thepoke--2020-12-11--Laurence Fox’s creepy Reclaim Party video got exactly the reaction you’d expect

We ’ d quite like to have been a fly on the wall at the meeting where – presumably – @ @ @ @ @ be a good idea to promote a new political party by getting an unemployed actor @ @ @ @ @ a bad Apocalypse Now parody .
We thought a screenshot would be enough , because @ @ @ @ @ you to accidentally click on it and ruin your day .
You can find it @ @ @ @ @ curiosity gets the better of you .
Here ’ s how people reacted to the @ @ @ @ @ over to Dai Lama for a brief review .
This actor ’ s brilliant takedown @ @ @ @ @ the best yet

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We’d quite like to have been a fly on the wall at the meeting where – presumably – actual adults decided it would be a good idea to promote a new political party by getting an unemployed actor to sweat his way through a bad Apocalypse Now parody.
We thought a screenshot would be enough, because we don’t want you to accidentally click on it and ruin your day.
via Gfycat
You can find it in the quote tweets if curiosity gets the better of you.
Here’s how people reacted to the clip.
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And we will invest, above all, in a new lighting director. https://t.co/zsBjmOLuVk — David Baddiel (@Baddiel) December 10, 2020
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‘reclaim our English language’…who has taken it? And why is he in a dungeon? He wants to teach kids their ‘Freedoms paid for in blood’ yet he didn’t know Indians fought in our army. Again, why is he in a dungeon? We need to help him. — Shappi Khorsandi (@ShappiKhorsandi) December 10, 2020
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Leaked tape of Laurence Fox auditioning for the role of R in the latest James Bond, a new character, slightly to the right of Q. https://t.co/zNh01E8Emv — Michael Govern Ready (@mikegove12) December 10, 2020
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Fascism. Nice. Nice. Can we see your uniform? — Emma Kennedy (@EmmaKennedy) December 10, 2020
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If straight dudes insist on being this divorced we should reconsider allowing them to marry. pic.twitter.com/h9RBXNKp5M — Sam Whyte (@SamWhyte) December 10, 2020
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"It's 11.35am, and it's still 32 degrees outside. If the kids were here now for my weekend, it'd be really uncomfortable for them." pic.twitter.com/OSFPlw5paP — David Whitley (@mrdavidwhitley) December 10, 2020
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Oswald Mosley is back https://t.co/5djpn6QjkE — SpanishDan “princess nut nut ”FBPE (@SpanishDan1) December 10, 2020
And now – over to Dai Lama for a brief review.
Single lightbulb twat. — Dai Lama (@WelshDalaiLama) December 10, 2020
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This actor’s brilliant takedown of Laurence Fox might be the best yet
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thepoke--2020-12-11--Mark Hamill said it best after Donald Trump lost to Joe Biden and Kamala Harris for Time’s ‘person o

Mark Hamill said it best after Donald Trump lost to Joe Biden and Kamala Harris for Time’s ‘person of the year’

It ’ s that time of the year again when Time magazine names its person of the year and this @ @ @ @ @ , president elect and vice president elect , Joe Biden and Kamala Harris .
Donald @ @ @ @ @ nominees but , well , better luck next year , Mr So-Called President !
And @ @ @ @ @ people imagining Trump ’ s reaction .
But no-one said it quite so well as @ @ @ @ @ these too .
Mark Hamill congratulated Donald Trump after he tweeted this and it ’ @ @

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It’s that time of the year again when Time magazine names its person of the year and this time it was two people, president elect and vice president elect, Joe Biden and Kamala Harris.
Donald Trump was one of the nominees but, well, better luck next year, Mr So-Called President!
Joe Biden and Kamala Harris are TIME’s 2020 Person of the Year #TIMEPOY https://t.co/o97QNlSBrl pic.twitter.com/KuoBoebBN4 — TIME (@TIME) December 11, 2020
And there was no shortage of people imagining Trump’s reaction.
Trump is NOT Time Person of the Year. Add that to his list of losses. — Scott Dworkin (@funder) December 11, 2020
Congratulations! This is so great, but it's also great to imagine #Trump gnashing his teeth while on the toilet tweeting "It Shoulda Been ME!" https://t.co/Drm0LZ6Hf4 — bettemidler (@BetteMidler) December 11, 2020
But no-one said it quite so well as Mark Hamill.
Stand by for lawsuit alleging the magazine's selection process was fraudulent and rigged.#TimeLoser_tRUMP pic.twitter.com/SupLLMUh75 — Mark Hamill (@HamillHimself) December 11, 2020
We liked these too.
Remember when Trump made himself a fake Time Person of the Year cover? What a fucking weirdo loser lol #TimeLoserTrump — Brett Meiselas (@BMeiselas) December 11, 2020
Trump may not be Person of the a year but he’s still the Person, Woman, Man, Camera, TV of the Year. — Jesse McLaren (@McJesse) December 11, 2020
"Parody of Donald Trump Time Magazine Person of the Year Cover, 2016". © 2016, by D.L. Polonsky. Colored pencil on Bristol board. Feel free to re-tweet. pic.twitter.com/nLtq9JLOR2 — DL Polonsky (@DL_Polonsky) December 7, 2020
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Mark Hamill congratulated Donald Trump after he tweeted this and it’s brilliant
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thepoke--2020-12-11--The 25 funniest tweets of the week

The 25 funniest tweets of the week

Every week , we scour Twitter for the funniest tweets we can find and narrow them down to 25 of @ @ @ @ @ them out and maybe give some of the people who wrote them a follow .
@ @ @ @ @ best tweets we ’ ve seen this week…

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Every week, we scour Twitter for the funniest tweets we can find and narrow them down to 25 of the very best. Check them out and maybe give some of the people who wrote them a follow.
Here they are, the best tweets we’ve seen this week…
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my days in lockdown are divided as follows laptop: work screen phone: distraction screen TV: reward screen — tina (@tinerthewiener) December 7, 2020
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Every man on the Boden website is your boyfriend, trapped in a Boxing Day conversation with your relatives, trying to figure out an exit strategy pic.twitter.com/wXjzp2PsYf — Robyn Wilder! (@orbyn) December 8, 2020
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The existence of Liverpool implies the existence of Laugherpool & Loverpool — Michael. (@cumkinggg) December 6, 2020
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my mum discovered a spreadsheet my dad made to plan his week off work in 2000 pic.twitter.com/yveAjvRKUK — martha (@marthalobrien) December 8, 2020
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[phone rings at any time of day] me: what maniac would call me right now — slate (@PleaseBeGneiss) December 10, 2020
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https://twitter.com/reservoird0gs/status/1334582348881399808
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me at 19: maybe I should be a writer me at 36: maybe I should never leave this bathtub and become a broth — Patrick Nathan (@patricknathan) December 6, 2020
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technology is unbelievable pic.twitter.com/mYxPEdsXog — search brayden bauer on spotify (@Keefler_Elf) December 6, 2020
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Disgusting footage of Bill Gates live tracking Margaret, 97 doing her weekly shop in Aldi. Stay safe people pic.twitter.com/5KZtBd8SZX — Billie (@Billie_T) December 8, 2020
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I miss lying to closest friends about where i am on my transit journey — Chris Murphy (@christress) December 9, 2020
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https://twitter.com/skadumi28/status/1336549123340836864
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the word “bed” is shaped like a tiny bed — danny elhaj (@comedyrainman) December 9, 2020
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yesterday my partner told me that when he's mad at me he gives me 'the bad fork' to eat dinner with, then proceeded to explain to my flatmate & i his personal taxonomy of our flat's seven forks — A K BLAKEMORE (@akblakemore) December 8, 2020
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There should be an option that’s more than sleeping but not as much as being dead — pat regan (@poregan) December 10, 2020
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Me: Why did my alarm not go off? My alarm: pic.twitter.com/wGKB33ViMw — Vega (@jvega3_) December 8, 2020
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We're excited to announce that Doncaster has been chosen as the location for a British remake of Friends. pic.twitter.com/SMXSAIpnqZ — Doncaster Council (@MyDoncaster) December 4, 2020
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Time to change out of my day pajamas into my night pajamas. — Abbi Crutchfield (@curlycomedy) December 5, 2020
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cashier: “your receipt is in the bag” me: “you too” pic.twitter.com/qJm5mxXaG7 — Claudius (@xclaudius) December 8, 2020
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Do I have to have watch Spiderman 1, 2, 3, 1, 2, 1, and 2 to understand what's going on in Spiderman 3? — Ebert (@horsedivorce) December 9, 2020
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HOT Mesopotamian women in YOUR AREA!!! pic.twitter.com/hv45hANzqa — jeannetmodi (@jeannetmodi) December 9, 2020
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People need to understand that "Baby, It's Cold Outside" was written in a different time even if the idea of being at someone else's house is shocking to us today. — Zack the Halls With Budryks of Holly (@BudrykZack) December 7, 2020
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Standing ovation for the shopkeepers of March, Cambridgeshire. pic.twitter.com/mkHcCMVqQ1 — Daniel Benneworth-Gray (@gray) December 6, 2020
Want more funny tweets?
Check out last week’s roundup


thepoke--2020-12-11--January Jones had the best response to a tabloid over her ‘desperate’ bikini photos

Actress January Jones had the best response after a tabloid got in touch saying it was going to publish an article about her ‘ attention grabbing ’ bikini photos which it said her friends had labelled ‘ desperate ’ .
The brilliant Jones – best known for playing Betty Draper in Mad Men – was in no mood to stand for this sort of nonsense , sharing the email on Instagram and then following it up with the perfect picture response .
Here ’ s the email , which Jones introduced by saying : ‘ Shit .
They ’ ve @ @ @ @ @ @ @ public apology to my “ friends ” .
’ Fellow actresses like Alison Brie and Jessica Alba all commented in support .
Actress Sarah Wright said : “ We are all so worried about Jan- her photos have somehow become even hotter and more stunning in quarantine and we are all trying to figure out why our sweatpants are suddenly so tight ” while Chrissy Teigen joked : “ It was me .
I ’ m worried !
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Actress January Jones had the best response after a tabloid got in touch saying it was going to publish an article about her ‘attention grabbing’ bikini photos which it said her friends had labelled ‘desperate’.
The brilliant Jones – best known for playing Betty Draper in Mad Men – was in no mood to stand for this sort of nonsense, sharing the email on Instagram and then following it up with the perfect picture response.
Here’s the email, which Jones introduced by saying: ‘Shit. They’ve discovered my secret. Consider this my public apology to my “friends”.’
And her follow-up photo.
Boom.
Fellow actresses like Alison Brie and Jessica Alba all commented in support.
Actress Sarah Wright said: “We are all so worried about Jan – her photos have somehow become even hotter and more stunning in quarantine and we are all trying to figure out why our sweatpants are suddenly so tight” while Chrissy Teigen joked: “It was me. I’m worried!!!”
But then Jones has always been winning on Instagram with posts like this.
And this.
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Mark Hamill congratulated Donald Trump after he tweeted this and it’s brilliant
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thepoke--2020-12-11--11 favourite clapbacks to Trump’s bizarre and shouty tweet

Donald Trump must be a multi-tasking genius , because as well as working tirelessly to fight the coronavirus and protect @ @ @ @ @ he ’ s somehow managed to tweet 24 times in the last 18 hours , @ @ @ @ @ Your guess is as good as ours , but these replies were very funny , @ @ @ @ @ d share them .
Mark Hamill congratulated Donald Trump after he tweeted this and it @ @ @

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Donald Trump must be a multi-tasking genius, because as well as working tirelessly to fight the coronavirus and protect the livelihoods of Americans, he’s somehow managed to tweet 24 times in the last 18 hours, including this succinct offering.
Your guess is as good as ours, but these replies were very funny, so we thought we’d share them.
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While in OZ, don't forget to ask the Wizard for a heart, too.
❤ https://t.co/aHefVK61jF — Mark Hamill (@HamillHimself) December 10, 2020
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DEMENTIA & UNTREATED TERTIARY SYPHILIS!!! — Jeff Tiedrich (@itsJeffTiedrich) December 10, 2020
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JOY (pump it up, pump it up) & PAIN!!! https://t.co/Oxix5vqcLb — Kevin M. Kruse (@KevinMKruse) December 10, 2020
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Hey Donald, what do you call your testicles? https://t.co/D7IBPD0Ks3 — Alex Dale (@typofoto) December 10, 2020
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Shit He's going after the other two pieces of the Triforce https://t.co/MRsSTX8424 pic.twitter.com/2TFcBZxyjY — Brittney Brombacher (@BlondeNerd) December 11, 2020
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BREAKING: Trump acknowledges Biden as next President. https://t.co/a276XayF7t — Real Fake P0TUS (@RF_P0TUS) December 10, 2020
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The wisdom of a 3rd grade to know that Biden won!
The courage of an adult to admit it! pic.twitter.com/urFNmIsaVA — Michael C. Ennis-McMillan, PhD (@mennisNY) December 10, 2020
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Finally, some real wisdom and courage.
Indeed, you piece of shit. pic.twitter.com/MstpAnzWTn — John Pavlovitz (@johnpavlovitz) December 10, 2020
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Mark Hamill congratulated Donald Trump after he tweeted this and it’s brilliant
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thepoke--2020-12-11--‘Ruin a date in 5 words’ – these 17 are absolute killers

It all started when @ Kica333 over on Twitter asked this question .
And it ’ s fair to say @ @ @ @ @ of answers – and these are our favourites .

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It all started when @Kica333 over on Twitter asked this question.
Ruin a first date in five words. — Kristen (@Kica333) December 7, 2020
And it’s fair to say people had answers – lots of answers – and these are our favourites.
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Got a coupon for dinner. — Lenny Miller (@lenny_miller) December 7, 2020
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My mother has that dress https://t.co/D1C2dz5ygH — Ron Coleman (@RonColeman) December 8, 2020
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According to Ancestry, we’re related — Timothy Anderson (@cincykid75) December 7, 2020
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Hey, does this look infected? — Dave Lavery (@davelavery) December 7, 2020
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You would love my ex — Feliz NaviDadjokes ⛰☕ ♂ (@perlhack) December 7, 2020
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You eating the whole thing? — alex (@r8dr4lfe75) December 8, 2020
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I can’t taste anything today https://t.co/a0p5FrqJT3 — Billie (@_BillieBelieves) December 8, 2020
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Have you heard of Scientology? — Eric Moen the Lawn (@EMaxfieldMoen) December 8, 2020
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thepoke--2020-12-11--This reimagined Sgt Pepper cover is a moving tribute to familiar faces who died in 2020

Every year artist Chris Barker – @ christhebarker over on Twitter – reimagines the famous cover art of Sgt Pepper with people who have died over the previous 12 months .
It ’ s a moving reminder of those we have lost in 2020 .
And just in case you ’ re wondering exactly who ’ s who .
And as you ’ ll already have noticed by now , everyone ’ s wearing masks .
Here ’ s a bit of what Chris had to say about this year ’ s cover .
‘ I had a couple of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was a year like no other .
My immediate thought was social distancing ; to have the characters all really spread out .
But that would have proved really impractical .
I did consider making the whole thing much wider to accommodate this but then I thought of masks .
‘ Face masks have been a very defining part of this year .
From being an alien concept in January to the norm in November .
I now look strangely at people if they ’ re not wearing masks in a supermarket , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have imagined back in 2019.
’ ‘ It has been such an awful , bleak year .
Originally I had as a background a red sky with burning forests .
There had been no good news in 2020 and it just felt appropriate .
But then suddenly with Biden ’ s eventual victory and talk of a covid vaccine , there appeared to be the faintest glimmers of hope in the third act of this disaster movie of a year .
I had to illustrate the Biden/Harris victory in some way but sticking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ burning hellscape didn ’ t feel like the right thing to do .
‘ Luckily the most hilarious moment of the year happened and The Four Seasons Total Landscaping background could provide the image with a sense of hope and optimism .
The surreal backdrop perfectly encapsulates the final nail in the coffin of the nightmarish Trump administration that inspired this whole project .
‘ When I first did the 2016 montage , the loss of such an overwhelming number of iconic heroes was undoubtedly one of the defining stories of the year @ @ @ @ @ @ @ But this year , obviously the huge number of deaths from coronavirus is far more significant .
The care workers , the NHS staff , the real human cost of the pandemic that we see on a rolling ticker on the rolling news , going up and up every day .
I have chosen to represent this with a chalk tally on the floor of the Four Seasons car park .
Every line a reminder of a life taken , a family ripped apart .
‘ Every time I do this montage it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I may get from the subject matter while I ’ m in the thick of the photoshop , when I put the list together for the key at the end and look at it , it is a quite sobering moment .
I know a lot of people who have lost family members this year and I always try to remember that all the people I am including have left people behind too .
I have to try to be respectful to everyone and to pay tribute to them and the way they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ feel so moved , I am asking that they make a donation towards NHS charities this year .
Despite government underfunding and criticism , these and other care workers are the true heroes that have prevented the death toll from this horrendous virus being even more devastating .
Be safe this Christmas and New Year .
Hopefully 2021 will be a better one .
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Every year artist Chris Barker – @christhebarker over on Twitter – reimagines the famous cover art of Sgt Pepper with people who have died over the previous 12 months.
It’s an amazing piece of work and a moving reminder of those we have lost in 2020.
Here it is a bit closer up (you’ll have to zoom in for the full effect).
And just in case you’re wondering exactly who’s who.
This is the fifth year Chris has done it and here’s a bit of what he had to say about this year’s cover.
‘I had a couple of options of how to show this year was a year like no other. My immediate thought was social distancing; to have the characters all really spread out. But that would have proved really impractical. I did consider making the whole thing much wider to accommodate this but then I thought of masks.
‘Face masks have been a very defining part of this year. From being an alien concept in January to the norm in November. I now look strangely at people if they’re not wearing masks in a supermarket, which is something I couldn’t have imagined back in 2019.’
‘It has been such an awful, bleak year. Originally I had as a background a red sky with burning forests. There had been no good news in 2020 and it just felt appropriate. But then suddenly with Biden’s eventual victory and talk of a covid vaccine, there appeared to be the faintest glimmers of hope in the third act of this disaster movie of a year. I had to illustrate the Biden/Harris victory in some way but sticking their flag in the middle of a burning hellscape didn’t feel like the right thing to do.
‘Luckily the most hilarious moment of the year happened and The Four Seasons Total Landscaping background could provide the image with a sense of hope and optimism. The surreal backdrop perfectly encapsulates the final nail in the coffin of the nightmarish Trump administration that inspired this whole project.
‘When I first did the 2016 montage, the loss of such an overwhelming number of iconic heroes was undoubtedly one of the defining stories of the year – even overshadowing Brexit and Trump. But this year, obviously the huge number of deaths from coronavirus is far more significant. The care workers, the NHS staff, the real human cost of the pandemic that we see on a rolling ticker on the rolling news, going up and up every day. I have chosen to represent this with a chalk tally on the floor of the Four Seasons car park. Every line a reminder of a life taken, a family ripped apart.
‘Every time I do this montage it is an emotional journey, however detached I may get from the subject matter while I’m in the thick of the photoshop, when I put the list together for the key at the end and look at it, it is a quite sobering moment. I know a lot of people who have lost family members this year and I always try to remember that all the people I am including have left people behind too. I have to try to be respectful to everyone and to pay tribute to them and the way they lived their lives.
‘If people feel so moved, I am asking that they make a donation towards NHS charities this year. Despite government underfunding and criticism, these and other care workers are the true heroes that have prevented the death toll from this horrendous virus being even more devastating. Be safe this Christmas and New Year. Hopefully 2021 will be a better one.’


thepoke--2020-12-11--This anti-vaxxer wins the ‘Facepalm of the Day’ award

While some people have legitimate concerns , such as not yet knowing the long-term effects of the new crop of @ @ @ @ @ the stupidest reasons for not wanting to be vaccinated .
Bill Gates is using them @ @ @ @ @ .
Only people with the wrong vibrations can get covid .
There ’ s only @ @ @ @ @ that , really .

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While some people have legitimate concerns, such as not yet knowing the long-term effects of the new crop of coronavirus vaccines, others have the stupidest reasons for not wanting to be vaccinated.
Bill Gates is using them to plant microchips in people.
Only people with the wrong vibrations can get covid.
And this:
There’s only one thing to say to that, really.
As Reddit user u/JectorDelan added …
“Why would I want car insurance? I ain’t rekt my car?”
from Mic Drop GIFs via Gfycat
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Anti-vaxxer takedown of the day
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thepoke--2020-12-11--This hilarious parody absolutely nails every celebrity solidarity video of 2020

Comedian Michael Benjamin has absolutely nailed how celebrity messages of solidarity seem to the rest of us plebs , and @ @ @ @ @ .
Although , perhaps not if you ’ re a celebrity .
He shared it @ @ @ @ @ and here are a few reactions we thought you ’ d enjoy .
Just in @ @ @ @ @ inspiration for Michael ’ s brutal parody , here is Gal Gadot and her locked-down @ @ @ @ @ ’ s celebrity quarantine choir went about as well as you ’ d Imagine – @ @ @

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Comedian Michael Benjamin has absolutely nailed how celebrity messages of solidarity seem to the rest of us plebs, and it’s incredibly funny. Although, perhaps not if you’re a celebrity.
He shared it to Twitter, too, and here are a few reactions we thought you’d enjoy.
IMAGINE NO POSSESSIONS https://t.co/cmc5POjaBk — tyler oakley (@tyleroakley) December 10, 2020
You’re missing the part where they show their makeshift classroom for their children. — Mariana Bobadilla (@nita_bobadilla) December 10, 2020
Look I'm just going to say. Maybe eat the rich. Like lets just try it. Once. To see how it goes. Eat the rich. — Guardian Pigeon (@GuardianPigeon) December 10, 2020
I see dance videos on TikTok and want to burn my eyes out with rage and then see things like this and wonder what I would do without it right now. https://t.co/L7Nhfqp12X — Seth Plattner (@SethPlattner) December 10, 2020
Just in case you missed the main inspiration for Michael’s brutal parody, here is Gal Gadot and her locked-down celebrity choir.
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Gal Gadot’s celebrity quarantine choir went about as well as you’d Imagine – 9 funniest reactions
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thepoke--2020-12-11--11 scathing responses to the PM trying to spin his failure as an “Australian-style” deal

Although Ursula von der Leyen has agreed to a last-ditch attempt to thrash out a deal on Sunday , Boris @ @ @ @ @ hopes of success .
Here he is , trying to spin the almost inevitable No @ @ @ @ @ .
ITV News ’ Gareth Owen reminded us why a No Deal Brexit shouldn ’ @ @ @ @ @ table by now .
It ’ s almost – almost – as though he was @ @ @ @ @ .
The reactions were very much as you ’ d expect .
Finally , journalist @ @ @ @ @ Johnson might like to adopt .
The 14 funniest takes on Boris Johnson ’ s @ @ @ @ @ von der Leyen

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Although Ursula von der Leyen has agreed to a last-ditch attempt to thrash out a deal on Sunday, Boris Johnson clearly has no great hopes of success.
Here he is, trying to spin the almost inevitable No Deal as an Australian-style deal.
Now is the time for the public and businesses to get ready for the Australian option on January 1st. pic.twitter.com/lLJfmIy9XI — Boris Johnson (@BorisJohnson) December 10, 2020
ITV News’ Gareth Owen reminded us why a No Deal Brexit shouldn’t have been on the table by now.
Tonight, Boris Johnson suggests we are heading for "No Deal" When I asked him about an EU trade deal exactly a year ago on the election trail, he told me "we have a deal" – But the TRADE deal? "100% of the issues are already addressed" More on #CentralLobby on @ITV at 10:45pm pic.twitter.com/CX4ZGMZQJy — Gareth Owen (@GarethITV) December 10, 2020
It’s almost – almost – as though he was lying about having a deal.
via Gfycat
The reactions were very much as you’d expect.
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Translation: prepare for the consequences of my failure to deliver the #Brexit I promised. https://t.co/MXrXZYz62M — David Head (@DavidHeadViews) December 10, 2020
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If No Deal isn't a bad thing why didn't the UK adopt it the day after the referendum?
(It's because it is….) https://t.co/0AaVW6pl71 — Peter Smith (@Redpeter99) December 10, 2020
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4 and a half year to get no deal. Nearly half a decade of arguments and spending billions of pounds to achieve the total sum of fuck all. — James Felton (@JimMFelton) December 10, 2020
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Why don't you just call it what it is. A No Deal…which in your own words..is a failure in statescraft. https://t.co/60ngDeDTMa — Deborah Meaden (@DeborahMeaden) December 10, 2020
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Is calling a No-Deal Brexit the ‘Australian Option’ really fooling anyone? https://t.co/mRZcJtyjhp — Stephen Mangan (@StephenMangan) December 10, 2020
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Did Australia spend four years telling everyone a deal would be a piece of piss then walk away with fuck all as a result of their own belligerence and ineptitude? — 🏳🌈 Mary ChristMax 🏳🌈 (@SpillerOfTea) December 10, 2020
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I'm just gonna call it an Atlantis-style deal, cos it means the same thing. https://t.co/O3SGFEFTA3 — Russ (@RussInCheshire) December 10, 2020
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Malcolm Turnbull: "Australia's trade relationship with the EU is not one which Britain would want"
Bollocks, what would a former PM of Australia know? #bbcqt pic.twitter.com/LflQd2pPqu — Parody Boris Johnson (@BorisJohnson_MP) December 10, 2020
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This guy just lies all the time. How did England get duped by him? https://t.co/hhNnwQ927z — David McWilliams (@davidmcw) December 10, 2020
Finally, journalist Liam Thorp has a slogan Johnson might like to adopt.
Didn’t Get Brexit Done https://t.co/U7HTc4TRHX — Liam Thorp (@LiamThorpECHO) December 10, 2020
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thepoke--2020-12-11--Scotland names all their gritting lorries and it’s a puntastic delight

As we awake once again to ice-covered streets , it ’ s time for the gritters to make their annual @ @ @ @ @ gritters comes something more joyful : some hilarious grit-filled puns .
For those curious , @ @ @ @ @ look at the names : The practice of naming the gritters goes back to 2006 @ @ @ @ @ by the Scottish Transport Ministry to come up with the punny names .
Back in @ @ @ @ @ ’ s what people are saying : Serious gritter enthusiasts can follow the gritters live @ @ @ @ @ hilarious parody absolutely nails every celebrity solidarity video of 2020

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As we awake once again to ice-covered streets, it’s time for the gritters to make their annual appearance. And with the gritters comes something more joyful: some hilarious grit-filled puns.
I just learned that Scotland names their entire snowplow fleet and the names are incredible pic.twitter.com/e6FBBtCbao — Jackie Sojico (@jackiesojico) December 11, 2020
For those curious, here’s a closer look at the names:
List of names. Not sure how up-to-date this is though. pic.twitter.com/RYBMyDZ8wO — King 👑 (@King_Gamer_1st) December 11, 2020
The practice of naming the gritters goes back to 2006 when school children were encouraged by the Scottish Transport Ministry to come up with the punny names.
Back in the present day, here’s what people are saying:
Sir Salter Scott is incredible. https://t.co/8CsRLp4QvZ — Matt Lanza (@mattlanza) December 11, 2020
Coldfinger.
Thunder-brrrr.
From Russia With Gloves.
On Her Majesty’s Freezing Service. pic.twitter.com/3WkqT37MbQ — Ian Blue (@LazloTheGame) December 11, 2020
Tag yourself I’m Ready Spready Go https://t.co/1GDC3SG8Ss — Professor Sarah Parcak (@indyfromspace) December 11, 2020
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thepoke--2020-12-11--The Daily Mail suggested we swap pizza for toast and chips in the wake of a no-deal Brexit – 9 hilar

The Daily Mail suggested we swap pizza for toast and chips in the wake of a no-deal Brexit – 9 hilarious takedowns

If you ’ re concerned about upcoming food shortages as a result of a no-deal Brexit , then worry no @ @ @ @ @ Mail has a solution .
In an infographic written up by their deputy political editor @ @ @ @ @ ’ s favourite meals have been accompanied by a suggested alternative .
One of the @ @ @ @ @ the infographic is the idea of swapping out pizza for toast and chips .
Also @ @ @ @ @ plain ol ’ Mutton .
Mmm , tasty .
Here are some responses : Boris @ @ @ @ @ no-deal Brexit is a ‘ strong possibility ’ – the only 9 reactions you need

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If you’re concerned about upcoming food shortages as a result of a no-deal Brexit, then worry no further, because the Daily Mail has a solution.
In an infographic written up by their deputy political editor, some of the nation’s favourite meals have been accompanied by a suggested alternative.
wait, this is real? the Daily Mail wants us to give up on pizza and replace it with… toast and chips? pic.twitter.com/LJWl8yVlzT — Matthew Champion (@matthewchampion) December 11, 2020
One of the more interesting suggestions featured in the infographic is the idea of swapping out pizza for toast and chips. Also back on the menu, plain ol’ Mutton. Mmm, tasty.
Here are some responses:
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2.
*eating my wartime ration of toast and chips with undercooked mutton, wiping away solitary tear* it…. was all worth it lads…. take back control https://t.co/uaJN3aekxC — Zing Tsjeng (@misszing) December 11, 2020
3.
My work aren’t going to love me when I replace my 7 coffees each day with whisky… — Steve Jones 🌹 (@antoniosteve) December 11, 2020
4.
Cheers BoJo, can’t wait to eat toast instead of pizza and having my mutton sandwich every lunchtime #NoDeal pic.twitter.com/SJiygmbTRS — James (@J_amesHall) December 11, 2020
5.
I, for one, can’t wait to have a night out at Toast and Chips Express. What a treat. — Emma Kennedy (@EmmaKennedy) December 11, 2020
6.
To be fair, we knew what we were voting for pic.twitter.com/TErjlHu9Ev — Jan Ho Ho Holaga 🎄☃🎅 (@jansmolaga) December 11, 2020
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Me: *defends food in Britain as unfairly maligned*
The Mail: Egg, toast, and milk! https://t.co/Au0kCyrdIu — Dr Eleanor Janega (@GoingMedieval) December 11, 2020
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it’s going to be a banner year for brits posting their disgusting meals https://t.co/LVMS9FlRpx — Brandy Jensen (@BrandyLJensen) December 11, 2020
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Especially curious to know where the bread for the toast is going to come from, given that their note on pizza implies that we’re not going to have much flour. — Ben Stephens (@stephens_ben) December 11, 2020
In conclusion:
the UK’s no-deal contingency plans in full: pic.twitter.com/20aVLwjHa4 — Matthew Champion (@matthewchampion) December 11, 2020
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thepoke--2020-12-11--That’s not my Christmas…

That’s not my Christmas…

Boris Johnson has said that a no-deal Brexit is a ‘ strong possibility ’ – the only 9 reactions you @

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That’s not my Christmas…
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thepoke--2020-12-12--Andrew Cotter made an Olive and Mabel ‘perfume ad’ and it’s heaven sent

You ’ ll be familiar now with the brilliant videos Andrew Cotter makes with his dogs Olive and Mabel .
@ @ @ @ @ different , inspired by the perfume ads the sports commentator has been watching telly .
@ @ @ @ @ Olive and Mabel book out and you can follow him on Twitter here and YouTube @ @ @ @ @ Andrew Cotter ’ s brilliant Olive and Mabel videos , this is our very favourite

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You’ll be familiar now with the brilliant videos Andrew Cotter makes with his dogs Olive and Mabel. Well this one is slightly different, inspired by the perfume ads the sports commentator has been watching on telly.
So many weird Christmas perfume ads on TV at the moment. pic.twitter.com/whEFx0bZ1M — Andrew Cotter (@MrAndrewCotter) December 3, 2020
Heaven sent!
This is the best Christmas perfume advert EVER! https://t.co/nZ6EeTxInQ — Lucy Briers (@lucyjbriers) December 4, 2020
I know he's good at this sports commentary lark, but let him always find time for this glorious nonsense too. 🐶👍 https://t.co/A9bIpFwfST — ruth wishart (@ruth_wishart) December 4, 2020
Andrew’s got an Olive and Mabel book out and you can follow him on Twitter here and YouTube over here.
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thepoke--2020-12-12--This person mocked their friend’s weight loss efforts and the heavyweight comeback was brutal

Leading contender for comeback of the week is this , an exchange that began with this request for some low @ @ @ @ @ friend spotted it and it ’ s fair to say they weren ’ t entirely @ @ @ @ @ a comeback of Michelin starred variety .
It went viral after it was shared by @ @ @ @ @ ‘ An extra large serving of reality.
’ And just a few of the many @ @ @ @ @ How many calories was that serving of stfu.
’ i_like_the_idea ‘ She gon na log @ @ @ @ @ chicken salad.
’ Particular-Energy-90 ‘ Take several seats .
Oh my gosh.
’ denkmusic ‘ @ @ @ @ @ calories of popcorn that I was enjoying while reading that.
’ frxgmnts ‘ My cat @ @ @ @ @ went viral because it ’ s very funny and so relatable for anyone homeworking with @ @

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Leading contender for comeback of the week is this, an exchange that began with a request for some low calorie meal advice.
A friend spotted it and it’s fair to say they weren’t entirely supportive. And it prompted a comeback of Michelin starred quality.
It went viral after it was shared by Redditor mattoconnor69 who said: ‘An extra large serving of reality.’
Oof!
And just a few of the many comments it prompted.
‘How many calories was that serving of STFU.’ i_like_the_idea ‘She gonna log it all as a grilled chicken salad.’ Particular-Energy-90 ‘Take several seats. Oh my gosh.’ denkmusic ‘Man I started counting the calories of popcorn that I was enjoying while reading that.’ frxgmnts
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‘My cat losing his day job’ went viral because it’s very funny and so relatable for anyone homeworking with a cat
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thepoke--2020-12-12--This woman’s solution to her cat walking over her keyboard just gets better and better

You don ’ t have to own a cat to enjoy this but it helps , a very funny video @ @ @ @ @ to anyone homeworking with , you guessed it , a cat .
‘ My cat @ @ @ @ @ ’ said BootlegMoon over on Reddit .
Brilliant .
Why did we never think of @ @ @ @ @ hasn ’ t lost the job , only got transferred to the ‘ Sitting in @ @ @ @ @ department.
’ Roomy ‘ He ’ s gunna murder you in your sleep now.
’ @ @ @ @ @ even better idea .
Which the original poster BootlegMoon tried and guess what ?
The @ @ @ @ @ it has 4 paws is a proper treat

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You don’t have to own a cat to enjoy this but it helps, a very funny video that will be instantly relatable to anyone homeworking with, you guessed it, a cat.
‘My cat losing his day job,’ said BootlegMoon over on Reddit.
Brilliant. Why did we never think of that?
‘The cat hasn’t lost the job, only got transferred to the ‘Sitting in front of the monitor’ department.’ Roomy ‘He’s gunna murder you in your sleep now.’ teytah
This person had an even better idea.
‘Put old keyboard over the glass. let the jerk be the jerk… mom!’ breshona
Which the original poster BootlegMoon tried and guess what?
‘THIS IS GENIUS IT WORKED! Thank you so much for all of the awards, I’m glad Goblin made so many people smile!’ BootlegMoon
Brilliant.
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The moment this kitten suddenly realises it has 4 paws is a proper treat
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thepoke--2020-12-13--This cat ‘playing fetch’ with Kylo Ren was so good even Mark Hamill responded

If there ’ s one thing that TikTok is great for , it ’ s funny animals – like this @ @ @ @ @ shared by @ catdaddy1227 .
Naturally , it found its way to Twitter .
Best @ @ @ @ @ was that Star Wars legend Mark Hamill spotted it and said this .
Believe me @ @ @ @ @ .
Mark Hamill said it best after Donald Trump lost to Joe Biden and Kamala @ @ @ @ @ ‘ person of the year ’

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If there’s one thing that TikTok is great for, it’s funny animals – like this clip of a confused cat shared by @catdaddy1227.
Naturally, it found its way to Twitter.
THIS TIKTOK IS SO PURE. pic.twitter.com/bJBf2gxQvE — Alia / BLM! (@LetBenSoloLive) December 11, 2020
People loved it.
If anyone needs to feel better today here's a precious gem of a moment https://t.co/woK7am1HqS — BrokenMentality (@IsSarcasmIronic) December 11, 2020
Always two there are… https://t.co/huSB2yEKRa — Eric Goldman (@TheEricGoldman) December 12, 2020
Cats just have a way of making everything in life better https://t.co/ibgJvuHqkV — (@TheWolfsBane89) December 11, 2020
This almost justifies the existence of EP 9. (The first time I watched a Superman movie around my cat she tried to knock him out of the air.) https://t.co/8b1DjATx64 — Bill Chambers (@flmfrkcentral) December 12, 2020
Best of all, however, was that Star Wars legend Mark Hamill spotted it and said this.
Believe me, it’s trying.
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thepoke--2020-12-13--‘The Elves are fed up’ hilariously explains Santa’s Covid-19 safety measures

During a pandemic , how can Santa visit all the homes of well-behaved children safely ?
Foil Arms and Hog @ @ @ @ @ the elves are fed up .
They shared it to Twitter , too , where @ @ @ @ @ .
One YouTube user , Jamie Kenny , saw a parallel with the real world @ @ @ @ @ is the delusions versus reality , of upper management and sales assistants during Christmas … @ @ @ @ @ a F***ing mask ’ is the perfect Christmas song for 2020

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During a pandemic, how can Santa visit all the homes of well-behaved children safely? Foil Arms and Hog have the answer – and the elves are fed up.
They shared it to Twitter, too, where it got these great reactions.
Next on Panorama, an interview with Santa's elves as they lift the lid on his drinking habits and poor working conditions. — Steph (@neffy_stephy) December 3, 2020
Ho, ho…no. The whole thing is brilliant. Fav bit is Santa spreading the influenza to millions of people. 🙈 — ho ho no ₓ (@redrosapril) December 3, 2020
Spreading the positivity, NOT in the testing center — Genbo (@GenFish2) December 3, 2020
Just leave the bottle. I think we're all gunna need it 🤣 https://t.co/nx59tuusMk — ❄ Twelve Nadine Days of Christmas ☃ (@ThePirateHobbit) December 3, 2020
One YouTube user, Jamie Kenny, saw a parallel with the real world.
“Yup. This is the delusions versus reality, of upper management and sales assistants during Christmas …”
Erm …maybe we’ll just shop online this year.
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‘Santa better wear a F***ing mask’ is the perfect Christmas song for 2020
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thepoke--2020-12-13--The Daily Mail is blaming Angela Merkel for the UK’s car-crash Brexit – 11 headline-grabbing clapbac

The Daily Mail is blaming Angela Merkel for the UK’s car-crash Brexit – 11 headline-grabbing clapbacks

The Daily Mail appears to have dropped its ‘ No Deal – no problem ’ stance , in favour of @ @ @ @ @ physical feat .
They ’ re laying the blame squarely on those Leave campaigners who @ @ @ @ @ cut red tape , give the UK surplus money to spend on itself and have @ @ @ @ @ to trade with the continent .
Judging by these reactions , nobody was buying it @ @ @ @ @ nonsense .
The Daily Mail suggested we swap pizza for toast and chips in the @ @ @ @ @ – 9 hilarious takedowns

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The Daily Mail has long had a ‘No Deal – no problem’ stance, but it seemed happy to drop that when quoting the PM, who effectively compared it to an excrutiating physical feat.
Of course, Johnson and the Mail are laying the blame squarely on those Leave campaigners who told voters that Brexit would cut red tape, give the UK surplus money to spend on itself and have no impact on its ability to trade with the continent.
Oh no, wait …they’re blaming Angela Merkel.
MAIL ON SUNDAY: Merkel wants Britain to ‘Crawl across broken glass’ #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/C535YCi8Z1 — Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) December 12, 2020
Judging by these reactions, nobody was buying it – the paper or its nonsense.
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Bloody Angela Merkel! She made us hold a referendum. Told lies about sunlit uplands and £350m for the NHS & immigrants to win it. Made us declare Article 50 before we were ready. Made us impose impossible red lines. Said we had an oven ready deal. It’s all her fault! pic.twitter.com/4NZM6v6UII — David Schneider (@davidschneider) December 12, 2020
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3.
1) No she doesn’t
2) ‘Boris takes control’ klaxon pic.twitter.com/t6J18SzoZk — Toby Earle (@TobyonTV) December 12, 2020
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So they’ve had a go at the French. Now it’s the Germans. Nice. Classy. Instead of seeing consequences of what they campaigned for, the Daily Mail/ Mail on Sunday are acting like a drunk, ranting hooligan at the bus stop who just hurls mindless abuse at people they don’t like. pic.twitter.com/OYxhV2MHx5 — Seb Dance 🌹🇪🇺 (@SebDance) December 12, 2020
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She wants us to do Annie Lennox on the karaoke? pic.twitter.com/JRwBZOeFIO — Malcolm Tucker Esq 🕷 (@Tucker5law) December 12, 2020
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How it Yeah you know
started pic.twitter.com/2e4VlqOLZM — Simon Cox (@SimonFRCox) December 13, 2020
7.
THE PEOPLE TO BLAME FOR BREXIT Brussels
Remainers
Opposition MPs
Civil service
Metropolitan elites
Judiciary
Left-wing journalists
The Irish
Macron
Merkel THE PEOPLE NOT TO BLAME FOR BREXIT Brexiters pic.twitter.com/dqNn8hYuk5 — Jonathan Lis (@jonlis1) December 12, 2020
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This sort of rhetoric is embarrassing and also dangerous when it comes to international diplomacy People must look at this island and think we’ve lost the plot pic.twitter.com/97Hjxt4JqU — Nadine Batchelor-Hunt (@nadinebh_) December 12, 2020
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Yes of course. The European leader who has been arguably the most sympathetic and understanding about this entire embarrassing charade. Let's slag her off next. https://t.co/9dcb6dn6t4 — Ian Dunt (@IanDunt) December 13, 2020
10.
I mean, all I really want is to sign a free trade deal that’s in my interest as well as yours, but please do the broken glass thing as well if it turns you on. https://t.co/Wkn5go8Coo — Angela Merkel (@Queen_Europe) December 12, 2020
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Hugh Laurie asked a pertinent question.
But who broke it? pic.twitter.com/OcS0SPIUAg — Hugh Laurie (@hughlaurie) December 12, 2020
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thepoke--2020-12-13--The Daily Mail quoted the PM blaming Angela Merkel for the UK’s car-crash Brexit – 11 headline-grabb

The Daily Mail quoted the PM blaming Angela Merkel for the UK’s car-crash Brexit – 11 headline-grabbing clapbacks

The Daily Mail has long had a ‘ No Deal – no problem ’ stance , but it seemed happy @ @ @ @ @ the PM , who effectively compared it to an excrutiating physical feat .
Of course @ @ @ @ @ are laying the blame squarely on those Leave campaigners who told voters that Brexit would @ @ @ @ @ the UK surplus money to spend on itself and have no impact on its ability @ @ @ @ @ .
Judging by these reactions , nobody was buying it – the paper or its @ @ @ @ @ suggested we swap pizza for toast and chips in the wake of a no-deal Brexit @ @ @ @


thepoke--2020-12-14--Ted Cruz appeared to troll the whole of Canada and it was an epic self-own

To Canada , where prime minister Justin Trudeau has announced that every Canadian will be able to have the Covid-19 vaccine for free .
A good news story in a year when good news stories have been thin on the ground , obviously .
Except over the border in the US , Republican senator Ted Cruz , the former presidential wannabe and Donald Trump cheerleader , had a point to make .
We ’ re not 100 % sure of the point he was trying to make because he hasn ’ t worded it very well , but you can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ comeback was 100 % .
As self-owns go , this is surely top tier stuff .
The exchange went viral after it was shared by Raskel_61 over on Reddit and here are just a few of the comments it prompted .
‘ Hah , my wife works at Pfizer and has been involved in the vaccine production at the Kalamazoo plant , so I read her the Ted Cruz tweet , not any of the responses or anything else .
Her direct , immediate response was “ Germany .
Germany developed the vaccine.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t news to you , but your wife and her colleagues are amazing.
’ Shalamarr ‘ Ok .
Let ’ s say hypothetically it was made in the US .
Why would we not have millions of doses already ?
That ’ s not something to be proud of.
’ Sneezer2013 Right ?
What the fuck was his point supposed to be ?
If it was fully developed in the US and if it was done with the US government ’ s support…what the fuck does that have to do with Canada @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for free ?
’ glitterlok Donald Trump tweeted ‘ wisdom and courage ’ and Mark Hamill ’ s response was simply wizard

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To Canada, where prime minister Justin Trudeau has announced that every Canadian will be able to have the Covid-19 vaccine for free.
A good news story in a year when good news stories have been thin on the ground, obviously.
Canada just announced it’ll provide the new Covid vaccine to every Canadian who wants it — for free. Canada has ordered more vaccines per capita than any other nation. They’re planning to donate excess supply to impoverished countries. Humanity.🌎❤🇨🇦 pic.twitter.com/cboLj3tkx6 — Rex Chapman🏇🏼 (@RexChapman) December 11, 2020
Except over the border in the US, Republican senator Ted Cruz, the former presidential wannabe and Donald Trump ‘electoral fraud’ cheerleader, had this to say about it.
That’s great. Just out of curiosity, which country was it that developed the vaccine? Wonder why. https://t.co/tv8CjuyqTN — Ted Cruz (@tedcruz) December 12, 2020
We’re not 100% sure of the point he was trying to make – it could have been worded better, frankly – but you can have a good guess.
And this comeback was 100%.
Thanks for asking, Ted! The Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine was first developed in Germany by a pair of immigrant scientists from Turkey. Source: https://t.co/smM3938aw3 https://t.co/KyNr7oIPgl — March For Science 😷 (@MarchForScience) December 13, 2020
As self-owns go, this is surely top tier stuff.
The John S. Dunn Burn Center in Houston can be reached at (832) 325-7181 https://t.co/Lesrkj29pq — Esther Choo MD MPH (@choo_ek) December 13, 2020
The exchange went viral after it was shared by Raskel_61 over on Reddit and here are just a few of the comments it prompted.
‘Hah, my wife works at Pfizer and has been involved in the vaccine production at the Kalamazoo plant, so I read her the Ted Cruz tweet, not any of the responses or anything else. Her direct, immediate response was “Germany. Germany developed the vaccine.”‘ anras ‘This probably isn’t news to you, but your wife and her colleagues are amazing.’ Shalamarr ‘Ok. Let’s say hypothetically it was made in the US. Why would we not have millions of doses already? That’s not something to be proud of.’ Sneezer2013 Right? What the fuck was his point supposed to be? If it was fully developed in the US and if it was done with the US government’s support…what the fuck does that have to do with Canada providing it to all of their citizens for free?’ glitterlok
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thepoke--2020-12-14--Google suffered a temporary outage and the world went into panic mode – 14 of the funniest reactions

In another sign that the end times are fast approaching , Google services suffered an hour-long breakdown with millions of @ @ @ @ @ unable to access their accounts .
Although the search engine continued to work , Gmail @ @ @ @ @ were temporarily knocked offline .
Even Google themselves were left locked out of their email @ @ @ @ @ to panic .
Here are 14 of the funniest reactions : People have been suggesting @ @ @ @ @ the 16 funniest

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In another sign that the end times are fast approaching, Google services suffered an hour-long breakdown with millions of users across the globe being unable to access their accounts.
Although the search engine continued to work, Gmail, Docs, and YouTube were temporarily knocked offline. Even Google themselves were left locked out of their email.
"Google has been contacted for comment, but one spokesperson said they were unable to access their email." This is just superb. https://t.co/9FDZtbaebR — Jakub Krupa (@JakubKrupa) December 14, 2020
Understandably, people began to panic. Here are 14 of the funniest reactions:
1.
I’m sitting here in the dark in my toddler’s room because the light is controlled by @Google Home. Rethinking… a lot right now. — Joe Brown (@joemfbrown) December 14, 2020
2.
It’s obvious what happened. Bill Gates activated Margaret Keenan and she blew up Google’s servers. Bing wins. — Andrew Dawson (@ADawsonBros) December 14, 2020
3.
when you have a deadline but Google's down & you hadn't even started pic.twitter.com/iiobIQKt5x — Toby Earle (@TobyonTV) December 14, 2020
4.
Gmail is down and everyone is worrying they’re going to be forced to use the [email protected] address they set up in the late 90s. — Amanda (@Pandamoanimum) December 14, 2020
5.
"Google's websites stop responding" is a 2020s version of the car breaking down outside a spooky cottage in the woods, or maybe of turning on Radio 4 and hearing only static — Tom Chivers (@TomChivers) December 14, 2020
6.
Pretty pleased with my first day in charge of Google. — Mr Roger Quimbly (@RogerQuimbly) December 14, 2020
7.
So NOW you come crawling back to me? pic.twitter.com/gsdltKOJ0b — Richard Osman (@richardosman) December 14, 2020
8.
quick ques is anyone else's google car doing doughnuts in a supermarket car park what the f — Michael Spicer (@MrMichaelSpicer) December 14, 2020
9.
quite enjoying the new Australia-style Google — Jim Pickard (@PickardJE) December 14, 2020
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The closest to a snow day we can possibly experience this year — Ellen Murray (@ellenfromnowon) December 14, 2020
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What the hell were they doing employing this guy in the first place? pic.twitter.com/WKJKYAKcoi — Andrew Male (@Andr6wMale) December 14, 2020
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"tier 3 coming in imminently" and "Gmail no longer working" coming together to create the strongest possible case for "a glass of wine with lunch on a Monday" I have ever seen — Marie Le Conte (@youngvulgarian) December 14, 2020
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*gmail down. youtube down* me: "looks like I'll have no distractions." *goes to google docs* me: "oh no." — Scott Bryan (@scottygb) December 14, 2020
14.
rumour google was trying to delete 2020 — Matt Navarra (@MattNavarra) December 14, 2020
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thepoke--2020-12-14--17 people who should probably never drink again

Most people who get drunk on a night out stagger home , carefully pour themselves a glass of water before tucking themselves into bed .
However , there are others who have a more eventful evening after the booze has taken effect .
Guess which group of people we ’ re going to be looking at ?
Here are 17 people who got hilariously drunk .
1 .
This person who found themselves far from home : 2 .
And this person who found themselves really far from home : 3 .
This person who booked some time off : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ eventful train journey : 5 .
This person who tried to be helpful : 7 .
This person who needs to work on their stretching : 8 .
This person who wasted some good pizza : 9 .
This person who got caught in the act : 10 .
This person who needs some lessons on wildlife : 11 .
This person who got a little stuck : 12 .
This person who let their nerves get the better of them : 13 .
This person who probably overslept : 14 .
This @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : 15 .
This person who should have kept their wallet locked away : 16 .
This person who was reborn : 17 .
And finally , this person who left some unhelpful notes : People are sharing the most absurd snacks they ’ ve snuck into cinemas – 17 favourites

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Most people who get drunk on a night out stagger home, carefully pour themselves a glass of water before tucking themselves into bed. However, there are others who have a more eventful evening after the booze has taken effect. Guess which group of people we’re going to be looking at?
Here are 17 people who got hilariously drunk.
1. This person who found themselves far from home:
Fell asleep in the taxi and none woke me up. Now I'm back at the taxi man's house in Stretford watching take me out pic.twitter.com/kwjYqUIB4v — Mike Allison (@mikeallison67) February 1, 2015
2. And this person who found themselves really far from home:
what’s cooking twitter i bought non-refundable plane tickets while drunk so now i’m in tokyo for no reason with no money and no hotel pic.twitter.com/JICAErTKve — shinsei (@nise_shi) October 26, 2017
3. This person who booked some time off:
i got drunk last night and accidentally requested off the entire month of november and somehow it got approved — kelly (@kelllicopter) August 30, 2019
4. This person who had an eventful train journey:
https://twitter.com/AwkwardAndOdd/status/1068809514055553025
5. This person who tried to be helpful:
Do you ever get so drunk you just print out motivational words and hang them up on the wall. Apparently I did pic.twitter.com/FIpYZFwH2t — eric curtin (@dubstep4dads) October 17, 2015
6. This person who created a classic British moment:
There is a drunk woman on the tube throwing After Eights at everyone and, in the most British way possible, everyone is pretending they aren’t being hit on the head by tiny chocolatey squares (which hurts by the way) and not looking at anyone else in the eye. — Helen Clarkson (@helenrclarkson) February 12, 2018
7. This person who needs to work on their stretching:
https://twitter.com/KirstyMcBride_/status/893773333363384320
8. This person who wasted some good pizza:
My man just FaceTimed me drunk as hell eating a slice of pizza while walking down the street and he goes YOU WANNA KNOW HOW PERFECT YOU ARE? LOOK AT THIS PIZZA… FOR YOU, I’LL DROP THIS PIZZA. IT’S GONE! and just threw the damn pizza into the street — Kelly (@kellyblaus) November 27, 2017
9. This person who got caught in the act:
Really enjoying this subtle art thief caught out by a nightclub photographer in Swansea pic.twitter.com/IYHrZAcekF — Steffan Storch (@SteffanStorch) January 3, 2017
10. This person who needs some lessons on wildlife:
I was blackout last night and posted a video to my story of me following an animal down the street yelling ”what are you? Ive never seen one like you?“ and then I woke up this morning, watched it and the animal was just a black trash bag blowing across the sidewalk I’m speechless — Aol.com (@lukasbattle) December 1, 2019
11. This person who got a little stuck:
I think it’s fair to say I should never drink again pic.twitter.com/ItMx7oDxuf — ttys (@TiaToldYouSo) February 17, 2019
12. This person who let their nerves get the better of them:
My roommate went on a bumble date and was nervous so decided to pound shots in her car once she got to the place they were meeting and the guy was parked next to her and watched her chug vodka for 5 minutes. Dating is rough. — Syd (@s_kerekes) December 21, 2017
13. This person who probably overslept:
https://twitter.com/robboma24/status/711332425570381825
14. This person who looked to technology for assistance:
my dad last night, completely shitfaced, was trying to get out of the backseat of my car and he gave up, put his head against the car door and said ‘alexa, please get me out of here’ WE DONT EVEN HAVE AN ALEXA IN THE FIRST PLACE — piper (@piperjoness) December 25, 2018
15. This person who should have kept their wallet locked away:
This is why you don't buy things when you're drunk, pic.twitter.com/pdUQGoY2gQ — Shervin (@ShervinSinatra) March 2, 2016
16. This person who was reborn:
a girl passed out at the party im at and was out for a solid hour or so and then we started playing africa and she rose from the dead right in the middle of the chorus — apple ₍˄·͈༝·͈˄₎◞*·˚ ༘♡ (@cuItkid) January 1, 2018
17. And finally, this person who left some unhelpful notes:
Thought you guys might like this note my friend wrote to himself before going out last night 😂 pic.twitter.com/NCbqG8W9Pj — Masters-Māmā 🏳⚧🏳⚧🏳⚧ (@Tarryntino) July 31, 2016
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thepoke--2020-12-14--Donald Trump tweeted ‘wisdom and courage’ and Mark Hamill’s response was simply wizard

Donald Trump continues to live in denial over his presidential election defeat to Joe Biden , spending most of his @ @ @ @ @ electoral fraud and just being generally very angry over on Twitter .
This tweet in @ @ @ @ @ .
And there was no shortage of funny and totally on-point responses .
But the @ @ @ @ @ for the first time – came from Luke Skywalker himself , Mark Hamill .
Mark @ @ @ @ @ he tweeted this and it ’ s brilliant

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Donald Trump continues to live in denial over his presidential election defeat to Joe Biden, spending most of his time sharing unfounded claims of electoral fraud and just being generally very angry over on Twitter.
This tweet in particular got lots of attention.
WISDOM & COURAGE!!! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 10, 2020
And there was no shortage of funny and totally on-point responses.
JOY (pump it up, pump it up) & PAIN!!! https://t.co/Oxix5vqcLb — Kevin M. Kruse (@KevinMKruse) December 10, 2020
But the best response – and not for the first time – came from Luke Skywalker himself, Mark Hamill.
While in OZ, don't forget to ask the Wizard for a heart, too.
❤ https://t.co/aHefVK61jF — Mark Hamill (@HamillHimself) December 10, 2020
Simply wizard.
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Mark Hamill congratulated Donald Trump after he tweeted this and it’s brilliant
Source Twitter @HamillHimself H/T Indy100


thepoke--2020-12-14--This hilarious clip of a cat trying to retrieve Kylo Ren’s lightsaber is 6 seconds very well spent

This video of a cat trying to retrieve Kylo Ren ’ s lightsaber is 6 seconds very well spent .
@ @ @ @ @ by @ catdaddy1227 who describes himself as ‘ Just the dad of a really cute @ @ @ @ @ s not kidding .
It went viral on Twitter after it was shared by @ @ @ @ @ @ a few of the things people said about it .
This woman ’ s solution @ @ @ @ @ her keyboard just gets better and better

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This video of a cat trying to retrieve Kylo Ren’s lightsaber is 6 seconds very well spent.
It was posted on TikTok by @catdaddy1227 who describes himself as ‘Just the dad of a really cute cat’. He’s not kidding.
Awww!
It went viral on Twitter after it was shared by @LetBenSoloLive and here are just a few of the things people said about it.
https://twitter.com/LetBenSoloLive/status/1337469093579005957?s=20
Cat said “what are you doing! You can use that!” — rubitistan 🧼😷✨ (@rubitistan) December 11, 2020
this tiktok has just been green lit for a series on Disney+ — Wames Jade (@jamesodinwade) December 12, 2020
https://twitter.com/HamillHimself/status/1337938008729763840?s=20
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This woman’s solution to her cat walking over her keyboard just gets better and better
Source TikTok @catdaddy1227 Twitter @LetBenSoloLive


thepoke--2020-12-14--The response to this heartless covidiot ‘hits it right on the nose’

It ’ s still early but takedown of the week will surely be this response to a covidiot who showed @ @ @ @ @ well , anything , to someone who shared their loss of a relative to the @ @ @ @ @ after it was shared by Redditor beerbellybegone who said : ‘ Hits it right on @ @ @ @ @ rather die than wear a mask or maintain social distancing ?
Damn , I ’ @ @ @ @ @ a little bit higher … ’ MysticYoYo ‘ This virus has really exposed how stupid @ @ @ @ @ that even when humanity depends on it you still can ’ t trust anyone.
’ @ @ @ @ @ feel compelled to respond to the original tweet in such a way ?
“ Sorry @ @ @ @ @ but she ’ s just a statistic.
” That ’ s how inhuman some people @ @ @ @ @ The takedowns of this anti-vax mum ’ s prayer request have resurfaced as the Covid @ @ @

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It’s still early but takedown of the week will surely be this response to a covidiot who showed a shocking lack of, well, anything, to someone who shared their loss of a relative to the pandemic.
It went viral after it was shared by Redditor beerbellybegone who said: ‘Hits it right on the nose.’
That. Absolutely that.
‘Would rather die than wear a mask or maintain social distancing? Damn, I’m glad my threshold is a little bit higher …’ MysticYoYo ‘This virus has really exposed how stupid people can be, and that even when humanity depends on it you still can’t trust anyone.’ wingbargreen ‘Why does anyone feel compelled to respond to the original tweet in such a way? “Sorry your loved one died, but she’s just a statistic.” That’s how inhuman some people have become?’ well_uh_yeah “Idjit.” scenicviewtoinsanity
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The takedowns of this anti-vax mum’s prayer request have resurfaced as the Covid vaccine rolls out
Source Reddit u/beerbellybegone


thepoke--2020-12-14--People have been suggesting nicknames for Boris Johnson – the 16 funniest

There have been rumours circulating that the premiership of Boris Johnson may be cut short by his resignation in a @ @ @ @ @ isn ’ t kicked out by his backbenchers for messing up the Brexit deal .
@ @ @ @ @ this question might need an answer sooner rather than later .
Luckily , there are @ @ @ @ @ from – and these are our favourites .

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There have been rumours circulating that the premiership of Boris Johnson may be cut short by his resignation in a few months, if he isn’t kicked out by his backbenchers for messing up the Brexit deal.
With that in mind, this question might need an answer sooner rather than later.
So if Thatcher was known by all as The Iron Lady, what will Boris be known as? — Harry (@Harry_M_H) December 12, 2020
Luckily, there are plenty of suggestions to choose from – and these are our favourites.
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The Eton Mess. — Matthew Hardy (@drmatthewhardy) December 12, 2020
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The Tinfoil Tosser. — JackJazz (@JayJay08752584) December 12, 2020
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The cardboard cretin. 🐟🐟🐟 — Bob Arctor (@MikeBatt01) December 12, 2020
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The Titanium Bellend https://t.co/Ht7CXlm9NS — Dan Sweryt (@swerytd) December 12, 2020
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The Eton Fraudster. — Kerry 🇪🇺 Pro-EU, #RejoinEU #GTTO (@Rozkez67) December 12, 2020
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thepoke--2020-12-14--People are sharing the most absurd snacks they’ve snuck into cinemas – 17 favourites

Let ’ s be honest , sneaking snacks into the cinema is something we ’ ve all done – and @ @ @ @ @ popcorn , who can blame us ?
If the guilt of your past crimes has @ @ @ @ @ these years , then worry no more , because you ’ re far from alone @ @ @ @ @ .
Over on Twitter , @ LocalSoundwave asked people to share the foods they ’ @ @ @ @ @ the ushers , and judging by the response , it ’ s a miracle if @ @ @ @ @ the cinema itself .
Here are 17 of the best .
Scotland names all their @ @ @ @ @ s a puntastic delight

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Let’s be honest, sneaking snacks into the cinema is something we’ve all done – and with the extortionate price of popcorn, who can blame us?
now that movie theaters are dead and can't arrest us, what are some foods you've snuck into movie theaters — Soundwave (@LocalSoundwave) December 3, 2020
If the guilt of your past crimes has been eating you up all these years, then worry no more, because you’re far from alone in your snack sneaking ways.
Over on Twitter, @LocalSoundwave asked people to share the foods they’ve managed to get past the ushers, and judging by the response, it’s a miracle if any food was sold at the cinema itself.
Here are 17 of the best.
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An entire bottle of champagne. I popped it open in the bathroom when I thought I was alone and a woman screamed from another stall — Sarah McGonagall (@gothspiderbitch) December 4, 2020
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Once I sat next to a lady that looked pregnant. Then she pulled half a seran wrapped watermelon out from under her shirt and started eating it with a spoon from her purse. — jessica rose marie (@Catholic_Rose) December 4, 2020
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Carried 2 large Papa Johns pizzas into the Midnight premiere of The Dark Knight Rises. Didn’t even try to hide it. Absolute looks of despair on all the employees faces at the brazen disrespect. But no words were said. — The Only Nolan (@NolieOlie15) December 4, 2020
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I snuck a beer bottle into a theater once and I realized I didn't have a bottle opener. That was the day I learned I can open beer bottles with my teeth. https://t.co/64GEpNM7fI — Noam Blum (@neontaster) December 5, 2020
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A MASSIVE bag of burgers, fries, onion rings, and shakes for several people. Realized the burgers were packaged in foil so they created the loudest sound known to humankind if you even looked in their direction… But only after the title card. https://t.co/oqzvWfqnyK — Trys (@TrystanFalcone) December 4, 2020
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In the early 2000's, when big baggy cargo pants were in, they'd check purses and cargo pockets. However, I was able to attach entire footlong subway sandwiches to my belt loop and then hang them down the inside of my pants because those pants were so enormous. https://t.co/HSfn3sJGMN pic.twitter.com/HbzcUhaIWN — Oweeeeendennis (@OweeeeenDennis) December 4, 2020
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two footlong subs, a bag of grapes, and a container of potato salad. The Place Beyond The Pines was a very long movie, and no one was checking bags — Fleetwood Snacc (@Pork_Lion) December 3, 2020
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One time, my grandmother took us to the movies and after we sat down, she pulled out two ice cream cones from her purse. Uncovered ice cream cones. The ice cream had not budged or gotten dirty. To this day, it's still unexplainable to me. https://t.co/2a2LMxpzxf — Adelaide Gardner (@ohadelaide) December 4, 2020
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My three roommates and I snuck in 10 pounds of Indian food to Beauty and the Beast by wearing baggy tops and carefully placed jackets. I had two mango lassis in my waistband and another in my bell-sleeved sweater sleeve. — Emma McAndrew (@emandm2222) December 4, 2020
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A friend got second-degree burns from sneaking a burrito up his sleeve and having the juice leak out. https://t.co/8os5dmfhb9 — Joy Beth Smith (@JBsTwoCents) December 4, 2020
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An entire pizza. Truly enormous purse, but I rolled it up, wrapped it in wax paper and then made sure that there was a box with a very visible Tampax label on top and just stared the ticket taker down. — Allison (@allisons) December 4, 2020
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Not me, but I fondly recall going to a movie with my high school friends and one of them unfolding an entire large pizza from under his shirt https://t.co/r1GMvyXUIM — Chris Wade (@saywhatagain) December 4, 2020
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I’ve found some weird shit working in a movie theater. Weirdest item of food was a half-eaten birthday cake. And I don’t mean half of it was sliced off, I mean someone had taken bites out of this huge fucking cakr. — Conor Power 🇮🇪 (@CJPdammit) December 4, 2020
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I snuck in a Little Caesars pizza by wearing it as a backpack underneath a coat lmao pic.twitter.com/yOS2Dlvl76 — Corbin Harnden (@CorbinHarnden) December 5, 2020
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Mother in law brought in a 16 piece fried chicken from the grocery store hot food section and a little kid a few rows in front said “mom it smells like chicken” — C🍔DY (@CoodyP) December 4, 2020
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A full 12 pack of bottles. And right when the previews ended and before the movie started — in dead silence — my foot hit one empty and it rolled down the entire theater, gaining speed, and getting louder with each rotation. It. Was. Amazing. 🙂 — Robert C (@theSLlawyer) December 4, 2020
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If you haven't brought a whole rotisserie chicken into a movie we are not the same. https://t.co/DdE8bWDbXd — Chris Cubas (@ChrisCubas) December 4, 2020
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Scotland names all their gritting lorries and it’s a puntastic delight
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thepoke--2020-12-14--The Spanish foreign minister went viral because she nailed the problem at the heart of Brexit trade

The Spanish foreign minister went viral because she nailed the problem at the heart of Brexit trade negotiations

Britain and the EU have entered the final stretch of negotiations over a Brexit trade deal , with Boris Johnson @ @ @ @ @ vowing to ‘ go the extra mile ’ to reach agreement .
Probably best not @ @ @ @ @ .
And while we wait to find out what happens , Spanish foreign minister Arancha @ @ @ @ @ assessment of the problem at the heart of the talks .
She was interviewed on @ @ @ @ @ is well worth 70 seconds of your time .
And just a few of the @ @ @ @ @ it after it was sent viral by @ sturdyAlex on Twitter .
11 blunt reactions @ @ @ @ @ stockpile ahead of Brexit

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Britain and the EU have entered the final stretch of negotiations over a Brexit trade deal, with Boris Johnson and Ursula von der Leyen vowing to ‘go the extra mile’ to reach agreement.
Probably best not to hold your breath though.
And while we wait to find out what happens, Spanish foreign minister Arancha González-Laya went viral with her assessment of the problem at the heart of the talks.
She was interviewed on Sky News and this clip is well worth 70 seconds of your time.
This, by Spanish Foreign minister @AranchaGlezLaya, is absolutely superb. The clearest expression of the problem I’ve heard. The UK is trying to use a trade deal to do something it’s not designed to do. This, fundamentally, is why negotiations have failed. Well worth sharing. pic.twitter.com/23zpjbgCSH — Alex Andreou (@sturdyAlex) December 13, 2020
And just a few of the things people were saying about it after it was sent viral by @sturdyAlex on Twitter.
So much of what we have become comes down to the fact that British people this smart simply don't go into politics. https://t.co/zVnBJ1uoSY — Hugo Rifkind (@hugorifkind) December 13, 2020
It's strange how many European leaders sound more intelligent in their second language than British cabinet ministers do in their first. https://t.co/hHPfs1jBGu — Ian Fraser (@Ian_Fraser) December 13, 2020
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thepoke--2020-12-14--The name of this shoe resulted in a highly unfortunate product listing

It ’ s one thing calling a shoe ‘ Predator ’ , but will nobody think of the poor saps @ @ @ @ @ things in children ’ s sizes ?
A post by u/realcanadianbeaver on Reddit ’ s @ @ @ @ @ that looks in print .
That ’ s got to be a bit off putting @ @ @ @ @ little of what Redditors had to say about it .
What ’ s with the @ @ @ @ @ ?
Is it made for Sonic the Hedgehog characters or something ?
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It’s one thing calling a shoe ‘Predator’, but will nobody think of the poor saps who have to sell these things in children’s sizes?
A post by u/realcanadianbeaver on Reddit’s r/CorporateFacepalm forum shows exactly how that looks in print.
That’s got to be a bit off putting.
Here’s a little of what Redditors had to say about it.
Comes with free candy.
grandpasghost
Oh dear.
Strange_An0maly
What’s with the weird shape of that shoe? Is it made for Sonic the Hedgehog characters or something?
Rutgerman95
u/realcanadianbeaver added an update.
Amusingly, I just checked and it now says “kids” instead of “child”.
‘Unisex-kids Predator’
That’s loads better.
from Andy Samberg GIFs via Gfycat
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‘Unfortunate name for a book’
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thepoke--2020-12-14--The takedowns of this anti-vax mum’s prayer request have resurfaced as the Covid vaccine rolls out

It can ’ t be easy being married to an anti-vaxxer when you have children .
Last year , one @ @ @ @ @ his own hands and had his daughter vaccinated behind his wife ’ s back .
@ @ @ @ @ , asking for prayers .
We ’ re not totally sure why the tweet has @ @ @ @ @ Covid-19 vaccine rolling out in the UK and the US , it ’ s definitely @ @ @ @ @ on her side .
A few were a little more scathing .
These were the @ @ @ @ @ @ Brasilmagic had some advice .
This doctor ’ s tale of ‘ curing ’ @ @ @ @ @ is simply glorious

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It can’t be easy being married to an anti-vaxxer when you have children. Last year, one determined man took matters into his own hands and had his daughter vaccinated behind his wife’s back.
She told Twitter about it, asking for prayers.
We’re not totally sure why the tweet has resurfaced, but with the Covid-19 vaccine rolling out in the UK and the US, it’s definitely topical.
Some people were on her side.
Iv never been vaccinated.. iv been around the world with out a hitch .. iv had the flue just a hand full of time of my life that only last a day or two .. since I was a kid I are right, drank mostly water , plenty of exercise and rest .. or was it just plan dumb luck ? — vas (@vaspas1414) August 11, 2019
Others reassured her.
"Have your kids always been ok after vaccine shots?" I have my children have and my grandchildren and every person have known since childhood and throughout my 45 year working life "have been vaccinated" ….and I have never seen a single example of any detrimental effects — Dave of Letters (@liverational22) August 8, 2019
A few were a little more scathing. These were the best.
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Possibly they didn't tell you because they were aware you are a religious lunatic who believes in fictitious supreme beings but not scientifically immunizing your children from contagious diseases. If I were you I would request counseling to smarten yourself up, not "prayers". https://t.co/y21lPzrtra — Jim Cornette (@TheJimCornette) August 9, 2019
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Here's your prayer:
Thank you God for this delusional woman's husband and mother in law, and their good, responsible sense to have her child inoculated in order to protect this child and others from dangerous and sometimes deadly disease.
Amen — 🇨🇦🇨🇦 HUMAN 🇨🇦🇨🇦 (@MaryEllenBella4) August 8, 2019
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After getting her vaccines my daughter grew four times her original size. Granted it took years but it was still pretty alarming. https://t.co/9c1bj2727i — Hunter (@HunterDK) August 8, 2019
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There is no such thing as being "anti vaccines" – you're either pro-vaccine or wrong https://t.co/nppMFxTSTw — Ben Fletcher (@BenSFletcher) August 8, 2019
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You want prayers? Ok. As a scientifically literate atheist I pray that you educate yourself on vaccines because you're going to kill your kid if you don't. https://t.co/hmboy04GIZ — 🎅🎄Shay Leene🎄🎅 (@cherokee_autumn) August 8, 2019
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I am so sorry to hear that your daughter has a greatly reduced chance of both dying from preventable diseases and has now joined the rest of humanity in protecting the lives those who can't be immunized from those diseases. It's a tragic day for all of us. — Satan Claus (@LokiLoptr) August 9, 2019
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Hope your daughter is ok and that her mother stops learning nonsense from the internet and using it to raise her kids. — Conor McKenna (@mckennaconor) August 10, 2019
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It's too bad there's no vaccine for the Lisa's of the world. I'd sign up for that one in a heartbeat… https://t.co/MKwPOsEfW5 — David W Pippy (@DWPippy) August 8, 2019
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i died after i got my vaccines :/ praying for your child https://t.co/IiQ1FSgBrZ — ❂ (@jenmishstiel) August 8, 2019
To conclude, @Brasilmagic had some advice.
Lisa, just stop. Study science. Read more. Stop believing in quackery. Vaccines saves lives. It has saved millions of lives since they were created. People had a lot of children in the past because many of their children died before the age of 2. And, prayer is also quackery. — Vote Dem for the Planet (@Brasilmagic) August 8, 2019
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This doctor’s tale of ‘curing’ an anti-vaxxer’s ignorance is simply glorious
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thepoke--2020-12-14--This German pharmaceutical company’s Christmas ad gets you right in the feels

As the country that practically moulded Christmas into what it is today , it ’ s no great surprise that @ @ @ @ @ it out of the park when it comes to creating a heartwarming seasonal ad .
@ @ @ @ @ online pharmaceutical company , this will have you wiping away a tear , and maybe @ @ @ @ @ .
“ So that you can take care of what really matters in life.
” @ @ @ @ @ more than ever in 2020 .
Of course , Twitter spotted it .
DRob wasn @ @ @ @ @ feeling emotional .
This reaction from Russ shows that some things transcend language boundaries .

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As the country that practically moulded Christmas into what it is today, it’s no great surprise that Germany has managed to knock it out of the park when it comes to creating a heartwarming seasonal ad.
Created for the Doc Morris online pharmaceutical company, this will have you wiping away a tear, and maybe digging out the kettle bells.
“So that you can take care of what really matters in life.”
A message that hits home more than ever in 2020.
Of course, Twitter spotted it.
Sweet Jesus I’m a mess. 😭
Well worth 2 mins if you are a parent pic.twitter.com/ZeoSgdJYoX — DRob (@D_Rob__) December 12, 2020
DRob wasn’t the only one feeling emotional.
OH MY GODDDDDD 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 It's GORGEOUS 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍 https://t.co/bsXYrlbpjY — Marian Keyes (@MarianKeyes) December 13, 2020
Holy shit i just teared up 😢 https://t.co/5skJ3mx6L0 — Chad Johnson (@ochocinco) December 12, 2020
Oh my god I’m just about to go on and do a Cats does countdown and I’ve just watched this and now I’m roaring!! (‘crying’ if not from Hull) https://t.co/ZuxexYhJfn — Lucy Beaumont “Get outta my pub!” (@LucyABeaumont) December 13, 2020
Oh FFS. This has FINISHED me https://t.co/a50zBQEkld — Count Mysterioso (@MysteriosoX) December 12, 2020
This reaction from Russ shows that some things transcend language boundaries.
I have no idea what this is advertising, but it might be "blubbing like a little girl". Cos I am. Lovely. https://t.co/loGRIouIjJ — Russ (@RussInCheshire) December 12, 2020
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Taika Waititi directed 2020’s Coca-Cola Christmas advert and it’s making people’s eyes leak
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thepoke--2020-12-14--11 blunt reactions to the warning not to stockpile ahead of Brexit

As the chances of the EU and the UK doing a trade deal before the Brexit transition period ends fall @ @ @ @ @ Raab passing his Geography A level , the prospect of breaks in the supply chain @ @ @ @ @ This message went out to the masses .
Can ’ t see any problem with @ @ @ @ @ Johnson has said that a no-deal Brexit is a ‘ strong possibility ’ – the @ @ @ @ @

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As the chances of the EU and the UK doing a trade deal before the Brexit transition period ends fall behind the odds of Dominic Raab passing his Geography A level, the prospect of breaks in the supply chain rears its head again.
This message went out to the masses.
Britons told not to stockpile food ahead of January https://t.co/OZucPvjN5x — BBC News (UK) (@BBCNews) December 13, 2020
Can’t see any problem with them saying that.
Here’s how Twitter reacted.
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We are warning people not to stockpile.
Which will inevitably cause people to stockpile.
So we can blame them when the food shortages start. https://t.co/Mx8BDoGAse — Parody Boris Johnson (@BorisJohnson_MP) December 13, 2020
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This is the equivalent of a waiter saying 'Don't worry, there's definitely not any shit in that soup' halfway through your meal. https://t.co/hhyIuEVGsS — R. deValmont 🦇 (@RdeValmont) December 13, 2020
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Something about this tweet is making me want to stockpile https://t.co/9F6mvz9mVN — James Felton (@JimMFelton) December 13, 2020
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A lot of people are saying this will encourage stockpiling. Nonsense. Like if I suggested we all have a vote to jump off a cliff. https://t.co/eZOQ9U2aSN — Michael Govern Ready (@mikegove12) December 13, 2020
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2016:
“Sunlit uplands”
“I see no downsides to Brexit, only a considerable upside” 2020: https://t.co/12AhGNfgIr — David Schneider (@davidschneider) December 13, 2020
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my “britons don’t stockpile food” t shirt is raising a lot of questions already answered by the shirt https://t.co/KD3BbjOifN — Joe (@steamedhamms) December 13, 2020
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What will happen next I wonder… https://t.co/4evELB8nO3 — (((Dan Hodges))) (@DPJHodges) December 13, 2020
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here we go again https://t.co/ilINsX0LYK — HappyToast ★ (@IamHappyToast) December 13, 2020
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No need as a tin of beans will be the prize for winning the Hunger Games https://t.co/0M43yTmfkT — Richard K Herring (@Herring1967) December 13, 2020
Debbie Moon agreed with the advice.
They're quite right. You should have started stockpiling six months ago. https://t.co/Ibuo52UCs6 — Debbie Moon (@DebbieBMoon) December 13, 2020
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Boris Johnson has said that a no-deal Brexit is a ‘strong possibility’ – the only 9 reactions you need
Source BBC News Image Habib Ayoade and John Cameron on Unsplash


thepoke--2020-12-14--16 very unfortunately designed Christmas decorations

When you think of Christmas decorations , snowmen , angels , and perhaps even Jesus himself are usually among the @ @ @ @ @ mind – wholesome , innocent stuff .
However , that ’ s not always the @ @ @ @ @ not with the pictures below .
Presented in the spirit of Christmas , please enjoy @ @ @ @ @ didn ’ t turn out as innocently as intended .
Warning : some of these @ @ @ @ @ NSFW depending on how impure your mind is .
‘ Thank you comedy gods !
@ @ @ @ @ lights switch-on is an early festive treat

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When you think of Christmas decorations, snowmen, angels, and perhaps even Jesus himself are usually among the first things that spring to mind – wholesome, innocent stuff. However, that’s not always the case. Or at least not with the pictures below.
Presented in the spirit of Christmas, please enjoy these 14 Christmas decorations that didn’t turn out as innocently as intended.
Warning: some of these photos might be a little NSFW depending on how impure your mind is.
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‘Thank you comedy gods!’ This unfortunately timed Christmas lights switch-on is an early festive treat
HT: r/CrappyDesign / r/Funny


thepoke--2020-12-14--These footballers briefly forgetting to take a knee had fans in stitches

Possibly the most entertaining moment of Tottenham ’ s Premier League match against Crystal Palace on Sunday came before the @ @ @ @ @ .
The referee blew the whistle for the players to take a knee but two @ @ @ @ @ Son Heung-min and Crystal Palace star Christian Benteke – momentarily forgot and just wanted to @ @ @ @ @ moment – in particular , their response when they realised what they ’ d done @ @ @ @ @ No worries , lads , pretty sure no-one spotted it .

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Possibly the most entertaining moment of Tottenham’s Premier League match against Crystal Palace on Sunday came before the game had even kicked off.
The referee blew the whistle for the players to take a knee but two of them – Spurs’ favourite Son Heung-min and Crystal Palace star Christian Benteke – momentarily forgot and just wanted to get going.
And the moment – in particular, their response when they realised what they’d done – was just brilliant.
No worries, lads, pretty sure no-one spotted it.
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An American slagged off chip butties and it was a declaration of war – 9 very British responses
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thepoke--2020-12-14--An American slagged off chip butties and it was a declaration of war – 9 very British responses

Over on Twitter someone who calls himself Jack ( England ’ s most wanted ) went viral when he discovered @ @ @ @ @ time and it ’ s fair to say he didn ’ t like the look @ @ @ @ @ ’ t like them at all .
And British people who stumbled across his tweet @ @ @ @ @ lying down ( hence his bit about being ‘ England ’ s most wanted ’ @ @ @ @ @ surely speak for the nation ( the United Kingdom , not the United States ) @ @ @ @ @ this back and forth .
It ’ s not the first time this sort of @ @ @ @ @ this ?
This hilarious clip of a cat trying to retrieve Kylo Ren ’ s @ @ @ @ @ well spent

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Over on Twitter someone who calls himself Jack (England’s most wanted) went viral when he discovered chip butties for the first time and it’s fair to say he didn’t like the look of them, he didn’t like them at all.
Just learned about chip buttys, which is an English food that is literally just French fries in between two slices of bread. This is just making me so irrationally angry pic.twitter.com/O604faAR8K — Jack (England’s most wanted) (@jfksafk) December 12, 2020
And British people who stumbled across his tweet weren’t taking it lying down (hence his bit about being ‘England’s most wanted’).
The brits have found this post and they are PISSED 😭 — Jack (England’s most wanted) (@jfksafk) December 13, 2020
These 9 responses surely speak for the nation (the United Kingdom, not the United States).
It’s not french fries inside, it’s chips, which are thicker and juicier. And it’s in a bread roll, which is soft and fluffy, and the butter gets all melty. Idk why you posted this picture of cardboard but go off I guess. — Iwani Mawocha 🇿🇼 (@iwanimawocha) December 13, 2020
americans shouldnt be allowed to criticize any other countries food — Evan Is Ainm Dom (@evank1k) December 12, 2020
Americans acting like they wouldn’t eat their nan if she was deep fat fried https://t.co/yxPq7dV2yi — Adam (@AdamFulwell_) December 13, 2020
Better with a roll than white bread. Plus chips are far superior to murican fries.
You are missing out on something glorious. That pic is an abomination tho.
Needs actual chips and to be drowned in Gravy/Curry Sauce/HP/BUTTER — Toofurabus (@Henke1982) December 12, 2020
Wait til someone tells this guy about the inexplicable joy of crisp sandwiches. https://t.co/vhJqg9Zfln — Jack Monroe (@BootstrapCook) December 14, 2020
Would this be a good time to discuss why your chickens are washed in chlorine?🐔🤢 — Deborah 🤷🏾♀ (@DebsOuttaCamden) December 13, 2020
This is how you write a job application to the New York Times London bureau https://t.co/aXNIiNyMSS — Mike Bird (@Birdyword) December 13, 2020
What’s wrong with it, not enough syrup? — Matt Zarb-Cousin (@mattzarb) December 13, 2020
This coming from a country that invented spay-on cheese. https://t.co/VH9qDnHDBB — Alex Olney, past predictor (@Alex_Olney) December 14, 2020
And there was also this back and forth.
Americans: "haha bro do they seriously eat that stuff" pic.twitter.com/1e4CbCLRlU — L_Jenos🎄 (@L_Jenos) December 13, 2020
“Fkn got his yank ass ye did m8” pic.twitter.com/YLoMlX2dob — Jack (England’s most wanted) (@jfksafk) December 13, 2020
It’s not the first time this sort of thing has happened. Remember this?
To conclude (maybe).
plenty of british food sucks but fuck you chip buttys are fantastic https://t.co/AcPRRTbHV2 — Jack Saint (@LackingSaint) December 14, 2020
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thepoke--2020-12-15--14 perfect examples of nominative determinism in action

Sometimes people choose the career they wish to pursue , other times a person ’ s career path feels more @ @ @ @ @ re unfamiliar with the concept of nominative determinism , it ’ s the theory that @ @ @ @ @ jobs that fit their names .
A simple example would be someone with the surname @ @ @ @ @ a bakery .
Once you start looking out for it in everyday life , you @ @ @ @ @ ’ s more common than you might originally think .
With that in mind , @ @ @ @ @ were 100 % born to do their jobs : Brits can ’ t believe there @ @ @ @ @ Todger Strunk and these 9 takes weren ’ t dicking around

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Sometimes people choose the career they wish to pursue, other times a person’s career path feels more pre-determined.
If you’re unfamiliar with the concept of nominative determinism, it’s the theory that people tend to gravitate towards jobs that fit their names. A simple example would be someone with the surname Baker ending up working in a bakery.
Once you start looking out for it in everyday life, you begin to notice that it’s more common than you might originally think.
With that in mind, here are 14 people who were 100% born to do their jobs:
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Brits can’t believe there’s an American called Todger Strunk and these 9 takes weren’t dicking around


thepoke--2020-12-15--Funniest TV quiz moment of the year (and Greta Thunberg made it even better)

It ’ s that time of the year again when thoughts turn to round-ups of the year past , and @ @ @ @ @ over on Twitter – has done a rather wonderful thread of the most iconic British @ @ @ @ @ This is just one of them , a moment on the BBC ’ s Mastermind @ @ @ @ @ quiz question ( and answer ) of the year , no contest .
And Greta @ @ @ @ @ , had the perfect response .
She did this .
You can read the whole @ @ @ @ @ Donald Trump video is the perfect farewell to the so-called president

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It’s that time of the year again when thoughts turn to round-ups of the 12 months past, and Diyora Shadijanova – @thediyora over on Twitter – has done a rather wonderful thread of the most iconic British TV moments of 2020.
This is just one of them, a moment on the BBC’s Celebrity Mastermind from back in January which wins quiz question (and answer) of the year, no contest.
5. When this Mastermind contestant had no clue who Greta Thunberg was pic.twitter.com/EkZsPGQXAA — Diyora Shadijanova 🇺🇿 🇹🇯 (Диёра Шадижанова) (@thediyora) December 13, 2020
It’s Casualty actress Amanda Henderson, just in case you were wondering.
And Greta Thunberg later made it even better.
Perfect
You can read the whole thread of the year’s iconic TV moments here.
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thepoke--2020-12-15--Interview of the week

Interview of the week

The first in an occasional series – interview of the week – goes to this exchange with comedian @ billyeichner @ @ @ @ @ Billy On The Street .
It also went viral on Twitter after it was shared @ @ @ @ @ this to say about it .
And from the man himself .
You can find @ @ @ @ @ over here ( and @ billyeichner on Twitter here ) .

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The first in an occasional series – interview of the week – goes to this exchange with comedian @billyeichner from his Emmy-nominated series, Billy On The Street.
It also went viral on Twitter after it was shared by @Taylorrr312 who had this to say about it.
People fuckin can’t handle it when you match their energy LMAO pic.twitter.com/tmZxBT7WuB — Guy LeDouche (@Taylorrr312) December 13, 2020
And from the man himself.
You can find a whole load more clips over here (and @billyeichner on Twitter here).
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thepoke--2020-12-15--Brits can’t believe there’s an American called Todger Strunk and these 9 takes weren’t dicking aroun

Brits can’t believe there’s an American called Todger Strunk and these 9 takes weren’t dicking around

Congratulations to Christine Nicklaus and *triple-checks notes* Todger Strunk on their recent marriage .
Over on Twitter , everyone has become infatuated with the newlyweds – especially British people – due to the groom ’ s rather unfortunate name .
Todger Strunk was first thrust into the limelight when legendary golfer Jack Nicklaus tweeted best wishes to his granddaughter for marrying the man in question .
For the Non-British and more innocent among us , a “ todger ” is British slang for a penis .
Strunk is just a funny name .
Todger Strunk soon began trending on Twitter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hilarious reactions .
British people were mostly curious as to whether or not Americans were aware of the name ’ s meaning .
And while Americans definitely picked up on the British etymology , they were slightly off with their definition .
Most people questioned the reasoning behind naming a child Todger Strunk in the first place .
For some , the name seemed too good to be true .
While others were reminded of an old meme .
Some people felt for the bride .
Either way , it ’ s not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
If you ’ ve done any of these 17 things , there ’ s no point worrying about what ’ s in the vaccine

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Congratulations to Christine Nicklaus and *triple-checks notes* Todger Strunk on their recent marriage.
Over on Twitter, everyone has become infatuated with the newlyweds – especially British people – due to the groom’s rather unfortunate name.
Todger Strunk was first thrust into the limelight when legendary golfer Jack Nicklaus tweeted best wishes to his granddaughter for marrying the man in question.
My oldest granddaughter Christie Nicklaus – my son Jack’s 2nd-oldest child – just married Todger Strunk. What a beautiful wedding and an even more beautiful couple! They look like they were made for each other. Barbara and I wish them happiness and love for an eternity! @CNStrunk pic.twitter.com/lfiVBuPheu — Jack Nicklaus (@jacknicklaus) December 14, 2020
For the Non-British and more innocent among us, a “todger” is British slang for a penis. Strunk is just a funny name. Todger Strunk soon began trending on Twitter, and with it, came some hilarious reactions.
British people were mostly curious as to whether or not Americans were aware of the name’s meaning.
Does ‘Todger’ mean something different in the US? https://t.co/gRm52eQsHd — Paul Bernal (@PaulbernalUK) December 15, 2020
And while Americans definitely picked up on the British etymology, they were slightly off with their definition.
If you had asked me cold what I thought a “todger strunk” was, I probably would have assumed another cursed British food went viral — Amanda Mull (@amandamull) December 15, 2020
Most people questioned the reasoning behind naming a child Todger Strunk in the first place.
Presumably his parents attended the ceremony on day-release from their life-sentence for child cruelty. https://t.co/DjmJSz7kJv — Russ (@RussInCheshire) December 15, 2020
[Mr and Mrs Strunk, 30 years ago] 'Now, we've got a pretty weird second name… better call our son something normal, like Kevin, or Todger' https://t.co/iBaw8EvA33 — Fred Delicious (@Fred_Delicious) December 15, 2020
For some, the name seemed too good to be true.
If you invented an American golfer in a novel and said that golfer's relative was marrying a guy called Todger Strunk, any good editor would be like "that name seems a bit overdone and unrealistic" but the world right now is overdone and unrealistic and no longer has editors. pic.twitter.com/IedCdkXdzi — Tom Cox (@cox_tom) December 15, 2020
While others were reminded of an old meme.
When you think of the greatest players in the history of baseball, Todger Strunk BELONGS with these greats. pic.twitter.com/Cef2saP8pb — Tom FERGuson (@TDTFerg) December 15, 2020
Some people felt for the bride.
https://twitter.com/SpillerOfTea/status/1338762067554279424
Seriously though. Todger. Strunk.
Either way, it’s not a name anyone will be forgetting soon.
my brain is stuck in a loop it just keeps saying todger strunk todger strunk todger strunk over and over i can’t believe out of every name some people looked at todger strunk and said “yes that’s it, that is the one” — laura lux 🦖 (@DarthLux) December 15, 2020
Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Todger Strunk.
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thepoke--2020-12-15--This nurse explaining why she’s not wearing a mask (but does at work) will have you facepalming into

This nurse explaining why she’s not wearing a mask (but does at work) will have you facepalming into 2021

We don ’ t have a facepalm of the year award but if we did then we might just have @ @ @ @ @ ’ s a nurse at a Make America Great Again convention explaining why she ’ @ @ @ @ @ ( but does at work ) .
And it ’ s , well , here @ @ @ @ @ viral after it was shared by @ RexChapman on Twitter .
Jill Biden had the @ @ @ @ @ who mocked her doctorate

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We don’t have a facepalm of the year award but if we did then we might just have found the winner.
It’s a nurse at a Make America Great Again convention explaining why she’s not wearing a mask (but does at work).
And it’s, well, here goes …
COVID Nurse at the MAGA Rally does not believe in wearing a mask. pic.twitter.com/1SvKyFpPCf — ʍɐןʇǝɹ ɯɐsʇǝɹsou (@waltermasterson) December 13, 2020
And it went viral after it was shared by @RexChapman on Twitter.
She’s a nurse. Not all nurses are smart… pic.twitter.com/pylSdSEO6z — Rex Chapman🏇🏼 (@RexChapman) December 14, 2020
Only one question remained.
what's so bizarre about this is that she recognizes the masks prevent transmission. i kind of wanted to hear why she therefore won't wear one outside of the hospital https://t.co/LYIPouimP0 — gianduja kiss (@giandujakiss) December 14, 2020
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Jill Biden had the perfect response to the man who mocked her doctorate
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