thepoke--2020-08-22--Mike Pence trolled Joe Biden and this perfect comeback was simply presidential

Here ’ s so-called vice president Mike Pence telling Twitter exactly what a great job he and Donald Trump are @ @ @ @ @ the response , highlighted by Bmchris44 over on Reddit , is 10/10 .
‘ Businesses @ @ @ @ @ fucking pandemic .
That ’ s like an electric company taking credit for 10,000 new @ @ @ @ @ hurricane.
’ ElwoodB1501 Reminded us of this takedown of Pence ’ s boss , very @ @ @ @ @ 14 seconds .
Mike Pence went mask-free to look people “ in the eye ” @ @ @ @

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Here’s so-called vice president Mike Pence telling Twitter exactly what a great job he and Donald Trump are doing right now.
And the response, highlighted by Bmchris44 over on Reddit, is 10/10.
And just two of the comments it prompted.
‘Businesses are opening again after a fucking pandemic. That’s like an electric company taking credit for 10,000 new customers 2 weeks after a hurricane.’ ElwoodB1501 ‘Gotta love statistics!!’ DougBugRug
Reminded us of this takedown of Pence’s boss, very possibly CNN’s finest 14 seconds.
Boom.
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thepoke--2020-08-22--‘Meanwhile, in Iceland …’

‘Meanwhile, in Iceland …’

We don ’ t know what museum this is , but it ’ s absolutely , definitely , 100 % @ @ @ @ @ Just imagine the sheer numbers of people who asked the question to prompt that … @ @ @ @ @ to the penis museum ( aka the Icelandic Phallological Museum ) .
It ’ s @ @ @ @ @ it ’ s pretty interesting .
They have specimens of dongs from a whole bunch @ @ @ @ @ have a donated human winky .
There ’ s also some information on how different @ @ @ @ @ how weiners are part of folklore and traditional stories .
It ’ s worth a @ @ @ @ @ ever in Reykjavík.
’ bhamv ‘ “ It ’ s not very large but it @ @ @ @ @ Best pickup line ever.
’ lyshawn This TV show ’ s innovative use of a @ @ @ @ @ the whole internet laughing

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We don’t know what museum this is, but it’s absolutely, definitely, 100% NOT the Penis Museum.
Just imagine the sheer numbers of people who asked the question to prompt that …
‘I’ve been to the penis museum (aka the Icelandic Phallological Museum). It’s not very large, but it’s pretty interesting. They have specimens of dongs from a whole bunch of creatures. They even have a donated human winky. There’s also some information on how different cultures treat schlongs, and how weiners are part of folklore and traditional stories. It’s worth a trip if you’re ever in Reykjavík.’ bhamv ‘“It’s not very large but it’s very interesting” Best pickup line ever.’ lyshawn
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This TV show’s innovative use of a pair of bathroom scrubbers had the whole internet laughing
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thepoke--2020-08-22--This TV show’s innovative use of a pair of bathroom scrubbers had the whole internet laughing

TV producers have long been coming up with ingenious shortcuts to make up for the special effects or location shoots @ @ @ @ @ .
But not all are as memorable – or as funny – as this one @ @ @ @ @ on Reddit which went viral because , well , have a look for yourself .
@ @ @ @ @ Reddit , they presumably spent the entire budget on the fancy screen .
Or clipboard @ @ @ @ @ .
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TV producers have long been coming up with ingenious shortcuts to make up for the special effects or location shoots they can’t afford.
But not all are as memorable – or as funny – as this one, a brilliant spot shared on Reddit which went viral because, well, have a look for yourself.
‘A scene from an Indian TV show,’ said TheTallLebowski.
And just a few of the things people were saying about it.
‘Clean! … er… Clear!’ DollyWeird ‘He doesn’t need to survive, all that matters is he comes out clean and fresh.’ mistakes-were-made– ‘They spent the entire budget on that fancy screen there’ Zerostar39 ‘It kind of just looks like a tablet, which means it could literally just be playing a gif/video of a ekg monitor.’ Karjalan
Plus, lots of people who know more about this sort of thing than us said the numbers on the display weren’t right either. Probably the least of his problems, though …
And you can find them on Amazon here. For all your domestic life-threatening emergencies.
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Best credit you’ll see in the Radio Times this week
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thepoke--2020-08-23--15 bold attempts at flirting that were mercilessly shot down in flames (NSFW)

It takes guts – or extreme creepiness – to risk flirting with someone if you aren ’ t sure they @ @ @ @ @ like this can happen .
2 .
The old ‘ texting the person you ’ @ @ @ @ @ 3 .
Not the cool dude he thought 5 .
Let it go

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It takes guts – or extreme creepiness – to risk flirting with someone if you aren’t sure they like you – because stuff like this can happen.
1. So size does matter
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2. The old ‘texting the person you’re gossiping about’ cringe
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3. Not the cool dude he thought
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4. “Stop being a danger, lad”
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5. Let it go
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6. Wrong number
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7. Veg and two veg
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8. Awkward mistaken identity
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thepoke--2020-08-23--Melania Trump’s Rose Garden revamp is a thorny issue – 11 favourite pot shots

The Rose Garden at the White House is known worldwide for its elegance and beauty , as well as for @ @ @ @ @ designed by Jackie Kennedy as a tribute to her murdered husband .
Or …it was @ @ @ @ @ the deckchairs on the Titanic ’ vibes , current First Lady , Melania Trump , @ @ @ @ @ remodelled to her own design – at a cost of $ 400 million .
It @ @ @ @ @ .
Here ’ s how she unveiled the finished project .
In case you weren @ @ @ @ @ it looked previously , here are the comparison shots .
This tweet expresses perfectly the @ @ @ @ @ saw .
As does this .
Here are a few more reactions we thought you @ @ @ @ @ .

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The Rose Garden at the White House is known worldwide for its elegance and beauty, as well as for the fact that it was designed by Jackie Kennedy as a tribute to her murdered husband. Or …it was.
With heavy ‘rearranging the deckchairs on the Titanic’ vibes, current First Lady, Melania Trump, has had the rose garden remodelled to her own design – at a cost of $400 million. It has not gone down well.
Here’s how she unveiled the finished project.
Excited to honor history & celebrate the future in our beautiful @WhiteHouse Rose Garden this evening. Thank you to all who helped renew this iconic & truly gorgeous space. pic.twitter.com/ggiqLkdGbw — Melania Trump (@FLOTUS) August 22, 2020
In case you weren’t familiar with how it looked previously, here are the comparison shots.
Before and after photographs of newly renovated White House Rose Garden:
courtesy #Getty and @marycjordan pic.twitter.com/w6bzoNHMjC — Michael Beschloss (@BeschlossDC) August 22, 2020
This tweet expresses perfectly the sentiments of many responses we saw.
What Melania Trump has done to the Rose Garden can never be forgiven. She literally gutted Jackie Kennedys garden tribute to her husband, JFK. That Rose Garden was part of our history and she destroyed it. pic.twitter.com/zMuv4tILtC — J-Molls #BlackLivesMatter (@MamaMolly2018) August 22, 2020
As does this.
Funny how the new Rose Garden has nothing of color in it. — George Takei (@GeorgeTakei) August 23, 2020
Here are a few more reactions we thought you’d like to see.
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for the love of god stop letting Melania design things https://t.co/LPkhupmaUF — shauna (@goldengateblond) August 22, 2020
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Jesus, lady, lots of First Ladies have been humiliated but they didn't take it out on Jackie Kennedy's trees. https://t.co/STrn9zThF6 — John Fugelsang (@JohnFugelsang) August 22, 2020
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Who'd have guessed the theme would be "less color, more white"? https://t.co/vUQRV4G8L8 — Brian Tyler Cohen (@briantylercohen) August 22, 2020
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The point is not that Melania ruined Jackie Kennedy's garden. It's that she ruined Jackie Kennedy's garden while spending taxpayer money in the middle of a pandemic that has killed over 175,000 Americans to date. https://t.co/6AigMs2D1O — Nell Scovell (@NellSco) August 22, 2020
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The Trumps paved paradise and put up a parking lot. https://t.co/XVLthzu37f — The Daily Edge (@TheDailyEdge) August 22, 2020
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Oh look at Melania's renovated rose garden at the White House. Does anyone else see how the small bushes spell KKK in rows? pic.twitter.com/dAIA4LF4OG — Stone (@stonecold2050) August 22, 2020
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thepoke--2020-08-23--This proposal video turns a lot less romantic when you see the ending

This is a proposal with a difference , and we ’ re still not sure it isn ’ t a @ @ @ @ @ Mega American TikTok account , which describes itself as the “ CEO of love for @ @ @ @ @ like a cheesy posed proposal video from the outset , but nothing could have prepared @ @ @ @ @ Because this is 2020 , he got a ring , too .
Look away now @ @ @ @ @ a sensitive disposition .
Having seen the proposal , the engagement photos came as much @ @ @ @ @ Inevitably , the first video made its way onto Twitter .
The reception was exactly @ @ @ @ @ – not the wedding reception , although that will almost certainly be the worst thing @ @ @ @ @ .
We suspect Erin Riley made a very good point here .
The sale of @ @ @ @ @ the very definition of irony

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This is a proposal with a difference, and we’re still not sure it isn’t a parody.
Shared on the Mega American TikTok account, which describes itself as the “CEO of love for America”, it looks like a cheesy posed proposal video from the outset, but nothing could have prepared us for the end.
Erm …what?
Because this is 2020, he got a ring, too. Look away now if you’re of a sensitive disposition.
Having seen the proposal, the engagement photos came as much less of a surprise.
Inevitably, the first video made its way onto Twitter.
My jaw dropped at the end pic.twitter.com/G0rzG1bN7d — Megan Fox said Im doing a good job (@shycsmith) August 20, 2020
The reception was exactly as you’d expect – not the wedding reception, although that will almost certainly be the worst thing you’ve ever seen.
whatever you think is gonna happen, it’s worse https://t.co/PRYMkUQdKY — judgmental gay (@jdgmntlgay) August 20, 2020
That ending…I feel sick https://t.co/ggINET5mrT — Vaneet Mehta #20ThemTy 🌺 (@nintendomad888) August 21, 2020
Directed by M. Night Shyamylan https://t.co/BN1AjSSbFr — Justin Whang 🐙 (@JustinWhang) August 21, 2020
i was waiting for him to drop her but this is so much worse — bluwubewwy (@briAAAAAAAnna) August 20, 2020
We suspect Erin Riley made a very good point here.
TAYLOR WOULD NOT APPROVE https://t.co/qEY8UnYa06 — Erin Riley (@erinrileyau) August 21, 2020
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The sale of this signed MAGA hat is the very definition of irony
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thepoke--2020-08-24--Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez had the perfect response for this ‘bartending’ troll in an Instagram Q&A

As Donald Trump has found to his cost , trying to get one over on Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez , especially on social media , is a tricky business .
You might remember the time Trump said the congresswoman was ‘ not talented in so many ways ’ .
And she had the perfect response .
We only mention this after AOC did an Instagram Q & A in which anyone – Trump supporters included – were invited to ask her questions .
And one person thought they ’ d be clever by asking if she was looking forward to going back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the US elections in November .
And her response went viral because , well , have a read for yourself .
‘ I ’ m ready to bartend any day of the week because I am not a classist who believes that a person ’ s job is reflective of their human worth .
And [ for what it ’ s worth ] my colleagues in restaurants were oftentimes much better people than many of the Congressmen I now work with .
Smarter too.
’ Her response went viral after it was shared @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this to say about it .
People liked this response too .
Simply the perfect takedown of a Trump fan who criticised Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez for blowing bubbles

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As Donald Trump has found to his cost, trying to get one over on Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, especially on social media, is a tricky business.
You might remember the time Trump said the congresswoman was ‘not talented in many ways’.
Trump: AOC, a young woman not talented in many ways pic.twitter.com/5czXJJ5N4U — Acyn Torabi (@Acyn) July 14, 2020
And she had the perfect response.
https://twitter.com/AOC/status/1283166889359835137?s=20
We only mention this after AOC did an Instagram Q&A in which anyone – Trump supporters included – were invited to ask her questions.
And one person thought they’d be clever by asking if she was looking forward to going back to an old job she had after the US elections in November.
‘Are you ready to bartend again after November 3?’
And her response went viral because, well, have a read for yourself.
‘I’m ready to bartend any day of the week because I am not a classist who believes that a person’s job is reflective of their human worth. And [for what it’s worth] my colleagues in restaurants were often times much better people than many of the Congressmen I now work with. Smarter too.’
Her response went viral after it was shared on Twitter by @aprilglick who had this to say about it.
Yes yes yes to this @AOC Instastory. Being a server in a pandemic has been a really illuminating experience. Having representation in Congress that remembers this life, that treats and speaks of us with respect, is so important to me, personally. pic.twitter.com/Ip2oSrxeHf — April Glick (@aprilglick) August 22, 2020
People liked this response too.
It’s stuff like this for me. pic.twitter.com/SSJjvHtvsO — Franklin Leonard (@franklinleonard) August 22, 2020
Wins our vote.
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Simply the perfect takedown of a Trump fan who criticised Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez for blowing bubbles
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‘Crotchety old van’

In the latest of an occasional series , ‘ van sign of the week ’ , comes this .
‘ @ @ @ @ @ said Dankaay who shared it on Reddit .
‘ I bet that poor camper gets @ @ @ @ @ probenation ‘ The mobile equivalent of get off my lawn.
’ saddlemeyer ‘ Thats a @ @ @ @ @ tough as hell.
’ Cranky-greg Here ’ s another sign that made us smile today @ @ @ @ @ too .
17 of the funniest and weirdest shop signs around

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In the latest of an occasional series, ‘van sign of the week’, comes this. ‘Crotchety old van,’ said Dankaay who shared it on Reddit.
‘I bet that poor camper gets 10 complaints per gallon.’ probenation ‘The mobile equivalent of get off my lawn.’ saddlemeyer ‘Thats a Toyota chinook, they are tough as hell.’ Cranky-greg
Here’s another sign that made us smile today.
(via u/MBHYAT on Reddit)
And this one did too.
(via u/jaywalkerr on Reddit)
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thepoke--2020-08-24--This takedown of ‘God is like oxygen’ was cool AF

A very satisfying takedown , as shared by SailorNebula over on Reddit .
‘ Sounds easy enough .
Does anyone @ @ @ @ @ freezing point is ?
’ Neurotic-Nerd Reminded us of this ‘ Christian logic ’ which @ @ @ @ @ was asking for .
And similar , but different , was this all-time classic of @ @ @

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A very satisfying takedown, as shared by SailorNebula over on Reddit.
Boom.
‘Sounds easy enough. Does anyone know what God’s freezing point is?’ Neurotic-Nerd
Reminded us of this ‘Christian logic’ which got entirely the response it was asking for.
And similar, but different, was this all-time classic of the genre.
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Simply 23 funny and ferocious comebacks
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thepoke--2020-08-24--People enjoyed Nasa’s response to the astronaut who tried to claim mileage

Early contender for comeback of the week comes this , shared by Redditor strnglmbs_29 .
It began with the tale @ @ @ @ @ $ 33.31 for travel expenses for his 1969 trip to the moon .
‘ I @ @ @ @ @ still come out way ahead of the cost of lodging for a reimbursement on a @ @ @ @ @ just in case you were wondering if the bit about Aldrin was true …

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Early contender for comeback of the week comes this, shared by Redditor strnglmbs_29.
It began with the tale of how Buzz Aldrin claimed $33.31 for travel expenses for his 1969 trip to the moon.
‘Nasa got jokes,’ said strnglmbs_29.
‘Neil Armstrong: “DON’T USE THE MINI BAR!”‘ CTHULHU_RDT ‘”Use the space bar instead!”‘ Darth_Nibbles ‘I would think the astronaut would still come out way ahead of the cost of lodging for a reimbursement on a half-million miles.’ wonder-maker
And just in case you were wondering if the bit about Aldrin was true …
#TBT My mission director @Buzzs_xtina's favorite piece of my memorabilia. My travel voucher to the moon. #Apollo11 pic.twitter.com/c89UyOfvgY — Dr. Buzz Aldrin (@TheRealBuzz) July 30, 2015
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Author James Felton triggered Trump’s Space Force with a joke
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thepoke--2020-08-24--Simply the 10 best pandemic tweets we’ve seen today

Schools in Northern Ireland are reopening and Scotland ’ s pupils have been back for a few weeks , but @ @ @ @ @ despite a determination from the government that all children will return in September .
Luckily @ @ @ @ @ promised to take charge of the issue personally , so that will set everyone ’ @ @ @ @ @ In the meantime , here are some great coronavirus-related tweets for your perusal .
Bats @ @ @ @ @ – not David Attenborough ’ s Christmas list but topics in our pandemic top 10

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Schools in Northern Ireland are reopening and Scotland’s pupils have been back for a few weeks, but England remains in conflict, despite a determination from the government that all children will return in September.
Luckily, the Prime Minister has promised to take charge of the issue personally, so that will set everyone’s minds at rest.
via Gfycat
In the meantime, here are some great coronavirus-related tweets for your perusal.
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I would 100% prefer this to Wetherspoons pic.twitter.com/6rZELJ8paY — Chris Purchase 🌈 (@ChrisPurchase) August 22, 2020
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Saying that wearing a mask during a pandemic is "living in fear" is like saying that using oven mitts means you're "afraid" of the oven — Kyle 🌱 (@KylePlantEmoji) August 22, 2020
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One upside of quarantine is that I have a new addition to my Rolodex of recurring nightmares. So, joining regulars “Lost my teeth,” “Ate a bug,” and “Can’t remember my lines,” please welcome… “Maskless in an elevator!” — Kumail Nanjiani (@kumailn) August 23, 2020
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Due to this quarantine, I finished 3 books yesterday. And believe me, that's a lot of coloring! — KPMoore (@KPMoore8) August 23, 2020
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I genuinely spent several seconds wondering why Asda has “Bo Bo” written on the floor. pic.twitter.com/3KT1Mtbaxn — alexis (@lexistwit) August 22, 2020
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i remember in february, i saw some covid headlines and i was like "haha this is like in those zombie movies where the character ignores the bad thing that's happening and the audience is screaming at them" and then continued to scroll — phil (@PhilJamesson) August 23, 2020
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My 4yo just said "Surely the most dangerous disease today is not Covid-19, but rather the inherent selfishness precipitated by a capitalist society that pandemics such as this bring sharply into focus?" then she coughed into my face & went back to her colouring. — Phlegm Clandango (@Cain_Unable) March 15, 2020
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If Trump has 5 kids by 3 women and is traveling at 50 MPH how many 9/11’s of people have to die before Republicans are as upset about the COVID mortality rate as they were about Benghazi? — The Volatile Mermaid (@OhNoSheTwitnt) August 23, 2020
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has anyone else been planning to stick to a routine starting tomorrow since March — Sweatpants Cher 🔶 (@House_Feminist) August 23, 2020
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Somebody walks into a bar in New Orleans, says “Gimme two hurricanes and a corona.” Bartender says, “That’ll be $20.20” — King of Tωitter (@TonyNoland) August 23, 2020
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Bats, Zoom and toilet rolls – not David Attenborough’s Christmas list but topics in our pandemic top 10
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thepoke--2020-08-24--The Daily Show completely shot down this Fox News attempt to discredit Joe Biden

The battle for the White House is really ramping up , with the all-online Democratic National Convention having just finished @ @ @ @ @ National Convention just about to start .
Democratic nominee , Joe Biden , gave a @ @ @ @ @ the contrasting priorities between himself and Trump – emphasising empathy and hope .
The praise @ @ @ @ @ lot of conservative commentators , because they all homed in on the same issue – @ @ @ @ @ read the speech from a teleprompter .
The Daily Show with Trevor Noah spotted something @ @ @ @ @ about the focus , so they made this .
They shared it on Twitter , @ @ @ @ @ more than four million views over the weekend , as well as comments like these @ @ @ @ @ , including Renee Goodman , are really looking forward to the live televised debates .
@ @ @ @ @ Trump ’ s response to this question is simply extraordinary

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The battle for the White House is really ramping up, with the all-online Democratic National Convention having just finished, and the in-person Republican National Convention just about to start.
I’m no political scientist, but if you have 12 “key speakers” at your convention, and 6 of them have the same last name as the leader, your party might just be floating into North Korean territory. pic.twitter.com/VDcHuPSviw — Christian Christensen (@ChrChristensen) August 22, 2020
Democratic nominee, Joe Biden, gave a triumphant speech, playing on the contrasting priorities between himself and Trump – emphasising empathy and hope.
The praise he received clearly rattled a lot of conservative commentators, because they all homed in on the same issue – the fact that he had read the speech from a teleprompter.
The Daily Show with Trevor Noah spotted something of the glass-house-dwelling stone thrower about the focus, so they made this.
They shared it on Twitter, where it has picked up more than four million views over the weekend, as well as comments like these.
Oh my god. https://t.co/hnSVAX9Y8o — The Lincoln Project (@ProjectLincoln) August 22, 2020
Yes, sadly, this is a significant raising of the bar… https://t.co/uFreFT1IiR — Perez Hilton (@PerezHilton) August 22, 2020
Except the orange idiot https://t.co/JOtVnpRvsG — Rebel Scum (@masterfighter8) August 22, 2020
A lot of people, including Renee Goodman, are really looking forward to the live televised debates.
Can’t wait to hear Trump improvise in the debate w/o a teleprompter! He will repeat the words very, great and best all night just to fill air time.🤣 — Renee Goodman (@rjglpt) August 21, 2020
from Donald Trump GIFs via Gfycat
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The full transcript of Donald Trump’s response to this question is simply extraordinary
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thepoke--2020-08-24--The new Batman trailer has dropped, so here are 19 very funny jokes about the Caped Crusader

The trailer for the most recent incarnation of Batman has dropped – the 478th since records began – and Twitter @ @ @ @ @ Yeah , we ’ d probably give that a watch – for research purposes and @ @ @ @ @ about which is the best film Batman – Michael Keaton , obviously – people made @ @ @ @ @ so we gathered our favourites for your reading pleasure .
Here they are .

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The trailer for the most recent incarnation of Batman has dropped – the 478th since records began – and Twitter lost its tiny mind.
Yeah, we’d probably give that a watch – for research purposes and whatnot.
In between arguing about which is the best film Batman – Michael Keaton, obviously – people made a lot of jokes, so we gathered our favourites for your reading pleasure.
from Bat GIFs via Gfycat
Here they are.
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The last thing the world needs is another Batman fi… JESUSCHRISTGIVEITTOME pic.twitter.com/ADw6tAcrKo — Jamie East (@jamieeast) August 23, 2020
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the year is 2050. over two thirds of the adult population of the world has played Batman. you, personally, are locked into a four movie deal to play Batman — Imogen West-Knights (@ImogenWK) August 23, 2020
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I am excited to see the Batman story continue to go further into the dark side of the character.
I’d like to see an entire film of Gotham’s hero alone in his room listening to Nick Drake records, weeping and eating all the scones. — Marcoooos! (@marcusbrig) August 23, 2020
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Is the next Batman movie:
A dark, gritty reboot of the last movie?
A sombre, brooding rebuke of the previous one?
A blustery, noodling reimagining of the original?
A shy, psychopathic assassination of the entire concept?
A soporific, constipated regurgitation of a bad lunch? — paul bassett davies (@thewritertype) August 23, 2020
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I’ve always loved Batman cause I also blame my entire personality on my parents. — Dani Fernandez (@msdanifernandez) August 23, 2020
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Wife: Is he called Batman because he flies at night? Me: Kinda. But mainly a traumatic childhood bat thing Wife: So Spiderman had a traumatic spider thing? Me: No. Bitten by radioactive spider Wife: So is Antman childhood trauma or radioactive bite? Me: No — Pessimus Prime (@BigJDubz) August 23, 2020
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The Joker and The Riddler are just two of Batman’s comedy nemeses. There also the Angry Leather Jacket Guy, The Novelty Music Asshole and The Mediocre Careerist — David O'Doherty (@phlaimeaux) August 23, 2020
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Batman should use his enormous wealth to buy 30-50 feral hogs and let them loose in Arkham Asylum, one of them with a saddle for Batmite — Bully, the Little Antifascist Bull (@bully_thelsb) August 23, 2020
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I've seen the new Batman. In the first 5 mins Bruce Wayne's secret identity is revealed when someone notices him and Batman both wear converse with "Love" & "Hate" written on the white bits in sharpie. The rest of the movie is him telling Alfred "it's not a phase" while crying — Zoë Tomalin (@ZoeTomalin) August 23, 2020
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thepoke--2020-08-24--Watch how an amazing 10-year-old drummer issued a drum-off challenge to the Foo Fighters’ Dave Grohl

A 10-year-old British and Zulu girl , Nandi Bushell , has called for Dave Grohl to face her in a @ @ @ @ @ it with this mind-blowing playalong to the Foo Fighters ’ hit ‘ Everlong ’ .
@ @ @ @ @ the clip , which currently has more than two million views on Twitter .
Nandi @ @ @ @ @ either .
This cover of Rage Against the Machine ’ s Killing in the Name @ @ @ @ @ their founder , Tom Morello , as well as one of his guitars .
There @ @ @ @ @ Dave Grohl or the Foos ’ drummer Taylor Hawkins as yet , but we can @ @ @ @ @ We ’ d be scared too .
This viral clip of an amazing 8-year-old drummer @ @ @ @ @ minds

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A 10-year-old British and Zulu girl, Nandi Bushell, has called for Dave Grohl to face her in a drum-off, and she did it with this mind-blowing playalong to the Foo Fighters’ hit ‘Everlong’.
The Ipswich schoolgirl also tweeted the clip, which currently has more than two million views on Twitter.
My dream is to one day jam with Dave Grohl, @taylorhawkins and all the @foofighters! Mr Grohl I would love to have a drum battle with you! I LOVE Everlong it’s really hard to play as it’s so fast but so much FUN! #foofighters pic.twitter.com/Pmdhvl57uu — Nandi Bushell (@Nandi_Bushell) August 17, 2020
Naturally, tweeters were impressed – mindblown, even.
I love seeing such passion in a young person! Loving to do the thing they love to do most!! This is awesome!! 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾👊🏾👊🏾👊🏾💯💯 https://t.co/W31AflrBX3 — Seth Joyner (@sethjoyner) August 19, 2020
Need a few minutes of relief from Hell?
Watch this.
And please, Foo Fighters, let @Nandi_Bushell play with you.https://t.co/QO2daxVz8H — Laurie Garrett (@Laurie_Garrett) August 19, 2020
Nandi is no one-trick pony, either. This cover of Rage Against the Machine’s Killing in the Name earned her the respect of their founder, Tom Morello, as well as one of his guitars.
There’s no word from Dave Grohl or the Foos’ drummer Taylor Hawkins as yet, but we can’t blame them. We’d be scared too.
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thepoke--2020-08-24--This sneaky little prank makes people think twice about going maskless

Over on TikTok , a now-deleted post showed how to make people think twice about their decision to go maskless @ @ @ @ @ onto Twitter , where isa ortiz said this : Some people weren ’ t too @ @ @ @ @ one reason or another .
But most thought it was a great idea .
Finally @ @ @ @ @ didn ’ t go far enough .
This bakery owner ’ s response to an @ @ @ @ @ was very satisfying indeed

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Over on TikTok, a now-deleted post showed how to make people think twice about their decision to go maskless.
It made its way onto Twitter, where isa ortiz said this:
will start doing this when i see people not wearing masks pic.twitter.com/qjNotPgYGI — isa ortiz (@isabelleorrtz) August 21, 2020
Some people weren’t too keen on the tactic for one reason or another.
So you left the house not knowing ur results but mad she doesn’t have a mask.. make it make sense — impSneed (@MistroSneed) August 23, 2020
You do know the masks protects you from spreading it, not getting it correct? — . (@_muyage) August 23, 2020
But most thought it was a great idea.
God this is the PERFECT thing to do to people not wearing masks https://t.co/BEG91mKYU4 — Chrystina (@RhysChryspies) August 23, 2020
Not all heroes wear capes, but they do wear masks https://t.co/H1KiVsRcKP — DisneySEA (@SeaDisney77) August 22, 2020
This is evil & hilarious but definitely something id do https://t.co/KYaGwTssDj — Emanuel (@_leuname_) August 23, 2020
the AUDACITY to pull her shirt up knowing she should’ve had a mask???? clownery — ✨ (@sincekidrauhl) August 22, 2020
Finally, Orlando thought the prank didn’t go far enough.
should’ve coughed as she left — orLando (@gayxanax) August 22, 2020
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This bakery owner’s response to an anti-masker’s bad review was very satisfying indeed
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thepoke--2020-08-24--The only 5 takedowns you need after the Mail tried to blame workers for furlough fraud

With the furlough scheme about to end , there have been calls for the Chancellor to extend it , as @ @ @ @ @ request with widespread support …for now .
Enter that voice of reason , the Daily @ @ @ @ @ headline .
These five reactions couched it in more logical terms .
Writer Paul Bassett @ @ @ @ @ be tempted to break the rules in the first place .
Our 12 favourite things @ @ @ @ @ Daily Mail ’ s Boris Johnson camping photo

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With the furlough scheme about to end, there have been calls for the Chancellor to extend it, as other countries have – a request with widespread support …for now.
Enter that voice of reason, the Daily Mail, with this screamed headline.
SIX MILLION furloughed workers broke the rules by doing their jobs from home during lockdown, major report findshttps://t.co/qczypp8EMd — Daily Mail U.K. (@DailyMailUK) August 23, 2020
These five reactions couched it in more logical terms.
1.
Employers cut their pay by 20 percent and made them carry on working at no cost at all to the business and the Daily Mail still find a way to blame the workers https://t.co/T1JkymK38Q — James Felton (@JimMFelton) August 23, 2020
2.
Guess their employers owe them full pay for the last 5 months then, don't they. https://t.co/8L0vrJJj8S — a very specific kind of music historian (@MediocreDave) August 23, 2020
3.
In fact, not even one single worker broke the furlough rules, I think it's right to say. The furlough rules imposed obligations on bosses who wanted to claim the wages of furloughed workers and, as far as I am aware, imposed no obligations on workers at all. pic.twitter.com/I1RpGC50Vl — Jo Maugham QC (@JolyonMaugham) August 23, 2020
4.
Imagine if we got as mad about employers falsely claiming tens of thousands of pounds in furlough payments as we do about refugees collecting their £37.75 weekly living allowance. — RD Hale #NoComradesUnder1k (@SkyeCityAuthor) August 23, 2020
5.
You misspelt “companies defraud government on massive scale, we blame the workers”. — 🦚Tamarabumpdeeay🦚 (@moiness) August 23, 2020
Writer Paul Bassett Davies considered why people might be tempted to break the rules in the first place.
Shocked to learn that six million people worked when they were meant to be furloughed. Wherever can they have got the idea that it’s acceptable for some people to break the rules during lockdown? — paul bassett davies (@thewritertype) August 23, 2020
Via
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thepoke--2020-08-24--Twitter had to slap a warning on another misleading Trump tweet – 9 perfect responses

Once again , Twitter has had to post a Public Interest notice on one of Donald Trump ‘ s tweets @ @ @ @ @ but headed by this message .
This was what he tweeted .
“ So now @ @ @ @ @ Drop Boxes , which are a voter security disaster .
Among other things , they @ @ @ @ @ person to vote multiple times .
Also , who controls them , are they placed @ @ @ @ @ ?
They are not Covid sanitized .
A big fraud !
” CNN ’ s @ @ @ @ @ the notice had to be added .
To add insult to injury , in the @ @ @ @ @ , interactions with the tweet were also limited .
Here ’ s how people reacted @ @ @ @ @ Twitter ’ s response .
He ’ s going to go postal .
The only @ @ @ @ @ Trump ’ s plans to muzzle Twitter

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Once again, Twitter has had to post a Public Interest notice on one of Donald Trump‘s tweets, leaving it visible, but headed by this message.
This was what he tweeted.
“So now the Democrats are using Mail Drop Boxes, which are a voter security disaster. Among other things, they make it possible for a person to vote multiple times. Also, who controls them, are they placed in Republican or Democrat areas? They are not Covid sanitized. A big fraud!”
CNN’s Chris Cillizza summed up why the notice had to be added.
None of this is true. And the "not Covid sanitized" line is just a straight-up scare tactic to keep people from voting. https://t.co/67SnVskfY3 — Chris Cillizza (@CillizzaCNN) August 23, 2020
Twitter Safety added detail.
We placed a public interest notice on this Tweet for violating our Civic Integrity Policy for making misleading health claims that could potentially dissuade people from participation in voting. https://t.co/MA6E7mBpkm — Twitter Safety (@TwitterSafety) August 23, 2020
To add insult to injury, in the mind of the numbers-obsessed President, interactions with the tweet were also limited.
Per our policies, this Tweet will remain on the service given its relevance to ongoing public conversation. Engagements with the Tweet will be limited. People will be able to Retweet with Comment, but not Like, Reply, or Retweet it. pic.twitter.com/USuaRr5ING — Twitter Safety (@TwitterSafety) August 23, 2020
Here’s how people reacted to the outrageous claims and Twitter’s response.
1.
I’ve said this before, but seriously, @realDonaldTrump: The Lord made Sunday a day of rest. Could you at least take one day off from debasing your office and embarrassing the country? https://t.co/rrRlHEGQ8X — George Conway (@gtconway3d) August 23, 2020
2.
You had a third party deliver your mail-in ballot for Florida. Stop gaslighting. https://t.co/bnmKon09yi — George Takei (@GeorgeTakei) August 23, 2020
3.
(slaps roof of tweet) You’ll be surprised how much laughable bullshit you can fit into one of these beauts! https://t.co/6doW6H7M4l — Kevin M. Kruse (@KevinMKruse) August 23, 2020
4.
It's safe to go to school. Safe to go to church. Safe to act as if the virus has magically disappeared. But it's NOT safe to vote by mail because mailboxes are "not Covid sanitized." https://t.co/bCBE3y7BXX — Duty To Warn 🔉 (@duty2warn) August 23, 2020
5.
No state allows voters to vote more than once. Shouldn't known criminals get arrested for spreading false information about elections? https://t.co/oEsA8HeMxM — The Daily Edge (@TheDailyEdge) August 23, 2020
6.
If Democrats were voting in-person, Trump would make up fraud fantasies about in-person voting Anyone voting against him casts a fraudulent vote https://t.co/kS1Z46Frc8 — Michael McDonald (@ElectProject) August 23, 2020
7.
"They are not covid sanitized" is just a great big dollop of whipped cream crazy on a whole lot of insane word salad. https://t.co/KlBXZTj3HR — Lady Dawn M (@IAmDawnM) August 23, 2020
8.
This is the big lie. This is like Germany in 1934 https://t.co/yh8jWo56sS — Joe Lockhart (@joelockhart) August 23, 2020
9.
I’m no expert but I suspect voting by mail is less of a coronavirus risk than packing kids in schools… https://t.co/JXXRba4EPn — Stu Cameron (@stucam7771) August 23, 2020
In conclusion …
He doesn’t want people to vote. It’s that simple. https://t.co/spJjcUgEJc — Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) August 23, 2020
He’s going to go postal.
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thepoke--2020-08-24--There was more to this classic ‘Accidental Partridge’ moment than met the eye

In the annals of ‘ Accidental Partridge ’ moments this was a classic of the genre , a clip of @ @ @ @ @ doing his hair when he turned up on air .
Luckily he dropped his phone @ @ @ @ @ .
Except there was apparently slightly more to it than that .
It was deliberate @ @ @ @ @ a piece on cricket commentators who had been pruning themselves in the mirror before going @ @ @ @ @ from belittling the guy , it was actually a very funny moment .

In the annals of ‘Accidental Partridge’ moments this was a classic of the genre, a clip of a Sky Sports man still doing his hair when he turned up on air.
Back of the net!
Luckily he dropped his phone really quickly so nobody noticed.
Except there was apparently slightly more to it than that.
It was deliberate. It was just after a piece on cricket commentators who had been pruning themselves in the mirror before going live on air.
Far from belittling the guy, it was actually a very funny moment.
— Steven Watson (@steven_watson_1) August 23, 2020


thepoke--2020-08-24--‘Filming bats upside down looks like a goth nightclub’

This video of bats filmed upside down went viral because , well , you ’ d better have a look @ @ @ @ @ s been watched 3 million times so far and you ’ re about to find @ @ @ @ @ reminded us of this , from back in the day .
Watch how an amazing @ @ @ @ @ challenge to the Foo Fighters ’ Dave Grohl

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This video of bats filmed upside down went viral because, well, you’d better have a look for yourself.
It’s been watched 3 million times so far and you’re about to find out why.
Filming bats upside down looks like a goth nightclub 😂 pic.twitter.com/asaj8qVqPZ — CCTV_IDIOTS (@cctv_idiots) August 22, 2020
Epic.
Omg. Just the content I need. https://t.co/sz4tuubaO0 — Robinne Lee (@robinnelee) August 23, 2020
It’s a Saturday night in 2020, y’all! https://t.co/k9hgzXsDg4 — Lisa Guerrero 💃🏽 (@4lisaguerrero) August 23, 2020
This is the best content you will see this month https://t.co/tqpK0BceWD — Rory Cellan-Jones (@ruskin147) August 23, 2020
And it reminded us of this, from back in the day.
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Watch how an amazing 10-year-old drummer issued a drum-off challenge to the Foo Fighters’ Dave Grohl
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thepoke--2020-08-24--James O’Brien’s takedown of Boris Johnson taking ‘personal charge’ of the schools crisis is perfectl

James O’Brien’s takedown of Boris Johnson taking ‘personal charge’ of the schools crisis is perfectly done

You ’ ll probably have read by now that Boris Johnson is to take ‘ personal charge ’ of getting @ @ @ @ @ The government is keen that children – most of whom have been off since March @ @ @ @ @ get back behind their desks next month .
And LBC presenter James O ’ Brien @ @ @ @ @ ‘ personal charge ’ business – with the help of Private Eye – is perfectly @ @ @ @ @ the moment O ’ Brien did this .
You can follow James O ’ Brien @ @ @ @ @ to Private Eye here .
A government advisor said children were more at risk from @ @ @ @ @ – 5 A** responses

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You’ll probably have read by now that Boris Johnson is to take ‘personal charge’ of getting children back to school.
The government is keen that children – most of whom have been off since March because of the pandemic – get back behind their desks next month.
And LBC presenter James O’Brien’s takedown of this ‘personal charge’ business – with the help of Private Eye – is perfectly done.
Schooled.
As Boris Johnson takes charge of getting children back to school, a reminder of some of his other recent personal triumphs. From Eye 1524 in June. pic.twitter.com/5OdgfMt20Y — Private Eye Magazine (@PrivateEyeNews) August 24, 2020
Reminded us of the moment O’Brien did this.
Boris Johnson told PMQs that he never said care homes were to blame for the coronavirus crisis in the homes. So James O'Brien listened back to his words…@mrjamesob | #PMQs pic.twitter.com/Dqz5boltaE — LBC (@LBC) July 8, 2020
You can follow James O’Brien on Twitter here and subscribe to Private Eye here.
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A government advisor said children were more at risk from a car crash than Covid – 5 A** responses
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thepoke--2020-08-24--A govt advisor said children were more at risk from a car crash than Covid – 5 A** responses

Children are due to go back to school in September , most of them for the first time since March .
The government is keen for all pupils to return but it ’ s fair to say that a lot of parents are less enthusiastic because of the on-going risks from the pandemic .
In an attempt to reassure people that everything will be fine , England ’ s deputy chief medical officer and senior government advisor Dr Jenny Harries had this to say .
‘ No environment is completely risk free .
Every time a parent sends a child @ @ @ @ @ @ @ may have been involved in a road traffic accident .
And in fact that risk – or the risk from seasonal flu – we think is probably higher than the current risk of Covid.
’ And it ’ s fair to say it didn ’ t entirely have the reassuring effect that she was presumably hoping for .
Here are our 5 favourite responses .
This was a little extreme but not entirely unfair .
Or if you prefer it short and straight to the point .
This sneaky little prank makes people @ @ @ @ @

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Children are due to go back to school in September, most of them for the first time since March.
The government is keen for all pupils to return but it’s fair to say that a lot of parents are less enthusiastic because of the on-going risks from the pandemic.
In an attempt to reassure people that everything will be fine, England’s deputy chief medical officer and senior government advisor Dr Jenny Harries had this to say.
Children more at risk from car accident than coronavirus, says expert pic.twitter.com/kTMZk5PWDD — The Independent (@Independent) August 24, 2020
‘No environment is completely risk free. Every time a parent sends a child off to school, pre-Covid, they may have been involved in a road traffic accident. And in fact that risk – or the risk from seasonal flu – we think is probably higher than the current risk of Covid.’
And it’s fair to say it didn’t entirely have the reassuring effect that she was presumably hoping for.
Here are our 5 favourite responses.
1.
Public:
Please show us you have a plan to keep the virus low whilst reopening schools Government:
Rest assured kids get smashed to smithereens by cars all the fucking time https://t.co/fI1vuZ0NGR — James Felton (@JimMFelton) August 24, 2020
2.
https://twitter.com/0Calamity/status/1297886524105728001?s=20
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And of course, all teachers and staff at school are children. https://t.co/ZARxNXtReg — John Rain (@MrKenShabby) August 24, 2020
4.
It's not widely known that when an eight or nine year old sustains a minor injury from a car accident, ten to fifteen days later there's a good chance their gran will get hit by a truck. https://t.co/HXEkUutOZh — Kieran Healy (@kjhealy) August 24, 2020
5.
Especially if people full of COVID are driving around to test their eyesight, right? https://t.co/bCVhEG2HUd — Tiernan Douieb (@TiernanDouieb) August 24, 2020
This was a little extreme but not entirely unfair.
I suggest we pick one of the largest Schools in Britain, put a chair in the middle of the assembly hall, pop this lovely lady on the chair, let every single child interact with her, climb on her and wipe their little snotty noses over her and see how quick she tries to run!. https://t.co/Frsz4lbAff — Kerry #NeverTrustATory #RiseUp (@Rozkez67) August 24, 2020
To conclude …
This is a conversation at total cross-purposes: the main concern with opening schools isn’t that kids themselves get seriously ill, but that they spread mild infections widely and then pass it on to their grandparents or vulnerable adults. https://t.co/2unxBx59yv — James Ball (@jamesrbuk) August 24, 2020
Or if you prefer it short and straight to the point.
You can't catch a car accident from someone, you moron. https://t.co/ogZrgHrZ7D — Derry Air (@DerryAirIreland) August 24, 2020
And finally.
If you do get hit by a bus, to use the government’s favoured comparison, you probably stand a better chance of it being properly investigated than if you catch Covid-19 at a school. — James O'Brien (@mrjamesob) August 24, 2020
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This sneaky little prank makes people think twice about going maskless
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thepoke--2020-08-25--This ‘opinion thread’ on London railway stations is definitely worth the price of a ticket

We ’ re grateful to @ connorjmcgovern for giving his verdict on ( many of ) London ’ s railway @ @ @ @ @ thread ’ on Twitter .
Very entertaining it is too and ( mostly ) spot-on @ @ @ @ @ just a few of the things people said about it .
‘ My Tinder is @ @ @ @ @ tell people train facts and answer questions about trains ’

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We’re grateful to @connorjmcgovern, commissioning editor at @NatGeoTravelUK, for giving his verdict on (many of) London’s railway stations in this ‘opinion thread’ on Twitter.
Very entertaining it is too and (mostly) spot-on, we reckon.
1.
An opinion thread on #London railway termini. VICTORIA: Huge. Half-station, half-shopping centre. Could probably do with another tube line. Never close enough to the coach station as you need it to be. Buses to everywhere. Was doing free toilets before all the others were. pic.twitter.com/f0kh33zs8D — Connor McGovern (@connorjmcgovern) August 23, 2020
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PADDINGTON: A pain to get to from anywhere other than Paddington. F&B offering is ok but not the best. Freezing cold. Nothing to do nearby. Named after a bear. pic.twitter.com/usKQegZMKl — Connor McGovern (@connorjmcgovern) August 23, 2020
3.
MARYLEBONE: Awww. Old-school vibe. Beautiful exterior. Fancy carport. Flowers outside. Very unique name. Need to go here more. pic.twitter.com/6oflDyeBjG — Connor McGovern (@connorjmcgovern) August 23, 2020
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EUSTON: No redeeming qualities. Just horrid. Best avoided at all times. Very ugly. pic.twitter.com/7UDW3u1q5f — Connor McGovern (@connorjmcgovern) August 23, 2020
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KING’S CROSS: Also excellent, a bit in St P’s shadow (not its fault). Old/new architecture. Food market outside sometimes. Harry Potter pilgrimage site. Trains to Scotland. Sometimes referred to as KCX which sounds cool. Probs Top 3. pic.twitter.com/di5JGv8KhT — Connor McGovern (@connorjmcgovern) August 23, 2020
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ST PANCRAS: Absolute masterpiece of a train station. Puts everywhere else in the world to shame. Trains to Paris, trains to airports, trains to Brighton. Champagne bar, macarons, Spice Girls hotel. Sometimes called ‘St Pancreas’. Highly recommend. pic.twitter.com/U6A4YSIB06 — Connor McGovern (@connorjmcgovern) August 23, 2020
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MOORGATE: Not counting this tbh as is more of a tube station with trains to Letchworth. Pretty depressing. No windows. pic.twitter.com/TNMYyyqZLH — Connor McGovern (@connorjmcgovern) August 23, 2020
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LIVERPOOL STREET: Shirley Carter of the London station circuit. Fine. Good connections. Best avoided on Friday and Saturday nights. Loads of places to eat, not necessarily all good. Tanning shop on mezzanine at back. Fancy WHSmith. Very suspect male toilets. pic.twitter.com/7DKlqe9Z6m — Connor McGovern (@connorjmcgovern) August 23, 2020
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LONDON BRIDGE: Probably in Top 5. Improved a lot in past decade. Seems to get bigger every time you go there. Platforms everywhere: upstairs, downstairs, underground, on the roof. Too many exits. Excellent part of town. Once vomited here. pic.twitter.com/EpA4ipNHos — Connor McGovern (@connorjmcgovern) August 23, 2020
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FENCHURCH STREET: Where? — Connor McGovern (@connorjmcgovern) August 23, 2020
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CANNON STREET: Apparently has a great (but rarely open) rooftop garden. To look into this. pic.twitter.com/IlHvVDO89m — Connor McGovern (@connorjmcgovern) August 23, 2020
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BLACKFRIARS: Built OVER the river with amazing views. Nothing to do here but it’s BUILT OVER THE RIVER. pic.twitter.com/ntdc7laUon — Connor McGovern (@connorjmcgovern) August 23, 2020
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CHARING CROSS: Heart is in the right place but hugely disappointing for such a central station, overshadowed by Embankment down the road. Dirty. Underpass always stinks of piss. Handily close to McDonald’s and Five Guys after a night out at Heaven. pic.twitter.com/86RRful2ci — Connor McGovern (@connorjmcgovern) August 23, 2020
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WATERLOO: Most middle-class station. Always used in news segments about “chaos on the railways”. Name triggering for French imperialists. Famous clock. Childhood memories of trips to London. Great F&B offering, amazing location. Named after an ABBA song. pic.twitter.com/byR2Ai0tGq — Connor McGovern (@connorjmcgovern) August 23, 2020
And just a few of the things people said about it.
London's termini, ruthlessly summarised. Marylebone? I'm with you there, Connor. But my old station Charing Cross? Harsh, Connor, harsh! ;0) https://t.co/yCEPZKpN1g — The Man in Seat 61 (@seatsixtyone) August 24, 2020
Love this thread. KCX is top dog; it’s come a long way since the 90s! St Pancras can’t be classed alongside any of the others given the money that was pumped into it when it got Eurostar. Airport would be a fairer comparison. Sounds like you are pining for the commute, ha. — Lorna Parkes (@Lorna_Explorer) August 23, 2020
As Richard Osmond once said, is Fenchurch Street even real. And agreed re Euston – they got rid of the one redeeming feature, a branch of Boots, about a year or so ago now and I still can’t find in me to forgive them — Jessica (@jessica10510) August 23, 2020
I LOVE THIS CITY THIS THREAD IS BRILLIANT https://t.co/uoZbKNBjn3 — Dan Layton (@DanielJLayton) August 24, 2020
Just thinking about the distance between Victoria and Victoria Coach Station winds me up. — Laura Sweeney (@laura_c_sweeney) August 24, 2020
This is an absolutely magnificent thread. We might have to do one just like on London theatres…… https://t.co/3cBpe7hAZb — Mark Shenton (@ShentonStage) August 23, 2020
Connor had a PS.
Ok so this went a bit mental. I don’t have Patreon or SoundCloud but you can get three issues of @NatGeoTravelUK for £5 right here 👇🏼 https://t.co/0WU4ndFYr9 — Connor McGovern (@connorjmcgovern) August 24, 2020
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‘My Tinder is a joke account where I tell people train facts and answer questions about trains’
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thepoke--2020-08-25--‘Baywatch it is not’

‘Baywatch it is not’

This very funny clip of a bunch of lifeguards at work is made funnier by the addition of the theme music from you-know-what .
‘ Baywatch it is not , ’ said blu_skydive who shared it on the subReddit , ‘ watch people die inside ’ .
And just a few of the things people said about it .
‘ About to watch someone die outside if they can ’ t get their ship together.
’ geraldine_ferrari ‘ I really hope this is training and no one is drowning.
’ H0boHumpinSloboBabe ‘ Two minutes later : the boat is on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a proper think about it .
‘ Well , it is obvious that the boat is very unstable to be a rescue boat .
If it is difficult for these two clueless guys to get into it , then how good of a platform is it going to be when they need to pull out of water a 100 kg guy who is panicking and trashing about ?
I mean , even if you have very well trained rescuers who have no problem getting in , why use a boat that is so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were just messing around – let ’ s hope so – but it still made us laugh .

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This very funny clip of a bunch of lifeguards at work is made funnier by the addition of the theme music from you-know-what.
‘Baywatch it is not,’ said blu_skydive who shared it on the subReddit, ‘watch people die inside’.
And just a few of the things people said about it.
‘About to watch someone die outside if they can’t get their ship together.’ geraldine_ferrari ‘I’d drown laughing at them.’ TheRikari ‘I really hope this is training and no one is drowning.’ H0boHumpinSloboBabe ‘Two minutes later: the boat is on fire.’ MapedMod
And this person had a proper think about it.
‘Well, it is obvious that the boat is very unstable to be a rescue boat. If it is difficult for these two clueless guys to get into it, then how good of a platform is it going to be when they need to pull out of water a 100 kg guy who is panicking and trashing about? I mean, even if you have very well trained rescuers who have no problem getting in, why use a boat that is so unstable?’ bsteve865
Very possibly they were just messing around – let’s hope so – but it still made us laugh.
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thepoke--2020-08-25--‘Passed by a math book example today’

‘Passed by a math book example today’

‘ Passed by a math book example today , ’ said sealowtilt over on Reddit .
And our favourite things @ @ @ @ @ ‘ Train A leaves the station traveling at 30 miles per hour .
Two hours @ @ @ @ @ same station traveling in the same direction at 40 miles per hour .
How many @ @ @ @ @ school bus at the time train B plows into Train A.
’ treeboy009 ‘ Was @ @ @ @ @ used to live there and had some friends who spotted ‘ The Melon Bus ” @ @ @ @ @ saw it till now.
’ MeToolMovement ‘ Is that a guy laying on top of @ @ @ @ @ Right by the second pole.
’ pierogiesfornessie ‘ I worked on a watermelon farm in @ @ @ @ @ in high school .
Spent many rides back to the farm from the field laying @ @ @ @

‘Passed by a math book example today,’ said sealowtilt over on Reddit.
And our favourite things people said about it.
‘Was this in Oklahoma? I used to live there and had some friends who spotted ‘The Melon Bus” once, but I never saw it till now.’ MeToolMovement
‘Is that a guy laying on top of the watermelons??? Right by the second pole.’ pierogiesfornessie
‘I worked on a watermelon farm in southern Indiana in Gibson County in high school. Spent many rides back to the farm from the field laying on watermelons.’ Vo1ture
‘Train A leaves the station traveling at 30 miles per hour. Two hours later train В leaves the same station traveling in the same direction at 40 miles per hour. How many watermelons will be in the school bus at the time train B plows into Train A.’ treeboy009


thepoke--2020-08-25--Peter Crouch sent this Queen fan’s hilarious music video fail wildly viral

Peter Crouch shared this Queen-loving guitarist ’ s unfortunate music video fail and it went wildly viral .
The footballer @ @ @ @ @ it gets better with every view and he might not be wrong .
Turns out @ @ @ @ @ called Dave Joseph and he ’ s what he had to say about it on @ @ @ @ @ pretty good too .
Watch how an amazing 10-year-old drummer issued a drum-off challenge to @ @ @ @ @ Grohl

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Peter Crouch shared this Queen-loving guitarist’s unfortunate music video fail and it went wildly viral.
The footballer turned pundit and podcaster reckons it gets better with every view and he might not be wrong.
I’m not sure who this man is or where this vid has come from but he’s made my day 😂😂 Gets better with every view 😭 pic.twitter.com/cJQV9Xcg7i — Peter Crouch (@petercrouch) August 24, 2020
Wonderful.
Love how he stays there for so long, hatching a plan 😂 — Ricky Gervais (@rickygervais) August 24, 2020
He was gonna play Bon Jovi, Livin on a Prayer. Dog clearly usually sings along to the intro. Watch it again! 😂 — Beggster (@ColinBeggsy) August 24, 2020
Livin on a chair😂😂 — Matthew Casson (@Casson12) August 24, 2020
Turns out he’s a chap called Dave Joseph and here’s what he had to say about it on Facebook.
He is Dave Joseph and he is grateful for your tweet, indeed. And laughs about his fall. He has no Twitter account, Facebook only. This is his post about it. pic.twitter.com/pASnBhKshD — Emerson Damasceno (@EmersonAnomia) August 25, 2020
You can find him on Facebook here.
Separate but related was this, another very funny watch.
Don’t forget the man from Westmeath (original vid without added dog) pic.twitter.com/1j44KVHCki — Ronan Casey (@ronan_casey) August 24, 2020
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Watch how an amazing 10-year-old drummer issued a drum-off challenge to the Foo Fighters’ Dave Grohl
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thepoke--2020-08-25--Donald Trump Jr doesn’t understand what ‘PPE’ stands for – 5 deadly takedowns

In today ’ s edition of Donald Trump Jr really is as thick as mince isn ’ t he , @ @ @ @ @ s the so-called president ’ s so-called son talking about the Republican party ’ s @ @ @ @ @ , take it away , Donny !
P , P and E ?
You spoil @ @ @ @ @ And just in case Donny ’ s still in any doubt , it ’ s @ @ @ @ @ .
Donald Trump Jr called Joe Biden the ‘ Loch Ness monster of the swamp @ @ @ @ @

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In today’s edition of ‘is Donald Trump Jr thick as mince or what?’, comes this.
It’s the so-called president’s son talking to the Republican party’s national convention and, well, take it away, Donny!
‘P, P and E? You spoil us, Mr President!’
Dear lord this dipshit https://t.co/IGnnfwxzZv — Sucharita Tyagi (@Su4ita) August 25, 2020
Personal protective AND equipment? pic.twitter.com/anf9ch7WUh — 🥔 Radical Ambidextrous Potato 🥔 (@InnocentTater) August 25, 2020
Any sane man would ensure that this totally thick twat was nowhere near his campaign. What with his only qualification being that he came out of his Dad's overactive balls. https://t.co/4ZNM0nAn1f — John Rain (@MrKenShabby) August 25, 2020
I knew the PP and E tapes were real. — Marc Wilson (@sparcus87) August 25, 2020
I CAN WATCH THIS TEN THOUSAND TIMES AND IT WILL NEVER NOT BE FUNNY https://t.co/2FnrsvRaka — Brazen Unicorn (@brazen_unicorn) August 25, 2020
And just in case Donny’s still in any doubt, it’s ‘personal protective equipment’.
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thepoke--2020-08-25--Quarantine, masks and volcano sacrifices all crop up in these 10 funny takes on the coronavirus

If you haven ’ t tried the Eat Out to Help Out scheme , you still have almost a week @ @ @ @ @ could Stay In to Breathe In and eat your own food .
That doesn ’ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s coronavirus jokes , but a lot of other stuff does .
This observation @ @ @ @ @ of those things that can ’ t be unlearned .
And now we ’ ll @ @ @ @ @ Simply the 10 best pandemic tweets we ’ ve seen today

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If you haven’t tried the Eat Out to Help Out scheme, you still have almost a week left. Alternatively, you could Stay In to Breathe In and eat your own food.
That doesn’t crop up in today’s coronavirus jokes, but a lot of other stuff does.
1.
BBC Sound of 2020 award was won by Matt Hancock saying "I dunno". — Paul Sinha (@paulsinha) August 23, 2020
2.
Seeing people in other countries able to go out and have a nice time together pic.twitter.com/tZdvXVpbIz — Natalie Walker (@nwalks) August 23, 2020
3.
Honestly think this is the seminal text of covid pic.twitter.com/vDBMcYyYfE — dan nolan (@dannolan) August 22, 2020
4.
BREAKING: A novel treatment has been discovered that can reduce COVID-19 transmission by up to 75%. It’s called wear a fucking mask. — Sam Ghali, M.D. (@EM_RESUS) August 23, 2020
5.
does anyone know if Kim Jong-un is in a coma because of Covid or that one last wafer thin mint — dave ❄ (@davemacladd) August 24, 2020
6.
quarantine question: how soon after you get out of bed is it ok to go to bed — Zoe Farmingdale (@TheZoeShow) March 26, 2020
7.
Have we tried throwing a Politician into a volcano to appease the virus? — (@LittleVodkaOwl) August 22, 2020
8.
I put popcorn in my face mask and turned it into a little nosebag. This is obviously no extra help medically but it felt delightful. — Nat Luurtsema (@natluurtsema) August 24, 2020
9.
embracing the new normal by spending my days filled with unexplainable panic and dread — nige (@sensual_dad) August 24, 2020
10.
My (41/m) Hong Kong Government issued mask has turned my pint into a 19th Century Dutch Peasant help pic.twitter.com/iO0MWExvUR — Dr Philip Lee (@drphiliplee1) August 23, 2020
This observation by Nathan Foad is one of those things that can’t be unlearned.
using antibac gel makes me feel like a badly-written female character moisturising her hands before bed pic.twitter.com/ijo60NEJIy — nathan foad (@nathan_foad) August 23, 2020
And now we’ll all feel like that.
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Simply the 10 best pandemic tweets we’ve seen today
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thepoke--2020-08-25--Donald Trump Jr called Joe Biden the ‘Loch Ness monster of the swamp’ – 5 monstrous takedowns

Donald Trump Jr managed to string some words together at the Republican party ’ s national convention and came up @ @ @ @ @ his dad ’ s presidential rival , Joe Biden .
He called him ‘ the @ @ @ @ @ swamp ’ .
And these 5 takedowns were simply monstrous .
This also made us @ @ @ @ @ I never !
Donald Trump Jr just interviewed Donald Trump and it ’ s quite @ @ @ @ @ things people said about it

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Donald Trump Jr managed to string some words together at the Republican party’s national convention and came up with a new name for his dad’s presidential rival, Joe Biden.
He called him ‘the Loch Ness monster of the swamp’.
Donald Trump, Jr.: “Biden has promised to take that money back out of your pocket and keep it in the swamp. That makes sense though, considering Joe Biden is basically the Loch Ness Monster of the swamp.” https://t.co/7RTGczl9LV #RNC2020 pic.twitter.com/x6R9MHExzT — ABC News (@ABC) August 25, 2020
And these 5 takedowns were simply monstrous.
Brits (esp Scots) waking up this morning didn't think they'd have to explain that:
– the Loch Ness Monster doesn't live in a swamp. Please look up what Loch means.
– we actually really love the idea of Nessie, so much so that the Scots gave it a cutesy nickname. https://t.co/a6r5vbRYp7 — Ellen Rose (@icklenellierose) August 25, 2020
The Loch Ness Monster doesn’t live in a swamp. Loch Ness itself is a lake of freshwater. Therefore, Nessie is as pure as they come. https://t.co/1FI4VAw2pd — James Melville (@JamesMelville) August 25, 2020
https://twitter.com/tsaritsyn/status/1298164003802423297?s=20
“The Loch Ness Monster of the swamp”? I think you’ll find that the Loch Ness Monster is the Loch Ness Monster of Loch Ness, which is a loch, which is a word you’ll have to look up, you ludicrous perspiring elephant-slaughtering idiot son of a Russian-installed crime boss. https://t.co/KeU1hnjbWn — Nicholas Pegg (@NicholasPegg) August 25, 2020
The Loch Ness monster a) doesn't live in a swamp and b) isn't real so c) you are a fucking idiot. https://t.co/D2zrLWGPv9 — Matt Haig (@matthaig1) August 25, 2020
This also made us smile.
Saw Loch Ness monster trending and got worried something happened to him pic.twitter.com/RRbsx9HsGr — marie was there for me when artoria wasn't (@ShrimpRights) August 25, 2020
And … well I never!
As Loch Ness is trending, a fact I still find mind-blowing is that it holds c.263 billion cubic feet of water, more than the water in ALL the lakes, rivers & reservoirs in England and Wales combined. — Phlegm Clandango (@Cain_Unable) August 25, 2020
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Donald Trump Jr just interviewed Donald Trump and it’s quite the watch – favourite 9 things people said about it
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thepoke--2020-08-25--This “angry” reaction to a cake decorating TikTok is a hilariously confusing delight

A TikTok cake decorator named bobbysrey – @ bobbysrey on Twitter – recently shared an impressive video in which she decorated a stacked sponge with buttercream , while asking people to stop being so mean about her cakes .
Here it is , in all its glory .
Great stuff , right ?
And she has a point about the meanness .
If you don ’ t like a video , move on .
Another TikToker , named Oneya Johnson , or angryreactions , spotted her video and decided to “ duet ” .
The result is a very shouty @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t want to be the people being mean if Oneya catches up with them , although we suspect he ’ s actually a noisy pussycat , but don ’ t tell him we said that .
The clip has had more than six million views in 20 hours , picking up delighted reactions along the way .
Because we think everyone deserves more Oneya in their life – well , not everyone – here ’ s his hilarious take on a martial arts lesson .
His TikTok is here and his Twitter is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
This guy added background music to his brother ’ s epic dressing down and went viral

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A TikTok cake decorator named bobbysrey – @bobbysrey on Twitter – recently shared an impressive video in which she decorated a stacked sponge with buttercream, while asking people to stop being so mean about her cakes.
Here it is, in all its glory.
Great stuff, right? And she has a point about the meanness. If you don’t like a video, move on.
Another TikToker, named Oneya Johnson, or angryreactions, spotted her video and decided to “duet”. The result is a very shouty thing of beauty.
We wouldn’t want to be the people being mean if Oneya catches up with them, although we suspect he’s actually a noisy pussycat, but don’t tell him we said that.
A tweeter named @Simplemachines_ shared the duet.
The clip has had more than six million views in 20 hours, picking up delighted reactions along the way.
This is lovely and much needed. https://t.co/Gomc75F8uu — Gail Simone (@GailSimone) August 24, 2020
I need more of this 🤣🤣
He's great https://t.co/vqgFObb3xE — Red Mouse (@RedMouseGames) August 24, 2020
I want to be aggressively supported 😂 — 🌟Black Women Stan Account🌟 (@SimplySweetP) August 24, 2020
This video is a mood, man. "GORGEOUS." https://t.co/kZlbr651Ja — Aaron P | PSN: WompratAA23 | aka Whipcream (@aarpie100) August 24, 2020
Because we think everyone deserves more Oneya in their life – well, not everyone – here’s his hilarious take on a martial arts lesson.
His TikTok is here and his Twitter is here. You know what to do.
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This guy added background music to his brother’s epic dressing down and went viral
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thepoke--2020-08-25--‘2,000 years of global temperatures in 20 seconds’ is quite the watch

This graphic illustration of global temperature changes over the last 2,000 years is , well , very graphic .
Watch @ @ @ @ @ .
Although not everyone was buying it .

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This graphic illustration of global temperature changes over the last 2,000 years is, well, very graphic.
Watch to the end, obviously.
Two thousand years of global temperatures in twenty seconds pic.twitter.com/zHArHtRnoi — James Veitch (@veitchtweets) August 19, 2020
Via Reddit from u/bgregory98 — James Veitch (@veitchtweets) August 19, 2020
Grim.
19 seconds of: Look, temperatures have changed in the past. 1 second of: Oh. https://t.co/UOIVkiEVqq — Gernot Wagner (@GernotWagner) August 23, 2020
As my climate change denying friends like to say, the climate has always gone in cycles…but not like this.. https://t.co/B5bw25esAY — Ben Page, Ipsos MORI (@benatipsosmori) August 23, 2020
Every climate denier needs to be forced to watch this. https://t.co/5dsPDaHZyY — Owen Jones (@OwenJones84) August 24, 2020
Although not everyone was buying it.
Doesn't really mean anything except that somebody made a graph. — VipX1 🕊 (@vipx1) August 19, 2020
The rest of us are looking at the data shown by the graph. Hope this helps. — James (@trymybest18) August 23, 2020
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12 perfect takedowns of climate-change deniers
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thepoke--2020-08-25--“An Australian retailer doing their bit for COVID”

The pandemic has brought a whole string of new rules about distancing , hand washing , what you can and @ @ @ @ @ wearing a mask , etc .
But what does the new etiquette say about coughing @ @ @ @ @ shop or bar has an answer – and it works for us .
That ought @ @ @ @

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The pandemic has brought a whole string of new rules about distancing, hand washing, what you can and can’t do without wearing a mask, etc.
But what does the new etiquette say about coughing in public? This Australian shop or bar has an answer – and it works for us.
That ought to do it.
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Face mask sign of the day
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thepoke--2020-08-25--Anti-maskers’ religious exemption cards are truly next-level nonsense

Anti-maskers are getting creative in their attempts to dress up selfishness as a stand against tyranny , as this ‘ @ @ @ @ @ The Healthy American website shows .
The $ 12 card claims to offer exemption “ @ @ @ @ @ face coverings , having temperature taken , viral testing and vaccinations ” , although the @ @ @ @ @ disclaimer : Convenient .
There ’ s a cringeworthy and very long video about the @ @ @ @ @ feel the need to put yourself through that , but all you really need to @ @ @ @ @ looks like this … …and anti-maskers have been wearing them in shops to avoid being @ @ @ @ @ things tend to do , the card turned up on Twitter .
People were as @ @ @ @ @ expect .
In case anybody were thinking there even could be a religious exemption from @ @ @ @ @ from Hend Amry puts that idea to bed .
Finally , actress Sophia Bush had @ @ @ @ @ .
A peek into the inner workings of anti-masker logic

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Anti-maskers are getting creative in their attempts to dress up selfishness as a stand against tyranny, as this ‘religious exemption card’ from The Healthy American website shows.
The $12 card claims to offer exemption “from wearing masks or cloth face coverings, having temperature taken, viral testing and vaccinations”, although the web page also contains this disclaimer:
“This is an information card to educate others and does not guarantee entry into any business establishment. The intention of this card is to bless those who use it and read it.”
Convenient. There’s a cringeworthy and very long video about the card here, if you feel the need to put yourself through that, but all you really need to know is that the card looks like this …
…and anti-maskers have been wearing them in shops to avoid being responsible citizens.
As these things tend to do, the card turned up on Twitter.
Not wearing a mask is now a religion pic.twitter.com/bt1F65JhEu — Benjamin Young Savage (ᐱᓐᒋᐱᓐ) (@benjancewicz) August 24, 2020
People were as scathing as you’d expect.
1.
Frisbee this shit out the window, get outta my store https://t.co/3TOEJSuZl5 — Trill Withers (@TylerIAm) August 24, 2020
2.
In covid we trust. https://t.co/msvYExWcCt — Alejo Schapire (@aschapire) August 24, 2020
3.
Remember folks, as recently as 42 years ago, Native people in the U.S. couldn’t legally practice many religious beliefs that date back generations. Fast forward to 2020, where Karen uses “religious freedom” to not wear a mask in the middle of a goddamned pandemic. https://t.co/ZwtdL7KJu0 — Deondre Smiles, Ph.D. (@DeondreSmiles) August 24, 2020
4.
The God of White Supremacy is unrivaled https://t.co/NjQFwDCmg0 — M’BlockU (@rodimusprime) August 24, 2020
5.
Fuck this rude, entitled bitch. Her side think it’s totally ok for shops to deny making CAKES for people for crissakes. But NOW shops can’t deny her super-spreader ass entry?!? The hypocrisy knows no bounds. It’s only freedom when it’s convenient for *them.* https://t.co/XCXU6JKgcP — Michelle Belanger (@sethanikeem) August 24, 2020
6.
Selfish asshole is not a religion. https://t.co/rrJPQooVED — Luther M. Siler (@nfinitefreetime) August 24, 2020
In case anybody were thinking there even could be a religious exemption from mask wearing, this comment from Hend Amry puts that idea to bed.
Muslim women who wear a face veil must legally remove it and ensure their face is completely visible for a driver’s license photo. Religious liberty ends where legitimate public safety and security begins. https://t.co/0f2NBEoiOI — hend amry (@LibyaLiberty) August 24, 2020
Finally, actress Sophia Bush had this message for the anti-maskers.
We’ve lost it. This is a cult. Think a mask isn’t necessary for you? Well, as an immunocompromised person, I am 100% certain that a mask could be the difference of life and death for me. Just TRY caring about others and put a damn mask on. It’s. Not. Hard. https://t.co/Hazd1qPxCz — Sophia Bush (@SophiaBush) August 24, 2020
Enough said.
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thepoke--2020-08-25--The National Trust attempted to address Britain’s slavery links and the responses were as bad as you

The National Trust attempted to address Britain’s slavery links and the responses were as bad as you’d expect

Since the most recent wave of Black Lives Matter protests and the toppling of statues of those involved in the @ @ @ @ @ history of the practice has been more prominent than ever .
Liverpool City Council , @ @ @ @ @ to add explanatory plaques near those street signs bearing the names of people who profited @ @ @ @ @ is carrying out an audit of all its public art , street names and landmarks @ @ @ @ @ National Trust , tweeted a thread examining the links to slavery of some of the @ @ @ @ @ We won ’ t share the whole thread , but it ’ s well worth @ @ @ @ @ up of posts like this : All really fascinating stuff , and definitely within the @ @ @ @ @ shares historical facts …but not everyone saw it like that .
We feel bad for @ @ @ @ @ Twitter account , because their notifications were full of comments like these : You get @ @ @ @ @ the reaction they deserved .

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Since the most recent wave of Black Lives Matter protests and the toppling of statues of those involved in the slave trade, the shameful history of the practice has been more prominent than ever.
Liverpool City Council, for example, has decided to add explanatory plaques near those street signs bearing the names of people who profited from slavery, while Lambeth is carrying out an audit of all its public art, street names and landmarks.
On Monday, the National Trust, tweeted a thread examining the links to slavery of some of the objects in its care.
Many of the places we care for have direct or indirect links to slavery, including objects made from materials obtained by forced labour. Today, as we mark the @UNESCO Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition, we take a closer look at these materials. pic.twitter.com/StFcyVifF7 — National Trust (@nationaltrust) August 23, 2020
We won’t share the whole thread, but it’s well worth reading, and was made up of posts like this:
Chocolate was consumed in 18th-century Europe as a sweetened drink. Raw cocoa beans and sugar cane were grown by enslaved Africans on American plantations. Chocolate pots, like this from Ickworth, are a reminder of the bitter history of this popular confection. pic.twitter.com/H5yR6ELj4d — National Trust (@nationaltrust) August 23, 2020
All really fascinating stuff, and definitely within the remit of an organisation that shares historical facts …but not everyone saw it like that.
We feel bad for whoever runs the National Trust Twitter account, because their notifications were full of comments like these:
You get the picture.
Producer and editor @keewa shared a few similar responses.
The UK is a country with a deep and lingering sickness in its soul pic.twitter.com/cTAOTaMqzN — keewa (@keewa) August 23, 2020
They got the reaction they deserved.
Let's be clear. These people are angry at National Trust for correctly identifying & publishing historical origin of their artefacts. If your interest in history requires you to blank out fact, you're interested in having a preferred narrative reflected back, which isn't history. https://t.co/iyyUeeSlZ1 — beth forrest & a bowl of ennuitabix 🏴 (@bethwritesstuff) August 24, 2020
Organization whose goal is to preserve history: hey, let’s look at some more history. These spanners: YOU ARE TRYING TO ERASE HISTORY!!! https://t.co/mdY9Ux7MXg — Neill Cameron (@neillcameron) August 24, 2020
"slavery is bad and we're acknowledging it"
"I'm cancelling my membership how dare you" TELL ME AGAIN HOW THE UK ISN'T RACIST https://t.co/rgylj8jLF6 — big sexy (@sadsexygemini) August 24, 2020


thepoke--2020-08-25--This is either the best or the worst reason for getting kicked off Tinder

We can ’ t decide whether this is the best or worst reason for getting banned from Tinder , but @ @ @ @ @ either way .
Carter Hambley shared these screengrabs , and it ’ s a study @ @ @ @ @ acts .
Carter ’ s post went viral , with more than 113,000 retweets after @ @ @ @ @ some of the best reactions we saw .
In fact , his wasn ’ t @ @ @ @ @ has been banned .
People can ’ t decide whether this woman ’ s boyfriend @ @ @ @ @ using next-level logic

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We can’t decide whether this is the best or worst reason for getting banned from Tinder, but it’s very entertaining either way.
Carter Hambley shared these screengrabs, and it’s a study of social media in three acts.
god i hate this app pic.twitter.com/20eubiduYf — carter hambley (@carterhambley) August 24, 2020
Carter’s post went viral, with more than 113,000 retweets after one day.
These were some of the best reactions we saw.
Hahahah omg well now I’m glad I’ve never made a dating profile this sounds stressful https://t.co/M4ad6IKpmm — Danielle Gold (@daniellegold_) August 24, 2020
At least get banned for a good reason ya twerp https://t.co/bZ7zdaB4o9 pic.twitter.com/xvEpGoH887 — Otto von Grug (@ottovonshitpost) August 24, 2020
I’M- it’s so obviously photoshopped how tf is anyone gonna think “ahh yes, he has a real baby yoda” — ren (@skxllcity) August 24, 2020
I'm sorry dude but this is hilarious she got so mad that the baby yoda wasn't real and she wasn't about to buy one online with daddy's credit card that she reported you. — Sean Meyers 18+ (@Mindoor420) August 24, 2020
This person is wack. You can get a baby Yoda doll for like 13 dollars at target, it ain’t a hard to find item anymore — Avee: Dead Inside but too angry to die (@KoriVivDeon) August 24, 2020
In fact, his wasn’t even the weirdest reason someone has been banned.
i got banned once for sharing a link to a YouTube video of me slapping a raw chicken to cook it from kinetic energy converted to thermal too many times so…yeah https://t.co/k4U6cAuYty — step-honey (@_AwkwardAsian_) August 24, 2020
Find something worse – we’ll wait.
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People can’t decide whether this woman’s boyfriend is lying about Tinder or using next-level logic
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thepoke--2020-08-25--Gavin Williamson is up for MP of the Year – the only 5 funny takedowns you need to read

In a bizarre twist even the most diligent students of the bin fire that is 2020 couldn ’ t have @ @ @ @ @ State for Education , Gavin Williamson , has been shortlisted for the title of MP @ @ @ @ @ is decided by a public vote .
The New European gave more detail – including @ @ @ @ @ shortlistee .
If they win , we ’ re all going to wish we ’ @ @ @ @ @ them , because those have to be some long odds – shortlist or not .
@ @ @ @ @ .
Mark Berry explained why the Secretary of State for Education won ’ t get @ @ @ @ @ Williamson ’ s algorithm woes – from the Room Next Door

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In a bizarre twist even the most diligent students of the bin fire that is 2020 couldn’t have predicted, the Secretary of State for Education, Gavin Williamson, has been shortlisted for the title of MP of the Year – which is decided by a public vote.
Congratulations to @GavinWilliamson of the @Conservatives for being nominated by the public for our 2020 #MPoftheYearAwards! Vote for our People's Choice MP now: https://t.co/BNb9E0TWXb Voting closes at midnight on August 31st! Kindly sponsored by @kpmguk. pic.twitter.com/qDJi54iHp5 — Patchwork Foundation (@UKPatchwork) August 22, 2020
The New European gave more detail – including the name of a fellow shortlistee.
Gavin Williamson and Mark Francois are in the running for a MP of the Year award. https://t.co/1UVl2iQGkK — The New European (@TheNewEuropean) August 24, 2020
If they win, we’re all going to wish we’d put a fiver on them, because those have to be some long odds – shortlist or not.
These were the funniest responses.
1.
This is an odd way to tell us that everyone else in parliament died https://t.co/0qwfqjqZyi — James Felton (@JimMFelton) August 24, 2020
2.
Larry the cat has never had a better shot at the title. https://t.co/64R3uO9ViM — Mike Holden (@MikeHolden42) August 24, 2020
3.
Presumably Jimmy Savile and Rolf Harris are in the running for best children's entertainer award. https://t.co/UpQFmBo7P3 — GET A GRIP (@docrussjackson) August 24, 2020
4.
How to choose between heart and head 🤷♂🤷♂ https://t.co/RKkA85zzOL — Not Andrea Jenkyns MP (@BlandreaJ) August 24, 2020
5.
It should go to Boris Johnson if MP stands for Missing Person? — John Weale (@johnweale) August 24, 2020
Mark Berry explained why the Secretary of State for Education won’t get what he deserves.
The winner will be selected by algorithm. https://t.co/9faabvd99b — Mark Berry (@boulezian) August 22, 2020
Which means he’ll win.
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Gavin Williamson’s algorithm woes – from the Room Next Door
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thepoke--2020-08-27--Ed Davey is the new leader of the Lib Dems – 5 vote-winning responses

The Lib Dems have a new leader and it ’ s Sir Ed Davey who beat – Google , Google @ @ @ @ @ job .
These 5 responses all won our vote .
The Lib Dems ’ attempt @ @ @ @ @ cringe

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The Lib Dems have a new leader and it’s Sir Ed Davey who beat – Google, Google – Layla Moran to the job.
https://twitter.com/EdwardJDavey/status/1298936256957685761?s=20
These 5 responses all won our vote.
https://twitter.com/SpillerOfTea/status/1298935153641824256?s=20
Finally! What a white-knuckle ride this has been. https://t.co/F6xOP7VVzd — Simon Blackwell (@simonblackwell) August 27, 2020
We're all going to get a turn at leading the Lib Dems, aren't we. https://t.co/502kDwESuN — Jay Rayner (@jayrayner1) August 27, 2020
Due to some kind of administrative balls up I am apparently now the leader of the Lib Dems. — Mr Roger Quimbly (@RogerQuimbly) August 27, 2020
Ed Davey’s resigned. — Chris Addison (@mrchrisaddison) August 27, 2020
To conclude ….
the world reacts to Ed Davey winning Lib Dem leadership pic.twitter.com/gusChIg5la — Jim Pickard (@PickardJE) August 27, 2020
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The Lib Dems’ attempt at an own was peak cringe


thepoke--2020-08-27--The TV licensing people made a right royal cock-up and people loved it

There ’ s no shortage of debate about the TV licence – how much it should cost , how they @ @ @ @ @ it should be decriminalised , whether we should have it all – you know the @ @ @ @ @ this is nothing to do with that .
This is a right royal cock-up/unfortunate oversight @ @ @ @ @ ) by the TV licensing people , and one that appears to happen every year @ @ @ @ @ better .
It was shared on Twitter by Rachel Mackay , who is manager of @ @ @ @ @ and , well , over to @ rachmackay .
Just in case that address is @ @ @ @ @ it ’ s fair to say people loved it , they really loved it .
@ @ @ @ @ advert from 1985 made its Pythonesque point with some famous faces

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There’s no shortage of debate about the TV licence – how much it should cost, how they should collect it, whether it should be decriminalised, whether we should have it all – you know the sort of thing.
Fortunately this is nothing to do with that. This is a right royal cock-up/unfortunate oversight (delete according to mood) by the TV licensing people, and one that appears to happen every year, which makes it even better.
It was shared on Twitter by Rachel Mackay, who is manager of Historic Royal Palaces at Kew and, well, over to @rachmackay.
Oh good, it’s the time of year where I have to explain to the TV Licensing Authority why King George III hasn’t paid his TV licence since 1820 pic.twitter.com/9vYma2DSlz — Rachel Mackay (@rachmackay) August 27, 2020
Just in case that address is tricky to read …
The Current Occupier
Kew Palace
Royal Botanic Gardens
Kew Green
Richmond
TW9 3AQ
And it’s fair to say people loved it, they really loved it.
He’s refusing to pay because he only watches The Crown and it’s on Netflix. — Maximilian Hardy (@MaxJLHardy) August 27, 2020
Seriously? This is brilliant. Must be a little marketing play you could do in the museum with this — Mark Barrett 🇬🇧🇱🇧🇮🇸 (@Mbarrettmuseums) August 27, 2020
They could send someone in a early 19th century outfit to the TV Licensing office, and pretend they don’t know what a TV is it how this letter was written so neatly,etc — Brandon Martin-Moore (@BrandonMartinM2) August 27, 2020
I’m sure a lot of Americans will be amused that the govt is asking George III to pay a tax. — Dr Stuart Auld (He/Him) (@StuAuld) August 27, 2020
No taxation without TV reception. — ADKing (@a_d_king_) August 27, 2020
https://twitter.com/HRP_palaces/status/1298941191812251649?s=20
You just can’t get the staff these days… sorry George https://t.co/dp8RfIMJoo — Rachel Mackay (@rachmackay) August 27, 2020
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The old BBC TV licence advert from 1985 made its Pythonesque point with some famous faces
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thepoke--2020-08-27--This Weather Channel Hurricane Laura forecast is utterly terrifying

Our thoughts go out to everyone who will be affected by Hurricane Laura , one of the strongest ever to @ @ @ @ @ with winds of up to 150mph .
And this Weather Channel forecast leaves you in @ @ @ @ @ it is going to be .

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Our thoughts go out to everyone who will be affected by Hurricane Laura, one of the strongest ever to hit the US Gulf coast with winds of up to 150mph.
And this Weather Channel forecast leaves you in no doubt exactly how severe it is going to be.
The @weatherchannel making it pretty clear what the National Hurricane Center means when it says “unsurvivable storm surge” pic.twitter.com/y8J93RKHvY — Brian Kahn (@blkahn) August 27, 2020
Terrifying.
This is beyond frightening https://t.co/qqrh4zkzUg — FOST (@GeorgeFoster72) August 27, 2020
https://twitter.com/GreatDismal/status/1298814598275948544?s=20
More updates @weatherchannel.
Source @blkahn @weatherchannel


thepoke--2020-08-27--This working from home take on The Shining is scarily funny

The brilliant @ Jaynesharp over on Twitter says both she and her husband reckon it ’ s time for him @ @ @ @ @ office and this is why .
We ’ ll never watch The Shining in quite @ @ @ @ @ And just a few of the things people said about it on Twitter .
And @ @ @ @ @ on Twitter here and on Instagram here .
The payoff to Jayne Sharp ’ s @ @ @ @ @ made our day so much better

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The brilliant @Jaynesharp over on Twitter says both she and her husband reckon it’s time for him to go back to the office and this is why.
We’ll never watch The Shining in quite the same way again.
I think we’re both ready for my husband to go back to the office.#WFH #TheShining pic.twitter.com/WnYu1kEbEj — Jayne Sharp (@Jaynesharp) August 26, 2020
And just a few of the things people said about it on Twitter.
This is fucking BRILLIANT 😂😂😂😂😂😂 — The unbearable Annalyse Sikora (@AnnalyseSikora) August 26, 2020
Now that made my busy morning 🌄 Thank you 😊 — Donna Ellis (@23d59df5ac19486) August 26, 2020
bahaha! Bloody brilliant! Love the bellend quip at the end! 😂🤣 — James Warne (@jwarne007) August 26, 2020
You wouldn’t if you were my husband 🤣 — Jayne Sharp (@Jaynesharp) August 26, 2020
And you can follow @Jaynesharp on Twitter here and on Instagram here.
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The payoff to Jayne Sharp’s video about lockdown hair care made our day so much better
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thepoke--2020-08-27--Mike Pence was fact-checked by CNN and it was breakneck, brutal and brilliant

Little Mike Pence has delivered his speech at the Republican party ’ s convention and it was notable for a @ @ @ @ @ least because it made a charge to hear from someone who ’ s not related @ @ @ @ @ far better than anything the so-called Vice President had to say was this fact check @ @ @ @ @ , brutal , and brilliant .
And here ’ s what the man himself ( @ @ @ @ @ reporter Daniel Dale – @ ddale8 – had to say later .
More of this @ @ @ @ @ , please .
And you can follow @ ddale8 on Twitter here .
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Little Mike Pence has delivered his speech at the Republican party’s convention and it was notable for a number of reasons, not least because it made a charge to hear from someone who’s not related to Donald Trump.
But far better than anything the so-called Vice President had to say was this fact check by CNN which was breakneck, brutal, and brilliant.
Man. When CNN's fact checker @ddale8 gets into his rhythm, he IS the firehose of falsehood. Watch: pic.twitter.com/lzYnQ5xAjf — Jay Rosen (@jayrosen_nyu) August 27, 2020
And here’s what the man himself (no, not Pence) reporter Daniel Dale – @ddale8 – had to say later.
This is a partial list. I say I could’ve gone another three minutes. https://t.co/9gQINhKFyu — Daniel Dale (@ddale8) August 27, 2020
More of this sort of thing over here, please.
.@ddale8 is one of the true journalistic heroes of the Trump age. https://t.co/TsKofdygrq — Franklin Leonard (@franklinleonard) August 27, 2020
https://twitter.com/elijahwood/status/1298880319282712581?s=20
A tour de force https://t.co/VkScgOhKMH — Abby D. Phillip (@abbydphillip) August 27, 2020
This is not a both-sides issue. Trump and the Republicans have now built their political agenda around convincing people that many things that are not true are true. It works for a lot of people, because many people believe the lies. But they are still lies. https://t.co/tVT0XoTjF8 — Brian Klaas (@brianklaas) August 27, 2020
And you can follow @ddale8 on Twitter here.
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This Donald Trump supporter wins facepalm of the week
Source @oliverdarcy @jayrosen_nyu


thepoke--2020-08-27--This Donald Trump supporter wins facepalm of the week

Facepalm of the week , as shared by happytobeherexx over on Reddit who said : ‘ Cause that ’ s @ @ @ @ @ … ’ ‘ I don ’ t understand how someone who doesn ’ t even @ @ @ @ @ system works at its most basic level can have such a strong opinion on politics @ @ @ @ @ Bobson_____Dugnutt Talking of facepalms , and just in case you missed it , this covidiot @ @ @ @ @ very satisfying read .
Whoever arranged the background books for Boris Johnson ’ s speech @ @ @ @ @ the week off

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Facepalm of the week, as shared by happytobeherexx over on Reddit who said: ‘Cause that’s exactly how it works lol …’
‘I don’t understand how someone who doesn’t even understand how the US political system works at its most basic level can have such a strong opinion on politics. What the shit.’ Bobson_____Dugnutt ‘Trump supporters in a nutshell.’ fatpat
Talking of facepalms, and just in case you missed it, this covidiot destroyed by numbers was a very satisfying read.
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Whoever arranged the background books for Boris Johnson’s speech – take the rest of the week off
Source Reddit u/happytobeherexx


thepoke--2020-08-27--This cat stood on its own tail and we were as surprised as it was

There ’ s a subReddit called ‘ Animals Being Derps ’ and this is surely a classic of the genre @ @ @ @ @ his own tail , ’ said Redditor Boezoek .
Wait for it , wait for @ @ @ @ @ the what the hell look right before the tumble .
It is like he is @ @ @ @ @ problem.
’ sanddragonlord ‘ Also the other cat staring at it before anything even happened @ @ @ @ @ Eccon5 ‘ LOL !
All I could muster was WTF ?
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’ Who8mypez ‘ @ @ @ @ @ at the loudness of my own laughter in a quiet house and then it got @ @ @ @ @ joy.
’ PostModernFloof Simply 9 funny photos of pets whose dinner time took an unexpected @

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There’s a subReddit called ‘Animals Being Derps’ and this is surely a classic of the genre.
‘Cat standing on his own tail,’ said Redditor Boezoek.
Wait for it, wait for it …
‘I like the what the hell look right before the tumble. It is like he is trying to figure out the problem.’ sanddragonlord ‘Also the other cat staring at it before anything even happened. Like she knew.’ Eccon5 ‘LOL! All I could muster was WTF?!’ Who8mypez ‘I just got a fright at the loudness of my own laughter in a quiet house and then it got funnier! Thanks for the joy.’ PostModernFloof
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Simply 9 funny photos of pets whose dinner time took an unexpected twist
Source Reddit u/Boezoek


thepoke--2020-08-27--Simply 9 funny photos of pets whose dinner time took an unexpected twist

Enjoy these 9 funny photos of pets whose dinner time didn ’ t end quite as they expected .
Maybe they paid the price for being over enthusiastic , or possibly they were just very unlucky .
They were collected by the good people of BoredPanda and you can find a whole load more here .
2 .
‘ He has it all but it cost him everything ’ 3 .
‘ My Dog Managed To Get Into A Pack Of Frozen Fish Fillets And He Would ’ ve Gotten Away With It If He Didn ’ t Get Stuck @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Help ’ 5 .
‘ My Cat Got His Head Stuck In The Ice Cream Container .
Tried To Back Up .
Found That There Was Less Table Than He Thought ’ 6 .
‘ After Returning Home This Is How We Caught My Husky Eating Cat Food … ’ 7 .
‘ We Left Them Alone For 5 Minutes With A Full Feeder And This Happens -_- ( She Is Ok Just Was Very Confused When We Got Her Out ) ’ 8 .
‘ He Tried To Lick The Plates And @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Your Food Dish Gets Stuck On Your Collar And You Leave A Trail Of Food Around The House ’ This dog just wanted to shake hands and it ’ s adorable

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Enjoy these 9 funny photos of pets whose dinner time didn’t end quite as they expected.
Maybe they paid the price for being over enthusiastic, or possibly they were just very unlucky. They were collected by the good people of BoredPanda and you can find a whole load more here.
1. ‘He got stuck’
(via Reddit Beastmonger)
2. ‘He has it all but it cost him everything’
(via @urvillageidiot)
3. ‘My Dog Managed To Get Into A Pack Of Frozen Fish Fillets And He Would’ve Gotten Away With It If He Didn’t Get Stuck And Had To Come To Me For Help’
(via Reddit xenphioncrisux)
4. ‘The derpiness starts early’
(via Imgur)
5. ‘My Cat Got His Head Stuck In The Ice Cream Container. Tried To Back Up. Found That There Was Less Table Than He Thought’
(via Reddit mitchbrown13)
6. ‘After Returning Home This Is How We Caught My Husky Eating Cat Food …’
(via Reddit Bubblebeam09212)
7. ‘We Left Them Alone For 5 Minutes With A Full Feeder And This Happens -_- (She Is Ok Just Was Very Confused When We Got Her Out)’
(via Reddit yu/Arn3110)
8. ‘He Tried To Lick The Plates And Got Stuck’
9. ‘Sometimes Your Food Dish Gets Stuck On Your Collar And You Leave A Trail Of Food Around The House’
(via Reddit skiggitybombop)
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This dog just wanted to shake hands and it’s adorable
H/T BoredPanda


thepoke--2020-08-27--Today’s 12 best light-hearted tweets about the coronavirus

Has everybody worked out what their new normal is ?
For some , it ’ s checking “ phone , @ @ @ @ @ ” before leaving the house , while for others it remains not even leaving the @ @ @ @ @ it ’ s working out whether he needs to wash his hands before or after @ @ @ @ @ ears and saying “ La , la , la – I ’ m not listening.
@ @ @ @ @ listening – and looking .
That ’ s why they know what ’ s going @ @ @ @ @ Quarantine , masks and volcano sacrifices all crop up in these 10 funny takes on @ @

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Has everybody worked out what their new normal is? For some, it’s checking “phone, keys, money, mask” before leaving the house, while for others it remains not even leaving the house.
For Boris Johnson it’s working out whether he needs to wash his hands before or after sticking his fingers in his ears and saying “La,la, la – I’m not listening.”
These people have been listening – and looking. That’s why they know what’s going on in the world.
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How you end entertainment articles in the time of COVID-19: pic.twitter.com/ElrzC4PPnj — Justine Davie (@Justine) August 23, 2020
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having to wear masks in classrooms is gonna make the “humming to drive the teacher nuts” game even easier — Mollie Goodfellow (@hansmollman) August 26, 2020
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Let me stop you right there pic.twitter.com/FSftoeUDNr — Tom Chivers (@TomChivers) August 22, 2020
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Coughing is the new pooing-your-pants in public — Dr Xand van Tulleken 🏳🌈 (@xandvt) August 24, 2020
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Meanwhile feet ask if shoes are ok and butts enquire about pants. pic.twitter.com/mpYT1MkbMM — Tiernan Douieb (@TiernanDouieb) August 25, 2020
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“Why don’t parents have confidence to send kids back to school?” says government that’s kept Grayling tribute act in charge of schools. “Why don’t people have confidence to go back to work?” says government that’s promoted head of gigashambles Test & Trace to run public health. — David Schneider (@davidschneider) August 22, 2020
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I reckon someone by now has been sick with a face mask on after a night out. — Michael (@Michael_Dunn4) August 26, 2020
8.
The most ironic diary in the world! Now just £4.50 from @jlandpartners! pic.twitter.com/kcy6Uy0kEi — Ignacio Lopez (@comedylopez) August 25, 2020
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Me looking at the prices on a menu on September 1. pic.twitter.com/L0KnFdnpBM — Scott Reid 🔍 (@scottreid1980) August 26, 2020
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Waiting for the “That doesn’t look like social distancing to me” comments when a celeb posts a picture. pic.twitter.com/GEcDnJthsH — Hayley Ellis (@Hayles_Ellis) August 26, 2020
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when anyone asks me what my quarantine has been like pic.twitter.com/552pOgh2sO — Dana Schwartz (@DanaSchwartzzz) August 24, 2020
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All the reports of a 2nd wave have got me thinking and I've decided not to panic buy toilet paper, instead I've ordered a bidet from Amazon. — Simon Caine (@thismademecool) August 20, 2020
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Quarantine, masks and volcano sacrifices all crop up in these 10 funny takes on the coronavirus
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thepoke--2020-08-27--Vehicle Sign of the Day

Vehicle Sign of the Day

Whoever suggested writing this deserves a raise – and extra time off – and a trophy of some kind .
@ @ @ @ @ squiggly lines when I spell something wrong .
I ’ m probbably one of their @ @ @ @ @ what they did there .

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Whoever suggested writing this deserves a raise – and extra time off – and a trophy of some kind.
Redditor, BowlingShoeSalesman commented:
Same company that makes the squiggly lines when I spell something wrong. I’m probbably one of their better customers.
We see what they did there.
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Shop sign of the day
Source _joshi_ Image _joshi_, Dan Cook on Unsplash