mollie Goodfellow (@hansmollman) August 28, 2020
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Stupid sexy heavy showers https://t.co/IlsLLUCdr7 — James Felton (@JimMFelton) August 28, 2020
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everything reminds me of him 😔 — Karina (@ayekaybay) August 28, 2020
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Essex is seriously getting it tonight — Kie✨ (@LabourDams) August 28, 2020
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Accompanied by a stiff breeze — Andy Ha (@AndyHa_) August 28, 2020
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How many inches are we talking? https://t.co/xBB6Ge8ws7 — David Ames (@semadivad) August 28, 2020
In short …
I am a mature adult I am a mature adult I am a mature adult I am a mature adult https://t.co/5yBtJdt4ZD — madeline odent (@oldenoughtosay) August 28, 2020
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First BBC TV weather forecast in 1949 is basically the nation’s weather ever since
H/T Indy100 Twitter @BBCEssex


thepoke--2020-08-29--People love this man’s response to a lad cycling round his drive every morning

Here ’ s a clip that is making people ’ s days better .
It was shared on Twitter by @ @ @ @ @ wildly viral because it ’ s so lovely .
And just three of the things @ @ @ @ @ .
The updates were pretty good too .
This thread of 27 mispronounced words is @ @ @ @

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Here’s a clip that is making people’s days better. It was shared on Twitter by @MikeSington and it went wildly viral because it’s so lovely.
Guy’s security camera catches kid tearing it up on his driveway almost every day, so he decides to do something about it. pic.twitter.com/ZDVb7zLgZo — Mike Sington (@MikeSington) August 27, 2020
And just three of the things people were saying about it.
This is the most wonderful thing. https://t.co/rR7kkCCXXS — Nick Harvey (@mrnickharvey) August 29, 2020
In 2020 I was expecting him to put a bear trap in his driveway but this was a pleasant surprise. Nice to see 🤙🏻 — Robert Canfield (@RobbyCan81) August 28, 2020
More of this in the world, please https://t.co/rQZCx24r8b — joe heenan (@joeheenan) August 29, 2020
The updates were pretty good too.
Public plea: I’m trying to find the guy that has the driveway, and the kid. I’ve got NASCAR drivers who want to send them stuff! If you know who they are, please DM me. — Mike Sington (@MikeSington) August 28, 2020
UPDATE: All of you are amazing! Thanks to your input I’ve identified the guy in the video with the driveway. I’ve reached out to him directly, he wants to remain anonymous. One person found the driveway- it’s in Salt Lake City. Still looking for the kid, NASCAR has gifts for him! pic.twitter.com/2JwKflPK25 — Mike Sington (@MikeSington) August 28, 2020
SECOND UPDATE: Neighbor just sent me this photo taken about an hour ago. Guy is still doing the chalk track, and the kid was there riding it! (Photo: @Wonkatonk1) pic.twitter.com/2OZDQwsDYE — Mike Sington (@MikeSington) August 28, 2020
THIRD UPDATE: Video is by @CanyonChasers, with the goal of improving rider education. — Mike Sington (@MikeSington) August 28, 2020
FOURTH UPDATE: Have finally identified the guy in the video and the kid on the bike, and connected them with the amazing @KurtBusch. Kurt’s going to be sending then some cool racing stuff! 🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁 — Mike Sington (@MikeSington) August 28, 2020
FIFTH UPDATE: @NASCAR Driver @JHNemechek has some great racing stuff he wants to send the homeowner and the kid too! Connecting them now. 🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁 pic.twitter.com/ahSGYWFz6Q — Mike Sington (@MikeSington) August 28, 2020
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This thread of 27 mispronounced words is a hilarious phonics minefield
Source @MikeSington


thepoke--2020-08-29--Edgar Wright shared the tale of his first cinema date and it made people smile

It started when @ PrimeVideo had a question for its followers on Twitter .
And lots of people replied , @ @ @ @ @ of them need bother us here , from Baby Driver and Shaun of the Dead @ @ @ @ @ stuff ) director Edgar Wright .
Like a masterclass in ( very ) short story @ @

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It started when @PrimeVideo had a question for its followers on Twitter.
Without revealing your age, what was the first movie you saw in theaters on a date? 🍿❤ — Prime Video (@PrimeVideo) August 26, 2020
And lots of people replied, obviously, but only one of them need bother us here, from Baby Driver and Shaun of the Dead (and lots of other stuff) director Edgar Wright.
Like a masterclass in (very) short story telling.
Mannequin. My date and I went to a quiet matinee for the sole purpose of snogging furiously. Then the only other people in the cinema were 3 guys from my year. I was so mortified that I did not make a move on my date & she then dumped me (by letter) the next week. Fuck Mannequin. https://t.co/xErlUFZP3d — edgarwright (@edgarwright) August 28, 2020
So much for “Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now”… — Andrew Dawson (@ADawsonBros) August 28, 2020
Also, fuck Starship. — edgarwright (@edgarwright) August 28, 2020
We’re with @emilyvgordon.
Edgar, I love this story so much. — Emily V Gordon (@emilyvgordon) August 28, 2020
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Dylan Moran’s Shaun of the Dead Q&A went viral 15 years later because he didn’t take it entirely seriously
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thepoke--2020-08-30--Elon Musk putting an implant into a pig’s brain is peak 2020 – 9 sty-lish reactions

On Friday evening , Elon Musk unveiled his Neuralink , effectively a FitBit that is implanted into the brain .
@ @ @ @ @ pig , named Gertrude , which had apparently been fitted with the device .
It @ @ @ @ @ of this tweet : Twitter reacted very much as you might expect .
One tweeter @ @ @ @ @ Musk got his inspiration .
While Guardian Technology writer , Alex Hern wondered whether some @ @ @ @ @ over people ’ s eyes .
Either way , you can watch a supercut of @ @ @ @ @ you fancy it .
Elon Musk showing off his ridiculous cybertruck ’ s ‘ unbreakable @ @ @ @ @ s best thing

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On Friday evening, Elon Musk unveiled his Neuralink, effectively a FitBit that is implanted into the brain. He demonstrated it via a pig, named Gertrude, which had apparently been fitted with the device.
It made a lot more sense of this tweet:
The Big Bang started very, very smōl https://t.co/XVvcuALZ2o pic.twitter.com/8R92iEXVvN — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) August 27, 2020
Twitter reacted very much as you might expect.
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Bill Gates: "We need vaccines" Everyone: "Oh hell no, you are going to put microchips to control us" Elon Musk: "I'm literally going to implant a computer in your brain" Everyone: "Such innovation, can't wait!" https://t.co/YsRULVg3Kn — Mat Velloso (@matvelloso) August 29, 2020
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I have a name https://t.co/kvt5QdunWP — Mollie Goodfellow (@hansmollman) August 29, 2020
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Wow and it looks so much like Elon Musk https://t.co/n3FhWSoKR7 — Jason Acab Katzenstein (@JasonAdamK) August 29, 2020
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Black Mirror has gone very 2020. 😳https://t.co/h35EBOgLbW — helen ayres (@Raphaelite_Girl) August 29, 2020
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volunteering to be lobotomized by elon musk so he can afford a second island — Ken Klippenstein (@kenklippenstein) August 29, 2020
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PorkNet due to become self aware at 2:14 a.m., EDT, on August 29, 2027. https://t.co/st6UY6CMJa — Tuppence Pennyapple III (@fabulucy) August 29, 2020
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Pig unveils mad short-arsed twat with a chip on his shoulder. #Elon_Musk Elon Musk https://t.co/RNvTQOySpD — Jim Royle (@JimRoyleForPM) August 29, 2020
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Elon Musk after implanting the Neuralink chip into Grimes pic.twitter.com/0L7376vLxa — Strat (@LaidbackStrat) August 29, 2020
One tweeter thought they could guess where Musk got his inspiration.
“……..PIGS WITH MICROCHIPS IN THEIR BRAIN” pic.twitter.com/KolJpTcEC9 — mnrrntt2 and 40 others (@mnrrntt) August 29, 2020
While Guardian Technology writer, Alex Hern wondered whether some wool might have been pulled over people’s eyes.
I appreciate the note of skepticism in our write-up of Musk's presentation here. He is not a reliable source for claims about himself or his own abilities, and coverage should acknowledge that: https://t.co/bSsY9AaWhp — alex hern (@alexhern) August 29, 2020
Either way, you can watch a supercut of the presentation here, if you fancy it.
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Elon Musk showing off his ridiculous cybertruck’s ‘unbreakable glass’ is today’s best thing
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thepoke--2020-08-30--This video of Chadwick Boseman surprising fans speaks volumes about the tragically lost star

The talented actor and producer , star of Marvel ’ s Black Panther , Chadwick Boseman , has tragically died @ @ @ @ @ , four years after receiving a diagnosis of bowel cancer .
Tributes flooded in from @ @ @ @ @ admirers alike .
Back in 2018 , shortly after the release of Black Panther , @ @ @ @ @ life the superhero and king , T ’ Challa – the Black Panther – he @ @ @ @ @ were recording messages to tell him how much the film – and his portrayal – @ @ @ @ @ ’ s five and a half minutes of pure joy and a fitting tribute to @ @ @ @ @ about people .
The poster for Marvel ’ s Black Panther resulted in this great @

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The talented actor and producer, star of Marvel’s Black Panther, Chadwick Boseman, has tragically died at the age of 43, four years after receiving a diagnosis of bowel cancer.
Tributes flooded in from those who knew him and admirers alike.
Our hearts are broken and our thoughts are with Chadwick Boseman’s family. Your legacy will live on forever. Rest In Peace. pic.twitter.com/DyibBLoBxz — Marvel Studios (@MarvelStudios) August 29, 2020
Chadwick Boseman brought history to life on the silver screen, from Jackie Robinson, James Brown and Thurgood Marshall. As Black Panther, he was also a superhero to many. And despite his 4 year long battle with cancer, he kept fighting and he kept inspiring. He will be missed. pic.twitter.com/f0Tc8ByaXj — Martin Luther King III (@OfficialMLK3) August 29, 2020
This is a crushing blow. — Jordan Peele (@JordanPeele) August 29, 2020
Chadwick came to the White House to work with kids when he was playing Jackie Robinson. You could tell right away that he was blessed. To be young, gifted, and Black; to use that power to give them heroes to look up to; to do it all while in pain – what a use of his years. https://t.co/KazXV1e7l7 — Barack Obama (@BarackObama) August 29, 2020
I’m absolutely devastated. This is beyond heartbreaking. Chadwick was special. A true original. He was a deeply committed and constantly curious artist. He had so much amazing work still left to create. I’m endlessly grateful for our friendship. Rest in power, King💙 pic.twitter.com/oBERXlw66Z — Chris Evans (@ChrisEvans) August 29, 2020
All I have to say is the tragedies amassing this year have only been made more profound by the loss of #ChadwickBoseman. What a man, and what an immense talent. Brother, you were one of the all time greats and your greatness was only beginning. Lord love ya. Rest in power, King. — Mark Ruffalo (@MarkRuffalo) August 29, 2020
Back in 2018, shortly after the release of Black Panther, in which Chadwick brought to life the superhero and king, T’Challa – the Black Panther – he surprised fans who thought they were recording messages to tell him how much the film – and his portrayal – meant to them.
It’s five and a half minutes of pure joy and a fitting tribute to a man who genuinely cared about people.
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The poster for Marvel’s Black Panther resulted in this great pun
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thepoke--2020-08-30--There was an attempt to prove that masks don’t work – it failed

Some anti-maskers argue that wearing a face covering is against their civil liberties and others can cite highly suspect studies @ @ @ @ @ cause respiratory problems .
This guy , however , simply argued that they don ’ @ @ @ @ @ demonstrate it , he attempted to blow out a candle through a mask .
As @ @ @ @ @ @ just_jay28 ‘ s clip , “ How ’ d that go for ya , @ @ @ @ @ updates tell the backstory , which is pretty much what you would have guessed .
@ @ @ @ @ on Twitter – as these things tend to do .
There ’ s only one @ @ @ @

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Some anti-maskers argue that wearing a face covering is against their civil liberties and others can cite highly suspect studies that “prove” masks cause respiratory problems.
This guy, however, simply argued that they don’t work – and to demonstrate it, he attempted to blow out a candle through a mask.
As someone remarked in TikTok user @just_jay28‘s clip, “How’d that go for ya, dumbass?”
These three updates tell the backstory, which is pretty much what you would have guessed.
The epic fail turned up on Twitter – as these things tend to do.
I can’t stand stupid people…shut up and #WearAMask! pic.twitter.com/lSWe0IAJJD — Icculus The Brave (@FirenzeMike) August 29, 2020
Best thing I’ve seen all week. Georgia. Wear a mask… pic.twitter.com/hcjKKFou6P — Rex Chapman🏇🏼 (@RexChapman) August 29, 2020
In conclusion …
The candle is brighter than he is. https://t.co/3bbEzdnSWZ — Kelijah Amir (@KPnDC) August 29, 2020
There’s only one word for that …
from Ashton Kutcher GIFs via Gfycat
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thepoke--2020-08-30--12 scathing takedowns of the anti-masker “Freedom Rally” in London

If you had “ Thousands of people squashing into Trafalgar Square to protest against a second wave of coronavirus ” @ @ @ @ @ , tick that bad boy off now , because that ’ s what happened on @ @ @ @ @ had “ British Union of Fascists openly carrying their flags in London ” , we @ @ @ @ @ wrote the bingo card and ask them for next week ’ s lottery numbers .
@ @ @ @ @ ’ s Twitter ’ s damning indictment of the protest .

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If you had “Thousands of people squashing into Trafalgar Square to protest against a second wave of coronavirus” on your 2020 bingo card, tick that bad boy off now, because that’s what happened on Saturday.
More than 10,000 COVID conspiracy theorists gather in London: Huge crowd of anti-vaxxers led by David Icke gather to argue that virus is a lie spread in secret global plot organised by Bill Gates https://t.co/BGLJNZfTEy via @MailOnline — Katie Feehan (@KatieFee452) August 29, 2020
If you also had “British Union of Fascists openly carrying their flags in London”, we should probably track down whoever wrote the bingo card and ask them for next week’s lottery numbers.
Someone waving the British Union of Fascists flag at Trafalgar Square https://t.co/ewBdTH0DsT — Otto English (@Otto_English) August 29, 2020
In the meantime, here’s Twitter’s damning indictment of the protest.
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If you're wondering how stupid Britain is right now, a group of people who refuse to wear masks to prevent the spread of the coronavirus are gathering in trafalgar square to protest a second wave of coronavirus — TechnicallyRon (@TechnicallyRon) August 29, 2020
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People in pandemic films:
*takes sensible precautions not to become infected* People in real life:
“Just heading to pack myself into Trafalgar Square to march for my right to spread around a disease with hundreds of other germ-riddled virus deniers, see you later diabetic gran” — James Felton (@JimMFelton) August 29, 2020
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People really be saying "oh so BLM is ok but anti-mask protests in Trafalgar Square aren't?" Yes. One group is out there saying end racial violence, the other is putting 100,000s of lives at risk because they don't like wearing a cloth over their face. — Jack Duncan🔻 (@JackDunc1) August 29, 2020
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I'm going to take the Trafalgar Square protest much more seriously, now that I know they are endorsed by David Icke, who believes he is the Son of God and that we are ruled by reptiles in human skins. pic.twitter.com/9D7BRFxRRC — Parody Boris Johnson (@BorisJohnson_MP) August 29, 2020
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It isn't fair to refer to the Trafalgar Square protestors as the 'tin foil hat brigade'.
Even they aren't *that* stupid. pic.twitter.com/LqOcxyCWVw — Parody Boris Johnson (@BorisJohnson_MP) August 29, 2020
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David Icke thinks the Moon is a hologram and that world leaders are a reptilian race from the Draco constellation. Follow his advice on Covid and you deserve what you get – but since you'll pass it on to everyone else you're not only fatally stupid but terminally selfish too. — Otto English (@Otto_English) August 29, 2020
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big cheers for David Icke at Trafalgar Square where he tells protestors to not wear masks, to not vaccinate their kids, and most importantly of all: there are alien lizard people everywhere🤦♂#covidiots — dave ❄ 🥕 🧻 (@davemacladd) August 29, 2020
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If you threw a net over Trafalgar Square right now, scooped up the contents & dumped them into the Atlantic, the nation's average IQ would shoot up by ten points. — Nick Pettigrew (@Nick_Pettigrew) August 29, 2020
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“This my sweet is a list of the lunatics that attended today’s little shindig in Trafalgar Square. Every one of them a complete bellend. Happy nonce list reading Ange!’ pic.twitter.com/TkjTzG8pBP — Mo' (@mocent0) August 29, 2020
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🎶This is the dawning of the Age of Thick Aryans🎶 — Sarah Dempster (@Dempster2000) August 29, 2020
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Latest photo of the mass protest in Trafalgar Square, as witnessed by one of the highly intelligent and utterly trustworthy people taking part. #COVIDIOTS pic.twitter.com/FPiJ8iFbjT — Parody Boris Johnson (@BorisJohnson_MP) August 29, 2020
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Havin' fun, just gonna check Twitter and, oh – pic.twitter.com/cLxMxqnzB1 — Danny Wallace (@dannywallace) August 29, 2020
Journalist Liam Thorp had a question.
The one question none of these coronavirus denying loons have ever properly answered is the simplest one, why on earth would anyone make this shit up? — Liam Thorp (@LiamThorpECHO) August 29, 2020
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Anti-maskers’ religious exemption cards are truly next-level nonsense
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thepoke--2020-08-31--Having a bad day? Could be worse, you could be this person (look up!)

We ’ ve had the occasional disaster in the kitchen ( CSI : Bake Off springs to mind ) but @ @ @ @ @ one quite like this .
It ’ s a picture from last year that people @ @ @ @ @ again because , well , have a look for yourself .
‘ So my tenant @ @ @ @ @ his nutri bullet this morning , ’ said @ katierobson4 over on Twitter and she @ @ @ @ @ And here are just a few of the many , many things people were saying @ @ @ @ @ clocked it at first glance .
If you ’ re having a bad day – @ @ @ @ @ woman

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We’ve had the occasional disaster in the kitchen (CSI: Bake Off springs to mind) but we’ve never had one quite like this.
It’s a picture from last year that people have been sharing all over again because, well, have a look for yourself.
‘So my tenant has had some issues with his nutri bullet this morning,’ said @katierobson4 over on Twitter and she’s not kidding.
And here are just a few of the many, many things people were saying about it.
"Oh, what a feeeeling, when there's pumpkin on the ceiling" ♫ — Lord Edward (@tommytuck39) February 14, 2019
Proof, if it were needed, all this healthy eating lark is bloody dangerous 😜 — James Hart (@Unbullievable) February 13, 2019
Can anyone tell me what shade of yellow this is. It really goes well with the kitchen units😈 — sopy59 (@sopy59) February 14, 2019
Not everyone clocked it at first glance.
😂😂 I didn’t see it embedded in the ceiling until I looked a second time! Brilliant. — Claire (@clairabellejp) February 14, 2019
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If you’re having a bad day – spare a moment for this woman
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thepoke--2020-08-31--Simply 7 funny things people said about turning on the central heating in August

Despite what the weather appears to be telling you , we ’ ve checked and it is still August .
@ @ @ @ @ Holidays meant a trip to the beach or something .
But now we ’ re @ @ @ @ @ .
And it turns out we ’ re not the only ones .
Here are @ @ @ @ @ been saying about it .
8 funniest things people said about this unfortunate BBC weather @

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Despite what the weather appears to be telling you, we’ve checked and it is still August.
We remember when August Bank Holidays meant a trip to the beach or something. But now we’re just thinking about the central heating.
And it turns out we’re not the only ones. Here are our favourite things people have been saying about it.
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bit of personal news. I've been thinking about this for some time, after many sleepless nights and conversations with both my family and God, I've made the difficult decision to put the heating on. — dan hett (@danhett) August 31, 2020
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Welcome to Britain, a country where the use of home heating systems is not determined by indoor temperature, but by calendar month and a matter of principle. — Dr Philip Lee (@drphiliplee1) August 29, 2020
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https://twitter.com/SpillerOfTea/status/1299670560750931969?s=20
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There’s really no need to put the heating on, other than the fact it’s cold — VeryBritishProblems (@SoVeryBritish) August 30, 2020
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The heating's on & it's not even September yet.
I've failed as a Scottish person.
This means by law I have to burn my certificate of Scottishness in front of the statue of Greyfriars Bobby & shout
"I HATE TUNNOCK'S TEA CAKES"
I had a good run but it's over.
Please forgive me — joe heenan (@joeheenan) August 30, 2020
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NO YOU CANNOT TURN THE CENTRAL HEATING ON IN AUGUST — Jeremy Vine (@theJeremyVine) August 29, 2020
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I have just put my heating on — Gok Wan MBE 🌈 (@therealgokwan) August 29, 2020
To conclude …
https://twitter.com/nxsreeen/status/1299714484949454848?s=20
Still August.
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thepoke--2020-09-01--This woman played a scammer at their own game and people loved it

Over on Facebook a blogger called Amber Says shared this exchange of text messages which went wildly viral because , @ @ @ @ @ read for yourself .
It was shared by the good people of Bored Panda and @ @ @ @ @ of the things people said about it .
You can find Amber Says on Facebook @ @ @ @ @ victim ’ played the scammer at their own game and it ’ s a very @ @

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Over on Facebook a blogger called Amber Says shared this exchange of text messages which went wildly viral because, well, best have a read for yourself.
It was shared by the good people of Bored Panda and here are just a few of the things people said about it.
You can find Amber Says on Facebook here.
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This scam ‘victim’ played the scammer at their own game and it’s a very satisfying read
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thepoke--2020-09-01--Dominic Cummings went back to work in a suit – 9 perfectly-tailored takedowns

The government went back to work today and that included Dominic Cummings , who turned up to Downing Street in @ @ @ @ @ s fair to say it wasn ’ t his usual style , although ‘ style @ @ @ @ @ , obviously .
It prompted no end of comment , of which these are our @ @ @ @ @ people said about the BBC ‘ targeting left-wing comedy ’

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The government went back to work today and that included Dominic Cummings, who turned up to Downing Street in a suit.
New term, new uniform? A rare sight – Dominic Cummings in a suit… pic.twitter.com/Fyv21qJ71L — Daniel Hewitt (@DanielHewittITV) September 1, 2020
It’s fair to say it wasn’t his usual style, although ‘style’ might be overdoing it, obviously.
It prompted no end of comment, of which these are our favourites.
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If there's no rightwing comedy, then why is Dom turning up to work dressed as Harry Hill? https://t.co/jHha8U5whO — Stephen McGann (@StephenMcGann) September 1, 2020
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Must be off to a funeral https://t.co/D7e3PTsz2A — John Crace (@JohnJCrace) September 1, 2020
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Aww – he got his glow-up! Hope to see a montage of it on the Downing Street account later. Until then I’ve got one message for the M&S that refused to serve the man in the inside-out tracksuit last week. Big mistake. Huge! https://t.co/8DJ0bOm8sb — Marina Hyde (@MarinaHyde) September 1, 2020
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No 10 'nudge unit' latest: Dominic Cummings wearing a suit persuades millions of workers to return to the office. Oh… https://t.co/kd256XrCNj — Pippa Crerar (@PippaCrerar) September 1, 2020
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The polls have gone to shit, Dom. Get yourself a fucking suit, walk in with a colleague, look chatty and reasonable. https://t.co/Lfv7cI0sXr — Katy Brand (@KatyFBrand) September 1, 2020
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when your probation officer tells you to wear something smart to court pic.twitter.com/uPPGPHfMsU — Hannah Jane Parkinson (@ladyhaja) September 1, 2020
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So Cummings' operation was … to remove the beanie-hat? https://t.co/RL5ncsBRHz — Caitlin Moran (@caitlinmoran) September 1, 2020
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In his head he hears the Reservoir Dogs soundtrack, while he looks like a villain from the Beethoven films pic.twitter.com/AeLyZB4Mac — Toby Earle (@TobyonTV) September 1, 2020
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I would tweet something about Dom's new suit. But to be honest, it just feels like shooting fish in apparel. https://t.co/wBYJRHxH8O — Michael Govern Ready (@mikegove12) September 1, 2020
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Favourite 9 things people said about the BBC ‘targeting left-wing comedy’
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thepoke--2020-09-01--Favourite 9 things people said about the BBC ‘targeting left-wing comedy’

New BBC director general Tim Davie is reported to have some of the corporation ’ s ‘ left-wing ’ comedy @ @ @ @ @ Davie , who started in his new job today , is said to be keen @ @ @ @ @ as bias against the Tories , Donald Trump , Brexit , all that kind of @ @ @ @ @ Daily Telegraph ( the BBC hasn ’ t so far commented ) .
It ’ @ @ @ @ @ under ‘ we ’ ll believe it when we see it ’ but in the @ @ @ @ @ responses .

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New BBC director general Tim Davie is reported to have some of the corporation’s ‘left-wing’ comedy shows in his sights.
Davie, who started in his new job today, is said to be keen to redress what he sees as bias against the Tories, Donald Trump, Brexit, all that kind of stuff, according to the Daily Telegraph (the BBC hasn’t so far commented).
It’s probably to be filed under ‘we’ll believe it when we see it’ but in the meantime here are our favourite responses.
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Can't wait for the new right wing comedy from the BBC which such great shows as:
Have I got Gender Identity Jokes for You
Would I Lie To You (Yes)
Mock The Weak
Literally just a show where they make their one joke about lefties identifying as attack helicopters
Mrs Brown's Boys — TechnicallyRon (@TechnicallyRon) September 1, 2020
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On 24th April 1997 I wrote the last sketch on ‘Weekending’ mocking John Major’s government. On the morning of May 1st 1997 I walked into work and wrote the first sketch mocking Tony Blair’s government. That’s how it works. — Nev Fountain (@Nevfountain) September 1, 2020
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Knock knock Fuck off back to where you came from#RightWingJokes — Nick Harvey (@mrnickharvey) September 1, 2020
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I imagine right wing comedians will refuse to support the BBC in any affirmative action to counteract left wing bias in case they’re seen as ‘token’. — Moose Allain Ꙭ (@MooseAllain) September 1, 2020
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The only pieces of satire I can think of that have contributed to real political change during my lifetime were right-wing: Boris Johnson’s dispatches from Brussels in the 1990s. They helped sow the seeds for Brexit and their author is now Prime Minister. https://t.co/FAoIXJEmNQ — Jonathan Coe (@jonathancoe) September 1, 2020
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https://twitter.com/KatyFBrand/status/1300708940163035136?s=20
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Comedy after the left wing bias has been removed pic.twitter.com/sY9KN9VSyj — James Felton (@JimMFelton) September 1, 2020
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Having nailed a great gag about Diane Abbot, right-wing comedy writers start work on that tricky second joke pic.twitter.com/1C6Idcz8Wz — Robin Flavell (@RobinFlavell) September 1, 2020
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Comedy about the party who is in charge of the country & at a time when everything is clearly going so bloody well MUST BE STOPPED. Communist-edians Out! https://t.co/1EawFYLBGI — Aisling Bea (@WeeMissBea) September 1, 2020
To conclude …
When Labour was in government we wrote about them.
I remember doing it.
I remember the day I wrote 4 pages about the new Brown led labour govt in 2010 then watched him resign on TV & threw it away & rewrote 4 pages about Cameron. We write about power.
That's what satire is. — Meryl O'Rourke (@MerylORourke) September 1, 2020
And this.
Right-wing comedy is perfectly possible. Anything can be funny. Satire is not innately left wing. There are Tory-voting comedians. But some things are just harder to write good jokes about. And it’s more cathartic to mock those in power. — Greg Jenner (@greg_jenner) September 1, 2020
And this!
Imagine winning every election for a decade and still feeling hard done by. — Sooz Kempner (@SoozUK) September 1, 2020
Last one, promise.
good morning to you as well https://t.co/aXeEZKX9uo — Nish Kumar (@MrNishKumar) September 1, 2020
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thepoke--2020-09-01--Our 10 favourite new tweets about the coronavirus

As schools in England reopen and workers are encouraged to leave their homes and go back to their offices , @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus figures – apart from the eyes that are reading these latest funny tweets about @ @ @ @ @ we love the directness of this warning sign spotted in a Chinese taxi .

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As schools in England reopen and workers are encouraged to leave their homes and go back to their offices, all eyes are on the coronavirus figures – apart from the eyes that are reading these latest funny tweets about pandemic life.
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I'm wearing headphones, glasses and a face mask. My ears have never been so busy. — Richard Osman (@richardosman) August 25, 2020
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I'm more interested in Britannia flattening the curve than ruling the waves, am I right? ok have a great evening — Michael Spicer (@MrMichaelSpicer) August 25, 2020
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Remember when everyone was making sourdough and banana breads with flour that cost £27.99 and a maimed limb from the corner shop before standing outside clapping at bemused DPD drivers? That was 45 years ago in 2020. — Mitten d'Amour (@MittenDAmour) August 29, 2020
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My phone keeps changing 'Pandemic' to 'Panasonic' Not sure if it's just autocorrect being dickish as usual, or a sinister attempt by Samsung to subliminally link a rival tech firm to a major global problem The latter would be more impressive, in fairness — Dean Burnett (@garwboy) August 29, 2020
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So glad everywhere’s opening tomorrow to help cram people in to smaller spaces just at the point the weather makes people want to go outside less and we have a deadly pandemic that’s airborne. I can’t see this having negative repercussions at all. — Bethany Black (@BeffernieBlack) August 31, 2020
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A guy tweeting from beyond the grave about how the virus he died from isn’t that deadly would seem strange prior to 2020. pic.twitter.com/oyrMHC5tfU — The Volatile Mermaid (@OhNoSheTwitnt) August 31, 2020
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My pet rabbit made a shiv while I was sleeping. We’re officially at peak pandemic 🐰🔪 pic.twitter.com/tGkp9FoT9C — Gabrielle 🤓+🐰 @ 🏠 (@contextual_life) August 31, 2020
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And thus coronavirus did make Blair Witch victims of us all pic.twitter.com/lsQhZC7wXh — batkaren (@batkaren) August 29, 2020
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It’s nice to just get away from work on the weekend, it’s much more comfortable on the other end of the couch — Aditya Shankar (@adityanshankar) August 15, 2020
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Me and the squad heading out for the last day of #EatOutToHelpOutpic.twitter.com/CCD4qAwqD1 — Tez (@tezilyas) August 31, 2020
Finally, we love the directness of this warning sign spotted in a Chinese taxi.
was thinking about this great Chinese cab sign all day today pic.twitter.com/NYCB8Ac8TO — jessica jin (@jessicajin_) August 30, 2020
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thepoke--2020-09-01--People selling mirrors is a weird little internet subgenre – 17 perfect examples

The main problem with selling a mirror online is that it ’ s pretty difficult to get a decent photo @ @ @ @ @ distraction .
The people selling these mirrors , featured on the subreddit r/Mirrorsforsale , either @ @ @ @ @ problem or did it in weird and wonderful ways .
2 .
If the crouch @ @ @ @ @ , the description will 8 .
Nothing shows off a mirror like a dog ’ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t tidy the room but at least he cleaned the mirror …oh !

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The main problem with selling a mirror online is that it’s pretty difficult to get a decent photo without the reflection being a distraction.
The people selling these mirrors, featured on the subreddit r/Mirrorsforsale, either didn’t solve that problem or did it in weird and wonderful ways.
1. Nice nipple shot
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2. If the crouch doesn’t sell it, the description will
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3. Embrace the awkward
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4. Dog included?
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5. Woman for scale
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6. Mucha lucha
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7. We’re thankful they aimed low
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8. Nothing shows off a mirror like a dog’s arse
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9. Didn’t tidy the room but at least he cleaned the mirror …oh!
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thepoke--2020-09-01--When you go to the shop to buy milk – Star Wars edition

Over on TikTok , Reza Roudsari , also known as doctorreza shared what happened when he nipped to Asda for @ @ @

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Over on TikTok, Reza Roudsari, also known as doctorreza shared what happened when he nipped to Asda for some milk.
“and I forgot the milk!”
from Jedi GIFs via Gfycat
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The Perils of Supermarket Shopping
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thepoke--2020-09-01--17 funny things you can say during sex and at IKEA

People have been pondering one of the great questions of life … Twitter stepped up to respond to the poser @ @ @ @ @ best answers we saw .

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People have been pondering one of the great questions of life …
What’s something you can say during sex and at IKEA? — Kayla Chow Show (@KaylaChowShow) August 31, 2020
Kayla had a suggestion.
I need better instructions. — Kayla Chow Show (@KaylaChowShow) August 31, 2020
Twitter stepped up to respond to the poser, and these were the best answers we saw.
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Well, this is a waste of a Saturday. — Sam Whyte (@SamWhyte) August 31, 2020
2.
"Look Wayne, you've been coming here for years, how can you still not find your way to the entrance?" https://t.co/vmQ4LP5qrt — helen ayres (@Raphaelite_Girl) August 31, 2020
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Do we really need all these tea lights? https://t.co/OBRNXJhbU2 — KJL (@kerryjeanlister) August 31, 2020
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Will this get through the back passage without scraping the walls ? https://t.co/M37ecL4J2s — James (@jimstephenwall) August 31, 2020
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Are we doing this the right way round? https://t.co/HcmQeJ5jBL — Amy Voce (@amyvoce) August 31, 2020
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the map is really helpful https://t.co/rjIPf5oRRS — The Briny Feminist 🖤 • 🏳🌈⚓ #BLM (@brinyfeminist) August 31, 2020
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Maybe it works better for Swedish people. https://t.co/Gzz8ciQ8ct — Bryan Miller (@realbryanmiller) August 31, 2020
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thepoke--2020-09-01--Channel 4 showed an erect penis and people took the mickey – 11 favourite reactions

Huddersfield photographic artist Ajamu X usually documents the experiences of the black LGBT community through his work .
In a @ @ @ @ @ Me & My Penis – which was broadcast on bank holiday Monday , well after @ @ @ @ @ masculinity .
In a bold British first , the programme contains images of erect penises @ @ @ @ @ announcement was something of a gift to Twitter .
Last , but by no means @ @ @ @ @ new genre .
There was stiff competition , but that ’ s got to be @ @ @ @

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Huddersfield photographic artist Ajamu X usually documents the experiences of the black LGBT community through his work.
In a new Channel 4 documentary – Me & My Penis – which was broadcast on bank holiday Monday, well after the watershed, he investigated masculinity.
In a bold British first, the programme contains images of erect penises.
Channel 4 to show erect penis in UK broadcasting first https://t.co/wEmUf0hiAj — The Independent (@Independent) August 31, 2020
Of course, the announcement was something of a gift to Twitter.
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The Network Premiere of Shaft: https://t.co/o5nwnpN2zD — Craig Mac Ádaidh (@Craigadd) August 31, 2020
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Its a competitive format and this will be the final. The semis come first. https://t.co/jx9LYnUOgG — Michael Govern Ready (@mikegove12) August 31, 2020
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It's not really a broadcasting first the BBC have been hiring Farage for ages now https://t.co/VQSJtW3iGp — TechnicallyRon (@TechnicallyRon) August 31, 2020
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And everyone said buying a 3D TV wasn't worth it. https://t.co/48yC6mUNSl — Louise Stewart (@LouiseStewart) August 31, 2020
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How does Piers Morgan keep getting work https://t.co/bpY9pAEFe3 — James Felton (@JimMFelton) August 31, 2020
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I hope this isn't during Paddington 2 https://t.co/oTwN5H1TtW — Jamie (@jtlovell1979) August 31, 2020
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Its been a hard road to get here. People may get teste. It takes huge balls to do this and the ratings may shaft. It could be a cock up, or the bells may ring. Who knows? Either way, its views in the bag. Penis. https://t.co/Sqd70eqUWw — Dr Benjamin Janaway (@drjanaway) August 31, 2020
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The Irish for an erection is adharc… not to be confused with radharc, which can mean a spectacle to behold. https://t.co/77NldRaNsK — The Irish For 🕯💀🕯 (@theirishfor) August 31, 2020
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It’s just a video of Andrew Neil standing up https://t.co/17I2T90DA1 — Joe Hullait (@joehullait) August 31, 2020
Last, but by no means least – Max defined the new genre.
There was stiff competition, but that’s got to be the winning comment.
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thepoke--2020-09-01--Pierre the lonely Penguin watching Pingu gets you right in the feels

Rockhopper penguins are sociable creatures , and when a young Rockhopper named Pierre washed up in South Australia , far from his usual habitat in the Indian Ocean , he was both in bad condition and far from others of his kind .
Perth Zoo couldn ’ t put the little chap in with the other penguins because his feathers are in a bad state , rendering him not waterproof , so they made him a pen of his own with plenty to entertain him , but he was still lonely .
Cue the wonder of videos .
Pierre watches @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Pingu .
Perth Zoo ’ s Danielle Henry told Radio 1 Newsbeat that Pierre probably doesn ’ t know Pingu is supposed to be a penguin .
“ He ’ s just responding to the colour and the movement .
From his behaviour we can tell he ’ s enjoying it .
He ’ s vocalising really well .
And that ’ s exactly what we wanted him to do.
” When he ’ s well enough to travel , Pierre will be heading off to join a colony of Rockhoppers in another @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all about Pingu .
There ’ s only one thing to say about that .
The BBC ’ s Andrew Cotter commentating on a penguin race is the content we all need today

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Rockhopper penguins are sociable creatures, and when a young Rockhopper named Pierre washed up in South Australia, far from his usual habitat in the Indian Ocean, he was both in bad condition and far from others of his kind.
Perth Zoo couldn’t put the little chap in with the other penguins because his feathers are in a bad state, rendering him not waterproof, so they made him a pen of his own with plenty to entertain him, but he was still lonely.
Cue the wonder of videos. Pierre watches both live footage of other penguins …and Pingu.
Perth Zoo’s Danielle Henry told Radio 1 Newsbeat that Pierre probably doesn’t know Pingu is supposed to be a penguin.
“He’s just responding to the colour and the movement.
From his behaviour we can tell he’s enjoying it.
He’s vocalising really well. And that’s exactly what we wanted him to do.”
When he’s well enough to travel, Pierre will be heading off to join a colony of Rockhoppers in another zoo, where he can tell them all about Pingu.
There’s only one thing to say about that.
NOOT!
via Gfycat
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thepoke--2020-09-01--People have been cracking jokes about these Battle of Britain Memorial sausages – 9 absolute bangers

“ What would be a fitting tribute to the heroes of an epic battle ?
” you might ask .
@ @ @ @ @ A plaque ?
A garden dedicated to their memory ?
Supreme sausages , eh ?
@ @ @ @ @ assessment of Twitter .
These were our favourite funny reactions .
Finally …somebody had to @ @ @ @ @ you nationalise sausages ?
” wins the Weirdest Question of the Election award

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“What would be a fitting tribute to the heroes of an epic battle?” you might ask. A statue, perhaps? A plaque? A garden dedicated to their memory?
How about …sausages?
Saw this on Facebook yesterday and I would be very happy if someone could explain what is going on here pic.twitter.com/oNrfWXxA9m — Tits McGee (@Scientits) August 31, 2020
Julian Parker found this information.
A 2017 prize winner according to the National Pig Association … pic.twitter.com/mYOlYGpd1U — Julian Parker (@jhjparker) August 31, 2020
Supreme sausages, eh? That wasn’t the assessment of Twitter. These were our favourite funny reactions.
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This November my poppy will be made from sausage meat out of respect for our fallen cumberlands — James Felton (@JimMFelton) August 31, 2020
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When I saw this picture I nearly spat out my Franco Prussian War burger…. https://t.co/DMt2tZoDqM — Peter Smith (@Redpeter99) August 31, 2020
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What a touching tribute to the fallen https://t.co/mKokx5bqSv — Nick Toovey (@OneTooves) August 31, 2020
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Am I too late to say that I’ve had them before and they were horrible and I wonder if they’re made out of whale meat again? — Nick Pettigrew (@Nick_Pettigrew) August 31, 2020
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Screenshot with permission from @Simon_Pegg because these are very good pic.twitter.com/YwEO6qHLfk — Tits McGee (@Scientits) August 31, 2020
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I didn't think anything could put me off sausages, but… https://t.co/333uzxk9Yd — Held der Arbeit (@HeldinEU) August 31, 2020
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Once again the omnivores are not ok https://t.co/LwF3puzwOq — Nylow 🌱🌱🌱 (@NyLow9) August 31, 2020
Finally …somebody had to say it.
This has to be one of the wurst commemorative ideas I've ever heard. https://t.co/x6TRHlijRO — Starjammer (@StarjammerSkies) August 31, 2020
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thepoke--2020-09-01--The debate about right-wing comedy on the BBC sent this brilliant Stewart Lee column viral

As you might not have been able to avoid by now , the new BBC director general Tim Davie is @ @ @ @ @ redress the corporation ’ s ‘ left-wing comedy bias ’ .
We wait and see @ @ @ @ @ – happens , but it ’ s prompted no end of debate and opinion .
@ @ @ @ @ Stewart Lee column viral and a jolly good read it is too .
‘ All @ @ @ @ @ axing left wing comedians in favour of some right wing voices reminded me of the @ @ @ @ @ piece from 2013 , ’ said @ ahtralfie who shared it on Twitter .
It @ @ @ @ @ column headlined ‘ Where Are All The Right-Wing Stand-Ups ?
’ and you can read @ @ @ @ @ Separate but related was this Stewart Lee sketch which was also proving popular on Twitter @ @ @ @ @ t watch it enough .
Stewart Lee on James Corden is what a lot of @ @ @ @

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As you might not have been able to avoid by now, the new BBC director general Tim Davie is apparently on a mission to redress the corporation’s ‘left-wing comedy bias’.
We wait and see exactly what – if anything – happens, but it’s prompted no end of debate and opinion.
It also sent this old Stewart Lee column viral and a jolly good read it is too.
‘All this talk of the BBC axing left wing comedians in favour of some right wing voices reminded me of the end of this Stewart Lee piece from 2013,’ said @ahtralfie who shared it on Twitter.
It was from a New Statesman column headlined ‘Where Are All The Right-Wing Stand-Ups?’ and you can read it in full here.
Separate but related was this Stewart Lee sketch which was also proving popular on Twitter and you surely can’t watch it enough.
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thepoke--2020-09-01--Jemaine Clement’s two-word takedown of Sarah Sanders wins comeback of the day

Comeback of the day goes to Jemaine Clement who was moved to respond after Sarah Sanders – remember her ?
@ @ @ @ @ US presidential elections .
And as two-word takedowns go , it ’ s a winner @ @ @ @ @ point .
Reminded us of when he did this .
This was pretty good too @ @ @ @ @ time he did a set entirely of Tory MPs ’ jokes and it ’ s @ @

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Comeback of the day goes to Jemaine Clement who was moved to respond after Sarah Sanders – remember her? – weighed in on the US presidential elections.
Sarah Sanders says Joe Biden's energy policies will "destroy everything" done by Trump https://t.co/nINivrmW9G — Newsweek (@Newsweek) September 1, 2020
And as two-word takedowns go, it’s a winner.
Succinct and to the point.
Reminded us of when he did this.
Because I wanted to see what it was like to be John Meffen. https://t.co/egSsALe1bP — Jemaine Clement (@AJemaineClement) August 25, 2017
This was pretty good too.
Steve, go to Venus and take a big deep breath. — Jemaine Clement (@AJemaineClement) August 19, 2019
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thepoke--2020-09-01--Armando Iannucci shared the time he did a set entirely of Tory MPs’ jokes and it’s excruciatingly fu

Armando Iannucci shared the time he did a set entirely of Tory MPs’ jokes and it’s excruciatingly funny

You may have seen by now the Daily Telegraph report that said new BBC director general Tim Davie is targeting @ @ @ @ @ ’ on its airwaves .
It ’ s very possibly a load of old nonsense @ @ @ @ @ a debate about left wing comedy and right wing comedy and you can read our @ @ @ @ @ But possibly the best thing to come out of it is this Armando Iannucci tweet @ @ @ @ @ when he tried out Tory MPs ’ jokes on an unsuspecting audience , pretending it @ @ @ @ @ was for the Armistice Party Bucket in 1998 , also featuring David Schneider ( doing @ @ @ @ @ Baynham ( Lib Dems ) and here it is .
Favourite 9 things people said @ @ @ @ @ left-wing comedy ’

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You may have seen by now the Daily Telegraph report that said new BBC director general Tim Davie is targeting ‘left wing comedy bias’ on its airwaves.
It’s very possibly a load of old nonsense but it set in train a debate about left wing comedy and right wing comedy and you can read our 9 favourite responses here.
But possibly the best thing to come out of it is this Armando Iannucci tweet, in which he remembered when he tried out Tory MPs’ jokes on an unsuspecting audience, pretending it was new material.
For a TV stunt, I once went on stage at a live London comedy club to ‘try out’ some of my new material. In fact the set consisted of jokes and one-liners from recent speeches made by Conservative MPs and ministers. It was the most appalling three minutes of my life. And filmed. https://t.co/q29fgymiys — Armando Iannucci (@Aiannucci) September 1, 2020
It was for the Armistice Party Bucket in 1998, also featuring David Schneider (doing Labour jokes) and Peter Baynham (Lib Dems) and here it is.
Excruciatingly funny.
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thepoke--2020-09-02--Cats, vaccines and dangerous spelling all feature in today’s 10 funny coronavirus posts

Cats , vaccines and the danger of poor spelling all feature in today ’ s round-up of coronavirus comedy .
@ @ @ @ @ “ What were we thinking ?
” from Clara Batten .
Our 10 favourite new @ @ @ @

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Cats, vaccines and the danger of poor spelling all feature in today’s round-up of coronavirus comedy.
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Board: Bobak, what caused the anomaly on the spacecraft?
Me: well you see there’s random bits of garbage text in the flight software code, like “jnm,n”
Board: how did that happen?
Me: uh, we were all in lockdown and, um, the cats. They just kept sitting on our keyboards. — Bobak Ferdowsi (@tweetsoutloud) September 1, 2020
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Heard the covid vaccine is gonna be a Flintstones chewable. Don't really care either way but if it ain't Dino I ain't takin it — John Hamburger (@BronzeHammer) August 30, 2020
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“Doctor, I’ve brought you some poo to look at.” “That won’t be necessary, we can just do a nasal swa-“ “EXAMINE MY FUCKING TURDS, YOU SNOWFLAKE.” pic.twitter.com/JV0E7D4ypj —  Max  (@SpillerOfTea) September 1, 2020
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2020 – the year poor spelling turned deadly. pic.twitter.com/2qli1M0IhO — Michael Frost (@michaelfrost6) August 17, 2020
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I’m glad it’s September because that’s when everyone with zero understanding of global health pandemics told me it would all be over by. — Jake Lambert (@LittleLostLad) September 1, 2020
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We've achieved herd immunity to common sense. — Ramp (@StillOnTheMoors) August 31, 2020
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Latest Scottish government Covid guidence on Covid appears to be that you can only meet people outside your household indoors if there is a till present. — James Doleman (@jamesdoleman) September 1, 2020
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my girlfriend and I have a quarantine system where if we put a tie on the bedroom doorknob it means that the door is now “Doorio” our fun but boastful italian roommate — Mike Ginn (@shutupmikeginn) August 21, 2020
Finally, a bit of “What were we thinking?” from Clara Batten.
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Image @michaelfrost6


thepoke--2020-09-02--We asked you for right-wing sitcoms and you didn’t disappoint – 15 funny favourites

With the BBC ’ s new Director General apparently out to cull some of the left-wing comedy from the schedule @ @ @ @ @ it out with more right-wing comedy , Twitter had a lot of thoughts on the @ @ @ @ @ the new comedy might include sitcoms , and if so , what would they be @ @ @ @ @ this challenge to you .
As always , you stepped up , and these were @ @ @ @

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With the BBC’s new Director General apparently out to cull some of the left-wing comedy from the schedule, and intending to balance it out with more right-wing comedy, Twitter had a lot of thoughts on the issue.
If you think there are no right wing voices on BBC comedy, have I got news for you… pic.twitter.com/Dxr8lmhP8v — Larry the Cat (@Number10cat) September 1, 2020
This is right wing comedy. https://t.co/TFAOlEMVSv — Brian Moore (@brianmoore666) September 1, 2020
“Hello, and welcome to Right Wing Comedy on BBC2. On tonight’s show: • an impersonation of a gay man being all camp and shit
• blackface
• other assorted racisms
• purple-faced boomers shouting ‘snowflake’
• the ‘I identify as…’ section, with some deeply unoriginal cunt.” — 🏳🌈 Max 🏳🌈 (@SpillerOfTea) September 1, 2020
We wondered whether the new comedy might include sitcoms, and if so, what would they be like, so we put this challenge to you.
The new DG of the BBC has promised to introduce more right-wing comedy, so we want #RightWingSitcom ideas.
Here's ours – show us yours. #PokeChallenge pic.twitter.com/ts9J7G4l9u — The Poke (@ThePoke) September 1, 2020
As always, you stepped up, and these were our favourite suggestions.
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White Lives Adder https://t.co/W3IXu5BCI2 — Paul Regan (@sherbetsaucers) September 1, 2020
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On The Sides of Buses — stuartprovan (@stuartprovan) September 1, 2020
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