thepoke--2020-11-20--Rudy Giuliani sweating hair dye wasn’t the worst thing about his speech – but it was the funniest

Rudy Giuliani addressed journalists at the Republican Party HQ in Washington , supposedly to present the evidence of the Democrats ’ alleged attempt to steal the election .
Instead , he delivered a rambling speech that drew unwarranted conclusions and said he couldn ’ t share his evidence for fear of endangering the lives of the witnesses involved , discussed his ‘ My Cousin Vinny ’ plan to take down the Dems , and appeared to sweat hair dye .
Here are a few clips , because it has to be seen to be believed – and even then , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The press briefing was so ridiculous , that even Fox News called out the unadulterated bull !
Ana Navarro-Cárdenas marvelled that he ’ d managed to sink lower than at the infamous Four Seasons Total Landscaping debacle .
Here are some highly representative reactions from Twitter .
A recording from the Trump team ’ s YouTube stream showed that even they thought the clown act in front of them was a bit much .
But our favourite reaction has to be this , from the newly popular Four Seasons Total Landscaping account .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Total Landscaping instead of the luxury hotel – 26 concrete slam dunks

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Rudy Giuliani addressed journalists at the Republican Party HQ in Washington, supposedly to present the evidence of the Democrats’ alleged attempt to steal the election.
Instead, he delivered a rambling speech that drew unwarranted conclusions and said he couldn’t share his evidence for fear of endangering the lives of the witnesses involved, discussed his ‘My Cousin Vinny’ plan to take down the Dems, and appeared to sweat hair dye.
Here are a few clips, because it has to be seen to be believed – and even then, you may have to pinch yourself.
It appears that Rudy Giuliani is sweating through his hair dye. pic.twitter.com/OY3dGL1BtX — The Recount (@therecount) November 19, 2020
Rudy: Did you all see My Cousin Vinny? pic.twitter.com/SVwMNiIysi — Acyn Torabi (@Acyn) November 19, 2020
"That's the reason why [Biden] probably didn't have to go out and campaign" — Giuliani's final argument (he has no evidence for this) is that the Democratic Party and Biden conspired to commit massive election fraud pic.twitter.com/5MJr2mZPRi — Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) November 19, 2020
The press briefing was so ridiculous, that even Fox News called out the unadulterated bull!
Fox News finally calling Rudy Giuliani a liar… pic.twitter.com/9h1pux21XD — Rex Chapman🏇🏼 (@RexChapman) November 19, 2020
Ana Navarro-Cárdenas marvelled that he’d managed to sink lower than at the infamous Four Seasons Total Landscaping debacle.
If you thought there could not possibly be a more embarrassing and cringe-inducing press conference with Rudy Giuliani than the one at Four Seasons Landscaping, you were wrong. Very, very wrong. — Ana Navarro-Cárdenas (@ananavarro) November 19, 2020
Here are some highly representative reactions from Twitter.
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Rudy Giuliani is lying. A lot. That is all you need to know. — Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) November 19, 2020
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Damn someone pull Giuliani off the air this is ridiculous pic.twitter.com/SOCK1x9VSm — The Daily Show (@TheDailyShow) November 19, 2020
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Credit where it’s due. Giuliani’s remake of Death in Venice is *spot on* pic.twitter.com/ObUFmCU1MK — James Vaughan (@EquusontheBuses) November 19, 2020
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I'm fairly sure none of us are surprised to see this brown stuff leaking from Rudy Giuliani's head, seeing as he has shit for brains. pic.twitter.com/qvnd17z1E6 — Frederick Joseph (@FredTJoseph) November 19, 2020
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The face of the Republican Party pic.twitter.com/szE9OQFyBK — Joshua Potash (@JoshuaPotash) November 19, 2020
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If I were @RudyGiuliani I would stop with these bullshit lawsuits and spend my time suing Just For Men. pic.twitter.com/XppVKTHkUZ — Edward Snow (@EdwardJSnow) November 20, 2020
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I am no longer impressed that Sasha Baron Cohen tricked Rudy Giuliani. — Miles Kahn (@mileskahn) November 19, 2020
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Hey @RudyGiuliani – pls call me for some free tips on stopping hair dye leaks. pic.twitter.com/ah1uZQ3n80 — Christopher Wylie 🏳🌈 (@chrisinsilico) November 19, 2020
A recording from the Trump team’s YouTube stream showed that even they thought the clown act in front of them was a bit much.
on the official donald trump youtube stream they accidentally left their audio on and you can hear the team there say "you see fucking rudy's hair dye dripping down his face?" pic.twitter.com/LV6P5vw5jt — Oliver Willis (@owillis) November 19, 2020
But our favourite reaction has to be this, from the newly popular Four Seasons Total Landscaping account.
.@RudyGiuliani Rudy, you better damn well tell everyone you didn’t get that creosote here! Four Seasons creosote: dry to the touch in 30 minutes! pic.twitter.com/eQuzYyN7na — Four Seasons Total Landscaping (@TotalSeasons) November 19, 2020
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Trump’s team booked Four Seasons Total Landscaping instead of the luxury hotel – 26 concrete slam dunks
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thepoke--2020-11-20--16 television moments from the brilliant ‘Daytime Snaps’ that perfectly sum up 2020

There ’ s a brilliant Twitter account called @ daytimesnaps that takes random moments from daytime TV and shares them without context , making them all the more hilarious and bizarre – and trust us , no one does hilarious and bizarre daytime TV like Britain .
With that in mind , daytime television feels like the perfect place to relive the surrealness of the last 12 months .
Here are 16 screenshots that perfectly capture life in 2020… 1 .
When the nation was asked this very important question : 2 .
When Matthew Wright celebrated the news that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Scotland : 4 .
When the This Morning line-up featured a casual pre-lunch appearance from death : 5 .
When Eamon Holmes brought out his giant social distancing stick : 6 .
When Loose Women asked the question we were all dying to know the answer to : 7 .
And when Countdown were on the same page : 8 .
When the government ’ s lockdown tier system was grilled : 9 .
When the UK needed to be retaught the basics : 10 .
When Loose Women just gave up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ aimed at the horders : 12 .
When a pub had to take drastic measures to ensure that punters maintained their distance : 13 .
When This Morning tackled the most pressing question of our time : 14 .
When this was something we were all genuinely wondering : 15 .
When some anonymous hairdressers made an appearance on This Morning : And finally , when a long-awaited ghost wedding was cancelled : For a constantly updated feed of hilarious screenshots , follow @ daytimesnaps on Twitter .
These no-context snaps make daytime @ @ @ @ @ @ @

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There’s a brilliant Twitter account called @daytimesnaps that takes random moments from daytime TV and shares them without context, making them all the more hilarious and bizarre – and trust us, no one does hilarious and bizarre daytime TV like Britain.
With that in mind, daytime television feels like the perfect place to relive the surrealness of the last 12 months.
Here are 16 screenshots that perfectly capture life in 2020…
1. When the nation was asked this very important question:
2. When Matthew Wright celebrated the news that Father Christmas is considered a key worker in Scotland:
3. When Holly and Phillip celebrated a socially distant birthday:
4. When the This Morning line-up featured a casual pre-lunch appearance from death:
5. When Eamon Holmes brought out his giant social distancing stick:
6. When Loose Women asked the question we were all dying to know the answer to:
7. And when Countdown were on the same page:
8. When the government’s lockdown tier system was grilled:
9. When the UK needed to be retaught the basics:
10. When Loose Women just gave up:
11. When this question was aimed at the horders:
12. When a pub had to take drastic measures to ensure that punters maintained their distance:
13. When This Morning tackled the most pressing question of our time:
14. When this was something we were all genuinely wondering:
15. When some anonymous hairdressers made an appearance on This Morning:
And finally, when a long-awaited ghost wedding was cancelled:
For a constantly updated feed of hilarious screenshots, follow @daytimesnaps on Twitter.
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These no-context snaps make daytime TV seem much better than it is


thepoke--2020-11-19--Just 17 very funny jokes about world history

Laughter probably isn ’ t your first response when you think of “ world history ” , however , these @ @ @ @ @ subject can be humorous in the right hands .
Here are 17 hilarious history jokes @ @ @ @ @ possibly , education : This history lesson went viral because it ’ s extraordinary and @ @ @

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Laughter probably isn’t your first response when you think of “world history”, however, these tweets prove that almost any subject can be humorous in the right hands.
Here are 17 hilarious history jokes for your enjoyment and, possibly, education:
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i think a fight is about to break out in the subway i'm on pic.twitter.com/q1Mfod38S4 — Gee (@woag_) March 27, 2018
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The Greeks showing up outside the city of Troy pic.twitter.com/8XtcpnBVTZ — The Bargin Bin Witch™ (@bolinthomas) May 30, 2020
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The internet truly is a gift. pic.twitter.com/SOkrCciaSC — Kate Jamieson ⚓ (@kejamieson_) November 18, 2020
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the guy who invented constellations was like "see those 4 stars? that's a bear" and everyone else was just too busy trying to not die from the plague to fight him on it — hype172450629038 (@TheHyyyype) July 7, 2019
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Glad my room is to the left. For some reason the right side of this hotel floor doesn't sound peaceful. pic.twitter.com/KqWKwOk4qv — Andrew Cooper (@HongKongBee) November 21, 2017
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julius caesar (dying after being stabbed 23 times): please…name a salad after me — Better things are possible (@InternetHippo) October 21, 2017
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kids these days care too much about tik tok and not enough about tiktaalik, the Devonian era half-fish half-tetrapod that transitioned vertebrates from ocean to land. pic.twitter.com/PtfpvAz704 — Bris Angel (@Cryptoterra) February 11, 2020
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Martin Luther nailing his 95 theses on the door of the Catholic church. #MemeHistory pic.twitter.com/1HCJuEJQoV — Ma$on (@FirstGentleman) March 11, 2016
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always remember that being goth isn't about your music or your clothes, it's about ravaging the balkans on your way to sack southern gaul — Quarantine Goth Ms. Frizzle (@spookperson) June 24, 2017
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reject modernity embrace tradition pic.twitter.com/LXb996UxvJ — raul (@rauItra) August 16, 2020
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We need to go back pic.twitter.com/ZpPLa5XU7T — In Jenbows 1986 (@hellscape1986) August 1, 2020
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Elizabeth I to Philip II of Spain https://t.co/chWDevPpzO — R (@underthenettle) November 17, 2020
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I'm close to breaking this whole thing wide open pic.twitter.com/TLJnSeXeej — Andy Ryan (@ItsAndyRyan) December 26, 2019
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One of my favourite things ever is the 300 year gap in Irish inventions after whiskey was invented pic.twitter.com/PL3TV1O9OL — Mark Hayes (@trickaduu) August 6, 2018
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Disinfecting Pericles who died from the plague in 429 B.C. pic.twitter.com/mbhesRxn4b — Dimitar Bechev (@DimitarBechev) April 4, 2020
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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wow this huge wooden horse is great! [Review updated] ⭐ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ Ok what the fuck — suki (@desukidesu) July 17, 2020
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The contents of the British Museum https://t.co/TWlyg7vXj8 — Pariah Carey. (@SumzIbrahiim) November 13, 2020
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This history lesson went viral because it’s extraordinary and so beautifully told


thepoke--2020-11-19--Laurence Fox jumped on the Fairytale of New York bandwagon and the Pogues’ comeback was brutal

It ’ s that time of the year again when a certain group of people get very upset that the BBC removes the homophobic slur from Fairytale of New York by the Pogues and the late , great Kirsty MacColl .
Although it ’ s not been 100 % removed by the BBC because the policy only applies to Radio 1 ( if you really want to hear it , they ’ ll still play the original version on Radio 2 ) .
Anyway , it may not entirely surprise you to learn that actor Laurence Fox has joined in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Twitter , obviously .
And we ’ re glad he did because the Pogues – @ poguesofficial on Twitter – served up this response and people loved it , they really loved it .
Ooof .
And just a few of the things people were saying about it .
And just in case you ’ re wondering , the term “ herrenvolk ” was used in Nazi Germany to refer to the so-called “ master race ” .
Radio 1 will play a version of Fairytale of New York without the homophobic slur @ @ @ @

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It’s that time of the year again when a certain group of people get very upset that the BBC removes the homophobic slur from Fairytale of New York by the Pogues and the late, great Kirsty MacColl.
Although it’s not been 100% removed by the BBC because the policy only applies to Radio 1 (if you really want to hear it, they’ll still play the original version on Radio 2).
Anyway, it may not entirely surprise you to learn that actor Laurence Fox has joined in the criticism of the BBC. On Twitter, obviously.
Here we go again. The cultural commissars at the @bbc are telling you what is and isn’t appropriate for your ignorant little ears. Wouldn’t it be nice if we sent the (proper) version to the top of the charts? #DefundTheBBC. RT https://t.co/XzE9aITgsH — Laurence Fox (@LozzaFox) November 19, 2020
And we’re glad he did because the Pogues – @poguesofficial on Twitter – served up this response and people loved it, they really loved it.
Fuck off you little herrenvolk shite https://t.co/znPSuhkSo0 — The Pogues (@poguesofficial) November 19, 2020
Ooof. And just a few of the things people were saying about it.
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This tweet should be 2020’s Christmas Number 1 https://t.co/GMaeX5LHlm — Hadley Freeman (@HadleyFreeman) November 19, 2020
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You scumbag you blight, you herrenvolk shite — James Felton (@JimMFelton) November 19, 2020
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This tweet was public service at its best — James Ball (@jamesrbuk) November 19, 2020
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My new favourite Christmas story pic.twitter.com/aMGn2a9fq0 — joe heenan (@joeheenan) November 19, 2020
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And that really should be the last word on this https://t.co/H7FN3uMm0e — Eddie Robson (@EddieRobson) November 19, 2020
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This is the most beautiful reply I’ve seen on this thing for a long time..👏👏 — Bessie Burgers (@TsubiAl) November 19, 2020
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Superb.
I was going for Waitrose Tommy Robinson, but herrenvolk shite is more succinct. — Simon M (@god_finance) November 19, 2020
And just in case you’re wondering, the term “herrenvolk” was used in Nazi Germany to refer to the so-called “master race”.
To conclude …
I just want this tweet in a museum where this is the only art in the entire museum pic.twitter.com/dR2gqFFh41 — TechnicallyRon (@TechnicallyRon) November 19, 2020
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Radio 1 will play a version of Fairytale of New York without the homophobic slur – 12 Twitter takes
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thepoke--2020-11-19--This cat takes a hilariously huge mouthful and the other cat’s face is the perfect payoff

There is something very comic about just how large a mouthful this cat takes .
But what ’ s even @ @ @ @ @ on the other cat ’ s face .
We could watch this ( we have @ @ @ @ @ over again .
There might even be a proper explanation here ( steady on ) @ @ @ @ @ go .
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There is something very comic about just how large a mouthful this cat takes. But what’s even better is the subsequent look on the other cat’s face.
what in the world kind of pig cat eats like this pic.twitter.com/q1LojIN6bY — Luke in Philadelphia (@tramL116) June 13, 2020
We could watch this (we have watched this) over and over again.
i can’t stop watching it — penni. ain’t no turkey (@Pennijj) June 13, 2020
https://twitter.com/ScoutlovesBoo/status/1272104791142010880?s=20
That cat grew up with siblings that's why — Buxaroo Danger (@Trashy_In_Pink) June 13, 2020
There might even be a proper explanation here (steady on).
If a cat has been feeding for itself outdoors before it finds ahome, this happens. When they finally get regular food their instincts are to gorge. It causes extreme weight gain. I feed mine in different spots for that very reason. they learn that no one is coming for their food. — Danny Hulse ♌🏳🌈🇺🇸🐘🐈🦁🐋🌴 (@DannyHulse3) June 14, 2020
He’s worried about getting his share of the food. Use 2 bowls & separate the cats to decrease the stress. — Marilyn Bayless (@BaylessMarilyn) June 14, 2020
Well, there you go.
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Bad day? It could be worse, you could have a ‘jumping cactus’ stuck to your leg
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thepoke--2020-11-20--A Fox News correspondent suggested naming the Covid vaccine after Trump – 7 deadly takedowns

Here ’ s Geraldo Rivera who is – Google , Google – correspondent-at-large at Fox News .
We only mention @ @ @ @ @ idea about Donald Trump and the emerging vaccine to tackle Covid-19 .
Specifically , he @ @ @ @ @ vaccine after Trump to make the so-called president feel a bit better about losing the @ @ @ @ @ And it might be the most Fox News thing we ’ ve seen .
Feel @ @ @ @ @ There was no shortage of responses , as you might imagine , and these 7 @ @ @ @ @ .
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Here’s Geraldo Rivera who is – Google, Google – correspondent-at-large at Fox News. We only mention him because he had an idea about Donald Trump and the emerging vaccine to tackle Covid-19.
Specifically, he thinks they should name the vaccine after Trump to make the so-called president feel a bit better about losing the election to Joe Biden.
And it might be the most Fox News thing we’ve seen.
To soften the blow of defeat Fox’s Geraldo proposes naming the vaccine after Trump. “It would be a nice gesture to him and years from now it would become kind of a generic name. Have you got your trump yet, I got my trump, I’m fine. I wished we could honor him in that way.” pic.twitter.com/fM8qwFhxF6 — Josh Marshall (@joshtpm) November 20, 2020
Feel soiled just watching it. There was no shortage of responses, as you might imagine, and these 7 takedowns were among the deadliest.
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Geraldo and Fox & Friends trying to bargain with Trump to concede by suggesting that the COVID vaccine be called "The Trump" is super fucked up, especially since over a quarter of a million people have been "Trumped" by his ineptitude. pic.twitter.com/e8Ijv81pMX — Holly Figueroa O'Reilly (@AynRandPaulRyan) November 20, 2020
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They should name the coronavirus after @realDonaldTrump not the
vaccine. He has killed 260,000 Americans. He has earned that right. #TrumpsVirus #KidVicious pic.twitter.com/ZFU0kiJdtE — KID VICIOUS🔪 (@kirkacevedo) November 20, 2020
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Sir @realDonaldTrump you loyal and obedient followers are proposing naming the glorious vaccine in your honor to commemorate your abject and humiliating defeat at the hands of the great American people. https://t.co/GfGlncTY5Z — Josh Marshall (@joshtpm) November 20, 2020
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OR…@GeraldoRivera could give Trump a pity handjob, which would be 230% less demeaning than this video. https://t.co/SdjLpV6Xhf — Jeffrey Lieber (@JeffLieber) November 20, 2020
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How about we name the tombstone above the grave of the 250,000 Americans who died from Covid because he was too much of a “macho man” to listen to scientists a “Trumpstone”? “Hey – did you visit your grandmother’s Trumpstone?” https://t.co/Td3poQO6Ta — Michael Simon (@mbsimon) November 20, 2020
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Actual Make A Wish children are not this coddled. https://t.co/kpFF6CPk3T — Peter Sagal (@petersagal) November 20, 2020
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I’ll repeat what I tweeted recently. It is simply amazing how much we hear about white folks’ feelings and emotional state after they’ve done some heinous shit. https://t.co/1UoaU9uaeD — Jemele Hill (@jemelehill) November 20, 2020
Although thinking about it …
Calling it the Trump Vaccine would mean that Trump is a disease. Geraldo’s got a point.
The Polio Vaccine
The Herpes Vaccine
The Trump Vaccine… — Saint Jax (@cajunsicily) November 20, 2020
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These Donald Trump supporters arguing about the election just gets funnier and funnier
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thepoke--2020-11-20--14 dogs who didn’t get the grooming experience they were expecting

With stylists closed across the country and people resorting to homemade measures , it ’ s safe to say that @ @ @ @ @ days .
As it turns out , we ’ re not alone in our grooming @ @ @ @ @ a pretty rough time , too .
Enjoy and take pity on these 14 canines @ @ @ @ @ : This puppy furious at its own hiccups went viral because it ’ s hilarious @ @ @

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With stylists closed across the country and people resorting to homemade measures, it’s safe to say that our hair has seen better days. As it turns out, we’re not alone in our grooming struggles – dogs are having a pretty rough time, too.
Enjoy and take pity on these 14 canines who share in our pain:
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My mom just RUINED my dog and she literally said "he wanted to keep it long on the top" I am devastated pic.twitter.com/pjYuGYNhUm — Lindsay Martin (@lindsaymartin15) November 19, 2016
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Groomer took my dog from loveable teddy bear to sewer rat on heroin pic.twitter.com/uyeCzhxqaT — Kai Giudici McCann (@kaimccann_) January 4, 2018
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https://twitter.com/AaronCarpenter/status/452575396135829504
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https://twitter.com/_aalyssaaa/status/975829719466856448
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https://twitter.com/BaskInRobynn/status/1089651649168183296
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ion think my dog likes his haircut.. pic.twitter.com/WCtwLw3afJ — Domingo Torrez (@MinGzDaKing) April 24, 2020
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https://twitter.com/BaskInRobynn/status/1089651649168183296
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SO I ASKED THE GROOMER TO JUST GIVE MY DOG A TRIM AND A HOUR LATER I PICKED UP A RAT ON METH 😭😭😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/3fCconbLPY — Josh Pitruzzella (@JoshPit40) August 5, 2016
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my dog got a really bad haircut pic.twitter.com/CMXO4uFfkY — moved @slymoons (@loversdoom) August 29, 2015
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asked groomer to shave a heart on my dogs butt… what I expected vs what I got pic.twitter.com/6m269bNi8f — theworldpolice (@the_worldpolice) January 8, 2017
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https://twitter.com/TSUNAMIMUSICx/status/753260247947542528
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My mom got her dog’s feet shaved so that they wouldn’t get as dirty when she went outside……… pic.twitter.com/ftFvNRDJ6D — dalady (@DelayniJohnson) April 17, 2019
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This puppy furious at its own hiccups went viral because it’s hilarious and very relatable


thepoke--2020-11-20--Scented candles to sum up 2020

Scented candles to sum up 2020

Most of us like a nice scented candle .
They can add a certain je ne sais quoi to a @ @ @ @ @ instantly evoke memories .
2020 has been a year that none of us will ever @ @ @ @ @ ve designed some candles with scents that we feel are most suited to summing up @ @ @

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Most of us like a nice scented candle. They can add a certain je ne sais quoi to a room and their aromas can instantly evoke memories. 2020 has been a year that none of us will ever forget, so we’ve designed some candles with scents that we feel are most suited to summing up this year.
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thepoke--2020-11-21--A director insulted an actor’s apartment on Zoom thinking he was on mute… and it’s as awkward as it

A director insulted an actor’s apartment on Zoom thinking he was on mute… and it’s as awkward as it sounds

An important reminder in a world where video calls are playing an ever-increasing role in our day-to-day lives : always @ @ @ @ @ muted before mocking someone ’ s home .
Alternatively , you could try not ridiculing @ @ @ @ @ a video shared on Twitter and Instagram , Actor Lukas Gage was auditioning for a @ @ @ @ @ director , without realising that his microphone was unmuted , started trashing Lukas ’ apartment @ @ @ @ @ be heard saying “ These poor people living in these tiny apartments… I ’ m @ @ @ @ @ he ’ s got his TV.
” After realising his mistake , the director quickly @ @ @ @ @ “ mortified ” .
Here are some of the things people had to say : @ @ @ @ @ pointed out that the actor ’ s apartment is actually kind of nice… In conclusion @ @ @ @ @ from comedian Caleb Hearon : People have been getting creative with their Zoom backgrounds – @ @ @ @

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An important reminder in a world where video calls are playing an ever-increasing role in our day-to-day lives: always make sure your microphone is muted before mocking someone’s home. Alternatively, you could try not ridiculing people at all.
In a video shared on Twitter and Instagram, Actor Lukas Gage was auditioning for a part over Zoom when the director, without realising that his microphone was unmuted, started trashing Lukas’ apartment.
psa if youre a shit talking director make sure to mute ur shit on zoom mtgings pic.twitter.com/PTgMZcRhEw — lukas gage (@lukasgage) November 20, 2020
The unnamed director can be heard saying “These poor people living in these tiny apartments… I’m looking at his background and he’s got his TV.” After realising his mistake, the director quickly apologised while claiming to be “mortified”.
Here are some of the things people had to say:
yeah i think I would’ve cried this is so mean https://t.co/6FVfnPJn5J — HOOD VOGUE is tired of poverty (@itskeyon) November 21, 2020
Oh my god no. https://t.co/1m0PkppRFb — Greg James (@gregjames) November 21, 2020
You better have given this dude the job holy shit https://t.co/udgPOTONQC — Matt Braunger (@Braunger) November 21, 2020
Mostly though, people just pointed out that the actor’s apartment is actually kind of nice…
As a young man I would have dreamed of an apartment like this one. Look at that sweet flat screen! The guitar! The moldings! https://t.co/cAEGxLy03G — Judd Apatow (@JuddApatow) November 21, 2020
Wait sorry all I see is a guitar and beautifully painted walls? The wealthy are really something else. — Audrey Wauchope Lieberstein (@audreyalison) November 21, 2020
In conclusion, please enjoy this parody from comedian Caleb Hearon:
https://twitter.com/calebsaysthings/status/1329948725804994560
Source: @lukasgage
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People have been getting creative with their Zoom backgrounds – 11 of the best


thepoke--2020-11-21--This ‘Lego Donald Trump’ went viral because it captures the outgoing president so perfectly

Donald Trump , but in Lego , and no wonder it went so viral because it ’ s … perfect @ @ @ @ @ you wanted to make one yourself , @ djfood had the instructions for you over @ @ @ @ @ a few of the many comments it prompted after it was shared by The_driver_of_Honda on @ @ @ @ @ is just the cherry on the top .
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Donald Trump, but in Lego, and no wonder it went so viral because it’s … perfect.
And just in case you wanted to make one yourself, @djfood had the instructions for you over on Twitter.
Holy sh*t, it’s finally happened, bye bye loser pic.twitter.com/ZGFKnXCiN3 — DJ Food (@djfood) November 7, 2020
Here they are in close up.
And just a few of the many comments it prompted after it was shared by The_driver_of_Honda on Reddit.
‘Somehow nailed the posture.’ TheLaGrangianMethod ‘This is a masterpiece.’ Butwinsky
‘Ego’ is just the cherry on the top. Brilliant.
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thepoke--2020-11-21--Bad day? It could be worse, you could just have bought this new car

It ’ s not big or clever to take pleasure in someone else ’ s expensive misfortune , and yet @ @ @ @ @ long week , there was something about this video that sent it wildly viral .
@ @ @ @ @ it ( wait for it , wait for it … ) Some people had a @ @ @ @

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It’s not big or clever to take pleasure in someone else’s expensive misfortune, and yet at the end of another long week, there was something about this video that sent it wildly viral.
See if you can spot it (wait for it, wait for it …)
Oh dear.
My man just got a new car. 2020 never disappoints… https://t.co/uDMw17QERt — Rex Chapman🏇🏼 (@RexChapman) November 20, 2020
Live footage of the UK leaving the EU pic.twitter.com/AXgxOsYymH — James Felton (@JimMFelton) November 20, 2020
Some people had a question, though.
this hurt to watch….but also….how was the camera on right on time? https://t.co/QtqSQmmdu0 — Philly’s Own Questo (@questlove) November 20, 2020
Source @oldschoolbiker4


thepoke--2020-11-21--This shop had a message for anti-masker covidiots and it’s absolutely savage

A small but very vocal minority of people still refuse to put on a mask when they go shopping despite @ @ @ @ @ how it can help stop the spread of Covid-19 .
And we ’ ve seen @ @ @ @ @ signs over the last few months telling people to mask up or get out .
@ @ @ @ @ be the most brutal yet .
‘ Found in the window of my very small @ @ @ @ @ NY town hardware store , ’ said A_Booger_In_The_Hand who shared it on Reddit .
Another @ @ @ @ @ This puppy furious at its own hiccups went viral because it ’ s hilarious and @ @

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A small but very vocal minority of people still refuse to put on a mask when they go shopping despite all the evidence to show how it can help stop the spread of Covid-19.
And we’ve seen quite a few memorable shop signs over the last few months telling people to mask up or get out. But this one has to be the most brutal yet.
‘Found in the window of my very small, very red, upstate NY town hardware store,’ said A_Booger_In_The_Hand who shared it on Reddit.
‘Savage.’ Supreme0verl0rd
Another one for the collection …
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This puppy furious at its own hiccups went viral because it’s hilarious and very relatable
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thepoke--2020-11-21--This baby tiger scaring its mum is 6 seconds well spent

‘ Mama Tiger gets scared intentionally , ’ says LightningShiva1 over on Reddit and it ’ s 6 seconds well @ @ @ @ @ thing was the jump scare worked both ways .
‘ I love that the cub @ @ @ @ @ she actually got scared ” and jumps itself too.
’ QueSupresa This puppy furious at @ @ @ @ @ because it ’ s hilarious and very relatable

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‘Mama Tiger gets scared intentionally,’ says LightningShiva1 over on Reddit and it’s 6 seconds well spent.
And the best thing was the jump scare worked both ways.
‘I love that the cub is like “oh crap she actually got scared” and jumps itself too.’ QueSupresa
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This puppy furious at its own hiccups went viral because it’s hilarious and very relatable
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thepoke--2020-11-22--Danny Dyer talks more sense than the government – Episode 137

Actor and TV presenter , Danny Dyer , has another string to his bow – as an author .
In his 2015 book , The World According to Danny Dyer : Life Lessons from the East End , he shares his forthright opinions on a variety of issues , including Royal babies , pubs and politics .
A very political quote from the book has resurfaced , and people are hailing him for his take on an ever-relevant topic – benefits .
“ People bang on about benefits culture , all that .
There are piss takers , no doubts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ know plenty of people on benefits who work hard – it ’ s just that they don ’ t get paid enough to cover the basics of life .
Now you can say , “ Get off your arse and get a better job.
” Alright , say everyone does that .
Who is gon na actually do the shitty jobs then ?
If you ’ re working forty hours a week and can ’ t cover your bills , that ain ’ t your fault .
It ’ s the fault of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you have to claim benefits , claim ’ em , and don ’ t feel bad about it .
It ’ s not you who is getting the benefit anyway , it ’ s your employer .
They pay you shit and expect the state to pick up the rest of the tab.
” Tweeters shared the quote and he was soon trending on the site .
Here ’ s what they were saying about it .
Danny Dyer says people who went to Eton can ’ t run the country – the @ @ @ @ @

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Actor and TV presenter, Danny Dyer, has another string to his bow – as an author.
In his 2015 book, The World According to Danny Dyer: Life Lessons from the East End, he shares his forthright opinions on a variety of issues, including Royal babies, pubs and politics.
A very political quote from the book has resurfaced, and people are hailing him for his take on an ever-relevant topic – benefits.
It’s Danny Dyer, so obviously NSFW.
“People bang on about benefits culture, all that. There are piss takers, no doubts that [sic]. But I know plenty of people on benefits who work hard – it’s just that they don’t get paid enough to cover the basics of life. Now you can say, “Get off your arse and get a better job.” Alright, say everyone does that. Who is gonna actually do the shitty jobs then? If you’re working forty hours a week and can’t cover your bills, that ain’t your fault. It’s the fault of the slags paying you. So if you have to claim benefits, claim ’em, and don’t feel bad about it. It’s not you who is getting the benefit anyway, it’s your employer. They pay you shit and expect the state to pick up the rest of the tab.”
Tweeters shared the quote and he was soon trending on the site. Here’s what they were saying about it.
Danny Dyer is spot on. pic.twitter.com/vx6sFkNcGo — San Lawro (@sandra_sanlawro) November 21, 2020
Send Danny Dyer to Number 11 Downing Street so he can give Rishi Sunak the boot, immediately.#Dyer4Chancellor pic.twitter.com/B7hjCZmMe9 — Femi😷 (@Femi_Sorry) November 22, 2020
Danny Dyer. Voice of the people. https://t.co/5zdS10720m — bobted74 (@bobted74) November 21, 2020
Any chance we could swap Boris Johnson for Danny Dyer? Asking for a friend . . . #EastEnders #Number10 pic.twitter.com/MtNjGEqxdu — Walford East – EastEnders (@WalfordEast) November 21, 2020
Never thought I'd say this but Danny Dyer speaks more sense than our PM. It's not a high hurdle mind you, a dead kipper in an ill fitting mop-toupee has more sense than our PM… https://t.co/LvMQ7DBryF — ⚫ Bhryn (Art comms = CLOSED♥) / Fish Jenkins (@Bhryn) November 21, 2020
Who knew I'd wake up this morning and suddenly be a fan of Danny Dyer? pic.twitter.com/hjNhz3QfZl — Chris PG 🌈 twitch.tv/ThatChrisPG (@chrispurchase) November 22, 2020
In conclusion:
If someone had said to me in January that the 3 voices of reason for 2020 would be Piers Morgan, Marcus Rashford and Danny Dyer I'd have laughed at them. — Dom Gourlay (@domlikesrabbits) November 21, 2020
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thepoke--2020-11-22--Macaulay Culkin’s reaction made these next-level Home Alone Christmas decorations even better

With the absolute bin fire that has been 2020 so far , we really can ’ t blame people for @ @ @ @ @ early , just for a bit of festive cheer .
These decorations , shared by @ @ @ @ @ have not only gone up early , but some incredible effort has been put into @ @ @ @ @ wonder at the attention to detail .
But the best answer – beyond all shadow @ @ @ @ @ this one .
There ’ s only one thing to say to that .
Macaulay @ @ @ @ @ of his younger self and it ’ s once seen , never unseen

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With the absolute bin fire that has been 2020 so far, we really can’t blame people for putting their Christmas decorations up early, just for a bit of festive cheer.
These decorations, shared by @kenben003 on TikTok, have not only gone up early, but some incredible effort has been put into arranging them.
Watch and wonder at the attention to detail.
Let’s take a closer look.
Twitter loved it.
I don’t know where this house is but it won Christmas pic.twitter.com/oxRtdPVN2K — Icculus The Brave (@FirenzeMike) November 21, 2020
Perfect 2020 Christmas sentiment https://t.co/lWHq0dnPJs — Lisa Horne (@LisaHorne) November 21, 2020
I want to see a house that recreates scenes from Die Hard. — Allison Long (@AllisonTampaBay) November 21, 2020
But the best answer – beyond all shadow of a doubt – was this one.
I'm gonna sue… — Macaulay Culkin (@IncredibleCulk) November 21, 2020
There’s only one thing to say to that.
via Gfycat
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Macaulay Culkin wore a face mask of his younger self and it’s once seen, never unseen
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thepoke--2020-11-22--Trump’s own words were an awkward takedown of his Press Secretary’s outrageous claim

The White House Press Secretary , Kayleigh McEnany , must have to go through some serious mental gymnastics before she @ @ @ @ @ journalists that the President ’ s behaviour is above board .
This is what she @ @ @ @ @ refusal to partake in the orderly transition of power to the administration of the President-elect @ @ @ @ @ course , she was lying .
What made it especially awkward was Donald Trump himself @ @ @ @ @ acknowledging that the handover from Barack Obama had been exemplary .
Ouch !
Ms McEnany @ @ @ @ @ the clip , but Twitter had plenty to say .
To add insult to injury @ @ @ @ @ her wide open to this very funny green screen edit .
It seems apt that @ @ @ @ @ spokesperson should be the virus .
This ‘ Lego Donald Trump ’ went viral because @ @ @ @ @ so perfectly

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The White House Press Secretary, Kayleigh McEnany, must have to go through some serious mental gymnastics before she stands up and tells waiting journalists that the President’s behaviour is above board.
This is what she had to say about his refusal to partake in the orderly transition of power to the administration of the President-elect, Joe Biden.
Kayleigh McEnany: "This President was never given an orderly transition of power. His presidency was never accepted." pic.twitter.com/PXfUy92uV0 — The Hill (@thehill) November 20, 2020
Of course, she was lying.
Kayleigh McEnany just went on a lying screed claiming Trump didn’t get an orderly transition. False. Clinton immediately conceded & Obama welcomed Trump at the WH days later. Obama didn’t block the transition like Trump is doing to Biden. Roll the tape. pic.twitter.com/oqq8r9LXgp — Rantt Media (@RanttMedia) November 20, 2020
What made it especially awkward was Donald Trump himself – back in 2016 – acknowledging that the handover from Barack Obama had been exemplary.
Kayleigh McEnany claims Pres. Trump did not receive ‘an orderly transition of power’ ROLL 🗣 THE 🗣 TAPE 🗣 pic.twitter.com/KBSrZWxmPp — NowThis (@nowthisnews) November 20, 2020
Ouch! Ms McEnany has yet to comment on the clip, but Twitter had plenty to say.
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We need an end to blatant lying in politics. https://t.co/C7o2eHebtN — John Simpson (@JohnSimpsonNews) November 21, 2020
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I'm surprised that cross doesn't burn right through her dress https://t.co/LKKPqCamVj — beth wesson (@pixietwit) November 20, 2020
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“I will never lie” – was a lie. https://t.co/aSKgNZSGt1 — Christopher C. Cuomo (@ChrisCuomo) November 21, 2020
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@PressSec doesn’t it get old being proven a LIAR time and time and time and time and time and time and time and time and time and time and time and time and time again? https://t.co/eCbIOQpZSe — Debra Messing✍🏻 (@DebraMessing) November 22, 2020
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I wish I was in a position to hire her after she is out of work in two months…just so I could lie to her that she got the job and then hire someone else. https://t.co/FJ0VAnFV03 — Eric Mirlis (@themirl) November 21, 2020
To add insult to injury, her chosen outfit left her wide open to this very funny green screen edit.
at some point, they'll learn to stop wearing green pic.twitter.com/qnui4GfeRL — ᑕᕼᑌᑎK (@chunkled) November 21, 2020
It seems apt that the President’s real spokesperson should be the virus.
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This ‘Lego Donald Trump’ went viral because it captures the outgoing president so perfectly
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thepoke--2020-11-23--We’ll never tire of this dog playing ‘fetch’ with the darts players on TV

This clip of a dog playing ‘ fetch ’ with the darts players on telly isn ’ t entirely new @ @ @ @ @ been proving very popular on Twitter because it ’ s just so brilliant .
Could @ @ @ @ @ It ’ s our favourite dog video of the week , although this puppy getting @ @ @ @ @ surely runs it close .
This cat thinking long and hard about hitting this dog @ @ @ @ @ spent

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This clip of a dog playing ‘fetch’ with the darts players on telly isn’t entirely new. But it’s been proving very popular on Twitter because it’s just so brilliant.
Awwww.
It’s our favourite dog video of the week, although this puppy getting angry at its own hiccups surely runs it close.
Double awwww.
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This cat thinking long and hard about hitting this dog is 36 seconds very well spent
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H/T @RexChapman


thepoke--2020-11-23--This thread of football shirts designed for UK supermarkets scores on every front

Ever wondered what it would look like if British supermarkets decided to start their own football league ?
Well , @ @ @ @ @ because Joe Parton has got the ball rolling by designing a football shirt for each @ @ @ @ @ .
Here are the designs in all their glory : Not content to keep his @ @ @ @ @ , Joe Parton also gave the world this design based upon a WHSmith carpet : @ @ @ @ @ updated on any plans for a division two .
Hannah Al-Othman ’ s “ David @ @ @ @ @ teams ” is the silliest and best of its kind

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Ever wondered what it would look like if British supermarkets decided to start their own football league? Well, good news if you have because Joe Parton has got the ball rolling by designing a football shirt for each of the major UK retailers.
Here are the designs in all their glory:
https://twitter.com/jkparton93/status/1330605122238476295
👕 @sainsburys: A tidy pin-stripe design for the home shirt, and an away shirt based on the staff uniform. I thought about making a “sweet as nectar” comment but decided against it. #SupermarketShirts pic.twitter.com/z0zspx7TNr — Joe Parton (@jkparton93) November 22, 2020
👕 @asda: A resourceful use of the same template for both kits, here. That’s ASDA price! *pocket tap* #SupermarketShirts pic.twitter.com/5LiNPsVhUV — Joe Parton (@jkparton93) November 22, 2020
👕 @Morrisons: This northern powerhouse will be kitted out in their famous green and gold. I can see that away shirt selling well in the Leeds area, too. #SupermarketShirts pic.twitter.com/6VTqY5Km2O — Joe Parton (@jkparton93) November 22, 2020
👕 @coopuk: A cool blue look for the shop round the corner. Hopefully these two kits “cooperate” well with each other this season… #SupermarketShirts pic.twitter.com/gTIor4jFqy — Joe Parton (@jkparton93) November 22, 2020
👕 @IcelandFoods: A fiery home shirt and an icy white away number. That victory vs England seems a distant memory. #SupermarketShirts pic.twitter.com/CX1NEvR1zS — Joe Parton (@jkparton93) November 22, 2020
👕 @marksandspencer: A classy home shirt featuring the new sponsorship deal with @Ocado (sorry @waitrose), and a tasty away kit celebrating their beloved confectionery. #SupermarketShirts pic.twitter.com/MHUHgITg4C — Joe Parton (@jkparton93) November 22, 2020
👕 @waitrose: Put down that papaya and get these in your basket. Although you may need to go without your cashmere toilet roll for a week to afford all three. Elite. #SupermarketShirts pic.twitter.com/hSwl9cawCh — Joe Parton (@jkparton93) November 22, 2020
👕 @LidlGB: A simple yet iconic home shirt, and that away kit is a “lidl” bit naughty. It tracks your heart-rate as your shopping comes flying through the checkout. #SupermarketShirts pic.twitter.com/bw8EW0zBIH — Joe Parton (@jkparton93) November 22, 2020
And finally… 👕 @AldiUK: Everyone’s “second club” (but you never want to admit it). The home kit mirrors the staff uniform, whilst the away kit is straight from the middle aisle. Sehr gut. #SupermarketShirts pic.twitter.com/VPSlALYFdp — Joe Parton (@jkparton93) November 22, 2020
Not content to keep his design skills limited to supermarkets, Joe Parton also gave the world this design based upon a WHSmith carpet:
We’ll keep you updated on any plans for a division two.
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thepoke--2020-11-23--This clip of what Stephen Fry would say to God has just gone viral all over again because, well, wat

This clip of what Stephen Fry would say to God has just gone viral all over again because, well, watch

This clip of Stephen Fry being interviewed by the late , great Irish TV presenter Gay Byrne has just gone viral all over again .
Fry was asked on Irish TV five years ago what he ’ d say to God if it turns out he does indeed exist and he was walking up to the Pearly Gates .
It ’ s quite the reply and absolutely worth listening to in full .
The clip went viral all over again after it was shared by eskylabs on Reddit .
Here ’ s just some of what Fry said about his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would say : ‘ bone cancer in children ?
What ’ s that about ?
’ “ How dare you create a world in which there is such misery that is not our fault ?
It ’ s not right .
It ’ s utterly , utterly evil .
Why should I respect a capricious , mean-minded , stupid God who creates a world which is so full of injustice and pain ?
” “ Because the God who created this universe , if it was created by God , is quite clearly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ selfish .
We have to spend our life on our knees thanking him ?
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What kind of god would do that ?
” “ Yes , the world is very splendid but it also has in it insects whose whole lifecycle is to burrow into the eyes of children and make them blind .
They eat outwards from the eyes .
Why ?
Why did you do that to us ?
You could easily have made a creation in which that didn ’ t exist .
It is simply not acceptable .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ he is monstrous .
Utterly monstrous and deserves no respect whatsoever .
The moment you banish him , life becomes simpler , purer , cleaner , more worth living in my opinion.
” “ How dare you create a world in which there is such misery that is not our fault ?
It ’ s not right .
“ It ’ s utterly , utterly evil .
Why should I respect a capricious , mean-minded , stupid God who creates a world which is so full of injustice and pain ?
” Fry @ @ @ @ @ @ @ being investigated by Irish police for blasphemy but nothing came of it .
Thank god for that .
You can watch the full interview here .
A security guard called out this covidiot and it just gets better and better

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This clip of Stephen Fry being interviewed by the late, great Irish TV presenter Gay Byrne has just gone viral all over again.
Fry was asked on Irish TV five years ago what he’d say to God if it turns out he does indeed exist. It’s quite the reply and absolutely worth listening to in full.
The clip went viral all over again after it was shared by eskylabs on Reddit.
Here’s just some of what Fry said about his imaginary conversation with God.
“I would say: ‘bone cancer in children? What’s that about?’ “How dare you create a world in which there is such misery that is not our fault? It’s not right. It’s utterly, utterly evil. Why should I respect a capricious, mean-minded, stupid God who creates a world which is so full of injustice and pain?” “Because the God who created this universe, if it was created by God, is quite clearly a maniac, utter maniac. Totally selfish. We have to spend our life on our knees thanking him?! What kind of god would do that?” “Yes, the world is very splendid but it also has in it insects whose whole lifecycle is to burrow into the eyes of children and make them blind. They eat outwards from the eyes. Why? Why did you do that to us? You could easily have made a creation in which that didn’t exist. It is simply not acceptable. “It’s perfectly apparent that he is monstrous. Utterly monstrous and deserves no respect whatsoever. The moment you banish him, life becomes simpler, purer, cleaner, more worth living in my opinion.”“How dare you create a world in which there is such misery that is not our fault? It’s not right. “It’s utterly, utterly evil. Why should I respect a capricious, mean-minded, stupid God who creates a world which is so full of injustice and pain?”
Fry’s answer later led to him being investigated by Irish police for blasphemy but nothing came of it. Thank god for that.
You can watch the full interview here.
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A security guard called out this covidiot and it just gets better and better
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thepoke--2020-11-23--A security guard called out this covidiot and it just gets better and better

To an anti-lockdown rally in Germany , where this protestor was called by a security guard who was so outraged @ @ @ @ @ saying that he quit on the spot .
It ’ s quite the watch , @ @ @ @ @ the very best – comes right at the end .
“ I won ’ t @ @ @ @ @ .
For such bullshit I do not make security .
Don ’ t make a @ @ @ @ @ here for any such bullshit .
With the best will in the world , this @ @ @ @ @ Bullshit .
Your brain is in a loop .
This is more than embarrassing.
” @ @ @ @ @ and here are just a few of the things people said about it .

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To an anti-lockdown rally in Germany, where this protestor was called out by a security guard who was so outraged by the stuff she was saying that he quit on the spot.
It’s quite the watch, but the best bit – the very best – comes right at the end.
As a young woman compares herself to Nazi resistance fighter Sophie Scholl at a 'Querdenker' (Covid-denier) rally in Hannover, the disgusted security guard quits on the spot. pic.twitter.com/k7QoTJw41d — Mike Stuchbery 💀🍷 (@MikeStuchbery_) November 22, 2020
“I won’t go along with such bullshit. For such bullshit I do not make security. Don’t make a security guard [work] here for any such bullshit. With the best will in the world, this is trivialising the holocaust. Bullshit. Your brain is in a loop. This is more than embarrassing.”
The clip went wildly viral and here are just a few of the things people said about it.
Such was her conviction to a cause that her ego literally melted it on the spot. 😂 — DaSped (@dasped) November 22, 2020
84 second morality play. well worth the time. https://t.co/lB8MVd9cet — jon “airships” kudelka (@jonkudelka) November 23, 2020
"I can not, and will not stop!..wait…what you don't agree with me? I quit" — Richard Ommundsen (@RichardOmmundse) November 22, 2020
Almost as if standing up to bullshit is effective. — Bill Freese (@willfree) November 22, 2020
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This Donald Trump press conference takes a hilariously unexpected turn“>This Donald Trump press conference takes a hilariously unexpected turn
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thepoke--2020-11-23--There’s no arguing with this stunning takedown of anti-vaxxer logic

There are now three vaccines looking more than promising , and as the prospects of an upcoming rollout increase , @ @ @ @ @ contingent grows ever louder .
Environment and energy expert , Julian Popov , spotted a @ @ @ @ @ of one of their main arguments .
These reactions were pretty typical of what people @ @ @ @ @ point .
But he wasn ’ t the only person to have spotted the anomaly @ @ @ @ @ as @ Duke_Lukas – had the answer .
Terry ’ s Chocolate Covid Vaccine – @ @ @ @ @ in your area .
Other tasty treats are available .
Jim Corr didn ’ t @ @ @ @ @ anti-vaxxer joke and it made it even better

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There are now three vaccines looking more than promising, and as the prospects of an upcoming rollout increase, the clamour from the anti-vax contingent grows ever louder.
Environment and energy expert, Julian Popov, spotted a massive flaw in the logic of one of their main arguments.
You eat sausages your whole life but you refuse vaccine because you don’t know what’s in it. — Julian Popov (@julianpopov) November 20, 2020
Via
We agree with Stephen McGann.
A point surprisingly well made. https://t.co/hS43trmoCX — Stephen McGann (@StephenMcGann) November 22, 2020
These reactions were pretty typical of what people thought of Julian’s point.
"Hello, internet police? I'd like to report a digital murder." https://t.co/pOPhVJPOYn — Howie Russ-for-MVP Cohen (@howiecohen) November 21, 2020
People also voluntarily consume vast amounts of toxins everyday (see: alcohol, cigarettes, vapes, even sugar) despite numerous warnings/campaigns that they’re harmful to their health. Yet a life saving vaccine is somehow a poison being pushed by big corporations…hmmm… https://t.co/5pvuHBo14T — Dr Naomi Harvey (PhD not MD) #StayHome (@Naomi_D_Harvey) November 21, 2020
But he wasn’t the only person to have spotted the anomaly.
Bumped into an old mate who told me he’d never take a Covid vaccine “when we know so little about it”. The same lad used to take pills every weekend 20 years ago bought from Decko outside the Temple of Sound. — Maïa Dunphy (@MaiaDunphy) November 21, 2020
Bloke I went to school with, on Facebook, is saying he’ll never take a vaccine because he “doesn’t know what’s in it”, which is a bit weird because I distinctly remember him putting a tab of LSD under his eyelid in R.E. once. — Scott Balcony (@scottbalcony) November 21, 2020
My cousins: *happily buying whatever blend of 7 secret herbs and spices the weed man has this week* Also my cousins: I will not take any vaccine I don’t know what’s in it and it’s not tested — panic pixie dream girl (@kevinsdogmom) November 21, 2020
Them on Facebook: “I ain’t trusting no COVID vaccine. I don’t know what’s in it.” Also them: “y’all I’m putting in an Herbalife order! Lmk if y’all want any!” — Jay B Sauceda (@jaybsauceda) November 21, 2020
Minato Namikaze – also known as @Duke_Lucas_ – had the answer.
Make vaccines more delicious then. https://t.co/rSPrTiGmfB — Minato ⚡ Namikaze (@Duke_Lucas_) November 22, 2020
Terry’s Chocolate Covid Vaccine – coming soon to a store in your area. Other tasty treats are available.
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Jim Corr didn’t get David Baddiel’s anti-vaxxer joke and it made it even better
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thepoke--2020-11-23--This Donald Trump press conference takes a hilariously unexpected turn

Here ’ s Donald Trump doing what Donald Trump does , except this time his White House press conference takes @ @ @ @ @ it ’ s hilariously done .
And just a few of the things people said @ @ @ @ @ wildly viral .
This ‘ Lego Donald Trump ’ went viral because it captures the @ @ @ @

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Here’s Donald Trump doing what Donald Trump does, except this time his White House press conference takes a decidedly unexpected turn and it’s hilariously done.
Boom.
And just a few of the things people said about it after it went wildly viral.
He should actually do this pic.twitter.com/02qQRLotYa — Nuance Bro (@NuanceBro) November 23, 2020
I’m literally laughing my ass off. https://t.co/WlMLjVz9ph — Fred Wellman (@FPWellman) November 23, 2020
https://twitter.com/ManMadeMoon/status/1330720103936057344?s=20
We have achieved peak Internet… https://t.co/PjuHG6BCqy — Sam Harris (@SamHarrisOrg) November 23, 2020
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This ‘Lego Donald Trump’ went viral because it captures the outgoing president so perfectly
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thepoke--2020-11-23--15 very funny savage suggestions for Priti Patel and Boris Johnson rom-coms

As rumblings increase that Tory backbenchers aren ’ t happy that the PM dismissed a report which concluded that Priti @ @ @ @ @ servants , this pic of the two of them popped up with a challenge .
@ @ @ @ @ contained in the image or people ’ s urge to pass a judgement that can @ @ @ @ @ the PM , we couldn ’ t say , but there were a lot of @ @ @ @ @ favourites , but you should definitely check them all out .

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As rumblings increase that Tory backbenchers aren’t happy that the PM dismissed a report which concluded that Priti Patel had been bullying civil servants, this pic of the two of them popped up with a challenge.
Name this rom com: pic.twitter.com/4n5FBleMfc — Albert Horace (@AlbertHorace198) November 21, 2020
Whether it was the potential contained in the image or people’s urge to pass a judgement that can’t be overruled by the PM, we couldn’t say, but there were a lot of responses.
We picked our favourites, but you should definitely check them all out.
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Bullying Actually. — sarah murphy (@13sarahmurphy) November 21, 2020
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Alien vs Predator. But with less charm. 🤔 — helen ayres – #ExcludedUK from all govt support (@Raphaelite_Girl) November 21, 2020
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Notting Hell — Graeme Bandeira (@GraemeBandeira) November 21, 2020
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Soulless in Seattle — 2Tone 🎶 (with a dash of Wolfie) (@2Tone4Real) November 21, 2020
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He's just not that in E U https://t.co/FDknGGaCZZ — Black Air Force Ambassador 🇳🇬 (@T3M1_) November 22, 2020
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Four sackings and a Tribunal? — Alex S 🇬🇧🚵♂🔸 (@2ears2wheels) November 21, 2020
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thepoke--2020-11-23--This celebrity lookalike episode of The Weakest Link is being shared again because it’s so cursed

The television landscape was drastically different in the early 00s : the so-called “ golden age ” of television was @ @ @ @ @ services had yet to invade our lives , and the standards of celebrity lookalikes were @ @ @ @ @ lower .
On Twitter , this opening clip from a celebrity lookalikes special of The @ @ @ @ @ JoStephenson96 : In a conclusion worthy of a prime time drama , the finale sees @ @ @ @ @ head-to-head with the fake David Beckham .
Eat your heart out , Game of Thrones @ @ @ @ @ to the episode : If you ’ ve got 45 minutes to kill , you @ @ @ @ @ its entirety here .
A flea from a squirrel bit Johnny Rotten right on his @ @ @ @ @ funniest responses

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The television landscape was drastically different in the early 00s: the so-called “golden age” of television was in full swing, streaming services had yet to invade our lives, and the standards of celebrity lookalikes were apparently a lot, lot lower.
On Twitter, this opening clip from a celebrity lookalikes special of The Weakest Link resurfaced via @JoStephenson96:
The Weakest Link once did a celebrity lookalikes special and it's some of the most cursed shit I've seen in my entire life pic.twitter.com/jzK0vqIT38 — Major Charles Innocent (@JoeStephenson96) November 21, 2020
Apologies for the nightmares.
In a conclusion worthy of a prime time drama, the finale sees the fake Victoria Beckham go head-to-head with the fake David Beckham. Eat your heart out, Game of Thrones.
Posh v Becks in the final, you couldn’t make it up! pic.twitter.com/uqKLr93TYl — Major Charles Remembrance (@JoeStephenson96) November 21, 2020
Here are some responses to the episode:
genuinely not sure if it’s the real anne robinson at the start — cruyff guy (@clxpnd) November 21, 2020
I think we forget what a cursed time the early 00s were. Sure there was no brexit, pandemics, Trump and not even the recession had hit yet but :gestures at all light-entertainment nostalgia: — Emma Edwards 🥑 (@bristol_pip) November 21, 2020
The most disconcerting thing here is that some do an impression and some don’t. — Yum Yum’s Thai Restaurant (@JacobCrankHogg) November 21, 2020
If you’ve got 45 minutes to kill, you can watch the episode in its entirety here.
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A flea from a squirrel bit Johnny Rotten right on his Sex Pistol – the 9 funniest responses
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thepoke--2020-11-23--A flea from a squirrel bit Johnny Rotten right on his Sex Pistol – the 9 funniest responses

The performer formerly known as Johnny Rotten , who is actually ex-Sex Pistol John Lydon , has popped up in @ @ @ @ @ few times over the last few years , making contentious statements in support of Brexit @ @ @ @ @ most circular of Venn diagrams .
But his appearance on people ’ s timelines today @ @ @ @ @ reason , as the subject of what must be a solid contender for Headline of @ @ @ @ @ re never going to criticise anyone for kindness to animals , but … Here ’ @ @ @ @ @ Twitter reacted .
John Lydon ’ s Trump rant on GMB was a mystifying bit @ @ @ @ @ searing burns

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The performer formerly known as Johnny Rotten, who is actually ex-Sex Pistol John Lydon, has popped up in social media news quite a few times over the last few years, making contentious statements in support of Brexit and Donald Trump – the most circular of Venn diagrams.
But his appearance on people’s timelines today is for a very different reason, as the subject of what must be a solid contender for Headline of the Year.
Sex Pistols star Johnny Rotten bitten by a flea on his penis after rescuing squirrels https://t.co/UVRWVGeUHt pic.twitter.com/2wGuY4mLDW — 1 NEWS (@1NewsNZ) November 23, 2020
We’re never going to criticise anyone for kindness to animals, but …
Here’s how the rest of Twitter reacted.
1.
I wish Mad Libs were this much fun when I was a kid. https://t.co/HAsdD99nBd — Patton Oswalt (@pattonoswalt) November 23, 2020
2.
“Johnny Rotten Bites Flea on His Penis”. That’s news. https://t.co/nwKqY4xnHT — Michael McKean (@MJMcKean) November 23, 2020
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my immediate questions are "was he rescuing the squirrels naked" and "what was he rescuing the squirrels from" but trust i have more https://t.co/grSGyWzdAO — Steadman™ (@AsteadWesley) November 23, 2020
4.
Never mind the b******s, it went for his Sex Pistol https://t.co/jtMJ2m08Ep — Tim Gatt (@TimGatt) November 23, 2020
5.
this headline is even better if you imagine the flea in question is the Red Hot Chilli Peppers one — Fred Delicious (@Fred_Delicious) November 23, 2020
6.
Johnny Rotten (pronouncing penis as ‘pee-nice’):
“I am an antichrist /
A flea bit my penis” https://t.co/zWcwy2OMD4 — pixelatedboat aka “mr tweets” (@pixelatedboat) November 23, 2020
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I reckon he was lucky. It could have been a lot worse if the squirrels had gone for his nuts. https://t.co/K4QqrXGVl9 — Keith Miller (@keith_miller_nz) November 23, 2020
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Boy, if I had a nickel… https://t.co/XFkpav1uLM — Coaxed (@PhiloFiles) November 23, 2020
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He that is without flea bites on their groin after keeping squirrels in their home among you, let him first cast a stone at Johnny. https://t.co/aM1bGU4Ky4 — Kevin Dalton (@NextLAMayor) November 23, 2020
Finally, @Clockwork_Bells had this legitimate concern.
Hope the flea is okay 🙁 https://t.co/jWJc4iKA7W — 🍂 Bells 🦃 (@Clockwork_Bells) November 23, 2020
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John Lydon’s Trump rant on GMB was a mystifying bit of political punditry – 5 searing burns
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thepoke--2020-11-23--This hilarious sketch brutally parodies Priti Patel’s gang of defenders

There has been quite a rollercoaster of emotions , following recent news items about the Home Secretary , Priti Patel .
After what seemed like an interminable wait , the report into allegations of her bullying civil servants was released , with the conclusion that she had bullied people , but unintentionally .
Boris Johnson read the report – supposedly – and concluded that she had not broken the Ministerial Code and that no further action was needed , causing his ethics adviser ( No sniggering ! )
, who wrote the report , to resign .
The PM sent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ group , telling them to “ form a square around The Pritster ” .
The usual suspects spoke out in her favour , remarking on her “ good record ” as Home Secretary , how nice she is to her friends , and *checks notes* the fact that she ’ s only 5 ft 3 .
We ’ re convinced* – the report was obviously incorrect .
These tweets show what people thought of her defenders and their arguments .
Here ’ s Rishi Sunak on the Marr Show , attempting to draw @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , this sketch by Rosie Holt , which references actual statements by the Tories forming a square around the Pritster , is the best way of understanding the mindset of those condoning the bullying .
Rosie ’ s work got the props it so richly deserved .
Stuart Lang may have a point – but we hope not .
The Priti Patel bullying report says she broke the ministerial code , but the PM says she didn ’ t – 14 intentional takedowns

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There has been quite a rollercoaster of emotions, following recent news items about the Home Secretary, Priti Patel.
After what seemed like an interminable wait, the report into allegations of her bullying civil servants was released, with the conclusion that she had bullied people, but unintentionally.
from Confused GIFs via Gfycat
Boris Johnson read the report – supposedly – and concluded that she had not broken the Ministerial Code and that no further action was needed, causing his ethics adviser (No sniggering!), who wrote the report, to resign.
The PM sent a message to the Tory Party WhatsApp group, telling them to “form a square around The Pritster”.
The usual suspects spoke out in her favour, remarking on her “good record” as Home Secretary, how nice she is to her friends, and *checks notes* the fact that she’s only 5 ft 3.
We’re convinced* – the report was obviously incorrect.
*sarcasm
These tweets show what people thought of her defenders and their arguments.
SARAH VINE: In a plot twist worthy of M. Night Shyamalan, it turns out that Priti Patel isn't a bully after all… it's actually all of us who are being racist. Shame on us! pic.twitter.com/bllurFRnqp — The DM Reporter (@DMReporter) November 22, 2020
Rishi Sunak doing the same tired old defence of Priti Patel that he’s “never seen” her bully anyone primarily because he‘s terrified of her breaking his fingers afterwards#marr — dave ❄ 🥕 🧻 (@davemacladd) November 22, 2020
I find how Tory MPs are defending Patel fascinating. They – mostly white male colleagues – are leaning heavily on sexism and race. It’s clearly disingenuous, but they clearly think they’ve found a way to disarm people they’d describe as ‘woke’. And it’s clearly under instruction — Nooruddean (@BeardedGenius) November 22, 2020
Here’s Rishi Sunak on the Marr Show, attempting to draw a line under the matter.
“Bullying is not appropriate except when it is and yes an independent inquiry found that there was bullying but the PM decided there wasn’t and therefore the matter is closed”pic.twitter.com/D6RNuVelxc — David Schneider (@davidschneider) November 22, 2020
However, this sketch by Rosie Holt, which references actual statements by the Tories forming a square around the Pritster, is the best way of understanding the mindset of those condoning the bullying.
It’s funny because it’s true.
Woman who thinks anger towards Priti Patel is bullying actually pic.twitter.com/UX425uf1cw — Rosie Holt (@RosieisaHolt) November 21, 2020
Rosie’s work got the props it so richly deserved.
That was Priti Perfect. — Rukhsana Rashid (@Rukhyrashid) November 21, 2020
Hits the mark every time 👇 https://t.co/3HLoLxu05A — Stephen Cole (@StephenNCole) November 21, 2020
Stuart Lang may have a point – but we hope not.
And here we are, the proof that satire is dead. Arguably the best one yet. Hilarious, for a second, then you realise that most of this are the words of actual MPs, which makes you instantly despair then reach for gin. Bravo and oh shit, all at the same time… — Stuart Lang #FBPE (@lordlang) November 21, 2020
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The Priti Patel bullying report says she broke the ministerial code, but the PM says she didn’t – 14 intentional takedowns
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thepoke--2020-11-23--Our 12 favourite reactions to the likely relaxation of coronavirus rules at Christmas

In keeping with current practices , government plans for coronavirus rules after the English lockdown and during the Christmas period @ @ @ @ @ over the weekend .
If the rumours are true , the idea is to make @ @ @ @ @ in the run-up to Christmas , followed by the holiday amnesty , then back into @ @ @ @ @ like the classic “ shit sandwich ” , but instead of ‘ positive news , @ @ @ @ @ , it ’ s “ Go shopping !
Kill your nan !
Go shopping !
@ @ @ @ @ ahead , scientists warn that thousands of new coronavirus cases will follow .
In the @ @ @ @ @ , Stephen Mangan had a suggestion .
Perhaps Paul McCartney can write a Christmas song @ @ @ @ @ been joking about the tier system – 14 very funny favourites

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In keeping with current practices, government plans for coronavirus rules after the English lockdown and during the Christmas period were leaked on Twitter, over the weekend.
Here’s the rough guide.
BREAKING: Boris Johnson is set to announce up to a week of freedom from #COVID19 restrictions at Christmas, but tough rules will remain in force in England after the national lockdown ends on 2 December. Read more: https://t.co/vk6hRsba2y pic.twitter.com/akuZDN9hHW — SkyNews (@SkyNews) November 21, 2020
If the rumours are true, the idea is to make the tier system more stringent in the run-up to Christmas, followed by the holiday amnesty, then back into strict measures.
A bit like the classic “shit sandwich”, but instead of ‘positive news, criticism, positive news’, it’s “Go shopping! Kill your nan! Go shopping!”
Former Labour government spin doctor, Alastair Campbell, was wearily unsurprised.
So the plan is. End the lockdown Dec 2. Start a new one Dec 3. Then ease it for a few days over Xmas. Then have a rise in infections over the New Year and another longer and harder lockdown after that. This is not feeling very thought through. Why am I not surprised? — ALASTAIR CAMPBELL (@campbellclaret) November 22, 2020
If the break goes ahead, scientists warn that thousands of new coronavirus cases will follow.
Imagine reading this as a nurse or a doctor who's been working flat out since March trying their best to save lives despite all the obstacles put in their way. The stupidity of this decision is heartbreaking. — FᎪᎢ ᏩᎪNᎠᎪᏞF (@sofarrsogud) November 22, 2020
Tweeters had thoughts.
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Boris Johnson once again choosing being popular over keeping people alive, like a dad who lets their kid play with the electrical sockets because “look at how happy they were briefly” https://t.co/LXmYKYalwo — James Felton (@JimMFelton) November 22, 2020
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I will shortly be announcing a relaxation of the Covid rules over Christmas, so that I can feel briefly popular while you kill your Gran. — Parody Boris Johnson (@BorisJohnson_MP) November 22, 2020
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Nice to know we can do it for Christmas, just not for Eid or Diwali. Fair. — Inzamam Rashid (@inzyrashid) November 22, 2020
4.
Covid-19 has worked so hard this year at killing people that it’s good to hear it will be having some time off at Christmas so everyone can safely visit their loved ones during the time the government says it’s ok to. Wait? What? That’s not how a deadly virus works? — Amanda (@Pandamoanimum) November 22, 2020
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Damn. Now everyone's grandparents will know what they're getting for Christmas. https://t.co/hAIZj4Neqa — Tiernan Douieb (@TiernanDouieb) November 22, 2020
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Eid – gatherings banned via a Twitter announcement at 22:15 the night before.
Diwali – sorry, not this year. You'll just have to celebrate in your bubble at home.
Christmas – don't worry, Covid will be taking a break too 🙄 — Alex B Cann (@alexbcann) November 21, 2020
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Boris Johnson doesn't want to be the Grinch who cancelled Christmas and that, unfortunately, looks set to prolong this miserable virus and give us a third wave. I think it's fairly incontrovertible now. It's not about public health – it's about optics. — Otto English (@Otto_English) November 22, 2020
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LATEST: Guess the virus is going away for the Christmas holidays. Nice to see it turned up for the negotiations. pic.twitter.com/VBjTeZYnyb — The DM Reporter (@DMReporter) November 22, 2020
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Really enjoying all the usual suspects who were *quite* vociferous when it came to complaining about Eid and other non Christian celebrations and how they shouldn’t be going ahead because COVID who are now all, to a man, yelling everyone must have their turkey dinner. — Emma Kennedy (@EmmaKennedy) November 22, 2020
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Johnson has to have a system where he mixes with four households just to see his kids. — Shown (@northernlad18) November 22, 2020
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Nanna! We’re coming to yours for Christmas Day! But I’m 79 and afraid of getting covid Yours is the biggest house in the family, it’s the only dining room that can fit us all in But I might get ill and die Yours is the biggest, most valuable, house — Mostly Grumpy (@mostly_grumpy) November 22, 2020
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Boris Johnson to announce a weeks Christmas holiday from Covid. Also fire will not burn you over New Years, drowning to be suspended for a while and poison to be perfectly drinkable for 24 hours. — HappyToast ★ (@IamHappyToast) November 22, 2020
In the spirit of a Christmas truce, Stephen Mangan had a suggestion.
Over the holiday we should organise a game of football against the virus in no man’s land. https://t.co/41r9NGYRJV — Stephen Mangan (@StephenMangan) November 22, 2020
Perhaps Paul McCartney can write a Christmas song about it.
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People have been joking about the tier system – 14 very funny favourites
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thepoke--2020-11-24--This viral optical illusion is melting everyone’s minds

Siqi Chen on Twitter says “ This may be the strongest optical illusion I ’ ve ever seen ” , @ @ @ @ @ to agree .
Take a look for yourself : At first glance , it appears @ @ @ @ @ moving but once you look a little closer the truth starts to reveal itself : @ @ @ @ @ other than the last figure – remains completely still .
Here ’ s someone smart @ @ @ @ @ actually going on : If your mind has been blown , then you ’ re @ @ @ @ @ any minds that may have been melted .
This ‘ rural landscape ’ isn ’ @ @ @ @ @ it ’ s blowing people ’ s minds

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Siqi Chen on Twitter says “This may be the strongest optical illusion I’ve ever seen”, and honestly, we have to agree. Take a look for yourself:
This may be the strongest optical illusion I’ve ever seen.pic.twitter.com/J8fCqbQUJ1 — Siqi Chen (@blader) November 22, 2020
At first glance, it appears that the stick figures are moving but once you look a little closer the truth starts to reveal itself: everything in the gif – other than the last figure – remains completely still.
Here’s someone smart to explain what’s actually going on:
https://twitter.com/egg1111115/status/1330766046521749509
If your mind has been blown, then you’re not alone.
This hurts my brain… https://t.co/UL9jhh2wr9 — Chris Graham (@OneCrispyGraham) November 23, 2020
I hate this so much https://t.co/gDTedInsef — John Regehr (@johnregehr) November 23, 2020
https://twitter.com/arainert/status/1330669807885283337
Apologies for any minds that may have been melted.
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This ‘rural landscape’ isn’t what it seems and it’s blowing people’s minds


thepoke--2020-11-23--9 people who definitely regret getting advice from the internet

The internet has brought us many wonderful things over the years , however , that doesn ’ t mean you can always trust it .
Far from it .
Here are 9 people who probably wish they were a little more cautious when it comes to believing what you read online : 1 .
This person who thought they could create a shiny silver ball by putting foil in the microwave for three minutes : 2 .
This person who just wanted to rid their car of frost : 3 .
This person who got tricked in a very painful @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tried an innovative way of cleaning her beauty blenders : 5 .
When a rumour went around that you could hatch your eggs in a microwave on Pokémon GO : 6 .
And this person who was also tricked into misusing their microwave : 7 .
This person who wanted a one-stop solution for making cheese on toast : 8 .
This person who thought they could add some flavour to their ironing : 9 .
And finally , when a whole bunch of people believed that an update allowed you to charge @ @ @ @ @ @ @ photos that perfectly capture just how wild Facebook Marketplace can be

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The internet has brought us many wonderful things over the years, however, that doesn’t mean you can always trust it. Far from it.
Here are 9 people who probably wish they were a little more cautious when it comes to believing what you read online:
1. This person who thought they could create a shiny silver ball by putting foil in the microwave for three minutes:
2. This person who just wanted to rid their car of frost:
3. This person who got tricked in a very painful way:
4. This person who tried an innovative way of cleaning her beauty blenders:
5. When a rumour went around that you could hatch your eggs in a microwave on Pokémon GO:
6. And this person who was also tricked into misusing their microwave:
7. This person who wanted a one-stop solution for making cheese on toast:
8. This person who thought they could add some flavour to their ironing:
9. And finally, when a whole bunch of people believed that an update allowed you to charge your iPhone in the microwave:
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14 photos that perfectly capture just how wild Facebook Marketplace can be


thepoke--2020-11-23--Covidiot takedown of the day

Covidiot takedown of the day

Despite all the evidence that suggests it is a straightforward way of saving lots of lives , some people still @ @ @ @ @ to help prevent the spread of Covid-19 .
These people tend to be particularly vocal @ @ @ @ @ ’ s always entertaining to see them taken down to the level they belong .
@ @ @ @ @ of the genre , shared by borsare11o and beerbellybegone over on Reddit .
And just @ @ @ @ @ people said about it .
‘ Just like a condom , a mask only works @ @ @ @ @ ’ Anna_Rapunzel ‘ More importantly , those viruses are not airborne … ’ oneredflag ‘ @ @ @ @ @ herpes or gonorrhea .
No fucker would go outside without a damn spacesuit.
’ MileysMooseKnuckle @ @ @ @ @ this covidiot and it just gets better and better

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Despite all the evidence that suggests it is a straightforward way of saving lots of lives, some people still refuse to wear a mask to help prevent the spread of Covid-19.
These people tend to be particularly vocal about it, and it’s always entertaining to see them taken down to the level they belong.
And this is a classic of the genre, shared by borsare11o and beerbellybegone over on Reddit.
Boom.
And just three of the many things people said about it.
‘Just like a condom, a mask only works if it covers the holes.’ Anna_Rapunzel ‘More importantly, those viruses are not airborne …’ oneredflag ‘Imagine the horror of airborne herpes or gonorrhea. No fucker would go outside without a damn spacesuit.’
MileysMooseKnuckle
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A security guard called out this covidiot and it just gets better and better
Source Reddit u/borsare11o u/beerbellybegone


thepoke--2020-11-23--An American shared a recipe for ‘Sprite pie’ and these are the only 5 responses you need

We ’ ve seen some abominable culinary creations in 2020 – many of them courtesy of the ‘ bad tea @ @ @ @ @ remember – but this might take the biscuit .
It ’ s a recipe for @ @ @ @ @ ’ that went viral on Twitter and , well , you ’ d better have @ @ @ @ @ yourself .
And these are surely the only 5 responses you need .
The French @ @ @ @ @ This clip of what Stephen Fry would say to God has just gone viral all @ @ @ @ @ , watch

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We’ve seen some abominable culinary creations in 2020 – many of them courtesy of the ‘bad tea American mum’ you might remember – but this might take the biscuit.
It’s a recipe for something called ‘Sprite pie’ that went viral on Twitter and, well, you’d better have a watch of it for yourself.
And these are surely the only 5 responses you need.
Look we gave this whole “society” thing a go, but it clearly isn’t working out so let’s just call it. We can’t go on like this. We don’t deserve to https://t.co/RVZSiKlIfD — ⚖Imani Gandy ⚖ (@AngryBlackLady) November 21, 2020
Lock this man up ASAP pic.twitter.com/tuEJH5CTwQ — Young Simba (@Mufaa6) November 21, 2020
America is fundamentally broken! — Camilla Blackett (@camillard) November 18, 2020
Not sure whether to call The Hague or the mayor of flavour town pic.twitter.com/mvU33A59gy — James Felton (@JimMFelton) November 22, 2020
The French surely put it best.
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This clip of what Stephen Fry would say to God has just gone viral all over again because, well, watch
H/T @AmandaRosenberg


thepoke--2020-11-23--This cat’s ‘6th attempt to jump on the counter’ is 12 seconds very well spent

This video of a cat ’ s ‘ 6th attempt to jump on the counter ’ first cropped up last @ @ @ @ @ just gone viral again on Reddit and it ’ s 12 seconds very well spent @ @ @ @ @ And it didn ’ t end there , it turned out .
It went viral @ @ @ @ @ shared by hamablack and these are our 3 favourite comments .
‘ Smooth recovery like @ @ @ @ @ ‘ Just the way it turns around and walks away immediately after the attempt.
’ @ @ @ @ @ he gave up when he was so close.
’ ShitGuysWeForgotDre We ’ ll never tire @ @ @ @ @ fetch ’ with the darts players on TV

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This video of a cat’s ‘6th attempt to jump on the counter’ first cropped up last year but it’s just gone viral again on Reddit and it’s 12 seconds very well spent.
enjoy this video of my cat’s 6th attempt to jump on the counter. pic.twitter.com/D1nnhVMG09 — great value sophie turner (@savannah_moon_) September 28, 2019
Hilarious and relatable. And it didn’t end there, it turned out.
for the few of you saying that i am killing my cat & that it will be my fault when she’s dead, she’s a rag doll cat so she just has a very very fluffy coat and that’s just her breed’s build. i can assure you that she is very spoiled and loved 🥰 pic.twitter.com/z8hH6VfFGG — great value sophie turner (@savannah_moon_) September 28, 2019
& for those of you that love her fluffiness, here she is in her glory pic.twitter.com/VS6W66CMPZ — great value sophie turner (@savannah_moon_) September 28, 2019
i’m getting a lot of questions about why she was trying to get on the counter. she will only drink water if i turn the sink on so she can drink out of the faucet. otherwise she will just play in her water bowl and splash the water around 😂🥺 — great value sophie turner (@savannah_moon_) September 28, 2019
i came home yesterday and she was stuck on top of the fridge so i had to pry her off pic.twitter.com/R4y7s0XMTx — great value sophie turner (@savannah_moon_) September 28, 2019
i finally caved and made her an instagram. her username is @daisy_fey_ — great value sophie turner (@savannah_moon_) September 29, 2019
It went viral on Reddit after it was shared by hamablack and these are our 3 favourite comments.
‘Smooth recovery like it never happened.’ The-Mighty-Porg ‘Just the way it turns around and walks away immediately after the attempt.’ EhliJoe ‘Not sure why he gave up when he was so close.’ ShitGuysWeForgotDre
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We’ll never tire of this dog playing ‘fetch’ with the darts players on TV
Source Twitter @savannah_moon_ H/T Reddit u/hamablack


thepoke--2020-11-23--A TikTok request asking people to stop duetting backfired in the most hilarious way possible

Over to TikTok , where a user posted a video asking “ Can we stop duetting videos when we have @ @ @ @ @ them ?
” – a bizarre request to make on a platform that prides itself @ @ @ @ @ I ’ m sure you can predict what happened next .
Unsurprisingly , users took @ @ @ @ @ do the opposite of what was asked and came up with increasingly unique ways of @ @ @ @ @ .
Just watch for yourself : The high-concept trolling has continued on TikTok where over @ @ @ @ @ sampling the original clip .
Here are just some of the creative directions people have @ @ @ @ @ tip : Never ask the internet for a favour .

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Over to TikTok, where a user posted a video asking “Can we stop duetting videos when we have absolutely nothing to add to them?” – a bizarre request to make on a platform that prides itself on its collaborative nature.
I’m sure you can predict what happened next.
Unsurprisingly, users took the opportunity to, well… do the opposite of what was asked and came up with increasingly unique ways of adding to the original video. Just watch for yourself:
the trolls of tiktok are on another level pic.twitter.com/amatziXeob — living morganism 🌱 (@ok_girlfriend) November 20, 2020
The high-concept trolling has continued on TikTok where over 40,000 videos have been made sampling the original clip. Here are just some of the creative directions people have taken things:
https://www.tiktok.com/@pencils_by_sean/video/6897530470657953026?lang=en
Important life tip: Never ask the internet for a favour.


thepoke--2020-11-24--This Donald Trump supporter’s furious NSFW rant about his election defeat is quite the watch

Hard to believe we know , but some Donald Trump supporters are taking his election defeat to Joe Biden even @ @ @ @ @ Like this woman , whose furious NSFW rant about Fox News , electoral fraud , @ @ @ @ @ , went viral because it ’ s just such an extraordinary watch .
And a @ @ @ @ @ favourite things people said about it .
This Fox News anchor admitting the ‘ reality @ @ @ @ @ s defeat is a fabulously satisfying watch

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Hard to believe we know, but some Donald Trump supporters are taking his election defeat to Joe Biden even worse than Donald Trump.
Like this woman, whose furious NSFW rant about Fox News, electoral fraud, all that kind of stuff, went viral because it’s just such an extraordinary watch. And a bit scary.
And our favourite things people said about it.
Very disappointed this didn’t end with an airbag deployment. — Antisocial Distancing (@UnemployableMan) November 24, 2020
https://twitter.com/MollyJongFast/status/1331075671691563013?s=20
She WILL be passing out lettuce — Travis Touchdown (@youphilistine) November 24, 2020
Lovely. Just lovely. “That what you get – for voting.”🤷♂ — Rex Chapman🏇🏼 (@RexChapman) November 24, 2020
To conclude …
HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!! Good lord that was funny. I thought it was an SNL sketch. — Josh Wolf (@joshwolfcomedy) November 24, 2020
Incredible — Rex Chapman🏇🏼 (@RexChapman) November 24, 2020
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This Fox News anchor admitting the ‘reality’ of Donald Trump’s defeat is a fabulously satisfying watch
Source @CopingMAGA H/T @RexChapman


thepoke--2020-11-24--Just 16 very funny tweets from the brilliant Fake Showbiz News account

Parodying current entertainment news is no easy task .
This year alone we ’ ve seen Kanye West reanimate Kim @ @ @ @ @ in the form of a hologram , Gwyneth Paltrow release her own range of “ @ @ @ @ @ pretty much everything Elon Musk has been up to since January .
Luckily , the @ @ @ @ @ is up to the task , taking entertainment news to its inevitable surreal conclusion .
@ @ @ @ @ small selection of our favourite tweets from the parody account : Follow FakeShowBizNews on Twitter @ @ @ @ @ latest fake celebrity news and gossip .
14 excruciating posts from the perfectly named Crap @ @ @ @

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Parodying current entertainment news is no easy task. This year alone we’ve seen Kanye West reanimate Kim Kardashian’s dead dad in the form of a hologram, Gwyneth Paltrow release her own range of “vagina-scented” candles, and pretty much everything Elon Musk has been up to since January.
Luckily, the Twitter account Fake Showbiz News is up to the task, taking entertainment news to its inevitable surreal conclusion.
Here’s just a small selection of our favourite tweets from the parody account:
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EXCLUSIVE: Liam Gallagher reveals he enjoyed short-term fling with Sofia Dolmio in 1998 pic.twitter.com/kClUX8TR2o — Fake Showbiz News (@FakeShowbizNews) September 1, 2020
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Rihanna says if it’s your bin day tomorrow go and put it out NOW. “Don’t wait till bedtime – you’ll forget – and DEFINITELY don’t leave it till the morning,” she said pic.twitter.com/Cn5EvXSReK — Fake Showbiz News (@FakeShowbizNews) November 22, 2020
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BREAKING: Covid-19 vaccine developed by Eminem, Dr Dre and 50 Cent found to be 0% effective pic.twitter.com/c4rufrqY2j — Fake Showbiz News (@FakeShowbizNews) November 16, 2020
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M&S insider reveals Percy Pig and Colin the Caterpillar despise each other and haven’t spoken since 2016 pic.twitter.com/zAWDy8tnpv — Fake Showbiz News (@FakeShowbizNews) November 5, 2020
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Roy Keane says it irritates him at weddings when everyone’s asked if they know of any reason why the couple should not be allowed to marry and the groom turns round and does a jokey ‘shhh’ at the congregation. “It’s not a comedy show,” he fumed pic.twitter.com/9AOo34A7rF — Fake Showbiz News (@FakeShowbizNews) October 14, 2020
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Margot Robbie admits she’s always been fascinated by patio doors. “They’re a door – but also a big window!” she told reporters pic.twitter.com/04EIQlCHIH — Fake Showbiz News (@FakeShowbizNews) July 18, 2020
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Little Mix spring major surprise on one of their biggest fans by burning down her local supermarket pic.twitter.com/0SRfIDigOC — Fake Showbiz News (@FakeShowbizNews) November 15, 2020
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Dido reveals she always aims for a 40/60 split when cutting a sandwich so that when she’s finished the first part she knows there’s more than half left to enjoy pic.twitter.com/GuxJyBnEv3 — Fake Showbiz News (@FakeShowbizNews) June 18, 2020
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Hugh Jackman says it’s amazing how many people are terrified to open a dishwasher mid-flow pic.twitter.com/jzosGrthnE — Fake Showbiz News (@FakeShowbizNews) September 7, 2020
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Vernon Kay cancels all filming commitments for the next month to focus on getting Argos to reverse its decision to scrap paper catalogues. “I’ll print them myself if I have to,” he told reporters pic.twitter.com/PvEHacRjOn — Fake Showbiz News (@FakeShowbizNews) July 30, 2020
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‘Muppets vs Predator’ to hit cinemas on 23 September pic.twitter.com/BhtyDTgbCc — Fake Showbiz News (@FakeShowbizNews) August 1, 2020
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Kind-hearted David Beckham donates £250 towards the search for a Covid-19 vaccine. “If there’s any left over give it to the RSPB,” he said pic.twitter.com/0tGYjQszAg — Fake Showbiz News (@FakeShowbizNews) August 7, 2020
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Sir Elton John reveals he once went to a shop in Greece and bought some Jaffa Cakes but they weren’t called Jaffa Cakes – they were called something in Greek pic.twitter.com/yRoXkM0d2a — Fake Showbiz News (@FakeShowbizNews) June 26, 2020
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DID YOU KNOW? The thumb you can see on the packaging for Chicago Town’s Loaded Pepperoni pizzas belongs to Robbie Williams pic.twitter.com/zbOpki5Q35 — Fake Showbiz News (@FakeShowbizNews) June 25, 2020
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Taylor Swift confirms she is dating veteran Alton Towers rollercoaster Nemesis pic.twitter.com/kqBTWeyEKN — Fake Showbiz News (@FakeShowbizNews) June 13, 2020
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BREAKING: Coronation Street to become a cartoon from 23 June to get round Covid-19 filming difficulties pic.twitter.com/Kjd79mYOnb — Fake Showbiz News (@FakeShowbizNews) May 15, 2020
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thepoke--2020-11-24--A Tory MP was schooled by Martin Luther King Jr’s daughter on the meaning of her father’s words

An early contender for takedown of the day comes courtesy of Conservative MP Ben Bradley , who quoted Martin Luther @ @ @ @ @ the hell kind of point he was trying to make here .
On Twitter , @ @ @ @ @ re glad he did , but only because it gave Martin Luther King ’ s @ @ @ @ @ opportunity to spell out the proper context for anyone who might not understand what her @ @ @ @ @ our favourite things people were saying about it .
It ’ s the same Ben @ @ @ @ @ was more than one – who was last week bemoaning the fact that women have @ @ @ @ @ men don ’ t have a minister for men .
This criticism of Barack Obama @ @ @ @ @ facepalm of the week

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An early contender for takedown of the week comes courtesy of Conservative MP Ben Bradley, who quoted Martin Luther King to help justify whatever the hell point he was trying to make here.
On Twitter, obviously.
And we’re glad he did, but only because it gave Martin Luther King’s daughter, Bernice, the opportunity to spell out for the hard of understanding exactly what her father was saying in this 3-point response.
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And our favourite things people were saying about it.
It’s important to take pleasure in the little things at the moment. The sound of birdsong, or the feeling of a gentle breeze. Or Ben Bradley getting admonished by Dr. King’s daughter for failing to understand her father’s message of peace and tolerance. — Nish Kumar (@MrNishKumar) November 24, 2020
Thank you – on behalf of the British people I apologise for Ben Bradley MP. X — Nishat Siddiqi (@nishat76) November 23, 2020
If people started judging Ben Bradley by the content of his character he'd be seriously fucked pic.twitter.com/xlztBgC9Zw — el #BLM (@possiblynotel) November 24, 2020
Ben Bradley MP schooled by Martin Luther King’s daughter after failing at basic comprehension. Boris Johnson’s MPs are a global embarrassment. pic.twitter.com/ZMP4i7dKbw — David Lammy (@DavidLammy) November 24, 2020
Ben Bradley rounding off his already stellar nomination for worst MP going by being completely schooled by the daughter of Martin Luther King JR after a ludicrous attempt to bend the meaning of his most famous words https://t.co/qfZdjG4iBG — Liam Thorp (@LiamThorpECHO) November 23, 2020
Ben Bradley just can't stop himself from providing me with opportunities to keep sharing this perfect introduction to him by @krishgm: pic.twitter.com/V2uQJPnG7U — Parody Boris Johnson (@BorisJohnson_MP) November 24, 2020
It’s the same Ben Bradley who was last week bemoaning the fact that women have a minister for women but men don’t have a minister for men.
Ben Bradley is what would happen if someone tore out the letters pages from an old copy of Nuts magazine and paper mached it into an MP. https://t.co/FOxGf4LfcE — Joshua King ✏ (@JoshKingWrites) November 19, 2020
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thepoke--2020-11-24--This criticism of Barack Obama’s latest memoirs wins facepalm of the week

The latest in an occasional series , facepalm of the week goes to rightwing political commentator Dinesh D ’ Souza @ @ @ @ @ about Barak Obama ’ s new memoirs , Promised Land , about his childhood and @ @ @ @ @ House .
It was shared on Reddit by TheAstrogoth whose curiosity was so piqued they @ @ @ @ @ just gets better .
Dinesh is obviously ridiculous , but I thought it would be @ @ @ @ @ of first person pronouns in Obama ’ s new memoir with Ronald Reagan ’ s @ @ @ @ @ countwordsfree.com to get word totals .
It turns out conservative icon Reagan used more first-person @ @ @ @ @ .
Huh .
Adding The Art of the Deal , even though it ’ s @ @ @ @ @ and ghostwritten .
Donald Trump & Tony Schwartz , The Art of the Deal ( @ @ @ @ @ News anchor admitting the ‘ reality ’ of Donald Trump ’ s defeat is a @ @ @

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The latest in an occasional series, facepalm of the week goes to rightwing political commentator Dinesh D’Souza who had this to say about Barak Obama’s new memoirs, Promised Land, about his childhood and first term in the White House.
It was shared on Reddit by TheAstrogoth whose curiosity was so piqued they did this, and it just gets better.
Dinesh is obviously ridiculous, but I thought it would be fun to compare the occurrence of first person pronouns in Obama’s new memoir with Ronald Reagan’s 1990 autobiography. I used countwordsfree.com to get word totals. Barack Obama, A Promised Land (2020): Total occurrences – 8795: “I” – 4634
“I’m” – 73
“I’d” – 565
“I’ve” – 37
“I’ll” – 21
“me” – 1143
“my” – 2322 Total words in book – 309431 Percentage – 2.84% Ronald Reagan, An American Life (1990): Total occurrences – 10487: “I” – 6027
“I’m” – 140
“I’d” – 499
“I’ve” – 104
“I’ll” – 70
“me” – 1995
“my” – 1662 Total words in book – 265703 Percentage – 3.95% It turns out conservative icon Reagan used more first-person pronouns in a shorter book. Huh. Adding The Art of the Deal, even though it’s a different kind of book and ghostwritten. Donald Trump & Tony Schwartz, The Art of the Deal (1987): Total occurrences – 4019: “I” – 2418
“I’m” – 143
“I’d” – 211
“I’ve” – 75
“I’ll” – 4
“me” – 407
“my” – 761 Total words in book – 96860 Percentage – 4.15% Uh oh…
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This Fox News anchor admitting the ‘reality’ of Donald Trump’s defeat is a fabulously satisfying watch
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thepoke--2020-11-24--This Scottish tattooist’s takedown of a ‘male Karen’ is a long but satisfying NSFW delight

They say you catch more flies with honey than with vinegar , although we ’ re not sure why you @ @ @ @ @ of fly spray .
When this man tried to take a Scottish tattoo parlour to @ @ @ @ @ his beck and call , he went down the vinegar route and caught the best @ @ @ @ @ in a while .
It started off reasonably enough .
But he went from 0 @ @ @ @ @ The owner , David , responded – and we could see from the start that @ @ @ @ @ good .
David explained the process – and we have to say that it seems @ @ @ @ @ .

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They say you catch more flies with honey than with vinegar, although we’re not sure why you’re using either instead of fly spray.
When this man tried to take a Scottish tattoo parlour to task for not being at his beck and call, he went down the vinegar route and caught the best takedown we’ve seen in a while.
It’s a lengthy read, but worth it.
It started off reasonably enough.
But he went from 0 to Karen without warning.
The owner, David, responded – and we could see from the start that this was going to be good.
Grab your popcorn.
The disgruntled would-be customer hadn’t learnt his lesson.
David explained the process – and we have to say that it seems like a highly accurate depiction.