thepoke--2020-05-18--“Why did Boris Johnson cross the road?” – our 19 favourite responses

Composer Nick Harvey , who is no stranger to a killer punchline himself , asked Twitter to finish a joke @ @ @ @ @ up , and these 19 were the funniest we ’ ve seen so far .

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Composer Nick Harvey, who is no stranger to a killer punchline himself, asked Twitter to finish a joke for him.
Punchline please. Why did Boris Johnson cross the road? — Nick Harvey (@mrnickharvey) May 16, 2020
People stepped up, and these 19 were the funniest we’ve seen so far.
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The thing about crossing roads is that we've been crossing roads for years, we've always supported crossing roads, roads are important and we would like to pay tribute to our roads during this hard time — TechnicallyRon (@TechnicallyRon) May 16, 2020
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White privilege. — Rufus Hound 🌨 (@RufusHound) May 16, 2020
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because, and I can't stress this enough that I by which I mean we are, indeed, many many times are phwaar woof I think we,, this fine body of historical nay…….. — ᗩᒪᗩᑎ (@crowbloke) May 16, 2020
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Because he'd seen a speedy cormorant on the other side. Which was disappointing, as he was hoping for a quick shag — David Lloyd (@dave_backwell) May 16, 2020
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To pretend he'd been on that side all along. https://t.co/AbDgpFSdKL — Chris Brosnahan (@ChrisBrosnahan) May 16, 2020
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Someone was coming towards him pushing a pram, and he thought he recognised the mother. — Beau(cial distancing) (@DrBeauBeaumont) May 16, 2020
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Didn't have much choice stuck on a zip wire https://t.co/e37upZPH6p — Güero (@ChrisPen2530) May 16, 2020
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To get someone's wife pregnant & drink a pint of brandy then kill some poor people then arrange to have someone beaten up then drink a yard of whisky then shoot an animal then take a bribe then write two articles with opposing viewpoints to hedge his bets to get to the other side https://t.co/JCsBtIsoXQ — David Carter (@itsdavidcarter) May 16, 2020
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So he could prove that he too could "Stay Alert" — Brian Curtis (@evokepotential) May 16, 2020
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thepoke--2020-05-18--This dad and daughter’s lockdown costume game is as strong as it gets

Although the Spanish lockdown has been loosened , it has been in place since the 15th of March and that @ @ @ @ @ for children like three-year-old Mara from Puertollano .
However , her dad , Jaime , @ @ @ @ @ little more entertaining for her by making their daily trip to take out the rubbish @ @ @ @ @ and their dress-up game is very strong .
Like this , for instance .
You @ @ @ @ @ ’ s costume videos on his Instagram page here but these screengrabs will give you @ @ @ @ @ treat that awaits .
Former basketball player , now TV presenter , Rex Chapman shared @ @ @ @ @ of their costumes .
With more than 2.5m views in a day , Jaime and @ @ @ @ @ clearly just the wholesome content we need to salve our tired souls .
An elderly @ @ @ @ @ the lockdown and people love what happened next

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Although the Spanish lockdown has been loosened, it has been in place since the 15th of March and that must seem like an eternity for children like three-year-old Mara from Puertollano.
However, her dad, Jaime, has been making things a little more entertaining for her by making their daily trip to take out the rubbish into a costume parade, and their dress-up game is very strong.
Like this, for instance.
Or this …
You can view Jaime and Mara’s costume videos on his Instagram page here but these screengrabs will give you a good idea of the treat that awaits.
Former basketball player, now TV presenter, Rex Chapman shared a short medley of some of their costumes.
In order to entertain his daughter who is bored during quarantine they go to the garbage every day together — wearing different costumes. Dads, bruh.🌎❤pic.twitter.com/pGLbgL2T77 — Rex Chapman🏇🏼 (@RexChapman) May 17, 2020
With more than 2.5m views in a day, Jaime and Mara’s story is clearly just the wholesome content we need to salve our tired souls.
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An elderly neighbour appealed for help in the lockdown and people love what happened next
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thepoke--2020-05-20--Men are less likely to wear masks because they’re “a sign of weakness” – 11 stunning takedowns

In the UK , at least , the public health message on masks has been a bit confusing , but @ @ @ @ @ case that many experts say that wearing a mask helps prevent the spread of Covid-19 @ @ @ @ @ , that men are far less inclined to wear masks , because they ’ re @ @ @ @ @ and a sign of weakness ” .
You know what else is a sign of @ @ @ @ @ These reactions tell it like it is .
These products aimed at men might have @ @ @ @ @ tad

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In the UK, at least, the public health message on masks has been a bit confusing, but it’s still the case that many experts say that wearing a mask helps prevent the spread of Covid-19.
Surveys show, however, that men are far less inclined to wear masks, because they’re *checks notes* “not cool and a sign of weakness”.
Men less likely to wear face masks because they're 'not cool' and 'a sign of weakness' https://t.co/kCm19YvbjY pic.twitter.com/xzuVb3mpel — New York Post (@nypost) May 14, 2020
You know what else is a sign of weakness? Being ill.
These reactions tell it like it is.
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Like the cool guys who don’t wear helmets or seatbelts?
If your masculinity shrinks bc you wear a mask, is the issue that it was so small before you can’t afford the shrinkage? https://t.co/yn1BaSigHA — Stephanie Ruhle (@SRuhle) May 14, 2020
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Functioning respiratory systems are for pussies https://t.co/IChrt1o6An — 🏳🌈 Max 🏳🌈 (@SpillerOfTea) May 14, 2020
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I like my men STRONG and SICK https://t.co/ptE1g6MdeF — Alyssa Limperis (@alyssalimp) May 14, 2020
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But they’ll wear jerseys of guys half their age https://t.co/1XYWQKpnrh — Elika Sadeghi (@elikasadeghi) May 14, 2020
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I don't know what we have to do to convince people that being alive is cool. https://t.co/CHlzWagqJ7 — Roxi Horror 💀🌸 (@roxiqt) May 14, 2020
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Aside from the craziness of putting fragile masculinity ahead of public health, this makes no sense! Who wears masks in our culture? Outlaws, football players, Mission: Impossible spies, astronauts, Batman. Who are our foremost masked weaklings? https://t.co/L78im1UXZD — Ken Jennings (@KenJennings) May 15, 2020
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there is no bigger sign of weakness than worrying about being cool as a grown ass man — partd 🧢 (@part5ds) May 14, 2020
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not killing your grandma is for pussies https://t.co/xLnOs4IdkM — maura quint (@behindyourback) May 14, 2020
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bane snapped batman’s spine and that still isn’t enough for some of you https://t.co/1cOqoCj1dj — ☕netw3rk (@netw3rk) May 14, 2020
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I don’t know, protecting people around you while sacrificing something you care about (in this case people looking at their face?) is prob the most manly thing you can fucking do. https://t.co/cUTWyEUsqk — GrandPooBear (@GrandPOOBear) May 14, 2020
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You know what's really sexy is a pulse https://t.co/vEooIe6TDQ — Batya Ungar-Sargon (@bungarsargon) May 14, 2020
Diane Duane had a suggestion.
Why has no one started doing them in camo, or black-and-charcoal, and labeling them TACTICAL? That'd sort it. :/ https://t.co/M4Cj6diWTo — Diane Duane (@dduane) May 14, 2020
Sounds like a boom industry.
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These products aimed at men might have overdone the machismo just a tad
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thepoke--2020-05-20--The tale of these two dogs is surely the cutest story you’ll read this week

In the first of an occasional series of stories likely to make you go ‘ awwww ’ comes this tale @ @ @ @ @ wildly viral because it ’ s so damn cute !
‘ Pls look at what @ @ @ @ @ morning I can not even … ’ said @ libpincher over on Twitter .
This @ @ @ @ @ about hitting this dog is 36 seconds very well spent

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In the first of an occasional series of stories likely to make you go ‘awwww’ comes this tale of two dogs which went wildly viral because it’s so damn cute!
‘Pls look at what my dad sent me this morning I cannot even …’ said @libpincher over on Twitter.
Awww!
This is the type of content I signed up for: https://t.co/n8hEizuT3H — Dani (@dannellamunoz) May 19, 2020
What the hell 😍😍😍 — Louise Butler (@louisexbutler) May 19, 2020
My dog and my friends dog do the same😭🥺 pic.twitter.com/2nU5is151x — Holly (@hollyfrost00) May 19, 2020
These look like baby versions of my girls 😍😍😍😍😍😍 pic.twitter.com/mYVcQYwpPS — Rebecca (@rebecccamarilyn) May 19, 2020
We’re with @BeardedGenius.
Pre-COVID this would not have affected me at all. And now it has, on a profound emotional level https://t.co/PUCu1zeW07 — Nooruddean (@BeardedGenius) May 19, 2020
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This cat thinking long and hard about hitting this dog is 36 seconds very well spent
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thepoke--2020-05-20--James Blunt’s doing a hospital radio show and Blunt made the joke before everyone else did

In an every changing world it ’ s reassuring to know that some things will never change .
Like James @ @ @ @ @ instance .
You may have seen the singer is doing a hospital radio show which @ @ @ @ @ hospitals around the country .
And if the entire nation was thinking of making the @ @ @ @ @ there first .
Well , pretty much .
Not the first time Blunt ’ s @ @ @ @ @ thing .
Simply 13 times James Blunt was funniest on Twitter last year

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In an every changing world it’s reassuring to know that some things will never change. Like James Blunt on Twitter, for instance.
You may have seen the singer is doing a hospital radio show which will be broadcast to 170 hospitals around the country.
And if the entire nation was thinking of making the same joke, Blunt got there first. Well, pretty much.
So you catch Coronavirus and have to be hospitalised and while you’re thinking can my life get any worse @JamesBlunt comes on the hospital radio. Perfect. https://t.co/nDGgv8SisL — James Blunt (@JamesBlunt) May 15, 2020
Not the first time Blunt’s made us smile during this thing.
Singing “I saw your face in a crowded place” suddenly seems a little dated. — James Blunt (@JamesBlunt) March 27, 2020
Worse must be realising you’re too thick to change the station. https://t.co/p0iN8E7zww — James Blunt (@JamesBlunt) April 4, 2020
During lockdown, while many other artists are doing mini-concerts from their homes, I thought I’d do you all a favour and not. — James Blunt (@JamesBlunt) March 25, 2020
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It’s not the reason you were hoping for. pic.twitter.com/yLpj74OQUc — James Blunt (@JamesBlunt) May 16, 2020
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Simply 13 times James Blunt was funniest on Twitter last year
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thepoke--2020-05-20--This meme hilariously shows how 2020 has ruined everyone’s plans – our 24 favourites

If 2020 hasn ’ t completely messed up your plans , congratulations on becoming a trillionaire , Mr Bezos – @ @ @ @ @ you were a Poke fan .
For the rest of us , these posts will @ @ @ @

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If 2020 hasn’t completely messed up your plans, congratulations on becoming a trillionaire, Mr Bezos – we didn’t know you were a Poke fan.
For the rest of us, these posts will be highly relatable.
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My plans 2020 pic.twitter.com/2nY6NlQlQZ — Jenna Quigley (@JBomb11) May 18, 2020
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My plans 2020 pic.twitter.com/DyYLowL9DY — Isaac Sánchez (@Loulogio_Pi) May 19, 2020
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My plans 2020 pic.twitter.com/HG12m5Gx1x — Stephen Volk (@Stevevolkwriter) May 19, 2020
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my plans 2020 pic.twitter.com/xQqPiP4O8B — Mollie Goodfellow (@hansmollman) May 19, 2020
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My plans 2020 pic.twitter.com/7H14QMX9ZQ — Kate Griffin (@KateAGriffin) May 19, 2020
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My plans 2020 pic.twitter.com/aST1jPRfgd — Amy Louise (@show_me_magic_) May 19, 2020
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My plans 2020 pic.twitter.com/1wboVtvpLH — Lourdes* (L to the OG) (@la_loulu) May 18, 2020
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thepoke--2020-05-20--Trump’s bizarre hydroxychloroquine boast has had the lip-synch treatment – and it’s spectacular

Comedian Sarah Cooper ’ s “ How to ” clips are one of the things helping to get us through @ @ @ @ @ wouldn ’ t feel better after watching a clinical takedown of Donald Trump ?
It @ @ @ @ @ she uses just his own words .
This is what Twitter has been saying about @ @ @ @ @ really empathised with this comment .
Trump ’ s weird take on testing has had @ @ @ @

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Comedian Sarah Cooper’s “How to” clips are one of the things helping to get us through this crisis, because who wouldn’t feel better after watching a clinical takedown of Donald Trump?
It’s even better that she uses just his own words.
How to hydroxychloroquine pic.twitter.com/yMObDCFGXS — Sarah Cooper (@sarahcpr) May 19, 2020
This is what Twitter has been saying about her latest performance.
this has now become the ONLY way I hear what that buffoon has said. Thank you? https://t.co/Rccmx24Vlz — Jennifer Farac (@jenn_wilson) May 19, 2020
What award can we give her? All of them? https://t.co/5NdOZZAxXq — Bethany Albertson (@AlbertsonB2) May 19, 2020
I only now realize he said "I don't take it" and "I take it" within a minute span. — Comfortably Numb🏠 (@YGalanter) May 19, 2020
You are the best of the best of the best. — Merrin Dungey (@RealMerrinD) May 19, 2020
We really empathised with this comment.
I can’t believe this is real audio of the President. Even this one. What other drugs is he on?? https://t.co/6Wig60XMiL — evanraskob (@evanraskob) May 19, 2020
But here’s the proof.
Trump tells that he's currently *taking hydroxychloroquine*. Why? "Cause I think it's good. I've heard a lot of good stories… I take it, frontline workers take it, a lot of doctors take it" pic.twitter.com/ZzMkYCZSdS — Yosef Yisrael (@yosefyisrael25) May 18, 2020
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Trump’s weird take on testing has had the perfect lip-synch treatment
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thepoke--2020-05-20--Prince Charles helped launch an appeal for produce pickers – the only 5 responses you need

Just a day after MPs voted to curb immigration from Europe with a punitive lower earnings threshold , Prince Charles @ @ @ @ @ an appeal for home-grown crop pickers to replace the Europeans currently unable to travel .
@ @ @ @ @ a similar appeal , to no avail , but quite why they thought getting Prince @ @ @ @ @ help we aren ’ t sure .
It looks like it didn ’ t .
@ @ @ @ @ an opportunity to chat with the heir to the throne – perhaps about the future @ @ @ @ @ , we know of at least one MP prepared to get stuck in .
Prince @ @ @ @ @ the cheese industry – 7 Caerphilly chosen responses

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Just a day after MPs voted to curb immigration from Europe with a punitive lower earnings threshold, Prince Charles was rolled out to make an appeal for home-grown crop pickers to replace the Europeans currently unable to travel.
"If we are to harvest British fruit and vegetables this year, we need an army of people to help." The Prince of Wales has shared a message in support of the #PickForBritain campaign. 🍓🍏🍅@DefraGovUK pic.twitter.com/a7WIDYo7E0 — Clarence House (@ClarenceHouse) May 19, 2020
The government had already made a similar appeal, to no avail, but quite why they thought getting Prince Charles in on it might help we aren’t sure.
It looks like it didn’t.
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As soon as you get your pointless arse out picking strawberries for eight hours a day, I’ll give it some thought. Until then, shush. — 🏳🌈 Max 🏳🌈 (@SpillerOfTea) May 19, 2020
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come on you lazy heathens get out there and pick me some vegetables so my butler can serve them up to me#pickforbritain pic.twitter.com/k2N1VpMdMS — end of daves ❄ 🥕 🧻 (@davemacladd) May 19, 2020
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71 year old man who lives in a palace, has a servant to squeeze his toothpaste & has never actually had a job…gives us a lecture on Hard Graft.#PrinceCharles pic.twitter.com/uhmK6w5RWj — Revolting-Subject (@UnRoyalReporter) May 19, 2020
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NO WORKERS, NO PROBLEM We have told foreigners to go do one But rest assured the Ministry is organising the Great British Land Army If you are retired with spare time contact the Ministry for a factbook Or visit the website (which is not working)#pickforbritain pic.twitter.com/qn7W0zWG8x — Ministry for Brexit Preparations (@MinistryBrexit) May 19, 2020
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I hope all the racists that shout ' British jobs for British people ' will be volunteering to pick for Britain? Because I won't be, pick your own potatoes!! #pickforbritain — Nick (@Nclarke30) May 19, 2020
James O’Brien saw an opportunity to chat with the heir to the throne – perhaps about the future of British cheese.
Seriously, though, I might sign up for 'Pick for Britain'. I've always wanted to have a chat with Prince Charles and we might end up in the same field! — James O'Brien (@mrjamesob) May 19, 2020
However, we know of at least one MP prepared to get stuck in.
Iain Duncan Smith has endorsed the #pickforbritain campaign pic.twitter.com/oAx3Xk59ZC — end of daves ❄ 🥕 🧻 (@davemacladd) May 19, 2020
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Prince Charles has been fretting about the cheese industry – 7 Caerphilly chosen responses
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thepoke--2020-05-19--People love that Lucy Worsley took the time to share this Viz letter

The letters to Viz magazine are always a treat but it ’ s not often the person they ’ re @ @ @ @ @ of ) joins in .
So people loved it when historian and TV presenter Lucy @ @ @ @ @ , you really can ’ t !
And it turned out some people aren ’ @ @ @ @ @ Viz letters page .

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The letters to Viz magazine are always a treat but it’s not often the person they’re about (well, sort of) joins in. So people loved it when historian and TV presenter Lucy Worsley did this.
YES, COME ON, YOU CAN’T F**K AROUND WITH HISTORY LIKE THIS (with thanks to @slondonuk) pic.twitter.com/LnhbWxDk0C — Lucy Worsley (@Lucy_Worsley) May 18, 2020
Yes, you really can’t!
A worldwide lockdown and @Lucy_Worsley uses the 'f' word. I've seen everything now. — vicki pope (@vicki_pope) May 18, 2020
But with asterisks, I can’t believe @Lucy_Worsley has ever actually said it out loud, in anger, that anyone could hear. — richard playfoot (@richardplayfoo1) May 18, 2020
And it turned out some people aren’t entirely familiar with the Viz letters page.
Was the use of the language to fool people into thinking it wasn't you but some other Lucy Worsley — Mitch Raftery (@Mitchraf86) May 18, 2020
It's a spoof letter from a UK magazine called Viz. They have a readers' letter page that is made up. My fave was a guy complaining that the BBC said the Wimbledon tennis tournament was just around the corner. But when he went round the corner, all he saw was a dog being sick. — olo (@ilbastilportino) May 18, 2020
In short …
That's got to be the quote for the cover of the Blu-ray release! — Lisa P & Andrew T (@lisacartman) May 18, 2020
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44 brilliantly amusing readers’ letters to Viz
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thepoke--2020-05-19--People love this note slipped under a pianist’s door while he was practising

With lots of people spending much more time at home than they normally do , people with more determination than us are using the time to learn a musical instrument .
And those that already play one have lots more time to practise .
When this person was playing the piano at home they assumed the note just slipped under their door was going to be someone complaining about the noise .
Far from it , in fact , and people love it .
What a lovely little story , much appreciated after it was shared by u/internetsExplored on Reddit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ !
I practice piano every day and always worry that I ’ m annoying everyone .
I ’ m so glad you ’ re appreciated !
’ purpleblackgreen ‘ One of my lovely neighbors sings karaoke almost everyday .
Randomly requested that he sing “ don ’ t stop me now ” .
He ’ s been on a queen streak all week.
’ hehethatsawesome ‘ Jealous of all you guys with your wholesome neighbors meanwhile my downstairs neighbors complain to management and pound angrily on the ceiling if I dare walk over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ DrakeFloyd A lovely little practical joke if your neighbour ’ s security settings aren ’ t what they might be

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With lots of people spending much more time at home than they normally do, people with more determination than us are using the time to learn a musical instrument. And those that already play one have lots more time to practise.
When this person was playing the piano at home they assumed the note just slipped under their door was going to be someone complaining about the noise. Far from it, in fact, and people love it.
What a lovely little story, much appreciated after it was shared by u/internetsExplored on Reddit.
‘That’s so sweet! I practice piano every day and always worry that I’m annoying everyone. I’m so glad you’re appreciated!’ purpleblackgreen ‘One of my lovely neighbors sings karaoke almost everyday. Randomly requested that he sing “don’t stop me now”. He’s been on a queen streak all week.’ hehethatsawesome ‘Jealous of all you guys with your wholesome neighbors meanwhile my downstairs neighbors complain to management and pound angrily on the ceiling if I dare walk over to my fridge or bathroom after 10pm.’ DrakeFloyd
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A lovely little practical joke if your neighbour’s security settings aren’t what they might be
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thepoke--2020-05-19--‘When you order your girlfriend a personalised gin glass and get the option to add a note’

Not the first time this sort of thing but happened , but it ’ s still a classic of its @ @ @ @ @ order your girlfriend a personalised gin glass and get the option to add a note @ @ @ @ @ who shared the picture on Twitter .
And then the lucky recipient who originally posted @ @ @ @ @ in touch .
And it prompted people to share examples of something similar … And @ @ @ @ @ class .
23 times the customer really wasn ’ t right and they ’ re @ @ @ @ @ too relatable

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Not the first time this sort of thing but happened, but it’s still a classic of its type.
‘When you order your girlfriend a personalised gin glass and get the option to add a note …’ writes @WrongJill who shared the picture on Twitter.
And then the lucky recipient who originally posted the picture on Facebook got in touch.
This is my glass 🤣🤣🤣 pic.twitter.com/hwI06ueyWV — Hayley ❤ (@hayley57797) May 19, 2020
Is it? My friend sent it to me yesterday, it’s so funny. I’m sorry I didn’t credit you, I didn’t know. I will do — JillyWig (@WrongJill) May 19, 2020
It's OK 😁 best present ever. And to top it off the cards great too "Happy Birthday Harry" 🤣 pic.twitter.com/96TCNu9xzQ — Hayley ❤ (@hayley57797) May 19, 2020
And it prompted people to share examples of something similar …
And this, surely best in class.
There was this Welsh road sign translation from 2008. The welsh says "I am not in the office at the moment. Send any work to be translated". pic.twitter.com/BCs3I1lxxa — Steve Tamburello (@thegreenman42) May 19, 2020
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23 times the customer really wasn’t right and they’re very funny and occasionally far too relatable
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thepoke--2020-05-19--A family went to the beach and was shocked by all the people on the beach – 5 favourite responses

There ’ s been no shortage of moments that have had us shouting at the telly during the pandemic , @ @ @ @ @ people in positions of so-called power .
Not always , though .
Sometimes there are @ @ @ @ @ family which travelled to the seaside for the day and shocked – shocked I say @ @ @ @ @ people had also come to the beach .
And these 5 responses pretty much nail @ @ @ @ @ fruity trap for an anti-vaxxer – and they strolled right in

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There’s been no shortage of moments that have had us shouting at the telly during the pandemic, most of them caused by people in positions of so-called power.
Not always, though. Sometimes there are moments like this, a family which travelled to the seaside for the day and shocked – shocked I say – to see that other people had also come to the beach.
I’m baffled. Just saw this on the news. Woman who drove 1.5 hours to go to the beach with her family complains about other people at the beach who have done the same as her. Does she not see she’s part of the problem #StayAtHomeSaveLives #COVIDIDIOTS pic.twitter.com/iowllyZEk2 — Colm McAfee (@mcafee77) May 17, 2020
And these 5 responses pretty much nail it.
I was about gobsmacked at her utter lack of self-awareness. 🤦♀ — Katherine Mendelsohn 🕷🐟 (@Katheri48033429) May 17, 2020
How dare other people go to the beach when she had plans to with her family 😫 — Jason H (@brothheed) May 17, 2020
Woman finds herself annoying. pic.twitter.com/Q1kDNiSk2w — Adil Ray OBE (@adilray) May 19, 2020
When you ring home to say I'll be late as I'm in a traffic jam. You're not just in it, you are it. https://t.co/wewzxXUIBn — Sgt S. (@Sgt__S) May 18, 2020
Sorry Peacock family, I live a five minute walk from the beach where I live, drop me a dm next time you want to come visit and I’ll drive the 1.5 hours to your house just to even things up. — Jules M (@julesm2211) May 17, 2020
To conclude, this.
https://twitter.com/SamGowland123/status/1262458771210633216?s=20
Also this …
I am glad you tweeted this I thought I imagined it. — Gill (@Gillybean1961) May 17, 2020
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Someone set a fruity trap for an anti-vaxxer – and they strolled right in
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thepoke--2020-05-19--This takedown of a Priti Patel Covid-19 press conference is beautifully done

People lip-syncing the absolute incompetence of so many people in authority these days has become a bit of a thing @ @ @ @ @ welcome it is too .
Not the idiots in charge , the lip-syncing bit .
@ @ @ @ @ of the genre , Meggie Foster giving this Priti Patel Covid-19 press conference entirely the @ @ @ @ @ are just some of the things people had to say about it .
And here @ @ @ @ @ made earlier .
Priti Patel struggled to report the number of Covid-19 tests – our @ @ @ @ @ MORE Trump ’ s weird medical advice is even funnier when it ’ s lip-synced @ @ @

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People lip-syncing the absolute incompetence of so many people in authority these days has become a bit of a thing in the pandemic and very welcome it is too. Not the idiots in charge, the lip-syncing bit.
And here is a classic of the genre, Meggie Foster giving this Priti Patel Covid-19 press conference entirely the treatment it deserves.
I Feel Priti pic.twitter.com/I0hEZ7O6GS — Meggie Foster (@meggiefoster) May 19, 2020
Here are just some of the things people had to say about it.
https://twitter.com/TheMendozaWoman/status/1262720426192535552?s=20
I’ve watched this eleventy-seven times 😂🤣😂 — Reynard 💎🦊🇵🇸🌹#NHS (@vulp_es) May 19, 2020
I love this new genre. https://t.co/9Ix4iMbQqg — Caitlin Moran (@caitlinmoran) May 19, 2020
These videos are fantastic! — Tom Lees (@tom_lees) May 19, 2020
And here are a few Meggie Foster made earlier.
Diane Does Digits pic.twitter.com/Tzu70Q56dI — Meggie Foster (@meggiefoster) May 15, 2020
Caroline Flint vs. Emily Thornberry pic.twitter.com/so6Vl3HiIr — Meggie Foster (@meggiefoster) May 13, 2020
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Priti Patel struggled to report the number of Covid-19 tests – our threevety-eleven favourite responses
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Trump’s weird medical advice is even funnier when it’s lip-synced by a comedian
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thepoke--2020-05-19--Heritage Toronto may have erected the best historical plaque of all time

We had assumed there was a rule that historical plaques had to feature dull , dry text , but that @ @ @ @ @ case in Canada .
We have to thank Jon Weier for sharing this photo of @ @ @ @ @ from ‘ Heritage Toronto ’ .

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We had assumed there was a rule that historical plaques had to feature dull, dry text, but that certainly isn’t the case in Canada.
We have to thank Jon Weier for sharing this photo of a very different commemorative plaque from ‘Heritage Toronto’.
This is by far my favourite "historical plaque" ever. It is truly spectacular. pic.twitter.com/81CdK85O0D — Jon Weier (@jonweier) May 15, 2020
And a closer look.
That’s so meta, it’s plaqueception.
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Finest memorial plaque you’ll see this week
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thepoke--2020-05-19--14 of the funniest gags, pics and observations about living with the new normal

The good news is that the UK has been quarantining visitors from overseas since a few months ago .
The @ @ @ @ @ started doing it on 30th February .
This means that either the government is making @ @ @ @ @ of us missed out on a day ’ s pay and nobody told us .
@ @ @ @ @ that people are still thinking of funny things to say about the new normal , @ @ @ @ @ .
Here are some of those things .

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The good news is that the UK has been quarantining visitors from overseas since a few months ago. The bad news is that they started doing it on 30th February.
This means that either the government is making up dates, or most of us missed out on a day’s pay and nobody told us.
The other good news is that people are still thinking of funny things to say about the new normal, in spite of it all. Here are some of those things.
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The year is 2025, a sentient Zoom Quiz has just become prime minster. People are shocked when it soon becomes clear it is only interested in Zoom Quiz related policy. Everyone must now participate in 40 hours of quizzing a week to earn their Netflix access license. — Arena Flowers (@ArenaFlowers) May 17, 2020
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People who haven’t gained weight during quarantine are psychopaths. — (@Love_bug1016) May 17, 2020
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As a loss of taste is now officially a coronavirus symptom, be aware of anyone close to you who suddenly shows an interest in buying a pair of Crocs. — Amanda (@Pandamoanimum) May 18, 2020
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Ok I’m going to personally chuck in 30 quids worth of Woolworths vouchers to anyone who sorts this corona shite out. — Joe Wilkinson (@gillinghamjoe) May 17, 2020
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I am very much enjoying the new British tradition of going to the park for a walk and commenting anxiously about how many people have gone to the park for a walk. — Ian Dunt (@IanDunt) May 18, 2020
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What if the real red pill was the bleach we drank along the way? — Michael Moran (@TheMichaelMoran) May 17, 2020
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thepoke--2020-05-19--‘Surely the greatest letter ever sent to a newspaper?’

We ’ re grateful to the wonderful Angry People in Local Newspapers for sharing this reader ’ s letter which @ @ @ @ @ surely the greatest letter ever sent to a newspaper ?
’ Here ’ s what @ @ @ @ @ when they shared it on Twitter .
And a few of the replies it prompted @ @ @ @ @ of the week ( not this week , another week )

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We’re grateful to the wonderful Angry People in Local Newspapers for sharing this reader’s letter which Dom Joly reckons is ‘surely the greatest letter ever sent to a newspaper?’
Here’s what @angrypiln said about it when they shared it on Twitter.
I have literally no idea what I’ve just read. pic.twitter.com/O6pAMGyNUP — Angry People in Local Newspapers (@angrypiln) November 15, 2019
And a few of the replies it prompted.
“I tried to conjure up an antidote”…. well you would, wouldn’t you? — Suellu (@suellu) November 15, 2019
The last few lines feel somehow profound. https://t.co/kjKqAcqJAW — Letters of Note (@LettersOfNote) November 15, 2019
Worth it just for “I was taken aback by three ducks”. — Matt Leys (@mattleys) November 15, 2019
I feel like is two separate anecdotes merged into one. — Stokesy 🏴🇪🇺 (@SStokes81) November 15, 2019
This is incredible https://t.co/Nm8HLF6vxl — Matt Leys (@mattleys) November 15, 2019
And yet there is no rejoinder beneath saying ”didn’t happen mate” so, once again, local newspapers are better than Twitter — Michael Moran (@TheMichaelMoran) November 15, 2019
Surely the greatest letter ever sent to a newspaper? https://t.co/ZKzPo5lRzw — Dom Joly (@domjoly) November 15, 2019
I am prepared to believe that this is exactly how events unfolded. — Alistair Coleman (@alistaircoleman) November 15, 2019
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Reader’s letter of the week (not this week, another week)
Source @angrypiln H/T @DomJoly


thepoke--2020-05-21--Someone got the Governor of Mississippi to read out a NSFW name and it’s a puerile delight

Due to social distancing , graduation ceremonies have been cancelled , postponed or altered beyond recognition .
The Governor of @ @ @ @ @ live streamed himself reading out the names of some of the state ’ s new @ @ @ @ @ he obviously didn ’ t check the list beforehand , because this happened .
We @ @ @ @ @ given a job immediately .
When Rex Chapman shared Thomas DeMartini ‘ s post with @ @ @ @ @ took off , grabbing an impressive four million views in less than two days .
@ @ @ @ @ people have been saying about the Simpsonsesque prank .
In a commendable “ politician with @ @ @ @ @ moment , Tate Reeves responded to the prank .
Someone pulled off the best prank @ @ @ @ @ show – wait for it

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Due to social distancing, graduation ceremonies have been cancelled, postponed or altered beyond recognition.
The Governor of Mississippi, Tate Reeves, live streamed himself reading out the names of some of the state’s new graduates via Facebook, but he obviously didn’t check the list beforehand, because this happened.
Proud moment: I got Tate reeves to say the name Harry Azcrac on Facebook live. And yes I’ve been laughing for about 25 minutes now — Thomas DeMartini 🍸 (@ThomasDeMartini) May 16, 2020
If anyone else wants a laugh 😂😂😭 pic.twitter.com/8ecPscWhFQ — Thomas DeMartini 🍸 (@ThomasDeMartini) May 16, 2020
We demand that Hairy Asscrack be given a job immediately.
When Rex Chapman shared Thomas DeMartini‘s post with his 720,000+ followers, it took off, grabbing an impressive four million views in less than two days.
The governor of Mississippi just read a list of 2020 HS graduates during virtual-graduation and someone slipped-in the name "Harry Azcrac" on him…😂🤣😭 pic.twitter.com/Pk6oOvZOXW — Rex Chapman🏇🏼 (@RexChapman) May 19, 2020
Here’s what other people have been saying about the Simpsonsesque prank.
Mississippi burning https://t.co/nxVDLwwmau — Clarence Hill Jr (@clarencehilljr) May 19, 2020
I'm clearly still a middle school student because I just laughed out loud. https://t.co/jXVPkkfl4O — Meg Kinnard (@MegKinnardAP) May 19, 2020
The pause after. He realized he got got. — Cornbread Wilson (@IsaacMRosenthal) May 19, 2020
Sports site editor, Mike Harris, had a question.
Was Hugh Jass also a graduate? https://t.co/P9ZJ8aDDEf — Mike Harris (@TheAthleticMike) May 19, 2020
In a commendable “politician with a sense of humour” moment, Tate Reeves responded to the prank.
Harry’s submitter has a bright future as a Simpson’s writer! In 10 minutes we’ll be honoring more graduates on Facebook Live. Maybe even Ben—the pride of the Dover family. https://t.co/Njw0GcNCXN — Tate Reeves (@tatereeves) May 19, 2020
via Gfycat
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Someone pulled off the best prank call to the Nigel Farage show – wait for it
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thepoke--2020-05-21--15 iconic horror characters brilliantly reimagined as IKEA instructions

Artist Ed Harrington is a master of presenting the familiar in an unexpected way .
A few examples , plucked @ @ @ @ @ nothinghappenedtoday , illustrate [ pun intended ] this perfectly .
Snow White up close and @ @ @ @ @ this very different view of Piglet and Pooh Ed is clearly drawn to the horror @ @ @ @ @ confirmed during an interview with Bored Panda , who went on to share some of @ @ @ @ @ – “ IKEA Instructions ” – a brilliantly creative set of iconic horror characters recreated @ @ @ @ @ We decided to show you our favourites .

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Artist Ed Harrington is a master of presenting the familiar in an unexpected way. A few examples, plucked from his Instagram account, nothinghappenedtoday, illustrate [pun intended] this perfectly.
Freddy Krueger meets Edward Scissorhands
Snow White up close and personal with a facehugger
And this very different view of Piglet and Pooh
Ed is clearly drawn to the horror genre, a fact he confirmed during an interview with Bored Panda, who went on to share some of his latest collection of images – “IKEA Instructions” – a brilliantly creative set of iconic horror characters recreated in an IKEA style.
We decided to show you our favourites.
1. Gremlins
2. The Omen
3. Alien
4. Pet Sematary
5. The Lost Boys
6. The Fly
7. The Walking Dead
8. Ringu


thepoke--2020-05-21--This Christian cast doubt on pandemic experts by comparing them to Noah and the takedowns were bruta

This Christian cast doubt on pandemic experts by comparing them to Noah and the takedowns were brutal

There was a phase a little while ago when it became quite popular to ignore expert opinion .
We thought @ @ @ @ @ that wrong but apparently not .
Well , not if you ’ re the Christian @ @ @ @ @ – we hope it ’ s not too much of a leap to suggest he @ @ @ @ @ say this .
And the takedowns were heaven sent .
He wasn ’ t leaving @ @ @ @ @ then it was too late .
The takedown of this person who defended the Bible @ @ @ @ @ perfection

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There was a phase a little while ago when it became quite popular to ignore expert opinion. We thought the pandemic might have righted that wrong but apparently not.
Well, not if you’re the Christian chap who went on Twitter – we hope it’s not too much of a leap to suggest he’s Christian – to say this.
As we listen to epidemiologists, it’s good to remember that the Titanic was built by experts, the Ark by amateurs. — Matt Birk (@BirkMatt) May 20, 2020
And the takedowns were heaven sent.
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https://twitter.com/MitchBenn/status/1263228022632730624?s=20
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If Santa Claus can deliver billions of packages in one night, then why shipping experts do the same? — Matthew Dowd (@matthewjdowd) May 20, 2020
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at least one of them was real. — Danny Wallace 🇪🇺 (@dannywallace) May 21, 2020
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Reactor #4 in Chernobyl was built by experts, while Iron Mans arc reactor was built in a cave by amateurs — razzle dazzle (@A_Gustafson08) May 20, 2020
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did they teach you at harvard that the titanic fell apart because of sloppy welding https://t.co/wKtRNzOSQL — Sigh Hersh, Hostile Witness (@Ugarles) May 20, 2020
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8 people out of millions survived the flood. 705 out of 2,200 survived the Titanic. From a survival perspective, the Ark was a shitty response to the threat. Also, minor aside, but the Ark/Flood literally never happened. — D “Stay home, save lives” Pacheco (@whatdoiknow) May 20, 2020
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Which is why I go to an auto mechanic for all my dental needs. https://t.co/wyVOwZTNh7 — Benjamin Allbright (@AllbrightNFL) May 20, 2020
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The Titanic sank without enough lifeboats because the people who built it wanted to stuff as many paying customers onto the ship as possible https://t.co/0nu6uKLLWl — Alex Kirshner (@alex_kirshner) May 20, 2020
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I think he's calling God an amateur. — Andy (@atk825) May 20, 2020
In short, this.
Putting aside the fact that the "ark" is a made up story. The reason so many people died aboard the Titanic was a lack of protective equipment and safety measures…Sound familiar? https://t.co/yrFeajE06v — Diana ➡ Neverland 5e Setting Available on DTRPG (@Superdillin) May 20, 2020
He wasn’t leaving it there, but by then it was too late.
Lots of folks triggered about this “cute” little tweet aimed at getting a few laughs. They say the Ark never happened. Neither did the predictions of millions of Covid deaths by the scientific experts. https://t.co/cuOKUlhPlv — Matt Birk (@BirkMatt) May 20, 2020
Well …
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The takedown of this person who defended the Bible in its entirety was sheer perfection
H/T @MitchBenn


thepoke--2020-05-21--Lord Sugar doesn’t think raising tax for the rich is a good idea – 8 totally unsurprised responses

There have been several calls to raise income tax – particularly for the super-rich – to help the UK avoid @ @ @ @ @ caused by Covid-19 , as well as to fund research into fighting it .
Lord @ @ @ @ @ a fan of that suggestion .
He put his points to Radio 5 Live , @ @ @ @ @ ’ t think tax is the answer .
Austerity is going to happen , unfortunately @ @ @ @ @ to happen and we will work our way out of it like we did in @ @ @ @ @ were reported by The Independent , they were received about as well as you ’ @ @ @ @ @ re not sure what they ’ re all going on about , to be honest @ @ @ @ @ ’ s a bit boracic .
Lord Sugar ’ s rant about Jeremy Corbyn ’ @ @ @ @ @ schooled – the only 9 replies you need

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There have been several calls to raise income tax – particularly for the super-rich – to help the UK avoid some of the economic hardship caused by Covid-19, as well as to fund research into fighting it.
Lord Alan Sugar isn’t a fan of that suggestion. He put his points to Radio 5 Live, saying:
“I don’t think tax is the answer. Austerity is going to happen, unfortunately – it’s going to happen and we will work our way out of it like we did in 2007.”
When the comments were reported by The Independent, they were received about as well as you’d expect.
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Next up: "Vaccine won't help prevent coronavirus, says coronavirus" https://t.co/BIdJSJdYPa — Kieran Hurley (@kieran_hurley) May 19, 2020
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Couldnt fucking hurt though https://t.co/5FJIjkS8Yo — TechnicallyRon (@TechnicallyRon) May 19, 2020
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am shocked that a rich man has said this https://t.co/3nLFHBDJuS — •• (@agirlcalledlina) May 19, 2020
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I'd like to counter, taxing the rich WILL help me get over Coronavirus. https://t.co/jdrSB45TxH — Matt Thomas (@Trickyjabs) May 19, 2020
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Fishing 'a waste of time', finds study written by leading fish. https://t.co/nuLdUcqNPS — Mark Watson (@watsoncomedian) May 20, 2020
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Lord Sugar: I have so much money but I don't think the Government should tax me more, they should make people already financially struggling struggle more. — Freddie (@FreddieBailey96) May 19, 2020
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Oh well. We'll have to eat them, then. https://t.co/RyaNvepAtv — James  (@jamesisfine) May 19, 2020
We’re not sure what they’re all going on about, to be honest, since the poor man’s a bit boracic.
sorry I am skint https://t.co/qmIlEA2QUc — Lord Sugar (@Lord_Sugar) May 17, 2020
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Lord Sugar’s rant about Jeremy Corbyn’s tax plans got him schooled – the only 9 replies you need
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thepoke--2020-05-21--This video of a cat has gone viral because of its stunning goalie skills

YouTuber and footballer , Chris Dixon , shared a video of his cat ’ s amazing goalkeeping skills and the @ @ @ @ @ with more than 10 million views in a couple of days .
See for yourself @ @ @ @ @ are keepers in the Prem who ’ d kill for that talent – but probably @ @ @ @ @ – maybe the odd spider .
There ’ s been a lot of love for @ @ @ @ @ every Meownuel Neuer , there are a few hundred thousand like Ganapathi Ramanathan ’ s @ @ @ @ @ goal , but really useful if the team needs to *lowers sunglasses* park the puss @ @ @ @ @ this journalist for ignoring the cat fight during her interview

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YouTuber and footballer, Chris Dixon, shared a video of his cat’s amazing goalkeeping skills and the clip has gone viral, with more than 10 million views in a couple of days.
See for yourself why that is.
Knew naming him Meownuel Neuer was a mistake pic.twitter.com/w3MrwH5Opn — Chris Dixon (@chrismd10) May 18, 2020
There are keepers in the Prem who’d kill for that talent – but probably just mice, small birds – maybe the odd spider.
There’s been a lot of love for the feline footballer.
It's the way it casually strolls off after each incredible save https://t.co/xfVI7L7EVH — Nooruddean (@BeardedGenius) May 19, 2020
This cat has game!!! https://t.co/HS9iz8dHTq — Leah Holiove (@Leah_Holiove) May 20, 2020
For every Meownuel Neuer, there are a few hundred thousand like Ganapathi Ramanathan’s cat.
No good in goal, but really useful if the team needs to *lowers sunglasses* park the puss.
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Maximum chill points to this journalist for ignoring the cat fight during her interview
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thepoke--2020-05-21--That “Stay Alert” message saw people flock to the beach – the only 5 reactions you need

Wednesday was the UK ’ s hottest day so far in 2020 , so a lot of people took advantage @ @ @ @ @ lockdown rules and headed to the beach .
Here ’ s how things looked at @ @ @ @ @ .
ITV journalist , Simon Harris , suspected the current safety campaign might not be @ @ @ @ @ wasn ’ t the only one .
Care worker Louise Ellis Davies viewed the scenes @ @ @ @ @ despair .
This Southend news Twitter account had a special message for the beachgoers .
@ @ @ @ @ thinks lockdown should be stricter and there are no words

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Wednesday was the UK’s hottest day so far in 2020, so a lot of people took advantage of the recent loosening of lockdown rules and headed to the beach.
Here’s how things looked at Southend-on Sea, for example.
Southend beach packed with thousands of sunseekers from as far away as Leicestershire struggling to social distance on the hottest day of the year https://t.co/aElf6KbKRl pic.twitter.com/j8mZ6lOl4w — ITV London (@itvlondon) May 20, 2020
ITV journalist, Simon Harris, suspected the current safety campaign might not be doing its job.
He wasn’t the only one.
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Congratulations to Boris Johnson and team for taking the clear message of “stay home” and tweaking it just enough so that the public thinks it’s fine to turn the beaches into a special coronavirus edition of Where’s fucking Wally. https://t.co/FYVcx47M4m — James Felton (@JimMFelton) May 20, 2020
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If you look carefully at the sea from Southend beach, you can see the second wave heading towards you. pic.twitter.com/kQlW5xqOdB — Parody Boris Johnson (@BorisJohnson_MP) May 20, 2020
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Lessons learned from 1918: zero. 👇 https://t.co/D7EE9LkaUV — Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) May 20, 2020
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As you see, it's a beautiful day, the beaches are open and people are having a wonderful time. Southend, as you know, means "Second wave" #Southend #beach pic.twitter.com/WgC1kyZwrI — Grow Like Grandad (@GrowLikeGrandad) May 20, 2020
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Don’t want to worry anybody but a lot of these sardines don’t look alert https://t.co/FYVcx47M4m — James Felton (@JimMFelton) May 20, 2020
Care worker Louise Ellis Davies viewed the scenes with a certain amount of despair.
At 8am I finished my nightshift. Took off my PPE, showered, washed my uniform, and went to bed.
While I was asleep Southend beach was packed with people, unable to social distance due to numbers. Under gov guidelines they all have the "right" to go there.
Why do I bother?⚰ — Louise Ellis Davies 💙🌈 (@louanndavies) May 20, 2020
She may well have had some sympathy with this message from a Southend news account.
Dear everyone, Fuck off home Love,
Southend — Southend On Sea (@Southend0nSea) May 20, 2020
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Man drinking beer on beach thinks lockdown should be stricter and there are no words
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thepoke--2020-05-20--Man drinking beer on beach thinks lockdown should be stricter and there are no words

To be filed under ‘ there are no words ’ comes this man drinking beer on the seafront at Brighton @ @ @ @ @ lockdown isn ’ t strict enough .
Yes , it ’ s definitely a worry @ @ @ @ @ fella ?
It reminded us of this family who went to the beach and was @ @ @ @ @ so many people on the beach .
This meme hilariously shows how 2020 has ruined @ @ @ @ @ our 24 favourites

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To be filed under ‘there are no words’ comes this man drinking beer on the seafront at Brighton who’s worried the lockdown isn’t strict enough.
Hottest day of the year forecast – temps up to 28c 🌞 Brighton beach has been very busy in the sunshine and social distancing could be challenging today. Council message: “stay away!” #lockdown #Covid_19 #coronavirus @Lauratobin1 @piersmorgan @susannareid100 pic.twitter.com/Whd9LWjONZ — Nick Dixon (@NickDixonITV) May 20, 2020
That ‘but’ towards the beginning is doing a lot of heavy lifting. And of course everyone made the same point.
I'm sat here baffled after your report from Brighton 🤔 people were actually saying 'You can't social distance here' so why are they there being part of the problem? Mind boggling! As for 'we're all family, in and out of each others homes'. Head scratching 🤷♀🤦♀ — Caroline O (Shorty) (@CO8371) May 20, 2020
The man says, the way we going – could have a stricter restrictions, whilst he’s out like everyone else. 🤔 — Mark (@M_Occomore) May 20, 2020
News Flash: Public information message from Welsh Tourist Board 👇 that especially includes Barry Island! #StayAtHome@gavinstaceytv pic.twitter.com/Ujd2VH8knK — Kelvin Dale-Greaves (@GreavesKelvin) May 20, 2020
It reminded us of this family who went to the beach and was shocked to find there were so many people on the beach.
I’m baffled. Just saw this on the news. Woman who drove 1.5 hours to go to the beach with her family complains about other people at the beach who have done the same as her. Does she not see she’s part of the problem #StayAtHomeSaveLives #COVIDIDIOTS pic.twitter.com/iowllyZEk2 — Colm McAfee (@mcafee77) May 17, 2020
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This meme hilariously shows how 2020 has ruined everyone’s plans – our 24 favourites
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thepoke--2020-05-20--People are sharing bits of London they dislike most and the petty hatred is cheering us up

It all started when @ youngvulgarian over on Twitter offered this take on Stoke Newington in north London and asked @ @ @ @ @ the capital they hated most .
And it ’ s fair to say it took @ @ @ @ @ off – and made everyone ’ s day better , no matter which part of @ @ @ @ @ ) you come from .
Here are our favourites .

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It all started when @youngvulgarian over on Twitter offered this take on Stoke Newington in north London and asked people for the bits of the capital they hated most.
what’s the London neighbourhood you hate the most for the flimsiest reason? I’ve been dragged to Stoke Newington by friends living in Stoke Newington and refusing to go elsewhere so many times I can get myself seething just thinking about the words “Stoke Newington” — Marie Le Conte (@youngvulgarian) May 19, 2020
And it’s fair to say it took off – it really took off – and made everyone’s day better, no matter which part of London (or the country) you come from.
Here are our favourites.
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Clapham – it feels like it’s the evolutionary link for university graduates who aren’t willing to fully commit to London. That and it’s housed solely by rugby lads and estate agents. — DomLee1987 (@DomLee1987) May 19, 2020
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It barely merits the term but I loathe the South Bank. It’s for people who want to go to London but have no idea where to go. I love the BFI so will tolerate it for that but otherwise it’s just deathly and only reminds me how much we fucked up this “having a river” thing. — Claire (@clairestrickett) May 19, 2020
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Islington. It’s just Clapham for people who once read a book. — C:\temp\ (@BryceElder) May 20, 2020
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Crouch End is sooooo far. Like almost in The North. And when you get there it’s just an up-itself East Dulwich. But with no convenient green space. — Janice Turner (@VictoriaPeckham) May 20, 2020
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Camden. You think it *must* be a cool place to hang out, but it’s just full of shops selling London tat, tourists and people trying to aggressively sell you drugs. But you’re forced to go there sometimes because of decent gigs — Sophy Ridge (@SophyRidgeSky) May 20, 2020
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Hackney is not a personality, people — Luke Jones (@lukejones03) May 19, 2020
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Canary Wharf. A sea of glass dildos. — Justin Myers (@theguyliner) May 19, 2020
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thepoke--2020-05-20--This crane driver winding up a sunbather with his shadow is a childish delight

This is an absolute delight , a crane driver who spotted someone sunbathing below and , well , have a @ @ @ @ @ UP !
Because the commentary and the laughter is brilliant .
And try not to @ @ @ @ @ makes it even better … Surely the most fun you can have with a crane @ @ @ @ @ , we know , but it ’ s been cleared by some distance … ) @ @ @ @ @ brilliantly trolls people who complain on Twitter

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This is an absolute delight, a crane driver who spotted someone sunbathing below and, well, have a watch for yourself.
SOUND UP! Because the commentary and the laughter is brilliant. And try not to fast forward, the anticipation makes it even better …
Surely the most fun you can have with a crane (arguably a low bar, we know, but it’s been cleared by some distance …)
Absolutely 100% can get behind this level of commitment to pettiness. https://t.co/kCVneJYJsO — ELLIOT EASTWICK (@Faycebuk) May 20, 2020
the crane driver is just SO DELIGHTED!! Absolute glee 🙂 — So Camera. Much Click. Wow! (she/her) (@BlueRoseNZ) May 20, 2020
100% job satisfaction — Mr Brown (@MrBrownsEtc) May 20, 2020
https://twitter.com/TheRealLinda/status/1263016457975345152?s=20
I’m laughing way more than I should at this. But, when you’re that high up all on your own, then what a better way to while away the hours?! 😂😂😂👍 — Paddy O’Brien (@wolfetone98) May 20, 2020
https://twitter.com/alexrae1969/status/1263048266775699456?s=20
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This spoof customer care account brilliantly trolls people who complain on Twitter
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thepoke--2020-05-20--Sarah Vine was shocked that a teaching union leader said kids were ‘mucky’ – only 5 responses you ne

Sarah Vine was shocked that a teaching union leader said kids were ‘mucky’ – only 5 responses you need

As you ’ ll no doubt have seen by now the government is keen to get a large part of @ @ @ @ @ their desks next month .
Lots of people don ’ t agree or have concerns @ @ @ @ @ unions and a large number of local authorities , not to mention a good deal @ @ @ @ @ not to send their kids back .
One thing bothering people is that kids aren @ @ @ @ @ hygiene-minded – not ideal during a pandemic – but Daily Mail columnist Sarah Vine was @ @ @ @ @ and naturally went on Twitter to say so .
And here are the only responses @ @ @ @ @ Not even Sarah Vine-alike , Julia Hartley Brewer was on her side .
The Daily @ @ @ @ @ must try harder – the only 7 responses you need AND STILL MORE

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As you’ll no doubt have seen by now the government is keen to get a large part of the school population back behind their desks next month.
Lots of people don’t agree or have concerns about it, like teaching unions and a large number of local authorities, not to mention a good deal of parents who have decided not to send their kids back.
One thing bothering people is that kids aren’t necessarily the most hygiene-minded – not ideal during a pandemic – but Daily Mail columnist Sarah Vine was shocked by this suggestion, and naturally went on Twitter to say so.
This is what the woman in charge of our teaching unions thinks of kids. Great. pic.twitter.com/yUr0YzN3qN — Sarah ‘books’ Vine (@WestminsterWAG) May 20, 2020
And here are the only responses you need to that.
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‘Woman who has met children accurately describes children’ isn’t the gotcha you seem to think it is. — 🏳🌈 Max 🏳🌈 (@SpillerOfTea) May 20, 2020
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Do you not get exhausted pretending to be outraged about unoutrageous things? What grown-up doesn’t know that kids are mucky? — Dara Ó Briain (@daraobriain) May 20, 2020
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This is a really obvious fact and right now it’s a matter of life and death for a lot of teachers https://t.co/BtII3rZkeH — Arthur Chu (@arthur_affect) May 20, 2020
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From an *entire column* Sarah Vine devoted to how disgusting her own daughter is published way, way, way back in … um, February. 🤔 https://t.co/4YCD3Z56AM pic.twitter.com/dLQgUim1kM — Barry Glendenning (@bglendenning) May 20, 2020
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Earlier this month my son managed to get spit into his vitamin syringe, came over to me whilst I was sitting unsuspecting on the sofa and squirted it into my nose and mouth. It’s not controversial to say kids are a bit mucky. https://t.co/vcFsMr6Xd0 — James Felton (@JimMFelton) May 20, 2020
Not even Sarah Vine-alike, Julia Hartley Brewer was on her side.
To be fair, she is right — Julia Hartley-Brewer (@JuliaHB1) May 20, 2020
To conclude …
It's entirely accurate, as anyone who's ever had kids will know. — Matt (@mattjware) May 20, 2020
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thepoke--2020-05-20--These 14 funny tweets about the pandemic are a real tonic

With laughter in such short supply that we suspect Jacob Rees-Mogg and Elon Musk of hoarding it for resale , @ @ @ @ @ stroll through Twitter and gathered these very funny posts .
Sometimes reading about the pandemic @ @ @ @ @

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With laughter in such short supply that we suspect Jacob Rees-Mogg and Elon Musk of hoarding it for resale, we took a socially distanced stroll through Twitter and gathered these very funny posts.
Sometimes reading about the pandemic can be a tonic.
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Priti Patel is multi-talented. She can Clap for Carers with one hand and flick them the V’s with the other. — Sue Perkins (@sueperkins) May 19, 2020
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We’ve now reached the point in the pandemic where “name one person who’d have done better?” Can be answered with “that dude who organised the Fyre Festival.” — Bethany Black (@BeffernieBlack) May 19, 2020
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The government's messaging on lockdown has had all the clarity of the hokey cokey — Frankie Boyle (@frankieboyle) May 9, 2020
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Daft Punk's latest quarantine hit https://t.co/LcE8qUfAtz — Meghan Ball (@EldritchGirl) May 19, 2020
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Thinking of offering a special lockdown service, for people who miss working in an office. You ring me up & say "what day is it?" I tell you the day of the week & then I say "… all day" — Andy Ledger (@Lowfeller) May 19, 2020
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Celebrities: wow for once ppl won’t recognize us in public with these face masks Diane Keaton: pic.twitter.com/fpwxgzqo7N — Amanda Brooke Perrin (@brookeperrin) May 18, 2020
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One good thing about being sedentary for this long is that the life expectancy of my socks has tripled. — Rodney Lacroix (@RodLacroix) May 19, 2020
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thepoke--2020-05-20--These 16 nostalgic children’s book covers have had a very NSFW makeover

There ’ s a great nostalgia about vintage children ’ s books .
The covers have a look that suggests @ @ @ @ @ time .
That is , apart from when those book covers have been given a @ @ @ @ @ from the Bad Little Children ’ s Books by Arthur C. Gackley .
They ’ @ @ @ @ @ offended .

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There’s a great nostalgia about vintage children’s books. The covers have a look that suggests a gentler, more innocent time.
That is, apart from when those book covers have been given a NSFW makeover, like these from the Bad Little Children’s Books by Arthur C. Gackley.
They’re not for the easily offended.
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thepoke--2020-05-20--“What is the pettiest, silliest, most meaningless hill you are willing to die on?”

We all have those things that niggle at us when someone else does them .
It could be how they @ @ @ @ @ way they pronounce a word , or the order in which they make tea – @ @ @ @ @ People have been sharing the things , however petty , silly or meaningless , that @ @ @ @ @ prepared to let slide .
These were our favourites – which is not to say @ @ @ @ @ .
Having consideration around the home was a big hitter .
Things others say and @ @ @ @ @ to die on .

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We all have those things that niggle at us when someone else does them.
It could be how they load the dishwasher, the way they pronounce a word, or the order in which they make tea – milk first, obviously.
People have been sharing the things, however petty, silly or meaningless, that they’re just not prepared to let slide.
These were our favourites – which is not to say we agreed with them all.
Having consideration around the home was a big hitter.
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thepoke--2020-05-22--Janey Godley hilariously reimagined Nicola Sturgeon’s comments to the MSP who asked about croquet

During a session of the Scottish Parliament , the Conservative MSP for North East Scotland , Tom Mason , had @ @ @ @ @ video link – about *checks notes* croquet .
Mate – just hit your golf balls @ @ @ @ @ done .
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon gave an admirably restrained response , but not when @ @ @ @ @ her hands – or rather , her voice – on it .
Twitter said what @ @ @ @ @ of all , however , was this comment from the First Minister herself .
We @ @ @ @ @ she goes full Janey Godley after a stupid question .
Janey Godley ’ s version @ @ @ @ @ is just hilarious

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During a session of the Scottish Parliament, the Conservative MSP for North East Scotland, Tom Mason, had an important question – via video link – about *checks notes* croquet.
Imagine getting the opportunity to question the First Minister on the exit from lockdown – on behalf of your constituents – and the best you can come up with is…
Will I be allowed to play croquet?
🤦♂ pic.twitter.com/wyLDuLykDh — Boab Thomas (@MeanwhileScotia) May 21, 2020
Mate – just hit your golf balls with a mallet. Job done.
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon gave an admirably restrained response, but not when the wonderful Janey Godley got her hands – or rather, her voice – on it.
For clarity …
“ Peever and beds” is Scottish for hopscotch — Janey Godley (@JaneyGodley) May 21, 2020
Twitter said what we were thinking.
@JaneyGodley has been one of my greatest finds during #lockdown Pure comedy genius 🤣 https://t.co/tZoCfyXaSJ — Jude Ellis (@Hey_Jude71) May 21, 2020
Spot on as usual. https://t.co/1qtJFYa3iY — New Tattoo (@NewTattoo) May 21, 2020
Oh my dear, you have given me so many laughs during this rather bleak time. Ta. — Mel 🇪🇺 (@meljomur) May 21, 2020
Best of all, however, was this comment from the First Minister herself.
I just knew that today’s croquet moment wouldn’t escape the famous @JaneyGodley treatment (posted with my usual disclaimer about the language 😉) https://t.co/k44bGCmzVQ — Nicola Sturgeon (@NicolaSturgeon) May 21, 2020
We look forward to the day she goes full Janey Godley after a stupid question.
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Janey Godley’s version of the quarantined Trump family is just hilarious
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thepoke--2020-05-22--People are ruining band names by changing a letter or two – 17 goldplays

We don ’ t know who started this , but over on Twitter , people have been changing one or @ @ @ @ @ band name , but we honestly think some of these are a vast improvement .

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We don’t know who started this, but over on Twitter, people have been changing one or two letters to ruin a band name, but we honestly think some of these are a vast improvement.
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The Polling Stones pic.twitter.com/5FD2uaZbbh — Greg Jenner: 'DEAD FAMOUS OUT NOW!' (@greg_jenner) May 21, 2020
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The Wanker Brothers pic.twitter.com/IPthytJQSv — David Whitley (@mrdavidwhitley) May 21, 2020
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Crowded Horse pic.twitter.com/9nqj3PYacK — Dame Bibi Lynch (@BibiLynch) May 21, 2020
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thepoke--2020-05-22--‘If the moon was as close as the International Space Station’ is the stuff of nightmares

We ’ d suggest this isn ’ t going to happen any time soon but looking at the trajectory of @ @ @ @ @ who knows what 2021 will bring ?
It ’ s a graphic demonstration of what @ @ @ @ @ if it was as close as the International Space Station .
Yes , yes , @ @ @ @ @ a watch anyway .
And it ’ s fair to say people had a few @ @ @ @ @ were going to say .
‘ If planets were as close as the moon ’ @ @ @ @ @ s frankly terrifying

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We’d suggest this isn’t going to happen any time soon but looking at the trajectory of the last few years, who knows what 2021 will bring?
It’s a graphic demonstration of what the moon would look like if it was as close as the International Space Station. Yes, yes, we know, but have a watch anyway.
If the moon were as close to the Earth as the International Space Station… 😲 pic.twitter.com/t6lbp0tkL4 — Steve Stewart-Williams (@SteveStuWill) May 18, 2020
Big ain’t it?
And it’s fair to say people had a few questions.
Why isn’t it disintegrating? — Scott Manley (@DJSnM) May 20, 2020
Wouldn’t the atmosphere and oceans be experiencing – how to say it – extreme tides. — John Edwards (@edwards_jk) May 20, 2020
They forgot the 100m tidal wave following behind. — Martin O'Looney (@Two_Rivers_) May 18, 2020
It would disintegrate into a ring due to being inside the Roche limit. The fragments of the ring would bombard Earth and make it uninhabitable. — Friend of the Talking Bird (@DrugGovoruna) May 18, 2020
Just what we were going to say!
Vindication for my Don't Make The International Space Station As Big As The Moon campaign https://t.co/wDtcjjiZ0A — Jack Seale (@jackseale) May 20, 2020
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‘If planets were as close as the moon’ went viral because it’s frankly terrifying
Source Twitter @SteveSueWill H/T @jackseale


thepoke--2020-05-22--‘Now this is an obit’

‘Now this is an obit’

This obituary went wildly viral because it sounds like a life very well lived .
It made people smile and @ @ @ @ @ little bit , the way they live their lives .
Plus , it ’ s @ @ @ @ @ ’ re sure Uncle Bunky would have appreciated it .
‘ Now this is an @ @ @ @ @ kinsellawarren who shared the newspaper cutting on Twitter .
And just some of the many @ @ @ @ @ it .
And here ’ s the nephew who wrote it .
This amazing obituary @ @ @ @ @ – with a payoff to match

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This obituary went wildly viral because it sounds like a life very well lived. It made people smile and maybe change, just a little bit, the way they live their lives.
Plus, it’s so beautifully written. We’re sure Uncle Bunky would have appreciated it.
‘Now this is an obit,’ said @kinsellawarren who shared the newspaper cutting on Twitter.
And just some of the many things people were saying about it.
Hunter S. Thompson quote. “Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming “Wow! — hannah miller (@Millermiller115) May 20, 2020
Dirt nap is incredible — Jennifer C. Martin (@notreallyjcm) May 20, 2020
Hahaha…”do what Bunky say, not what Bunky do” has just been added to my repertoire of vernacular devices. Thank you. — 🇨🇦 James Andrew ✋🧼🤚 OR 🧟♂🧟♀ (@Ninelives8871) May 20, 2020
I already miss him, and I didn’t know about him until 5 minutes ago. — Jay Sullivan (@Jbird457) May 20, 2020
And how fortunate “Uncle Bunky” was to have a gifted nephew or niece that could pen a lovely legacy such as this… It’s how we gain immortality, living on in the hearts and minds of others. — Karen 🇨🇦🇳🇴🇮🇹 (@dkreative1) May 20, 2020
Whoever wrote this I’m gonna need you to stay alive long enough to write mine…this obit is a work of art — Tim Clifford (@tcliffsnotes) May 20, 2020
And here’s the nephew who wrote it.
Here’s more from the nephew who wrote this. https://t.co/MgXTzxg2y5 https://t.co/1m8nXFeLZX — Sue May Art (@suemayart) May 21, 2020
RIP Randall Jacobs AKA Uncle Bunky AKA The Bunkster
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This amazing obituary reads like an action blockbuster – with a payoff to match
Source Twitter @kinsellawarren


thepoke--2020-05-22--The W1A cast have down a video conference lockdown reunion and it’s brilliant

Here ’ s a 5 minute escape from the real world that is just the ticket right now , especially @ @ @ @ @ fan of BBC mockumentary , W1A .
Because Hugh Bonneville , Sarah Parish , Jason @ @ @ @ @ David Westhead have taken part in a lockdown special of the comedy and it ’ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s how Hugh Bonneville introduced it on Twitter .
This practical joke is terribly @ @ @ @ @ satisfying for it

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Here’s a 5 minute escape from the real world that is just the ticket right now, especially if you’re a fan of BBC mockumentary, W1A.
Because Hugh Bonneville, Sarah Parish, Jason Watkins, Monica Dolan and David Westhead have taken part in a lockdown special of the comedy and it’s a joy.
Here’s how Hugh Bonneville introduced it on Twitter.
‘#W1A Will, make sure you put this on the internal Syncopatizoom only.’
Lovely stuff.
Yes no brilliant Ian. I’ve got Will sitting here with me in my office. (He’s 2 metres away, wearing a Darth Vader mask and helmet, and gardening gloves) confessing it was him who leaked our zoom meeting on @YouTube Can I fire him? — Jason Watkins (@Jason__Watkins) May 21, 2020
Oh bloody hell, Will. — Monica Dolan (@MonicaDolan) May 20, 2020
Surely this is the time for another series. The daily press briefing would give you so much material. — Doug Sanders (@sanders1_doug) May 20, 2020
“That’s exactly the kind of thing that could push one of Tony’s few remaining buttons”. So good — Janine Gibson (@janinegibson) May 20, 2020
Thank you for identifying what you do best, and doing it less often. Brilliant. Hurrah! — 🌻 Tina 🌻 (@TinaBallerina74) May 20, 2020
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This practical joke is terribly juvenile and all the more satisfying for it
Source @hughbon


thepoke--2020-05-22--Irvine Welsh’s response to the Pick For Britain Trainspotting rip-off was nothing less than it deser

Irvine Welsh’s response to the Pick For Britain Trainspotting rip-off was nothing less than it deserved

As we probably all know by now , British crops are at risk of rotting due to a shortage of people to pick them as the Eastern Europeans who usually do it are unable to travel .
Next year , they won ’ t meet the government ’ s lower earning threshold , but that ’ s another story .
To deal with the problem , there is a huge recruitment drive for a modern “ land army ” of pickers – as Prince Charles explained in a recent video , and this is one advert from that campaign .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ too – in much the same vein .
All a bit too reminiscent of this , from Irvine Welsh ‘ s brilliant “ Trainspotting ” .
The approach was viewed with a certain cynicism on Twitter .
He went on to give his assessment of Pick For Britain , in characteristic style , and it ’ s a thing of scathing beauty .
Finally , a tweeter named Jon had a further point about the campaign .
This Trainspotting lockdown parody is so good it got Irvine Welsh ’ s seal of approval

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As we probably all know by now, British crops are at risk of rotting due to a shortage of people to pick them as the Eastern Europeans who usually do it are unable to travel.
Next year, they won’t meet the government’s lower earning threshold, but that’s another story.
To deal with the problem, there is a huge recruitment drive for a modern “land army” of pickers – as Prince Charles explained in a recent video, and this is one advert from that campaign.
I see the government is ripping off @IrvineWelsh now. pic.twitter.com/YDHcowqMjJ — Mic Wright (@brokenbottleboy) May 21, 2020
There’s a TV ad, too – in much the same vein.
All a bit too reminiscent of this, from Irvine Welsh‘s brilliant “Trainspotting”.
The approach was viewed with a certain cynicism on Twitter.
the audacity of a conservative government telling us to put food on other people's plates when they've spent the past 10 years making sure thousands of people had empty plates in the first place — Jesster (@the_mighty_fine) May 21, 2020
Pick something else you unoriginal fun ruining bastards. Pick not being a bunch of useless pricks. Pick actually running the country. Pick going ahead with pretty much anything you promise without there being a shitty caveat. Pick not being led by a sentient portaloo. https://t.co/fOM31mwSgf — Tiernan Douieb (@TiernanDouieb) May 21, 2020
All promoted by a prince who doesn’t even pick out his own suit. #pickforbritain pic.twitter.com/uE7zN2rzBj — Malcolm Tucker Esq 🕷 (@Tucker5law) May 22, 2020
Mitch Benn predicted a seismic reaction from the Trainspotting author.
He wasn’t wrong.
Just when you thought the cunts could not sink any lower… https://t.co/2dlNhraSWC — Irvine Welsh (@IrvineWelsh) May 21, 2020
He went on to give his assessment of Pick For Britain, in characteristic style, and it’s a thing of scathing beauty.
Pick #brexit Pick being conned by inbred toffs telling you immigrants now trying to save you were fucking up your life. Pick exploitative slave labour wages in ‘jobs’ you will replace them in. Pick all the shite you didn’t read on the side of a bus. Or don’t. It’s picked for you. https://t.co/2dlNhraSWC — Irvine Welsh (@IrvineWelsh) May 21, 2020
Finally, a tweeter named Jon had a further point about the campaign.
People always stop before the end when they rip this off, don't they? Because what you've got here is the government telling us to pick heroin over fruit picking https://t.co/fN5NBrkNMx — Jon (@_yowwwww) May 22, 2020
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This Trainspotting lockdown parody is so good it got Irvine Welsh’s seal of approval
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thepoke--2020-05-22--It’s the pause after this prank hits home that makes it so good

Sometimes the old ones are the best ones , a practical joke that is terribly juvenile and a salutary lesson @ @ @ @ @ have a read of what we ’ re about to say in public .
Before @ @ @ @ @ .
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Sometimes the old ones are the best ones, a practical joke that is terribly juvenile and a salutary lesson to us all to always have a read of what we’re about to say in public.
Before we say it in public.
The governor of Mississippi just read a list of 2020 HS graduates during virtual-graduation and someone slipped-in the name "Harry Azcrac" on him…😂🤣😭 pic.twitter.com/Pk6oOvZOXW — Rex Chapman🏇🏼 (@RexChapman) May 19, 2020
Got him!
The pause after. He realized he got got. — Cornbread Wilson (@IsaacMRosenthal) May 19, 2020
Did Phil McCracken make the honor roll? — Marty Smith (@MartySmithESPN) May 19, 2020
Amanda Huginkiss? — David Aldridge (@davidaldridgedc) May 19, 2020
Once had our elderly supply teacher shouting out “Mike Hunt! Mike Hunt!” during class registration. We all laughed and he continued to shout “Has anyone seen Mike Hunt?!”. He didn’t get it and thought we were laughing because we knew where Mike was but wouldn’t tell him. 😁 — Sarah (@MrsB_UK) May 19, 2020
In short …
The 14-year-old in every one of us appreciates this more than we care to admit. — Rich Otterman (@Uncle_Fooby) May 19, 2020
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This crane driver winding up a sunbather with his shadow is a childish delight
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thepoke--2020-05-22--Chris Pratt had a Parks and Rec moment with his emails – and it’s an emotional rollercoaster

If , for some bizarre reason , you ’ ve emailed actor Chris Pratt about anything – and you can @ @ @ @ @ you like – you should probably give up on getting a response .
He had @ @ @ @ @ this Instagram post shows .
That ’ s not how it panned out , though @ @ @ @ @ of sheer panic on his face when he realises what ’ s happening , but @ @ @ @ @ start ” was a bit faster than we ’ d have managed .
But then @ @ @ @ @ the “ deleted items ” folder .
Still , at least he ’ s entertaining @ @ @ @ @ we just get a new lockdown episode of Parks and Recreation ?
from Parks And @ @ @ @ @ called “ First lines of emails I ’ ve received while quarantining ” goes viral @ @ @ @ @ Image Chicks In The Office , Rachel Murray

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If, for some bizarre reason, you’ve emailed actor Chris Pratt about anything – and you can DM us why, if you like – you should probably give up on getting a response.
He had really good intentions, as this Instagram post shows.
The way I can relate to Chris Pratt his insta story at the moment omg. I thought I was problematic with my 11.000 unread emails but that man has around 36.000 LOL stupid ass — Inge 🚀 (@CR0C0DILEROCK) May 21, 2020
@prattprattpratt email inbox is giving me severe anxiety… I sweat when I’ve one unopened email pic.twitter.com/LeogWvqGTM — Rachel Murray (@raymurr614) May 20, 2020
chris pratt has 35k unread emails wtffff — Kellie 💚🕊💙 (@spideyyrauhl) May 21, 2020
That’s not how it panned out, though.
Chris Pratt: I’m going to respond to all my unread emails Also Chris Pratt: Accidentally deletes 51,000 emails pic.twitter.com/n7YKlTRvi2 — Chicks in the Office (@ChicksInTheOff) May 21, 2020
from Chris Pratt GIFs via Gfycat
We recognise the look of sheer panic on his face when he realises what’s happening, but the turnaround to “Fresh start” was a bit faster than we’d have managed. But then, we also know about the “deleted items” folder.
Still, at least he’s entertaining people.
@prattprattpratt reaction over deleting his emails has been the highlight of my night 😂😂 — T (@terricherise) May 20, 2020
i’m cracking up watching chris pratt delete all his emails 😭😭😭 — 🍥 (@syndey_tweets) May 21, 2020
Chris Pratt on Instagram: hi, yeah I don’t read my emails and oops, just deleted thousands of them before reading them. Please send them again Tom Holland, somewhere wondering why he never got an email back about hanging out: thAT EXPLAINS IT!! — Louise heeke (@louise_heeke) May 20, 2020
Hang on …Did we just get a new lockdown episode of Parks and Recreation?
Chris Pratt deleting all of his email is probably something Andy would do to get rid of a problem…either for himself, or for April…😂😂😂 @prattprattpratt — Hashim Abbasi (@hasabbhimasi) May 20, 2020
from Parks And Rec GIFs via Gfycat
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Poem called “First lines of emails I’ve received while quarantining” goes viral
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thepoke--2020-05-21--The coronavirus briefings have been given opening and closing credits and they’re brilliant

The government ’ s daily coronavirus briefings have become entirely predictable .
It ’ s a pretty much safe bet @ @ @ @ @ t turn up , and it ’ s an even safer bet that whoever takes @ @ @ @ @ answer the question .
So we ’ re grateful to @ Darren_Dutton who ’ s @ @ @ @ @ closing ( and opening ) credits and they ’ re brilliant .
And you can @ @ @ @ @ .
This crane driver winding up a sunbather with his shadow is a childish delight

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The government’s daily coronavirus briefings have become entirely predictable. It’s a pretty much safe bet that Boris Johnson won’t turn up, and it’s an even safer bet that whoever takes his place won’t answer the question.
So we’re grateful to @Darren_Dutton who’s livened them up with some closing (and opening) credits in the style of an ’80s American TV show and they’re brilliant.
Apologies. I don't seem to be able to stop making end credits for the daily coronavirus briefings. pic.twitter.com/nu4tcCOcnM — Darren Dutton (@Darren_Dutton) May 20, 2020
I dunno, maybe the daily briefing needs a rousing opening credits sequence to liven it up a bit#coronavirus #COVID19 #coronavirusuk pic.twitter.com/LbRix8OQht — Darren Dutton (@Darren_Dutton) May 16, 2020
Wonderful!
Any chance with the next one you include 'Rostrum camera – ken Morse'? — Jay Rayner (@jayrayner1) May 20, 2020
Hearing this theme tune has a Pavlovian effect on me. I instantly put on a pair of A-Team pyjamas and go to bed before Dad gets home. — Jim Howells (@jimmyhowzer) May 20, 2020
I love this but it needs this footage of Matt Hancock doing parkour https://t.co/hjQPvi6Q51 https://t.co/vsAmGj7RDu — James Shield (@jshield) May 16, 2020
Oh man. If I'd known that footage existed it would've been a no brainer. Maybe I can add some Six Million Dollar Man sound effects to it. — Darren Dutton (@Darren_Dutton) May 16, 2020
We’re with @daraobriain.
This is quite brilliant. https://t.co/HrTauiumbr — Dara Ó Briain (@daraobriain) May 20, 2020
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And there’s more!
Another day, another daily briefing end credits pic.twitter.com/hiaYRYhx77 — Darren Dutton (@Darren_Dutton) May 23, 2020
Someone said do a Cagney & Lacey one so I did a Cagney & Lacey one pic.twitter.com/BIrNLldLeq — Darren Dutton (@Darren_Dutton) May 25, 2020
You can follow Darren on Twitter here.
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This crane driver winding up a sunbather with his shadow is a childish delight
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thepoke--2020-05-21--Donald Trump said there’s more than one ‘per capita’ and it’s a very funny (terrifying) watch

Probably not telling you anything you didn ’ t already think about Donald Trump , but this 7 seconds still @ @ @ @ @ ‘ And you know when you say per capita there are many per capitas , @ @ @ @ @ capita relative to what ?
But you could look at just about any … ’ @ @ @ @ @ way about percentages .
It ’ s like , percentage relative to what ?
Here @ @ @ @ @ the things people were saying about it .
And just in case you needed this @ @ @ @ @ ’ t need this … ) This supercut of people pulling faces behind Donald Trump @ @ @ @

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Probably not telling you anything you didn’t already think about Donald Trump, but this 7 seconds still takes the breath away.
Trump: "When you say per capita, there's many per capitas. Is this like per capita relative to what?"
How did this guy made it through elementary school? pic.twitter.com/Y6F7NhXD8w — Nico COVID Haircut XW (@Nicoxw1) May 20, 2020
‘And you know when you say per capita there are many per capitas, it’s like per capita relative to what? But you could look at just about any …’
Presumably he feels the same way about percentages. It’s like, percentage relative to what?
Here were just a few of the things people were saying about it.
“There’s many per capita.” This is news to everyone ever. — Chicano Marine (@kingsrush) May 20, 2020
“I’m like, really smart, and I have a very good… brain. I have a real talent for this stuff. I know capitas. There’s capita A, B, D, all the letters, more or less, have one… so it largely depends on which one yer talking about ok… it changes, the whole… ballgame really”. — Jo (@JoJoFromJerz) May 21, 2020
Literally, "per capita" means "per person." (Latin for "by head.") There are not many "per persons." It is always just that, per person. It is not relative to anything. He's simply trying to dodge a question by garbling out a nonsense answer. Mobster behavior. — Ohm (Unit of Resistance) (@HereToResist) May 21, 2020
Well, he's right, Nico. I mean, it's per capita relative to how many heads each person has. C'mon, pal! — ❄ ❄ ⚖ (@northeast_mama) May 20, 2020
There are very fine capitas on both sides. And frankly they are perfect capitas if you look at the records. — Cameron Bishop (@cbishopmath) May 21, 2020
When you're trying to fudge your way through the oral exam, but you didn't study the material https://t.co/gfSzMjD6zL — BrooklynDad_Defiant! (@mmpadellan) May 21, 2020
And just in case you needed this (of course you didn’t need this …)
“There’s many per capita.” This is news to everyone ever. — Chicano Marine (@kingsrush) May 20, 2020
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This supercut of people pulling faces behind Donald Trump is a total treat
Source @Nicoxw1


thepoke--2020-05-21--This 8 y/o boy’s letter of complaint to his mum about his bedtime is A++

A mum has shared the letter of complaint written by her 8 y/o son about the time he has to go to bed and it ’ s immense .
His letter was shared by mum , Dr Alexandra Jellicoe , and by the look of the research he ’ s bothered to do , he ’ s obviously a chip off the old block .
I just received a letter of complaint from my 8 year old son , ’ wrote @ alexjellicoe on Twitter .
And just in case that ’ s tricky to read , here it is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bedtime .
I am now 8 years old and need more independence .
Obviously I ’ m ready to have a later bedtime .
I have checked the NHS website and 8 year olds need 10 hours and 15 minutes sleep .
This means I should go to bed at 9 o ’ clock .
Top work , Max .
And it got even better when this happened on Twitter .
No !
And just a few of the things people were saying about it .
These letters between an isolating 93 y/o @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s loveliest thing

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A mum has shared the letter of complaint written by her 8 y/o son about the time he has to go to bed and it’s just the escape we needed today..
His letter was shared by mum, Dr Alexandra Jellicoe, and by the look of the research he’s bothered to do, he’s obviously a chip off the old block.
‘I just received a letter of complaint from my 8 year old son,’ wrote @alexjellicoe on Twitter.
And just in case that’s tricky to read, here it is again.
Dear mummy I am complaining about my bedtime. I am now 8 years old and need more independence. Obviously I’m ready to have a later bedtime. I have checked the NHS website and 8 year olds need 10 hours and 15 minutes sleep. This means I should go to bed at 9 o’clock. Lots of love Max xxx
Top work, Max. And it got even better when this happened on Twitter.
If it helps for future conversations, our sleeping advice also recommends that a child’s bedroom should be tidy and also screen-free zones (sorry Max) — NHS (@NHSuk) May 21, 2020
No! And just a few of the things people were saying about it.
You could send him a holding letter – ‘Thank you for your letter. Due to administrative delays, we aim to attend to your concerns within the next 30 days… ‘ 😆 — Jackie Fox (@jjfox123) May 21, 2020
Thanks for that. I’m now aware that my 8 year old must not access this part of the site 😂😂😂 — 🏴Scouseweegian (@scouseweegian) May 21, 2020
Mega cute. Slightly better than this letter I received from my son a few years ago. pic.twitter.com/ZMgJZsG8Am — Ruth Mortimer (@ruthnmortimer) May 21, 2020
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thepoke--2020-05-21--Only 9 responses you need to Simply Red’s ‘top 5 coolest cultures’ on Earth

Mick Hucknall ’ s Simply Red – no , stick with us – was trending on Twitter today after it @ @ @ @ @ coolest cultures on Earth ’ .
And if the aim was to get Mick Hucknall @ @ @ @ @ talked about , then they certainly succeeded .
Just not in the way , presumably @ @ @ @ @ Here are our 9 favourite things people had to say in response .
And this @ @ @ @ @ will surely never date .
Except whoever it is in charge of the Simply Red @ @ @ @ @ you Mick ?
– was having none of it .
This thread of gems from @ @ @ @ @ Burp is just the content we need right now

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Mick Hucknall’s Simply Red – no, stick with us – was trending on Twitter today after the band’s official Twitter feed shared its ‘top 5 coolest cultures on planet Earth’.
And if the aim was to get Mick Hucknall, sorry, Simply Red talked about, then they certainly succeeded. Just not in the way, presumably, they were hoping.
Here are our 9 favourite things people had to say in response.
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“Simply Bred: an appraisal of the relative quality of the world’s races, with Mick Hucknall” pic.twitter.com/ZtzwEHiouT — Gary grant (@Garygra36073057) May 21, 2020
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“Must not… I repeat, must not turn into an all night race riot” — Grg (@Greg_Mnk) May 21, 2020
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Would like to know where gingers rank. https://t.co/StPQTvkzGU — Limmy (@DaftLimmy) May 21, 2020
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♫ …and I love the thought of comparing Blacks to Jews /
even though Indians didn’t make it / Yes I love the thought of comparing Rastas too / just my top 5 races, shining throughhhhh ♫ — Cursed Salaryman (@danmackers) May 21, 2020
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Me (crying): You can’t keep ranking racial groups by their cultural output! Mick Hucknall (pointing at an aborigine): Eighth. — gaz (@burnagedaydream) May 21, 2020
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What are your thoughts on Rastafarian culture mick? Asking for a friend pic.twitter.com/s5DriyIFKO — Dan Griffiths (@thegriffyo) May 21, 2020
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“Hello and welcome to Mick Hucknall’s Race Review” — Dr Fran van Plannaram Ph.D. (@dismalplaces) May 21, 2020
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If you had "Mick Hucknall ranks his favourite races" in Coronavirus lockdown bingo you are a winner. Although we're all losers really. pic.twitter.com/MsqhnxQeen — Rat Fascal (@MrPSB) May 21, 2020
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*logs on to twitter* THE BAND SIMPLY RED ARE RANKING ALL THE RACES *logs off twitter and sets fire to phone & computer* — Nish Kumar (@MrNishKumar) May 21, 2020
And not forgetting this evergreen from @richardosman which will surely never date.
My neighbours are playing Simply Red really loudly. Time to sell. — Richard Osman (@richardosman) February 13, 2016
Except whoever it is in charge of the Simply Red Twitter feed – is that you Mick? – was having none of it.
I. Do. Not. Care. What. You. Think. — Simply Red (@SimplyRedHQ) May 21, 2020
They really won’t.
Btw.. The Irish made our top ten. — Simply Red (@SimplyRedHQ) May 21, 2020
Make. It. Stop
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This thread of gems from Harry Hill’s TV Burp is just the content we need right now
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thepoke--2020-05-21--This thread of gems from Harry Hill’s TV Burp is just the content we need right now

Harry Hill ’ s TV Burp was a Saturday teatime treat that is much missed .
But thanks to the @ @ @ @ @ ( who you can find on Twitter here ) you can relive these brilliant moments @ @ @ @ @ exactly the content we need right now .

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Harry Hill’s TV Burp was a Saturday teatime treat that is much missed. But thanks to the great work of @harrisonjbrock (who you can find on Twitter here) you can relive these brilliant moments .
And it’s exactly the content we need right now.
1.
Here’s a thread of iconic moments from Harry Hill’s TV Burp that absolutely kill me off: pic.twitter.com/eUC6gBsBVx — Pete Burns’ Confiscated Coat (@harrisonjbrock) May 20, 2020
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When he slapped Sally Webster cause she wouldn’t stop singing Grease pic.twitter.com/zrnpWsuBso — Pete Burns’ Confiscated Coat (@harrisonjbrock) May 20, 2020
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When he pasted Derek Acorah for having the audacity to say he doesn’t like the dark pic.twitter.com/37UiP0xgQV — Pete Burns’ Confiscated Coat (@harrisonjbrock) May 20, 2020
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The Chris Tarrant Colour of Money SALMON saga (part 1) pic.twitter.com/pdBgVKQEqm — Pete Burns’ Confiscated Coat (@harrisonjbrock) May 20, 2020
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the solved mystery of Chris Tarrant wandering off after his catchphrase (Part 2) pic.twitter.com/3nixOV1JEZ — Pete Burns’ Confiscated Coat (@harrisonjbrock) May 20, 2020
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Bob from Emmerdale’s singing greetings cards pic.twitter.com/wPHvD6f5D1 — Pete Burns’ Confiscated Coat (@harrisonjbrock) May 20, 2020
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When Terry got an interview in Emmerdale pic.twitter.com/2BwTPfYQ40 — Pete Burns’ Confiscated Coat (@harrisonjbrock) May 20, 2020
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thepoke--2020-05-21--The Sun put Steve Coogan on its front page for furloughing two people – 5 favourite responses

It was obviously a big news day yesterday because the Sun devoted its front page story today to Steve Coogan @ @ @ @ @ .
Lots of people – Piers Morgan , for example – were outraged that in @ @ @ @ @ that has claimed so many lives , two people had been furloughed by a comedian @ @ @ @ @ Sun had decided to go after Coogan , and why it had put him on @ @ @ @ @ Others thought it was a tactic to distract people from other stuff happening today .
@ @ @ @ @ indicator of the story ’ s importance in the grand scheme of things .
The @ @ @ @ @ Chernobyl was based on a true story

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It was obviously a big news day yesterday because the Sun devoted its front page story today to Steve Coogan furloughing his gardener and housekeeper.
Lots of people – Piers Morgan, for example – were outraged that in the middle of a pandemic that has claimed so many lives, two people had been furloughed by a comedian.
Heart-warming to see a multi-millionaire socialist celebrity redistributing taxpayer wealth to the personal staff of his lavish home. Well done Steve! https://t.co/QDSo9UpMFe — Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) May 21, 2020
Others wondered why the Sun had decided to go after Coogan, and why it had put him on its front page today.
1.
Steve Coogan once accused the publisher of The Sun of using the threat of bad headlines “as a weapon against those who get in the way of News International”. https://t.co/yCUhMU8SSE — James Ball (@jamesrbuk) May 20, 2020
2.
Lots of wealthy companies who can easily afford to pay staff have furloughed people to save cash. Can’t imagine why the tabloid newspapers might ignore them but go after Steve Coogan. pic.twitter.com/3Qt1wcvZFF — Spigon (@ruxide) May 21, 2020
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Whenever Steve Coogan gets a coating from the tabloids they somehow fail to mention that he gave damning evidence to the Leveson Inquiry, refused to be cowed by Murdoch's goons & received hundreds of thousands of pounds in damages from Mirror Group after they hacked his phone… — James O'Brien (@mrjamesob) May 21, 2020
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I see the Sun (owned by a billionaire but still asked their staff to volunteer for unpaid leave) are going after Steve Coogan for *hypocracy*. Like Harold Shipman going after Gary Barlow for being a bit of a cunt. pic.twitter.com/J1FqJjnn4y — James Felton (@JimMFelton) May 21, 2020
5.
Some people thought it was a tactic to distract people from other stuff happening today.
In case you’re wondering why the Steve Coogan furlough story has been smacked on page 1 today (while other less “lefty” celebs and rich companies use the scheme too), here’s why #Distraction pic.twitter.com/MuqUeJqtYO — Garry fae Arbroath (@KingKain24601) May 21, 2020
This was probably a handy indicator of the story’s importance in the grand scheme of things.
You know it’s a huge, huge story when you’re already quoting Andrew Bridgen by par three. https://t.co/Q4iPUS3wsU — Tom Peck (@tompeck) May 20, 2020
To conclude, this …
If I had Steve Coogan's cash, I wouldn't have put my gardener or housekeeper on furlough.
If I was a newspaper editor with a shred of concern for the public interest, I wouldn't have put the story anywhere near the front page at this time.
That is all. — James O'Brien (@mrjamesob) May 21, 2020
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thepoke--2020-05-21--Stay Alert – Read these 17 pandemic jokes – Save your sense of humour!

That “ Stay Alert ” message continues to be the gift that keeps on giving , as long as you @ @ @ @ @ an ice-cream vendor near Southend-on-Sea .
To take the edge off the Covid-19 updates delivered @ @ @ @ @ stare , have some Covid-19 updates from funny people on Twitter .

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That “Stay Alert” message continues to be the gift that keeps on giving, as long as you’re the coronavirus or an ice-cream vendor near Southend-on-Sea.
To take the edge off the Covid-19 updates delivered by politicians with a thousand-yard stare, have some Covid-19 updates from funny people on Twitter.
1.
To ease us out of lockdown over the next few weeks the government will be gradually reducing the amount of time we need to wash our hands for. — Moose Allain Ꙭ (@MooseAllain) May 21, 2020
2.
New 2020 Edition pic.twitter.com/pMchQDY2Q7 — Uncle Duke (@UncleDuke1969) May 20, 2020
3.
Dear Levi’s,
I am very disappointed that you have not made your clothing pandemic-proof. It’s apparent that your jeans have become susceptible to COVID-19 to the point that the material you use is shrinking, causing ALL of my jeans not to fit anymore during lockdown.
Yours, Scott — Clint Eatsfood (@AScottishScott) May 20, 2020
4.
Quarantine Log [day 71]: Christmas tree and decorations have been taken down and put away. — Stone (@StoneAgeRadio13) May 19, 2020
5.
My lockdown exercise regime is 🔥🔥🔥 I do one, really long, chair squat. — Bethany Black (@BeffernieBlack) May 19, 2020
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i've put on so much weight in lockdown that I can't even fit on a zoom call — realmattlucas (@RealMattLucas) May 20, 2020
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Me and my wife venturing into public for the first time since March 13. pic.twitter.com/bdG687Qpyv — The Dad Briefs™ (@SladeWentworth) May 20, 2020
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Remember last year when game of thrones was our biggest inconvenience? — JG (@_jennatural) May 19, 2020
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thepoke--2020-05-21--The YouTube tips channel for people without dads is giving people feelings

Rob Kenney ’ s dad walked out on him and his seven siblings when Rob was just 14 years old , so he knows what it ’ s like to do without the kind of guidance that often comes from a father figure .
He told shatteredmagazine.net that his mother had turned to alcohol due to the stress of her life , so his 23-year-old brother became his stand-in parent .
Now a married father of two happy adults , Rob is the brains – and the brawn – behind the YouTube channel “ Dad , how do I ?
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ Shah told Twitter about the resource .
The channel aims to fill a gap for young adults growing up without having a dad to show them things like how to fasten a tie , how to shave and a whole range of basic maintenance skills .
Mums can totally teach their children this stuff , and often do , but the guy ’ s heart is clearly in the right place .
The story hit people right in the feels .
Faisal did a bit of digging and found this subreddit , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a bit of that unconditional praise that mums are often so good at .
There might be something in our eyes again .
Rob ’ s YouTube channel now has more than a million subscribers , at the time of writing , largely thanks to Faisal giving it a push , and he shared this lovely thank you video .
Good to see he does dad jokes as well as repairs .
This dad and daughter ’ s lockdown costume game is as strong as it gets

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Rob Kenney’s dad walked out on him and his seven siblings when Rob was just 14 years old, so he knows what it’s like to do without the kind of guidance that often comes from a father figure.
He told shatteredmagazine.net that his mother had turned to alcohol due to the stress of her life, so his 23-year-old brother became his stand-in parent.
Now a married father of two happy adults, Rob is the brains – and the brawn – behind the YouTube channel “Dad, how do I?”
Photographer and filmmaker Faisal ‘Tre’ Shah told Twitter about the resource.
Found a YouTube channel of this guy who's Dad walked out on him when he was 12. Now a dad to two (adult) kids himself, he's made a YouTube Channel called "Dad, How Do I?" – where he makes maintenance videos for people with no Dads. His channel: https://t.co/HCx6KeYdW7 pic.twitter.com/4D6lfu0yLs — Bruce Wayne | The Wizard (@FaisalTreShah) May 17, 2020
The channel aims to fill a gap for young adults growing up without having a dad to show them things like how to fasten a tie, how to shave and a whole range of basic maintenance skills.
Mums can totally teach their children this stuff, and often do, but the guy’s heart is clearly in the right place.
The story hit people right in the feels.
I'm sorry but I'm crying SO MUCH this is SO NICE https://t.co/uv896QngUJ — Coffee Mommy ✨ (@ventihibiscus) May 19, 2020
be the dad you never had. words to live by for us that grew up without one. gotta let shit like that motivate you. respect. https://t.co/AWsyyTS6fB — Crittxr (@Crittxr) May 19, 2020
swear to sweet baby jesus, i will sob https://t.co/Hcqyd18MOn — Brittany Joiner (@BrittanyJoiner_) May 19, 2020
I know gendered parental roles are bullshit but this made me emotional tbh🤧 https://t.co/mrnwHR4WoR — Shenwei (they/them) 張軒瑋 (@theshenners) May 20, 2020
Faisal did a bit of digging and found this subreddit, where people can post stuff to get a bit of that unconditional praise that mums are often so good at.
There's also a subreddit I found called r/MomForAMinute where people worldwide who are missing a female role model or a "mother figure" in their life can post about their issues/rants. Then other mums comment back giving them motherly advice/support. – https://t.co/9TIR2MP5Ut — Bruce Wayne | The Wizard (@FaisalTreShah) May 18, 2020
There might be something in our eyes again.
Rob’s YouTube channel now has more than a million subscribers, at the time of writing, largely thanks to Faisal giving it a push, and he shared this lovely thank you video.
409,000 subs now, and he's just posted a thank you video. And with that, I'm gonna wrap up the thread here. Be kind to people. ☺https://t.co/Xr4OcLq7vG — Bruce Wayne | The Wizard (@FaisalTreShah) May 20, 2020
Good to see he does dad jokes as well as repairs.
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This dad and daughter’s lockdown costume game is as strong as it gets
Source Faisal ‘Tre’ Shah Image Faisal ‘Tre’ Shah @kellysikkema on Unsplash