thepoke--2020-07-21--Dominic Raab announcing talks with Liechtenstein got the reaction you’d expect – our 11 favourites

The UK is within six months of being out of EU regulations , yet the “ easiest deals in history @ @ @ @ @ agreed , so Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab must have been thrilled to be able to @ @ @ @ @ Perhaps he just likes setting Twitter up to come back at him with as many @ @ @ @ @ an hour .
My money ’ s on that .
While most people couldn ’ @ @ @ @ @ from Liechtenstein , Caitlin Moran had other concerns .
If Dom ’ s going to @ @ @ @ @ hope he at least brings back a caterpillar cake .
Favourite 27 things people said @ @ @ @ @ Truss ‘ doing trade deals with Japan ’

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The UK is within six months of being out of EU regulations, yet the “easiest deals in history” have yet to be agreed, so Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab must have been thrilled to be able to announce potential new partners.
We’ve started formal negotiations on our future relationships with Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. Trade with these important partners is worth £66bn and we’re committed to build on the progress in talks to strengthen these partnerships — Dominic Raab (@DominicRaab) July 20, 2020
Perhaps he just likes setting Twitter up to come back at him with as many punchlines as they can in an hour.
My money’s on that.
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We are waving goodbye to the EU with its measly population of 446million, but saying hello to Liechtenstein, which has slightly fewer people than Cleethorpes. https://t.co/WWbE16pFPd — Parody Boris Johnson (@BorisJohnson_MP) July 20, 2020
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Goodbye largest single market in the world, hellooooo Liechtenstein. — James Felton (@JimMFelton) July 20, 2020
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Imagine the joy in Sunderland when Nissan leaves and is replaced by a deal to supply a fishing tackle shop in Liechtenstein. https://t.co/UW5GRSryjp — Peter Smith (@Redpeter99) July 20, 2020
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2016:
“Within 2 years we can negotiate a free trade area massively larger than the EU” 2020:
“We may get something from Liechtenstein”https://t.co/9x6s2z0zIe — David Schneider (@davidschneider) July 20, 2020
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There are 281 times more cats in the UK than there are people in Liechtenstein 🇱🇮 https://t.co/kLZnGVWqZ3 — Larry the Cat (@Number10cat) July 20, 2020
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I hear next Raab's got trade deals with Lilliput, Grand Fenwick, Smurf Village and 'down at the bottom of the garden' lined up next. https://t.co/cEFwQH4yVo — Tiernan Douieb (@TiernanDouieb) July 20, 2020
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'Trade with these important partners is worth £66bn.' UK trade with the EU is around £675bn. Well done everybody. https://t.co/TATeMVVajn — Dan Rebellato (@DanRebellato) July 20, 2020
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Liechtenstein is the world's major producer of dentures so good news for all those lorry drivers when their teeth fall out after spending weeks in Kent filling in customs forms and eating Yorkies. — ᗯIᒪᒪIᗩᗰ🦔ᗷᗩᖇᖇETT (@WilliamJBarrett) July 20, 2020
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Liechtenstein's largest city has a population of 6,039. https://t.co/VosnkAhYxa — Danny Wallace (@dannywallace) July 20, 2020
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We already trade with these countries. We're withdrawing from the EFTA agreements we instigated to create new ones. Completely pointless. https://t.co/PXzOsFhRwk — Otto English (@Otto_English) July 20, 2020
While most people couldn’t tear their attention away from Liechtenstein, Caitlin Moran had other concerns.
Of course, there's every chance the "Iceland" he's referring to is the shop. https://t.co/tVtPjqVJwJ — Caitlin Moran (@caitlinmoran) July 20, 2020
If Dom’s going to Iceland, let’s hope he at least brings back a caterpillar cake.
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thepoke--2020-07-22--12 of the latest funny takes on the coronavirus and all that

England is about to experience mandatory mask wearing in shops – unless they ’ re takeaways – and we suspect @ @ @ @ @ , if the reaction in the US and at Hyde Park last weekend are anything @ @ @ @ @ only people would make their protests through the medium of comedy , like this lot @ @ @ @ @ latest lockdown laughs from Twitter

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England is about to experience mandatory mask wearing in shops – unless they’re takeaways – and we suspect there’ll be trouble, if the reaction in the US and at Hyde Park last weekend are anything to go by.
If only people would make their protests through the medium of comedy, like this lot.
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(OPENS TWITTER APP, IMMEDIATELY SEES PHRASE ‘MASK NAZIS’, PITCHES PHONE CALMLY INTO RAVINE) — Mask Watson (@watsoncomedian) July 19, 2020
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I wish sixteen celebrities I'd never heard of got together with eight people I kind of recognize and sing a song about hope right now — Evan Hadfield (@Evan_Hadfield) July 20, 2020
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At the start of lockdown I was
"Right kids, we're gonna go on nature walks, build birdhouses, paint, read books. No TV, no iPads. This is a great learning opportunity" Now it's
"Dad, can we have vodka for breakfast?"
And I'm like
"Open the Lidl stuff not the Smirnoff" — joe heenan (@joeheenan) July 18, 2020
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I feel like my whole generation has been training our entire lives for this stage of the pandemic. What, you want us to drink outside? We’ve been drinking in parks since we were 13. MEET YOU BY THE SWINGS, MOTHERF**KER! — Ignacio Lopez (@comedylopez) July 21, 2020
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You won’t wear a mask but I bet you put those stupid, shitty bows on your bald baby. — Amanda (@Pandamoanimum) July 21, 2020
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I would love to check into a hotel, get drunk at the bar, arm wrestle a stranger, get socked in the jaw, wake up on clean sheets nursing a hangover and open the blinds to greet the new day. But for the time being, I patiently await the vaccine. — Gary Shteyngart (@Shteyngart) July 21, 2020
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me : why is everyone on this bus looking at me? also me: pic.twitter.com/ij6gnDrqPC — Emma (@CrookieM) July 21, 2020
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Intrigued to see the Venn diagram of people who regularly call others "snowflakes" and people who whine like petulant toddlers about wearing a mask for a few minutes when they pop to the shops. #perfectcircle — Jason (@NickMotown) July 20, 2020
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if there is a winter lockdown I need you to be ready for the prospect of me having mastered the art of yo-yo tricks — Marie Le Conte (@youngvulgarian) July 20, 2020
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Boris Johnson has ruled out a second national lockdown, so stock up on Bog Rolls ready for the second national lockdown next week. — Bethany Black (@BeffernieBlack) July 19, 2020
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BREAKING: Oxford University offers up hope for a COVID vaccine, in efforts to atone for the last three Prime Ministers. — Have I Got News For You (@haveigotnews) July 21, 2020
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thepoke--2020-07-22--Munya Chawawa trying to help Drake get a British passport is the sketch you didn’t know you needed

Munya Chawawa is one of the funniest sketch comedians we ’ ve seen in the past few years , and @ @ @ @ @ helping to keep a lot of people ’ s spirits up .
We ’ ve @ @ @ @ @ Hopkins the bad news about her Twitter suspension , putting Nigel Farage back in his @ @ @ @ @ and showing us how to exercise without wasting precious pub time .
This time , @ @ @ @ @ help Canadian rapper , Drake , prepare for his British passport application .
It ’ @ @ @ @ @ sure you read the subtitles .
Who among us hasn ’ t done a treasonous @ @ @ @ @ Here ’ s what people have been saying about it .
There was just one @ @ @ @ @ this Twitter user .
Munya Chawawa rinsing Nigel Farage at the pub is the comedy @ @ @ @

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Munya Chawawa is one of the funniest sketch comedians we’ve seen in the past few years, and his lockdown creations have been helping to keep a lot of people’s spirits up.
We’ve enjoyed watching him give Katie Hopkins the bad news about her Twitter suspension, putting Nigel Farage back in his box at the pub, and showing us how to exercise without wasting precious pub time.
This time, he’s trying to help Canadian rapper, Drake, prepare for his British passport application. It’s pure genius.
Make sure you read the subtitles.
After collaborating with Headie One and mentioning Maya Jama… I thought I’d try and help Drake get a British passport. ♂ @Drake pic.twitter.com/DtE4aWAA8I — Munya Chawawa (@munyachawawa) July 21, 2020
Who among us hasn’t done a treasonous chuckle now and again?
Here’s what people have been saying about it.
This guy is amazing https://t.co/FhNa44wWvj — Carhartt Slut (@ryanxnorris) July 22, 2020
There was just one fly in the ointment for this Twitter user.
Whoever’s buying quavers from boots needs to take a long look at themselves — George Cain (@gocainpro) July 21, 2020
Any port in a storm, George.
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thepoke--2020-07-22--Danny Wallace had the last laugh after someone tried to insult his work

Actor , writer and radio presenter , Danny Wallace , is well known to gamers as the voice – and @ @ @ @ @ – of the character Shaun Hastings in the Assassin ’ s Creed series .
He @ @ @ @ @ ’ d had with someone who wasn ’ t happy with the cadence of his @ @ @ @ @ Because , why wouldn ’ t you contact a complete stranger to criticise their work @ @ @ @ @ work out quite how his forthright critic must have hoped .
Awkward .
What was @ @ @ @ @ mystery critic was definitely not in the majority .
One of the Ubisoft comms team @ @ @ @ @ Katherine ” will be so disappointed .
Danny Wallace had the best take on the @ @ @ @ @ Saturday

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Actor, writer and radio presenter, Danny Wallace, is well known to gamers as the voice – and, indeed, the face – of the character Shaun Hastings in the Assassin’s Creed series.
He recently shared a conversation he’d had with someone who wasn’t happy with the cadence of his voice in the games. Because, why wouldn’t you contact a complete stranger to criticise their work?
It didn’t work out quite how his forthright critic must have hoped.
They certainly felt sure about things. pic.twitter.com/wxnmvtMMwD — Danny Wallace (@dannywallace) July 16, 2020
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Awkward. What was that they said?
“your voice remains profitably recognisable for all the wrong reasons.”
The mystery critic was definitely not in the majority.
Beautiful reply love it 100% https://t.co/nCwlIfVezj — Sarah-Jane MacGregor (@thesayjay) July 16, 2020
Literally one of the best parts of the franchise but go off I guess─ https://t.co/oP4L0p7hmr pic.twitter.com/bkw04MgfnP — Perrine 🌩 (@PoisoonB) July 16, 2020
Croft.
Bandicoot.
Hastings.
All video game icons. pic.twitter.com/rl6QOpexCk — Jools Evelyn (@joolsevelyn) July 16, 2020
One of the Ubisoft comms team had this reaction.
We like your voice at Ubisoft, Danny — Stefan McGarry (@McGariachi) July 17, 2020
“Katherine” will be so disappointed.
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thepoke--2020-07-22--The ‘bigots getting owned’ account does what it says on the tin – our top 10 tweets

There are few things on the internet quite as satisfying as seeing a bigot get their comeuppance , and the @ @ @ @ @ helpfully curating just that .
We ’ ve picked our top ten to share with @ @ @ @ @ bigots who don ’ t understand their own number system 2 .
All those statues @ @ @ @ @ seeing everywhere 4 .
The clarification is even worse than the original 5 .
Well @ @ @ @ @ like the US has any real issues to report on 8 .
That aged badly @ @ @ @ @ beautiful self-own 10 .
Quoting the bible to back up bigotry always goes badly Bonus @ @ @ @ @ in the most unexpected ways How to take down bigots

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There are few things on the internet quite as satisfying as seeing a bigot get their comeuppance, and the @bigots_owned account has been helpfully curating just that.
We’ve picked our top ten to share with you.
1. The bigots who don’t understand their own number system
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2. All those statues of the Prophet we keep seeing everywhere
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3. Nobody cares, Mark
4. The clarification is even worse than the original
5. Well, it’s not like the US has any real issues to report on
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6. Schooled!
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7. Read the whole screenshot, mate
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8. That aged badly – and turned into a beautiful self-own
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9. Racial profiling 101
a classic pic.twitter.com/hHOJcvsg0R — bigots getting owned (@bigots_owned) July 17, 2020
10. Quoting the bible to back up bigotry always goes badly
by your own logic pic.twitter.com/0Dkh93RzYH — bigots getting owned (@bigots_owned) July 15, 2020
Bonus: Sometimes bigots get owned in the most unexpected ways
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thepoke--2020-07-22--The only 5 reactions you need to Donald Trump saying “I wish her well” about Ghislaine Maxwell

After an extended break , the White House is once again holding coronavirus briefings , and the latest one was @ @ @ @ @ happened .
Maxwell , who has denied the charges , was the long-term girlfriend of @ @ @ @ @ trafficker , Jeffrey Epstein and has been photographed with a great number of powerful individuals @ @ @ @ @ Donald Trump .
These five reactions to the President ’ s baffling well wishes cover @ @ @ @ @ notable for the lack of support from his MAGA crowd .
This might explain his @ @ @ @ @ Or perhaps Michael Spicer dropped the ball .

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After an extended break, the White House is once again holding coronavirus briefings, and the latest one was going remarkably well …then this happened.
Anyway, here’s the president of the United States wishing child sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell well.
pic.twitter.com/DzbwP1Au8a — James Felton (@JimMFelton) July 21, 2020
Maxwell, who has denied the charges, was the long-term girlfriend of the now deceased convicted sex trafficker, Jeffrey Epstein and has been photographed with a great number of powerful individuals, including Prince Andrew and Donald Trump.
Trump gets asked at press briefing about accused sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell and he says “I know her well” and “I wish her well”. You could hear the heads of White House aides exploding. pic.twitter.com/UTySUmJDG7 — Mike Sington (@MikeSington) July 21, 2020
These five reactions to the President’s baffling well wishes cover the range so far – notable for the lack of support from his MAGA crowd.
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Trump on BLM: it’s a symbol of hate that shouldn’t be outside my tower Trump on child sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell: "I just wish her well, frankly.” — Angry Staffer (@AngrierWHStaff) July 22, 2020
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Weird. The guy who rose to power with a campaign chant "lock her up" about somebody's emails just said of an accused serial child sex abuser "I wish her well." — Jennifer Taub (@jentaub) July 21, 2020
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REPORTER: Do you feel Ghislaine Maxwell is going to turn in powerful men? A POWERFUL MAN WHO HAS BEEN PHOTOGRAPHED WITH HER: I just wish her well pic.twitter.com/bmNLGEczdn — Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) July 21, 2020
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Hillary Clinton = lock her up
Journalists = scum But well wishes to Ghislaine Maxwell, pimp of 'terrific guy' Epstein's child sex ring. Normally for this much Trump respect one has to hack our election or hack up a journalist. “I think they lived in Palm Beach”#TrumpPresser https://t.co/SiK0RXQzRE — John Fugelsang (@JohnFugelsang) July 21, 2020
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Ghislaine Maxwell receiving word in prison that Trump wishes her "well" pic.twitter.com/5goucxYGF1 — Matt Oswalt (@MattOswaltVA) July 21, 2020
This might explain his gross error of judgement.
Smash cut to the notes he forgot, lying on his bed. The top line reads “paedophiles = bad”. — James Felton (@JimMFelton) July 21, 2020
Or perhaps Michael Spicer dropped the ball.
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thepoke--2020-07-22--Vivienne Westwood calling Victoria Derbyshire a moron is a mind-blowing watch

Vivienne Westwood has always spoken out when she holds a strong belief , and she has held – and holds – many .
She shaved her head for climate change .
She launched a manifesto against propaganda , urging people to visit the theatre more and buy fewer clothes .
She wore a Scottish flag and a Yes badge to one of her shows to express solidarity with the Scottish independence movement .
She designed an “ I am not a terrorist ” babygro to draw attention to draconian anti-terror laws .
On Tuesday , she demonstrated her continuing objection @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by being suspended outside the Old Bailey in a giant bird cage .
There was one minor problem with that .
This is how the protest looked .
Just as Assange divides opinion , so did Dame Vivienne ’ s publicity stunt .
However , it was her interview with the BBC ’ s Victoria Derbyshire that got people talking .
Here ’ s the end of it .
“ You want him in concrete don ’ t you ?
All the media – they are just such morons .
Such spin , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of them.
” She ’ s going to be redacted .
Here ’ s the full interview , if you fancy it .
It ’ s an eye-opener .
The replies to Julian Assange will make your day better

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Vivienne Westwood has always spoken out when she holds a strong belief, and she has held – and holds – many.
She shaved her head for climate change. She launched a manifesto against propaganda, urging people to visit the theatre more and buy fewer clothes. She wore a Scottish flag and a Yes badge to one of her shows to express solidarity with the Scottish independence movement. She designed an “I am not a terrorist” babygro to draw attention to draconian anti-terror laws.
On Tuesday, she demonstrated her continuing objection to the US extradition of Julian Assange by being suspended outside the Old Bailey in a giant bird cage.
There was one minor problem with that.
Guess no one told Dame Vivienne the Assange hearings were at Westminster magistrates court and not the Old Bailey, but oh well https://t.co/DTAVcezJR9 — Julia Macfarlane 🐅 (@juliamacfarlane) July 21, 2020
This is how the protest looked.
Vivienne Westwood’s just been winched into the air in a giant cage outside the Old Bailey. She’s protesting against Julien Assange’s extradition hearings, which start up again in Sept. “I am Julien Assange. I am the canary in the cage!” @LBC pic.twitter.com/uS1OjZGSJj — Rachael Venables (@rachaelvenables) July 21, 2020
Just as Assange divides opinion, so did Dame Vivienne’s publicity stunt.
What difference will this actually make?! https://t.co/bZ4SWRL0Mz — Nikki Stix💥 (@NikkiStix55) July 21, 2020
Stunning and brave. https://t.co/udZm0uvRKv — Kristian Niemietz tweets close to Moscow time (@K_Niemietz) July 21, 2020
However, it was her interview with the BBC’s Victoria Derbyshire that got people talking. Here’s the end of it.
“You want him in concrete don’t you? All the media – they are just such morons. Such spin, brainwashed people, and you know one of them.”
Twitter reacted.
Vivienne Westwood just called Victoria Derbyshire a brainwashed moron live on the telly…😂😂😂 — Ricksta (@ply4hyre) July 21, 2020
I am deceased pic.twitter.com/jY75BRjnQJ — Samuel Jenkinson 🦎 (@samueljenkinson) July 21, 2020
Me trying to remember the words to Mr Brightside pic.twitter.com/I7MImjnhfc — James Felton (@JimMFelton) July 21, 2020
Victoria Derbyshire's interview of Dame Vivienne Westwood about Julian Assange a few minutes ago was the best TV comedy I've seen for a while. — Carl Gardner (@carlgardner) July 21, 2020
Vivienne Westwood got cut off for telling the BBC they are brainwashed morons, and told Victoria Derbyshire she is one of them….. If carling did Tuesdays 😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆#VivienneWestwood #BBCBreakfast — Rosina Cantaldo (@mcladytame) July 21, 2020
Writer, James Harris, made a prediction.
Think there'll be a line through Dame Westwood's name on the next media round — James Harris (@JamesHarrisNow) July 21, 2020
She’s going to be redacted.
Here’s the full interview, if you fancy it. It’s an eye-opener.
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thepoke--2020-07-22--CNN revealed Trump’s 5 “difficult” cognitive test questions and they weren’t so tough after all

During an interview with Chris Wallace , Donald Trump boasted about having aced a cognitive test and became quite belligerent @ @ @ @ @ were easy .
Now , a clip from CNN has reported that the questions were @ @ @ @ @ .
To be clear , that ’ s “ The date , the month , @ @ @ @ @ place and the city that you are in.
” Perhaps they asked him different questions @ @ @ @ @ Fermat ’ s last theorem or why nobody ever sees baby pigeons .
It ’ @ @ @ @ @ people to experience cognitive impairment , and they ’ re to be supported , but @ @ @ @ @ the nuclear codes .
However , Moose Allain made this very fair point .
Sarah @ @ @ @ @ to cognitive ” lip-synch shines a hilarious light on Trump ’ s own words

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During an interview with Chris Wallace, Donald Trump boasted about having aced a cognitive test and became quite belligerent when Wallace suggested the questions were easy.
Painful to watch, but good job by Chris Wallace. Displays the psychological test that President Trump said he “aced” and claimed doctors were “very surprised” by his “unbelievable” results. Wallace: The test asks you to identify an elephant. pic.twitter.com/IYSoBThrcd — Ryan Goodman (@rgoodlaw) July 19, 2020
Now, a clip from CNN has reported that the questions were even easier than people suspected.
To be clear, that’s “The date, the month, year, day. The place and the city that you are in.”
Perhaps they asked him different questions, like the proof of Fermat’s last theorem or why nobody ever sees baby pigeons.
It’s not uncommon for older people to experience cognitive impairment, and they’re to be supported, but most don’t have the nuclear codes.
Twitter had a few thoughts.
This may be the best 14 seconds in the history of CNN.pic.twitter.com/v4K6LV0ACu — Brian Tyler Cohen (@briantylercohen) July 20, 2020
This is so good, it's like a hug. https://t.co/QQy4adYvyX — Eric Vale (@ericvale) July 21, 2020
The issue is NOT that he thought it was hard, it's that he didn't realize this was supposed to be easy. It's not that he's stupid, it's that he's too stupid to know how stupid he sounds everytime he opens his mouth. That's the danger zone we're all in now. — Patrioptics @🏠 (@patrioptics) July 20, 2020
I'm not convinced he passed. https://t.co/qIl82SQw6q — Michael Monello (@mikemonello) July 21, 2020
However, Moose Allain made this very fair point.
To be fair I would have got most of these wrong under lockdown. https://t.co/wemmOMf44I — Moose Allain Ꙭ (@MooseAllain) July 21, 2020
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Sarah Cooper’s “How to cognitive” lip-synch shines a hilarious light on Trump’s own words
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thepoke--2020-07-23--The F.R.I.E.N.D.S intro recreated using stock footage is simply glorious

Matt Highton must have the perfect combination of patience and skill to make the TV show intros he does , @ @ @ @ @ recreated using only stock footage .
Here ’ s his brilliant version of Buffy The @ @ @ @ @ .
By special request , he ’ s made a copy of the F.R.I.E.N.D.S intro @ @ @ @ @ an actual masterpiece .
See what we mean ?
Twitter recognises something amazing when it @ @ @ @ @ comments show .
We strongly suggest you follow him so you don ’ t miss @ @ @ @ @ next .
As a special treat , here ’ s Matt ’ s reworking of @ @ @ @ @ Ones .
The Happy Days intro recreated using only stock footage is a gift we @ @ @ @ @

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Matt Highton must have the perfect combination of patience and skill to make the TV show intros he does, since they’re faithfully recreated using only stock footage.
Here’s his brilliant version of Buffy The Vampire Slayer, for example.
It nearly killed me, but here it is: The intro to Buffy the Vampire Slayer recreated using only stock footage. pic.twitter.com/E8ilqTOmIm — Matthew Highton (@MattHighton) May 19, 2020
By special request, he’s made a copy of the F.R.I.E.N.D.S intro, and it’s an actual masterpiece.
Watch and wonder.
Here it is, the most requested show of all and so far the hardest, it's the Friends intro recreated using ONLY stock footage. pic.twitter.com/vDFyvhdCUe — Matthew Highton (@MattHighton) July 21, 2020
See what we mean? Twitter recognises something amazing when it sees it, as these comments show.
take a bow, this is perfect https://t.co/JxszjEiQhB — dan hett (@danhett) July 21, 2020
Yet more creative genius from the mind of @MattHighton
Please donate at https://t.co/uZgsp5T77G so he has to trawl the internet for more stock footage to keep us entertained! https://t.co/NPlVqKmEV0 — Mike Taynton – No Parasán (@lumberjackK8) July 21, 2020
This man is recreating iconic TV show openings using nothing but stock footage, and it's so good. A true artist. https://t.co/l2yyqHrW7G — Julia Alexander (@loudmouthjulia) July 21, 2020
We strongly suggest you follow him so you don’t miss whatever he comes up with next.
As a special treat, here’s Matt’s reworking of the intro to The Young Ones.
Okay, it's one of my favourite shows and a massive influence, so here's The Young Ones intro recreated using only Stock Footage. #RikMayall pic.twitter.com/WvSU8qSqE5 — Matthew Highton (@MattHighton) June 9, 2020
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The Happy Days intro recreated using only stock footage is a gift we truly don’t deserve
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thepoke--2020-07-23--11 funny takes on how everyone’s dealing with the pandemic

Having decided that face coverings would not be compulsory in takeaways after Michael Gove was seen in Pret without one @ @ @ @ @ that they must be worn after all .
Presumably this will change after Priti Patel @ @ @ @ @ or Dom Cummings is spotted in Subway , trying to buy a toaster because he @ @ @ @ @ his eye problem .
Masks are just one thing on the minds of Twitter ’ @ @ @ @ @ of the latest funny takes on the coronavirus and all that

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Having decided that face coverings would not be compulsory in takeaways after Michael Gove was seen in Pret without one, the government has announced that they must be worn after all.
Presumably this will change after Priti Patel is rumbled maskless in Costa or Dom Cummings is spotted in Subway, trying to buy a toaster because he still hasn’t fixed his eye problem.
Masks are just one thing on the minds of Twitter’s funny people.
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have we tried cancelling covid? — kim. (@KimmyMonte) July 22, 2020
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I can't tell you how many times over 24 years of wearing them for work I've died from wearing a mask. Honestly, it's getting boring now. — Stay at home 🐝🕷 (@AteA1000chips) July 20, 2020
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Just a quick shout out to the large Co-op in Canton in Cardiff. Literally no one else ever shops in there so it's the most Corona safe shopping experience possible outside of New Zealand. — Benjamin Partridge (@benpartridge) July 21, 2020
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Government: everything is totally fine now, back to normal everyone
Post Offices: we will be open for four minutes at the most inconvenient time of the day — Holly Brockwell (@holly) July 22, 2020
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gun violence coronavirus
🤝 "nothing can be done to prevent it," according to republicans, except whatever every other country did — Ginny Hogan_ (@ginnyhogan_) July 18, 2020
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When the staff at Waitrose ask Elizabeth and Clive to stand two metres apart but they're from a SINGLE HOUSEHOLD FOR GOODNESS SAKE https://t.co/F2LqEBntfJ — Dr Philip Lee (@drphiliplee1) July 19, 2020
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I don’t mean to brag, but I was refused entry to a building today for being too hot. — rab livingstone (@rablivingstone) July 22, 2020
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Just went back in time to March to tell people we still have toilet roll. — Matt Haig (@matthaig1) July 13, 2020
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Him: I challenge you to a duel! Choose your weapons!
Me: Hugs.
Him: Hugs?
Me *solemnly*: Hugs. — Slouchy Felix (@SlothSlouch) July 22, 2020
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If you walk around doing a just-about-to-sneeze face, people will pretty much give you 2m distance — Craig Deeley 🇪🇺🏳🌈 (@craiguito) July 22, 2020
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thepoke--2020-07-23--This old photo of a woman is the spitting image of Daniel Radcliffe

Happy birthday to Daniel Radcliffe who turns 31 today – 23rd July – but is that really how old he @ @ @ @ @ do we have to add on for when he was *checks notes* a woman during @ @ @ @ @ Daniel Radcliffe ’ s alphabetical prank call is cringingly awkward – but quite impressive

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Happy birthday to Daniel Radcliffe who turns 31 today – 23rd July – but is that really how old he is?
How many years do we have to add on for when he was *checks notes* a woman during the early 20th century?
There’s only one acceptable reaction.
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Daniel Radcliffe’s alphabetical prank call is cringingly awkward – but quite impressive
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thepoke--2020-07-23--“Things We Didn’t Say in 1982” shows just how much the world has changed – 21 favourites

Particularly during the pandemic , the past is like a foreign country – you may have good memories of it @ @ @ @ @ t go there now and they speak a different language .
Richard Osman noticed that @ @ @ @ @ a particularly modern advert .
These suggestions show just how far we ’ ve come @ @ @ @ @ or not .

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Particularly during the pandemic, the past is like a foreign country – you may have good memories of it, but you can’t go there now and they speak a different language.
Richard Osman noticed that last point when he spotted a particularly modern advert.
Just seen an advert with the tagline 'Experience Coconut Hydration'. Imagine what we'd have thought if someone had said that in 1982. See also 'I've dropped my phone in the toilet'. #ThingsWeDidntSayIn1982 — Richard Osman (@richardosman) July 21, 2020
These suggestions show just how far we’ve come – whether we wanted to or not.
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#ThingsWeDidntSayIn1982 "I'm just off down to the bank" "Don't forget your mask darling" pic.twitter.com/6v2mzGHksd — Paul Geraghty (@paulgeraghty) July 22, 2020
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#ThingsWeDidntSayIn1982 . . . Here, take a look at a thousand Polaroids of my cat — Cleavage Crumbs (@CleavageCrumbs) July 22, 2020
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Pause the TV while I nip to the loo #ThingsWeDidntSayIn1982 pic.twitter.com/vawrQqeB4q — KLBrearley (@work_gently) July 22, 2020
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Alexa what’s a hundred in Welsh? #ThingsWeDidntSayIn1982 — Tudur Owen (@Tudur) July 22, 2020
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#ThingsWeDidntSayIn1982 nah its ok, im just a kid, i dont want alcohol pic.twitter.com/3J4E1RaRkm — Andy Ching (@andyching) July 22, 2020
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#ThingsWeDidntSayIn1982
I met my husband on a dating app. He got into an entanglement after a Netflix and chill.
Hes currently watching sky sports arguing with VAR.
While I shop on my phone watching catch up on reality TV +
Its Sunday so will call at supermarket for some prosecco — Emsby by the water (@EmLSharp) July 22, 2020
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thepoke--2020-07-23--Keir Starmer’s comeback to Boris Johnson’s bad joke was a highlight of PMQs

After getting a huge laugh from Tories for a joke about Keir Starmer having more briefs than Calvin Klein last @ @ @ @ @ with the same format at Wednesday ’ s Prime Minister ’ s Questions .
Unfortunately @ @ @ @ @ of the opposition had a swift comeback .
Of course , there could be a @ @ @ @ @ might not want to have a serious conversation about Russia Today .
Twitter had a @ @ @ @ @ the exchange .
Susan Robinson saw an extra problem with Johnson ’ s gag .
@ @ @ @ @ simple hope .
No chance of that – he ’ s got until September to @ @ @ @ @ “ More bills than a flock of seagulls ” anyone ?
Boris Johnson had a @ @ @ @ @ PMQs and his comeback was quite something

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After getting a huge laugh from Tories for a joke about Keir Starmer having more briefs than Calvin Klein last week, Boris Johnson ran with the same format at Wednesday’s Prime Minister’s Questions.
Unfortunately for him, the leader of the opposition had a swift comeback.
Of course, there could be a good reason why the PM might not want to have a serious conversation about Russia Today.
Yeah sure would be embarrassing for someone close to you to appear on Russia Today and not criticise, wouldn't it? #PMQs pic.twitter.com/P1qBWmnhG3 — Jono (@jonoread) July 22, 2020
Twitter had a few things to say about the exchange.
"Mr Speaker, pre-prepared gags on flip flops. This is the former columnist who wrote two versions of every article he ever published!" 🔥 @Keir_Starmer scalds @BorisJohnson at #PMQs pic.twitter.com/j0umHS0MCZ — Carolyn Harris MP (@carolynharris24) July 22, 2020
Johnson's glib, flippant quip about Bournemouth beach flip-flops to a Starmer question about Russia subverting British democracy shows a PM who'd be out of depth in a rock pool. Last week it was Calvin Klein briefs. Johnson's a shallow PM in dangerous times — Kevin Maguire (@Kevin_Maguire) July 22, 2020
Seriously Johnson isn’t here for the responsibilities
More briefs that CK and more flip flops than B beach
This isn’t government it’s a Punch and Judy show to distract from the incompetence and strategy to depower the uk — cirro stratus (@UK_TRIANGLE) July 22, 2020
Susan Robinson saw an extra problem with Johnson’s gag.
Really not advisable of @BorisJohnson to be reminding people of scenes Bournemouth Beach all thanks to his Covidiot mismanagement causing 1,000's unnecessary deaths https://t.co/v2PuGrV3v2 — Susan Robinson (@hatetorycuts) July 22, 2020
While Jaq W had this simple hope.
Hopefully after having Starmer ridicule him over his for/against columns, he’ll shut the fuck up and drop his tedious, embarassing end of the pier stand-up “jokes” at #PMQs#BorisTwoVersions https://t.co/M1juYRl8RM — Jaq_ W (@Jaq__W) July 22, 2020
No chance of that – he’s got until September to think up some more.
“More bills than a flock of seagulls” anyone?
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Boris Johnson had a challenge for Keir Starmer at PMQs and his comeback was quite something
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thepoke--2020-07-23--That Titanic argument about Rose’s door has finally been settled in a hilarious TikTok

Since the blockbuster ’ s release in 1997 , people have been arguing over whether Rose should have let Jack @ @ @ @ @ of leaving him in the freezing water to die of the cold .
Now , @ @ @ @ @ , as funny TikToker @ mrsmedeiros proves it was never an option .
You can @ @ @ @ @ – unless you ’ re an anti-masker , anti-vaxxer , flat-earther , climate change denier @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus response for the British or American governments .
But , apart from that … @ @ @ @ @ to Twitter – inevitably .
School of Strut expressed what so many people must have @ @ @ @ @ .
Don ’ t worry – we ’ re sure your hearts will go on @ @ @ @ @ were on the Titanic ” is 58 seconds very well spent

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Since the blockbuster’s release in 1997, people have been arguing over whether Rose should have let Jack get onto the door instead of leaving him in the freezing water to die of the cold.
Now, the debate is finally over, as funny TikToker @mrsmedeiros proves it was never an option.
You can’t argue with science – unless you’re an anti-masker, anti-vaxxer, flat-earther, climate change denier or in charge of the coronavirus response for the British or American governments.
But, apart from that …
The clip made its way to Twitter – inevitably.
Oh look I found the best TikTok. pic.twitter.com/dk7RSOP7SY — Sofie Hagen (@SofieHagen) July 18, 2020
School of Strut expressed what so many people must have felt on seeing the sketch.
It answers the question that has troubled me since I was a teenager watching this film for the first time. I’m not sure what emotion to feel right now… 🥺🥳🤯😅 — School of Strut (@SchoolofStrut) July 19, 2020
Don’t worry – we’re sure your hearts will go on.
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“If people today were on the Titanic” is 58 seconds very well spent
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thepoke--2020-07-23--The Mirror’s 77-year-old NSFW Hitler facts got the sarcastic reactions you’d expect – 5 perfect exam

The Mirror’s 77-year-old NSFW Hitler facts got the sarcastic reactions you’d expect – 5 perfect examples

For reasons we can ’ t quite fathom at a time of so many available news strands , the Daily @ @ @ @ @ a 1943 psychological report on Hitler .
This is the headline they ran with .
@ @ @ @ @ sexual content , and it ’ s about Hitler , FFS .
Quite a few @ @ @ @ @ : To be fair , we can certainly think of a few better reasons to @ @ @ @ @ , we couldn ’ t pass up the chance to share these quips because they @ @ @ @ @ .
Of course , we all know where cancel culture ends .
But how will @ @ @ @ @ World War ?
Someone comparing Hitler to the EU went down as well as you @ @ @ @ @ brutal takedowns

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For reasons we can’t quite fathom at a time of so many available news strands, the Daily Mirror shared some details from a 1943 psychological report on Hitler.
This is the headline they ran with.
Trigger warning for incest, sexual content, and it’s about Hitler, FFS.
Quite a few people made comments like this:
wow we can criticize the man without kink shaming https://t.co/xkGvDDxVMy — Liz Franczak (@liz_franczak) July 22, 2020
To be fair, we can certainly think of a few better reasons to call him out.
However, we couldn’t pass up the chance to share these quips because they’re just so good.
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You think you know someone. https://t.co/Rxq7In9v7q — Hannah O'Hanrahahanrahan (@buntyhoven) July 22, 2020
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well this bitch is cancelled https://t.co/GCTkxeMkok — joe (@mutablejoe) July 22, 2020
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The more I hear about this guy, the less I like him. https://t.co/xm0zbgsM8l — Michael Glasper (@michaelglasper) July 22, 2020
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This news may damage his reputation. https://t.co/0HrNg8Pokj — James Doleman (@jamesdoleman) July 22, 2020
Of course, we all know where cancel culture ends.
Next thing you know they’ll be ripping down his statues. https://t.co/ZCHm51oKTH — CompoundBoss (@CompoundBoss) July 22, 2020
But how will people know about the Second World War?
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thepoke--2020-07-23--The UK wants foreign spies to go on a register and people can see a problem – 12 very funny response

The UK wants foreign spies to go on a register and people can see a problem – 12 very funny responses

The long-awaited Russia Report was extremely damning about the UK government ’ s lack of response to a clear and @ @ @ @ @ in British politics , including in the 2016 EU referendum .
Although Downing Street has @ @ @ @ @ out an investigation into Russian meddling in Brexit on the grounds that it hasn ’ @ @ @ @ @ was accused of not looking for , it has come up with a way of @ @ @ @ @ is currently not illegal for foreign agents to spy in the UK .
from The @ @ @ @ @ via Gfycat Twitter thought there might be a systemic flaw .
Here are some more @ @ @ @ @ you ’ ll appreciate .
Finally , the best Boris Johnson parody on Twitter saw @ @ @ @ @ won ’ t know whether they ’ re serious until they get Chris Grayling to @ @ @ @ @ s failure to spot this KGB spy hiding in plain sight is jaw-dropping and very @

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The long-awaited Russia Report was extremely damning about the UK government’s lack of response to a clear and serious threat of Russian interference in British politics, including in the 2016 EU referendum.
Although Downing Street has issued a refusal to carry out an investigation into Russian meddling in Brexit on the grounds that it hasn’t seen the interference it was accused of not looking for, it has come up with a way of addressing the fact that it is currently not illegal for foreign agents to spy in the UK.
This:
The U.K. could require foreign states to name their spies operating in the country on a government register https://t.co/1XejHvGUDu — Bloomberg (@business) July 22, 2020
from The Spy Who Dumped Me GIFs via Gfycat
Twitter thought there might be a systemic flaw.
Government's planning a "register of foreign spies" – suggesting their grasp of the most basic element of spying is akin to a goldfish's understanding of quantum entanglement theory. — Otto English (@Otto_English) July 22, 2020
Here are some more very funny reactions we think you’ll appreciate.
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This will give us an advantage in international espionage because we’ll know the names and addresses of every other country’s spies and if they do something shady we can just ask them about it and tell them to stop. I can’t understand why we didn’t think of this years ago. https://t.co/kYlKk4Maq8 — Brian Cox (@ProfBrianCox) July 22, 2020
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DO YOU KNOW WHAT A SPY IS https://t.co/5gvpxXJRhf — James Felton (@JimMFelton) July 22, 2020
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Someone’s on meth and it’s not me. https://t.co/AuMWlmJnYM — Sarah Phelps (@PhelpsieSarah) July 22, 2020
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I hear they're also banning newspapers with eye holes cut into them. https://t.co/1HHVquqgCt — David J. Court (@DavidJCourt) July 22, 2020
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If Fawlty Towers was a government. https://t.co/FQQ3ChmZ8N — Oisín McGann (@OisinMcGann) July 22, 2020
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Hands up everyone who is a spy! Awesome! Dominic, does that mean we can reduce the secret services to MI 2 and 3/4s ? https://t.co/yOzaUYMnb0 — Siob, Princess of Yorkshire #FBPE #FBPEGlobal #FBR (@Sillyshib) July 22, 2020
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Brexit UK, the grift that keeps on giving. https://t.co/q8iNq6MiYo — Steve Analyst (@EmporersNewC) July 22, 2020
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I had to check to see if this was The Onion. What's next? Are they going to require burglars to book an appointment? https://t.co/LTaJ7zSsOa — Mike, #Raðljóst, 🐗 (@Geoelte_Spinne) July 22, 2020
Finally, the best Boris Johnson parody on Twitter saw an extra benefit.
And if we have a situation where nobody fills in the form to say they are a spy, we will know that we have eliminated spying in the UK. https://t.co/cSzgIYmkBN — Parody Boris Johnson (@BorisJohnson_MP) July 22, 2020
We won’t know whether they’re serious until they get Chris Grayling to organise it.
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MI5’s failure to spot this KGB spy hiding in plain sight is jaw-dropping and very funny
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thepoke--2020-07-24--‘What’s considered trashy if you’re poor, but classy if you’re rich?” 13 spot-on answers

Over on Twitter Ana Samways asked her followers a simple question… The answers came thick and fast , and provide @ @ @ @ @ the last word has to go to Jack Monroe , ‘ Bootstrap Cook ’ , @ @ @ @ @ is like…

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Over on Twitter Ana Samways asked her followers a simple question…
What’s considered trashy if you’re poor, but classy if you’re rich? — Ana Samways (@AnaSamways) June 6, 2016
The answers came thick and fast, and provide real food for thought…
Drinking outdoors: pinnacle of high society if you're rich having a picnic with some wine, but if you're in a poor inner city area and drinking a can you're a problem drinker and need an antisocial behaviour order — Simon Moriarty (@simpmor) July 22, 2020
Having children with three different women pic.twitter.com/JoXLNWz12a — Jay (@jamespauljr) July 22, 2020
Protesting in any way, shape or form – for rich people it’s being woke and standing up for your rights, for poor people it’s considered rioting… — Amy Goggins (@goodgoodatl) July 22, 2020
Asking for a raise
Poor: What entitlement!
Rich: What self-confidence! — Nancy Rutman (@NRutman) July 23, 2020
Avoiding Taxes. — SometimesJai (@JaiHaack) July 22, 2020
Living off money you did not directly earn. — Daniel Felsenfeld (@DFelsenfeld) July 22, 2020
Not taking care of your own kids https://t.co/Qzr8fFGUgt — Malaika Jabali (@MalaikaJabali) July 23, 2020
having children out of wedlock or having children young https://t.co/GZl2BKygWV — rato (@Rato_K) July 23, 2020
Stealing. Poor people will be thrown in jail for stealing bread but CEOs are praised for profit margins from wage theft. https://t.co/2PTJ33ma4l — Wagatwe Wanjuki 🇰🇪 🇧🇸 (@wagatwe) July 23, 2020
But the last word has to go to Jack Monroe, ‘Bootstrap Cook’, who knows just what poverty is like…


thepoke--2020-07-24--25 funny tweets from this week to raise all our spirits

With everything 2020 has been throwing at us , we could really do with a laugh , which is why @ @ @ @ @ and found these funny things to raise all our spirits .

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With everything 2020 has been throwing at us, we could really do with a laugh, which is why we dug about on Twitter and found these funny things to raise all our spirits.
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If you see me walking down the street and I start to cry each time we meet . pic.twitter.com/YkLoaPEdyB — Clare.O (@ArrivedInGenX) July 20, 2020
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I never knew his full name until now pic.twitter.com/0wA1uQIhmo — joe heenan (@joeheenan) July 17, 2020
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“D’you little shits today even know that ‘cc’ on email means ‘carbon copy’?” I slur drunkenly. “Prolly never even touched the crap, where it gets all over your hands.” The sullen teenager stares at me. “The fuck is ‘email’, old person?” — batkaren (@batkaren) July 17, 2020
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The ancient Greeks used stars in the sky for navigation, but a lot of people don’t know that the Ancient Welsh similarly used similar techniques. They’d look up at the grey skies and dark clouds to check if they were still in Wales. — Ignacio Lopez (@comedylopez) July 18, 2020
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My hand writing is so bad that yahoo mail is using it for CAPTCHA — Chay…⚖ (@Chay_Raghu) July 19, 2020
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Strewth, do you mind if I wait until she drops the Thurston, or do I have to catch it in mid air? pic.twitter.com/KaCuwYPJWF — Matho (@MathoInc) July 20, 2020
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i personally think cinderella should have lived a happy life with all her animal friends rather than settle for a man who had her try on a shoe because he didn’t recognize her without makeup — corri (@okiecorri) July 20, 2020
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is this a house on rightmove or dunelm during a mid season sale pic.twitter.com/hLkmvCsvvG — Sally Vanns (@SallyVanns) July 19, 2020
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Sorry but this isn't how you take care of a hotel pic.twitter.com/WPKmZCo1iC — josh 'Letterman' (oldfriend99) (@oldfriend99) July 17, 2020
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Words you can sing instead of "Roxanne" to the song "Roxanne": – Floor Plan
– Sports Fan
– Raw Spam
– Tarzan
– Postman Postman is best because they also walk the streets for money. — Alasdair Beckett-King (@MisterABK) July 20, 2020
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Make your mum think she's at a theme park by handing her your coat and running away. — Craig Deeley 🇪🇺🏳🌈 (@craiguito) July 20, 2020
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thepoke--2020-07-24--The course of 2020 corresponds beautifully to Olivia Colman’s Oscars speech

We all know 2020 has gone rogue , but the best possible way to appreciate how it happened is by @ @ @ @ @ Olivia Colman ‘ s Oscar acceptance speech .
Kudos to Matt Evans for spotting the @ @ @ @ @ .
People have certainly found it relatable .
We hope the next few months are @ @ @ @ @ less like her hangover .
This cat is all of us in 2020

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We all know 2020 has gone rogue, but the best possible way to appreciate how it happened is by watching this fantastic video of Olivia Colman‘s Oscar acceptance speech.
the months of 2020 as olivia coleman’s oscar speech pic.twitter.com/pGL0Tsk8iF — matt (@MattEvuns) July 19, 2020
Kudos to Matt Evans for spotting the potential and making it happen.
People have certainly found it relatable.
the way I screamed at May pic.twitter.com/z4tpMSXVPU — natebobphil (@natebobphil) July 20, 2020
Omg this is too accurate 😂 — Grace Firth (@grace_firth) July 20, 2020
Okay, everyone stop tweeting and just pack our bags now. Nothing will ever top this. pic.twitter.com/5NdSpvuTsi — Reyzando N (@reyzando) July 20, 2020
We hope the next few months are more like her after-party and less like her hangover.
And August doesn't look promising pic.twitter.com/CtwnoIq3Ey — dani #BLM (@TowerwhiteDani) July 20, 2020
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This cat is all of us in 2020
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thepoke--2020-07-24--16 of the truly ugliest designs ever inflicted on human eyes

You ’ d think the point of designing something would be to make it attractive to people , but that @ @ @ @ @ the case , as these items gathered by the Instagram account Uglydesign demonstrate , and @ @ @ @ @ Bored Panda to thank for drawing our attention to them .
Be prepared to be @ @ @ @ @ these .
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How do you like your eggs in the morning ?
3 @ @ @ @ @ stop you biting your nails 4 .
Some very disturbing armpit action by stitch artist @ @

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You’d think the point of designing something would be to make it attractive to people, but that’s clearly not always the case, as these items gathered by the Instagram account Uglydesign demonstrate, and we have our friends at Bored Panda to thank for drawing our attention to them.
Be prepared to be grossed out by some of these.
1. How do you like your eggs in the morning?
2. The dogs are barking
3. That won’t stop you biting your nails
4. Some very disturbing armpit action by stitch artist Sally Hewett
5. Super-spreader
6. A smoking hot look
7. Atlantis Nikes
8. There’s a problem with the waterworks


thepoke--2020-07-24--Simply 10 tweets about the pandemic that made us laugh

It ’ s Mask Day in England , as face coverings become mandatory in shops , including takeaways , and @ @ @ @ @ appears to have made Jeff Bezos even richer , we head over to Twitter for @ @ @ @ @ midst – laughter .
11 funny takes on how everyone ’ s dealing with the @

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It’s Mask Day in England, as face coverings become mandatory in shops, including takeaways, and banks.
As the lockdown appears to have made Jeff Bezos even richer, we head over to Twitter for the real treasure in our midst – laughter.
via Gfycat
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Maybe you should just stay in bed. – everyone’s 2020 daily horoscope — Rodney Lacroix (@RodLacroix) July 23, 2020
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Leaving the house, I put on a mask, sunglasses, a hat and headphones. You guys, I think I’ve turned into Mr. Potato Head. — Darla (@ddsmidt) July 22, 2020
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Well this is new. I guess you could say social distancing measures have been… *leans in*… elevated. pic.twitter.com/QTwPYHQ2Ie — Hong Kong Hermit (@HongKongHermit) July 23, 2020
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Finally! Instructions I can understand 😂😂 pic.twitter.com/syA55nFZbY — Christine Morgan (@msChristineMo) July 22, 2020
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Almost as bad as a no-mask wanker is the I’ve-got-a-mask-but-I-wear-it-under-my-chin-so-it-doesn’t-cover-my-nose-&-mouth wanker. — Paul (@bingowings14) July 22, 2020
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Scientists
We made the internet, connecting the world Public
Glorious, truly mind boggling Scientists
We put people on the moon Public
I could not begin to fathom how you achieved such a thing Scientists
Masks can’t kill you- Public
Shut up shithead, you don’t fucking know — James Felton (@JimMFelton) July 23, 2020
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2019: look at you, Mr. Fancypants 2020: look at you, Mr. Pants — Eternal Samnation (@portmanteauface) July 23, 2020
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The supermarkets will be a bloody nightmare from tomorrow when masks become mandatory in shops. People just keeling over as you’re trying to decide between Cornflakes and Shreddies. Having to step over bodies gasping for breath on the floor as you reach for a 6 pack of Quavers. — Amanda (@Pandamoanimum) July 23, 2020
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To help decide whether *you* should wear a mask, simply rank these activities in order of personal preference: 1. wearing a mask
2. dying — Ben (@0point5twins) July 14, 2020
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thepoke--2020-07-24--‘How to person woman man camera tv’ – Sarah Cooper nails Trump’s (latest) cognitive test rant

We ’ ve been waiting to see what the brilliant Sarah Cooper would make of Donald Trump ’ s continuing @ @ @ @ @ well he did at his cognitive test , and we ’ re not disappointed .
@ @ @ @ @ the detailed explanation he gave Fox News ’ medical analyst , Professor Marc K Siegel @ @ @ @ @ part of his examination .
The look on the ‘ other ’ Sarah ’ s @ @ @ @ @ poster on Trump ’ s wall is almost as bemused as the professor ’ s @ @ @ @ @ President ’ s ramble .
As soon as the video landed , Twitter reacted .
@ @ @ @ @ of a single argument against that theory .
Donald Trump treated everyone to another excerpt @ @ @ @ @ the 12 funniest comments

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We’ve been waiting to see what the brilliant Sarah Cooper would make of Donald Trump’s continuing insistence on telling everyone how well he did at his cognitive test, and we’re not disappointed.
Here, she takes on the detailed explanation he gave Fox News’ medical analyst, Professor Marc K Siegel, of the memory test part of his examination.
The look on the ‘other’ Sarah’s face when she spots the poster on Trump’s wall is almost as bemused as the professor’s was while listening to the President’s ramble.
Can't stop watching Trump on the cognitive test: "The last questions are much more difficult. Like a memory question. It’s like you’ll go 'person, woman, man, camera, TV.' So they say could you repeat that? I said, yeah. 'Person, woman, man, camera, TV.' Okay, that's very good." pic.twitter.com/Ggv42oGliu — Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) July 23, 2020
As soon as the video landed, Twitter reacted.
Be still my heart – this is too good https://t.co/olZfCwiX9l — Nicolle Wallace (@NicolleDWallace) July 24, 2020
bliss and perfection https://t.co/dWviVpQvDg — Patton Oswalt (@pattonoswalt) July 24, 2020
She is SPELLBINDING https://t.co/NtBCUXp6as — Marina Hyde (@MarinaHyde) July 24, 2020
It’s amazing how this isolates his madness and how desperate and lost he is. It couldn’t be more terrifying that he is responsible for anything much less hundreds of millions of people. https://t.co/6o5Vx5xuOf — Judd Apatow (@JuddApatow) July 24, 2020
I have to believe that Trump is now knowingly creating new material for Sarah Cooper. It’s the only way this makes any sense. And ho my god this shit is mint. https://t.co/JuyqvKJQhQ — kristen johnston (@thekjohnston) July 24, 2020
Sarah added some food for thought.
Here’s what I learned making this video: Fox News HATES Donald Trump. They could’ve edited this (heavily) and made him not sound so *lost old man* but they didn’t, they kept all the repetitive nonsense intact. Because they actually hate him. Thank you for coming to my ted talk — Sarah Cooper (@sarahcpr) July 24, 2020
We can’t think of a single argument against that theory.
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Donald Trump treated everyone to another excerpt from his cognitive test – the 12 funniest comments
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thepoke--2020-07-24--Simply the funniest reaction to a cookery video you’ll see anytime soon

Comedian Nigel Ng ‘ s alter ego Uncle Roger is a master of rice cookery , and here he is @ @ @ @ @ perfect rice .
That ’ s why he wasn ’ t at all happy at @ @ @ @ @ BBC Food egg-fried rice video .
Like most highly entertaining videos , it found its @ @ @ @ @ people loved it so much it has picked up almost seven million views in less @ @ @ @ @ is how people have been reacting to the hilariously judgemental Uncle Roger .
Nigel spotted @ @ @ @ @ getting and was blown away .
If you want to see what else he does @ @ @ @ @ on YouTube , Instagram or on Twitter .
Now , go and buy that rice @ @ @ @ @ American mum just made a ‘ traditional British breakfast ’ and she ’ s basically @ @ @ @

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Comedian Nigel Ng‘s alter ego Uncle Roger is a master of rice cookery, and here he is proving it.
Uncle Roger does a masterclass on rice cooking pic.twitter.com/f7t2tn7gdB — Nigel Ng (@MrNigelNg) July 3, 2020
See – perfect rice. That’s why he wasn’t at all happy at the spectacle unfolding in this BBC Food egg-fried rice video.
Like most highly entertaining videos, it found its way to Twitter, where people loved it so much it has picked up almost seven million views in less than a day.
This is how people have been reacting to the hilariously judgemental Uncle Roger.
LMAAOOOO WHO IS THIS HILARIOUS DUDE??????? 😂😂😂😂😂 THIS RICE COOKING IS A HATE CRIMEpic.twitter.com/V4N4gS4W77 — Jenny Yang (@jennyyangtv) July 23, 2020
So many bad, bad things happening right now but this woman draining her cooked rice in a colander and then running water over it has sent me over the edge. So funny. https://t.co/wP0QoAC2ZR — Rebecca Ford (@Beccamford) July 23, 2020
This is why I’m not allowed to watch most medical tv anymore https://t.co/cdzCyoEc7W — Dr Dominic Pimenta (@juniordrblog) July 23, 2020
Nigel spotted the love his work was getting and was blown away.
Wow! 1.5M views on twitter??? Holy shit Wish it was on my personal youtube but I'll take it! https://t.co/Jm2YYfUjAv — Nigel Ng (@MrNigelNg) July 23, 2020
If you want to see what else he does, you can follow him on YouTube, Instagram or on Twitter.
Now, go and buy that rice maker.
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thepoke--2020-07-24--Boris Johnson’s trip to Scotland went as well as you’d expect – our 11 favourite reactions

Just a couple of days after the Parliamentary Conservative Party pushed through legislation allowing Westminster to go over the heads @ @ @ @ @ to maintain a single UK internal market , the PM headed up to Scotland to @ @ @ @ @ Union – not the European one , obviously .
Johnson has a history of insulting @ @ @ @ @ not least when he published this defamatory poem .
Needless to say , the visit @ @ @ @ @ , with boos and jeers from crowds , and no meeting with the First Minister @ @ @ @ @ ’ s how the brilliant Janey Godley imagined his press address in the middle of @ @ @ @ @ .
That ’ s right – he spoke to the press by a field on @ @ @ @ @ as you do when you ’ re having a normal one .
Finally , we @ @ @ @ @ up this suggestion from @ davemacladd .
People are comparing the Sun ’ s Boris @ @ @ @ @ south of the border

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Just a couple of days after the Parliamentary Conservative Party pushed through legislation allowing Westminster to go over the heads of the devolved UK assemblies to maintain a single UK internal market, the PM headed up to Scotland to press the case for the Union – not the European one, obviously.
Johnson has a history of insulting Scotland and the Scots, not least when he published this defamatory poem.
Boris Johnson visits Scotland today, I wonder if he’ll recite the poem he published when editor of Spectator magazine?.. #BorisFarewellTour pic.twitter.com/06KSMGH8Pn — Andy Simpson (@Mudfries) July 23, 2020
Needless to say, the visit didn’t go well, with boos and jeers from crowds, and no meeting with the First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon.
Here’s how the brilliant Janey Godley imagined his press address in the middle of the countryside might have gone.
That’s right – he spoke to the press by a field on a remote country road – as you do when you’re having a normal one.
Twitter didn’t pull any punches.
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Scotland being dragged into a No Deal catastrofuck against its will. Covid deaths last week:
England: 444
Scotland: 1 But good luck, Boris Johnson, on your trip to preach the benefits of the Union. — David Schneider (@davidschneider) July 23, 2020
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That corrupt, lying twat of a Prime Minister is visiting Scotland to strengthen the union. 3 minutes after he's left: pic.twitter.com/7n37lgCzkh — joe heenan (@joeheenan) July 23, 2020
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Orkney welcome for our Imperial Overlord #BorisFarewellTour pic.twitter.com/7r3a9aSrwX — Graham Macdonald (@gmac2001) July 23, 2020
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Sending Boris Johnson to Scotland to patch up the Union is like sending Mr Bean with a pencil to defuse a nuclear bomb. — Otto English (@Otto_English) July 23, 2020
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BREAKING: Boris Johnson applauds the 'sheer might' of the Union, in what may be his greatest Spoonerism ever. — BBC Scotlandshire (@ScotlandshireGB) July 23, 2020
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They love me so much in Orkney that they named a place after me. #BorisFarewellTour pic.twitter.com/h3uk7cw9hQ — Parody Boris Johnson (@BorisJohnson_MP) July 23, 2020
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Boris Johnson taking a moment to appreciate the Scottish countryside on his #BorisFarewellTour pic.twitter.com/BfzlzTebLs — dave ❄ 🥕 🧻 (@davemacladd) July 23, 2020
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Boris Johnson in Scotland fixing the union pic.twitter.com/lLSy7yHkHF — Phil Chapman (@IAmPhilChapman) July 23, 2020
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Boris Johnson quoting, er, marriage vows there pic.twitter.com/HbxeZzI9t1 — Henry Dyer (@Direthoughts) July 23, 2020
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#BorisFarewellTour
Boris Johnson to Scotland – your future lies within the union. Scotland looks to Europe Boris Johnson to Scotland – No! not that one. I meant the tiny one with no trade deals, chlorinated chicken, Russian corruption, and an inept response to Covid. — Jahnation (@jahnation) July 23, 2020
Finally, we really hope Nicola Sturgeon takes up this suggestion from @davemacladd.
Nicola Sturgeon has surely got to say to Boris Johnson that she wants Scotland to "take back control" at least just for the lols — dave ❄ 🥕 🧻 (@davemacladd) July 23, 2020
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thepoke--2020-07-24--Donald Trump treated everyone to another excerpt from his cognitive test – the 12 funniest comments

The saga of Donald Trump ‘ s cognitive test continues to run and run – largely because he won ’ @ @ @ @ @ .
Trump rang into a Fox News show and boasted about having aced a cognitive @ @ @ @ @ the only visit to the hospital in question had been described as an inspection He @ @ @ @ @ interview , pushing for Joe Biden to take the same test The test was shared @ @ @ @ @ be at a difficulty level associated with lower primary school Another interviewer brought this up @ @ @ @ @ last five questions were really difficult CNN pointed out that the last five questions were @ @ @ @ @ , year and location

The saga of Donald Trump‘s cognitive test continues to run and run – largely because he won’t stop talking about it.
Here’s the catch-up:
Trump rang into a Fox News show and boasted about having aced a cognitive test
People were surprised because the only visit to the hospital in question had been described as an inspection
He brought it up during another interview, pushing for Joe Biden to take the same test
The test was shared online and turned out to be at a difficulty level associated with lower primary school
Another interviewer brought this up and the President insisted the last five questions were really difficult
CNN pointed out that the last five questions were about the day, date, year and location


thepoke--2020-07-27--This visually-impaired woman’s video of how she texts on her iPhone is an amazing, awe-inspiring wat

This visually-impaired woman’s video of how she texts on her iPhone is an amazing, awe-inspiring watch

Over on Twitter @ Kristy_Viers , who is visually impaired , shared a video showing how she uses her iPhone @ @ @ @ @ because it ’ s amazing , awe-inspiring stuff .
And here are just a few @ @ @ @ @ about it , with some responses from Kristy .
And just in case here ’ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s YouTube channel .

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Over on Twitter @Kristy_Viers, who is visually impaired, shared a video showing how she uses her iPhone and it went wildly viral because it’s amazing, awe-inspiring stuff.
I thought I would share how I, as someone who is visually impaired use my iPhone.☺ pic.twitter.com/wPI9smOIq0 — Kristy Viers (@Kristy_Viers) July 26, 2020
And here are just a few of the things people said about it, with some responses from Kristy.
Thank you for such an educational video. That Braille Keyboard is amazing! — Tallsquall 🌪 (@Tallsquall) July 26, 2020
Wow! This is the first time I’ve ever seen an iPhone used like that. Makes me appreciate the ability that many of us take for granted and go on mindless endless scrolling.
Thanks for sharing your process and giving me a bit of my consciousness. — Keeny 💬 (@keeny76) July 26, 2020
Thanks so much, Christy, for doing this for sighted people, and other blind people like myself too! It's always very helpful for anyone to understand how we use assistive tech. How did you film this? Also, you sound super young!!! I thought you were older…. but I guess not! — A Rhyean Princess🚣♀👑🍂🌹 (@ARhyeanPrincess) July 26, 2020
Thank you. I enjoy showing people, not everybody knows. My boyfriend used his phone to take a video. In my 30's.☺ — Kristy Viers 🦯 (@Kristy_Viers) July 26, 2020
Simply amazing! I'd love to see you doing a YouTube channel featuring videos explaining & reviewing assistive tech for the visually impaired. You could point out companies that are allies, maybe even shame those that disregard the needs of their visually impaired customers. 😆 — Scott Jones (@GandalfSoftware) July 26, 2020
You weren't the only one asking for it so here it is.https://t.co/C4dsEe4Chp — Kristy Viers 🦯 (@Kristy_Viers) July 26, 2020
And just in case here’s another link to Kristy’s YouTube channel.
Source Twitter @Kristy_Viers YouTube


thepoke--2020-07-27--This postman’s note was both helpful and next-level trolling

‘ Thank you to my postman for reminding me I ’ ll never be the green-fingered goddess I aspire to @ @ @ @ @ @ __katiefenton over on Twitter .
And this is how they did it .
All @ @ @ @

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Why we love posties (part 346).
‘Thank you to my postman for reminding me I’ll never be the green-fingered goddess I aspire to be 🤦🏼♀,’ said @__katiefenton over on Twitter.
And this is how they did it.
All about the detail.
I love the specificity, the dead OLIVE tree or the DEAD olive tree – are there numerous potted olive trees or potted dead trees in your garden? — c. puck graves (@bypuck) July 27, 2020
Source Twitter @__katiefenton


thepoke--2020-07-27--People can’t stop watching this video of a dog because … wait for it

If you haven ’ t already seen this video of a dog in a frame then you ’ re in @ @ @ @ @ if you have , you ’ ll know by now it merits repeated viewings .
@ @ @ @ @ And just some of the things people were saying about it .
The look on @ @ @ @ @ went viral because it ’ s sheer perfection

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If you haven’t already seen this video of a dog in a frame then you’re in for a treat. And if you have, you’ll know by now it merits repeated viewings. Lots of repeated viewings.
losing my mind at this pic.twitter.com/VJyDzdcyO4 — We Print Video (@infiniteobjects) July 16, 2020
And just some of the things people were saying about it.
This is the best thing you’ll see today 💛 pic.twitter.com/gsTGLt1lX4 — Erin (@erinruberry) July 19, 2020
This dog deserves immediate belly rubbies and treats pic.twitter.com/wKd1AOQGm6 — Brennan Valenzuela (@nannerbs) July 17, 2020
I CANT STOP WATCHING THIS — Aaron Cohen (@ImoveCar) July 16, 2020
i split my life into before i saw this tiktok and after pic.twitter.com/kDAwH8NFyG — Hannah Jane Parkinson (@ladyhaja) July 27, 2020
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The look on this lion’s face went viral because it’s sheer perfection
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thepoke--2020-07-27--This homeless man’s vision of an ‘alternative society’ went viral because, well, have a watch for yo

This homeless man’s vision of an ‘alternative society’ went viral because, well, have a watch for yourself

This homeless man was asked about his vision for an ‘ alternative society or culture ’ and it ’ s @ @ @ @ @ of your time .
It went viral after it was shared by @ Rachael_Swindon on @ @ @ @ @ a few of the things people said about it .

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This homeless man was asked about his vision for an ‘alternative society or culture’ and his answer is very well worth your time.
It’s from a YouTube series called Streets of London by Pablo Strong, in which he strikes up short conversations with complete strangers and, well, have a listen for yourself.
Here’s the episode in full.
Here are just a few things people said about it after a clip was shared by @Rachael_Swindon on Twitter.
I met some of the best people ever in my times of homelessness.
Some are still very much my friends now.
You get a different perspective, sitting around watching the world rush around you.
❤ — Matthew (@Matthews_angst) July 27, 2020
How tragic that this is seen as an extreme viewpoint in hypercapitalist Dystopia as opposed to the only one capable of sustaining meaningful human life after the next couple of centuries: https://t.co/HJBMfdVYpQ — Shaun Keaveny (@shaunwkeaveny) July 27, 2020
What an amazing man 👏👏👏❤❤ — Julie Harrington #BLM #MMT #FreeAssange (@celtjules66) July 27, 2020
And you can subscribe to Pablo Strong’s videos on YouTube here.
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thepoke--2020-07-27--The look on this lion’s face went viral because it’s sheer perfection

The picture of this lion and its mate went viral for reasons which will rapidly become apparent .
It ’ @ @ @ @ @ now know about that mating habits of lions ( and lionesses ) and it proved @ @ @ @ @ on the lion ’ s face was sheer perfection .
This is the original Facebook @ @ @ @ @ taken , a photo taken by Johanna Kok at Rotterdam zoo Blijdorp .
We ’ @ @ @ @ @ down .
The look on the second dog ’ s face is sheer perfection

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The picture of this lion and its mate went viral for reasons which will rapidly become apparent.
It’s a fact you might now know about that mating habits of lions (and lionesses) and it proved so popular because the look on the lion’s face was sheer perfection.
finding out that lionesses have sex 20-40 times in a day when they're in heat and if her man can't keep up with her she demands to mate by biting his balls has been the highlight of my day pic.twitter.com/Z8j8vdTc3A — jasmine rice (@jasminericegirl) July 25, 2020
Speaks volumes.
This is the original Facebook post from which it was taken, a photo taken by Johanna Kok at Rotterdam zoo Blijdorp.
That face!
Wait ’til you hear about octopuses.
imagine if lions mated like octopuses tho lmao pic.twitter.com/YOC3nE9aDR — sree. (@ThisHungryPanda) July 25, 2020
Although …
this actually isn’t true!! he can detach the penis but he will die afterwards. there’s also a 50/50 chance the female octopus will eat him before he gets a chance to have sex with her. every live male octopus is a virgin (and an orphan) — Carly Rae DEFUND LAPD Jesse (@tinderdistrict) July 25, 2020
We’re off for a lion down.
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The look on the second dog’s face is sheer perfection
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thepoke--2020-07-27--This skewering of Boris Johnson’s obesity drive wins our letter of the week

As you may have seen elsewhere , Boris Johnson today launched the government ’ s obesity reduction drive .
The @ @ @ @ @ to tackle obesity levels can only be a good thing , obviously .
But there @ @ @ @ @ that got people thinking .
And when we say ‘ people ’ , who we @ @ @ @ @ from Salisbury , who wrote this letter to the Times , highlighted by @ PickardJE @ @ @ @ @ s only Monday but we reckon that ’ s our newspaper letter of the week @ @ @ @ @ s good , it ’ s got some way to go before it beats this @ @ @ @ @ Dom Joly as ‘ surely the greatest letter ever sent to a newspaper ’ .

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As you may have seen elsewhere, Boris Johnson today launched the government’s obesity reduction drive.
The government’s pandemic-inspired efforts to tackle obesity levels can only be a good thing, obviously.
But there was something about its timing that got people thinking. And when we say ‘people’, who we really mean is Nigel Orchard from Salisbury, who wrote this letter to the Times, highlighted by @PickardJE on Twitter.
It’s only Monday but we reckon that’s our newspaper letter of the week.
And while it’s good, it’s got some way to go before it beats this one, once shared by Dom Joly as ‘surely the greatest letter ever sent to a newspaper’.
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thepoke--2020-07-27--These elderly laundry owners model the clothes left behind – and they’re cool AF

An 83-year-old laundry owner in Taiwan , Chang Wan-ji , and his 84-year-old wife , Hsu Sho-er , have found @ @ @ @ @ cloud of “ customers ” who never return to collect – or pay for – @ @ @ @ @ account , Wan Show ’ s Laundry , shows the pair posing in the abandoned @ @ @ @ @ a pair of fashion models , thanks to a little guidance from their grandson , @ @ @ @ @ some of their fabulous poses .
Seriously – that ’ s at David Bowie levels @ @ @ @ @ internet famous , the couple had a message for their new fans .
We ’ @ @ @ @ @ Tiernan Douieb on this .
Day made , but seriously – collect and pay for @ @ @ @ @ a model ” they said … ” It ’ ll be really glamorous ”

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An 83-year-old laundry owner in Taiwan, Chang Wan-ji, and his 84-year-old wife, Hsu Sho-er, have found the silver lining to the cloud of “customers” who never return to collect – or pay for – their laundry.
Their Instagram account, Wan Show’s Laundry, shows the pair posing in the abandoned clothes and they look like a pair of fashion models, thanks to a little guidance from their grandson, Reef Chang.
Here are some of their fabulous poses.
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Seriously – that’s at David Bowie levels of cool. After becoming internet famous, the couple had a message for their new fans.
We’re very much with comedian Tiernan Douieb on this.
This instagram page of an elderly couple who own a dry cleaners & dress up in the clothes people leave behind, has totally made my day. https://t.co/C8sPPDctLq pic.twitter.com/Uqlgw4m7ks — Tiernan Douieb (@TiernanDouieb) July 26, 2020
Day made, but seriously – collect and pay for your laundry.
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“Be a model” they said …”It’ll be really glamorous”
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thepoke--2020-07-27--James Blunt shared what he’d look like as a woman and Piers Morgan liked it as much as he did

He ’ s not exactly the first person to do this , but not many people got quite as big @ @ @ @ @ after he used FaceApp to see what he ’ d look like as a woman @ @ @ @ @ that wasn ’ t enough of an image for you not to be able to @ @ @ @ @ , this happened .
Someone ’ s sex-swapped Boris Johnson and his Cabinet and it @ @ @ @ @ sight

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He’s not exactly the first person to do this, but not many people got quite as big a response as James Blunt after he used FaceApp to see what he’d look like as a woman.
And just in case that wasn’t enough of an image for you not to be able to get out of your head, this happened.
Oh.
You're Beautiful. — David Baddiel (@Baddiel) July 25, 2020
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Someone’s sex-swapped Boris Johnson and his Cabinet and it’s not a Priti sight
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thepoke--2020-07-27--Masks, quarantine and hand sanitiser – our 11 favourite coronavirus jokes

As Spain ’ s rising coronavirus numbers mean returning Brits must self-isolate for a fortnight , we have to ask @ @ @ @ @ Transport will ever manage without their top man , Grant Shapps .
When they lose @ @ @ @ @ Green , Corinne Stockheath and Sebastian Fox as well .
Elsewhere , people have been @ @ @ @ @ and more – and making it funny .
These are the best we ’ ve @ @ @ @ @ about the pandemic that made us laugh

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As Spain’s rising coronavirus numbers mean returning Brits must self-isolate for a fortnight, we have to ask ourselves how the Department of Transport will ever manage without their top man, Grant Shapps.
When they lose Shapps, they lose Michael Green, Corinne Stockheath and Sebastian Fox as well.
Elsewhere, people have been thinking about masks, quarantine and more – and making it funny. These are the best we’ve spotted.
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Can't believe I've just been kicked out of @Tesco for not wearing a #facemask pic.twitter.com/mVVKp93Hf4 — Sheps (@Sheppyuk) July 25, 2020
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Glad to see Nicholas Cage is wearing his mask whilst shopping pic.twitter.com/s5lIUTY6ZR — William Stone (@itswilliamstone) July 26, 2020
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The quarantine in Spain falls mainly while you’re on the plane — Toby Earle (@TobyonTV) July 26, 2020
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Hahahaha this could have been us if the PM didn't miss the first 5 meetings because he didn't take it seriously and went on holiday instead of giving a shit https://t.co/NGsxehgod2 — TechnicallyRon (@TechnicallyRon) July 25, 2020
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I ration the amount of canned goods I buy during lockdown. I call it Tentin Quarantino — Craig Deeley 🇪🇺🏳🌈 (@craiguito) July 26, 2020
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if women can wear a bra all day then you can wear a facemask — ⚠cam⚠ (@climaxximus) July 25, 2020
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I was hoping we’d reach the point of lockdown where they start showing reruns of Brookside. — Hayley Ellis (@Hayles_Ellis) July 25, 2020
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Enjoying a relaxing weekend break in Spain before starting my important new job on Monday. — Mr Roger Quimbly (@RogerQuimbly) July 25, 2020
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Modern horror story: the public hand sanitiser unit whose button you just pressed…is empty — Peter McGladdery (@petermcgladdery) July 26, 2020
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Meeting up with the lads for the first time since lockdown 👍🏻 pic.twitter.com/emDzLWfj6Q — Sarah Dempster (@Dempster2000) July 26, 2020
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As England’s cricketers begin their third test in a month, Matt Hancock is left wondering how they manage to do so many. — Have I Got News For You (@haveigotnews) July 24, 2020
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Simply 10 tweets about the pandemic that made us laugh
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thepoke--2020-07-27--The “I had a joke” format has taken over Twitter – 27 puntastic examples

Once in a while , a joke format takes Twitter by storm , right up until – and beyond – @ @ @ @ @ are really sick of it .
We don ’ t know how many people are @ @ @ @ @ , but it ’ s certainly spread through Twitter like a virus at a Keep @ @ @ @ @ are some of the best we ’ ve spotted – and they barely scrape the @ @

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Once in a while, a joke format takes Twitter by storm, right up until – and beyond – the point where most people are really sick of it.
We don’t know how many people are sick of this one yet, but it’s certainly spread through Twitter like a virus at a Keep Britain Free rally.
These are some of the best we’ve spotted – and they barely scrape the surface.
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I had a joke about my lightsaber, but I tossed it away. https://t.co/AOjBu7DRUR — Mark Hamill (@HamillHimself) July 25, 2020
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Oh you’ve got a joke about teachers, have you? Well perhaps you’d like to share it with the rest of us? — Ed Morrish (@edmorrish) July 26, 2020
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I have a joke about copyright, but you've probably heard it before. — Joanne Harris (@Joannechocolat) July 26, 2020
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I have a joke about delayed gratification but — Stephen Mangan (@StephenMangan) July 25, 2020
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I have a joke about how Mary and Joseph kept their floor clean. Jesus swept. — Nick Harvey (@mrnickharvey) July 25, 2020
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I had a joke about being a woman in meetings, but a guy already told it for me. — Jen Heemstra (@jenheemstra) July 25, 2020
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I have a joke about Frankenstein, but it's actually about Frankenstein's monster — SparkNotes (@SparkNotes) July 25, 2020
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I have a joke about Boris Johnson, oh wait, I lied. — Johanna Saunders ⚫🕷🏴🐟🌊 (@JohannaSaunders) July 25, 2020
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I have a joke about my ADHD — Bethany Black (@BeffernieBlack) July 25, 2020
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i have a joke about home office compensation schemes but you won't get it — Chris Boyd 🇬🇧🇵🇭 (@paperghost) July 26, 2020
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I've a joke about surrealism but my hovercraft is full of eels. — Peter Smith (@Redpeter99) July 26, 2020
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I've got a joke about Marmite, but I'm not sure you'll love it — Sue Perkins (@sueperkins) July 25, 2020
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I have a joke about a person, woman, man, camera, tv, but I can’t remember how it goes. — Ida Skibenes ❄ (@ida_skibenes) July 25, 2020
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thepoke--2020-07-27--If you thought your handwriting was hard to read, wait until you see Russian cursive

The Cyrillic script , used in Russia as well as many other countries , is quite beautiful and looks great @ @ @ @ @ so beloved of students and hipsters , but it ’ s not always printed .
@ @ @ @ @ this : Imagine having to learn that when you ’ re in primary school !
@ @ @ @ @ with more than 104,000 retweets after less than two full days , and hundreds of @ @ @ @ @ Russian/Ukranian tweeter @ slumberalien confirmed that it is indeed like that , although her version @ @ @ @ @ bunch of ‘ U ’ s .
Imagine what Russian doctors ’ writing must be @ @ @ @ @ Chinese water writing paper to make an instant animation and we ’ re in awe

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The Cyrillic script, used in Russia as well as many other countries, is quite beautiful and looks great on those late-stage Communism posters so beloved of students and hipsters, but it’s not always printed.
Sometimes it’s like this:
Losing my mind after learning about Russian cursive pic.twitter.com/ll4PDJGKtu — Christian (@beanerbastard) July 25, 2020
Imagine having to learn that when you’re in primary school!
The tweet went viral, with more than 104,000 retweets after less than two full days, and hundreds of comments – like these:
this is uwu to me https://t.co/gGdo8YmMpK — vanessa a. bee 🐝✌🏾 (@Vanessa_ABee) July 26, 2020
my grandparents writing me a birthday card: https://t.co/82ekFMJnmO — аlcie (@96zcombo) July 26, 2020
I can read Russian and I’m clueless about this. https://t.co/3VSHgYzoxM — OnlyScolds™ ☠ (@JaimeKay) July 26, 2020
my bigest love is that one! it's chinchilla in russian! pic.twitter.com/6uddQ0H5jD — Are you trying to seduce me? (@nana_PhoebeWB) July 26, 2020
Russian/Ukranian tweeter @slumberalien confirmed that it is indeed like that, although her version looks like more than a bunch of ‘U’s.
hell yeah, that's us!!! here's mine, as an example. pic.twitter.com/y0f6CdrevX — flesh canoe (@slumberalien) July 26, 2020
Imagine what Russian doctors’ writing must be like.
via Gfycat
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An artist used Chinese water writing paper to make an instant animation and we’re in awe
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thepoke--2020-07-27--‘When you listen to your playlist and you’re hungry’

Comedian Bec Hill is the queen of misheard lyrics , which she makes even more entertaining by illustrating them with @ @ @ @ @ Her latest one is a return to the topic of food-related misheard lyrics – and @ @ @ @ @ of genius .
Warning – this may change how you feel about some of your @ @ @ @ @ posted the video – cut into chunks due to restrictions – to her Twitter account @ @ @ @ @ a lot of love , and these reactions paint a good picture of what people @ @ @ @ @ amazing work .
As a treat – and to make you even hungrier – here @ @ @ @ @ food songs , which was featured on BBC ’ s The Hit List .
Funnily @ @ @ @ @ did dream of some bagel .
Bec Hill has made a 20-second flipchart of coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ a game changer

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Comedian Bec Hill is the queen of misheard lyrics, which she makes even more entertaining by illustrating them with incredibly creative flipchart pages.
Her latest one is a return to the topic of food-related misheard lyrics – and it’s nothing short of genius.
Warning – this may change how you feel about some of your favourite songs forever.
She posted the video – cut into chunks due to restrictions – to her Twitter account.
When you listen to your playlist when you're hungry… pic.twitter.com/RdfROTC1wr — Bec Hill (@bechillcomedian) July 23, 2020
Naturally, it got a lot of love, and these reactions paint a good picture of what people think of Bec’s amazing work.
Oh this is good https://t.co/ZYhvyYD2KV — Stuart Ashen (@ashens) July 23, 2020
Incredibly clever! Every page. I did a small gasp when the gravy poured!! — Warren Brooks (@WarrenTheBrooks) July 24, 2020
She's done it AGAIN. The work and ingenuity that goes into these. Def worth a Kofi. https://t.co/DbIsAeg6HY — Julia Raeside (@JNRaeside) July 24, 2020
As a treat – and to make you even hungrier – here’s another foray into food songs, which was featured on BBC’s The Hit List.
I mishear songs on the radio when I'm hungry…pic.twitter.com/ZIf3f8S25j — Bec Hill (@bechillcomedian) December 25, 2019
Funnily enough, last night I did dream of some bagel.
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Bec Hill has made a 20-second flipchart of coronavirus advice and it’s a game changer
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thepoke--2020-07-27--The 12 funniest things people said about Matt Hancock’s workout shots

With the government launching an initiative to combat obesity , a major factor in contracting and suffering from Covid-19 , @ @ @ @ @ thought he should set an example by showing off his exercise chops – not a @ @ @ @ @ t we give to have the optimism of a government minister posting awkward photos and @ @ @ @ @ thoroughly dragged on Twitter .
The intriguingly named Mrs Nigel Farage had a theory about @ @ @ @ @ He should be fine .
Cummings might be able to run fast but he can @ @ @ @ @ ’ s chasing .
12 funniest things people said about these old pictures of Boris @ @ @ @

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With the government launching an initiative to combat obesity, a major factor in contracting and suffering from Covid-19, Health Secretary Matt Hancock obviously thought he should set an example by showing off his exercise chops – not a euphemism.
What wouldn’t we give to have the optimism of a government minister posting awkward photos and expecting them not to be thoroughly dragged on Twitter.
Here’s what happened.
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Why does Matt Hancock look like he’d feature on a Buzzfeed listicle titled “32 bouncy castles that will haunt your dreams” pic.twitter.com/55jiin8XS6 — Summer Ray (@SummerRay) July 26, 2020
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Petty I know but this image just needs a storm drain in front of it. pic.twitter.com/hhwcVEpD7d — (@pickledpuffin) July 26, 2020
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not a lot of people know it because he’s usually seated in interviews but this is in fact how matt hancock gets around pic.twitter.com/1SU0dbLh3Z — three steaks pam (@alexandra_kuri) July 26, 2020
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That photo of Matt Hancock doing the rounds has extremely Human Centipede energy. — Tits McGee (@Scientits) July 26, 2020
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Sorry Mr Hancock. Your application to join our Hip Hop Band has been unsuccessful. Yep. pic.twitter.com/HRFFQRZr82 — Jon Pigeon (@PigeonJon) July 26, 2020
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Hancock making himself useful for once as a picnic table pic.twitter.com/7IEKi1bm3b — Paul (@bingowings14) July 26, 2020
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The final hole on the Wickford crazy golf course is always the hardest! pic.twitter.com/UicahMDSOa — Mark ne-Francois-pas MP (@MarkFrancois12) July 26, 2020
The intriguingly named Mrs Nigel Farage had a theory about Hancock’s motivation.
Matt Hancock keeps fit by knocking on Cummings’ office door and running away. Today was his personal best. pic.twitter.com/gnCVOqSxsP — Mrs Nigel Farage (@MrsNigel) July 26, 2020
He should be fine. Cummings might be able to run fast but he can’t see who he’s chasing.
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thepoke--2020-07-27--‘Person. Woman. Man. Camera. TV.’ made into the perfect Daft Punk remix

Donald Trump ‘ s cognitive test is the gift that keeps on giving to creative types .
DJ Louis La @ @ @ @ @ has used his considerable remix skills to give the President ’ s words a Daft @ @ @ @ @ has been shared almost seven thousand times on Twitter alone , picking up reactions like @ @ @ @ @ isn ’ t your bag , Jason Kravitz turned Trump ’ s rambling into the @ @ @ @ @ Block Tango from Chicago .
He had it coming .
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Donald Trump‘s cognitive test is the gift that keeps on giving to creative types.
DJ Louis La Roche, for example, has used his considerable remix skills to give the President’s words a Daft Punk makeover.
His post has been shared almost seven thousand times on Twitter alone, picking up reactions like these:
You know when people say “SCREAMING” but they’re probably not actually screaming? I actually screamed. — Summer Ray (@SummerRay) July 24, 2020
This is really going to ruin daft punk for me. Worth it. https://t.co/AGW87d3C7t — Anand Iyer (@ai) July 24, 2020
If French electro isn’t your bag, Jason Kravitz turned Trump’s rambling into the musical theatre classic, Cell Block Tango from Chicago.
He had it coming.
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Donald Trump treated everyone to another excerpt from his cognitive test – the 12 funniest comments
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thepoke--2020-07-27--Grant Shapps will have to self-isolate on return from Spain and people had thoughts – our 9 favourit

Grant Shapps will have to self-isolate on return from Spain and people had thoughts – our 9 favourites

The Secretary of State for Transport , Grant Shapps – who once used fake names to run and promote an @ @ @ @ @ go against his own government ’ s advice by forgoing the joys of a ‘ @ @ @ @ @ in Spain .
Embarrassingly , while he was still there , Spain experienced a surge @ @ @ @ @ the *stifles sniggers* Department of Transport to insist on travellers returning from there to the @ @ @ @ @ for 14 days .
Needless to say , the awkward incident did not get a @ @ @ @ @ It was probably Michael Green ’ s idea .
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The Secretary of State for Transport, Grant Shapps – who once used fake names to run and promote an internet business – opted to go against his own government’s advice by forgoing the joys of a ‘staycation’ for a holiday in Spain.
Embarrassingly, while he was still there, Spain experienced a surge in coronavirus cases, causing the *stifles sniggers* Department of Transport to insist on travellers returning from there to the UK placing themselves into quarantine for 14 days.
BREAKING: We have a new contender for the "you couldn't write this stuff" stakes Transport Sec Grant Shapps is on holiday in Spain. He will, therefore, have to quarantine for 14 days when he gets home. — Lewis Goodall (@lewis_goodall) July 25, 2020
Needless to say, the awkward incident did not get a free pass from Twitter.
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BREAKING: Grant Shapps will *not* have to self quarantine on his return from Spain if he can find a travel corridor and make an air bridge to Barnard Castle — dave ❄ 🥕 🧻 (@davemacladd) July 25, 2020
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I’m sure I’m the millionth person to ask, but if Grant Shapps is quarantined will Michael Green & Sebastian Fox still be turning up for work? — James O'Brien (@mrjamesob) July 26, 2020
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OK, I admit it – the only reason we introduced the 14 day #Quarantine for people returning from Spain is because that's where Grant Shapps is currently on holiday. — Parody Boris Johnson (@BorisJohnson_MP) July 25, 2020
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LATEST: People who break mask rules in shops will be forced to quarantine with Grant Shapps for 2 weeks, Government say. — Stephen McGann (@StephenMcGann) July 26, 2020
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Grant Shapps might not even be in Spain. He might be using one of his other passports. He is, after all, the Jason Bourne of toss. — Russ (@RussInCheshire) July 26, 2020
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Grant Shapps is currently in Spain but, of course, he won't have to quarantine when he comes back because by the time he gets here, Spain will actually be redesignated a large restaurant and as long as he's sitting down, he won't need to wear a mask. Have I understood this right? — Bernard Castle (@bernardTcastle) July 25, 2020
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Minister Grant Shapps can presumably avoid having to quarantine on return from Spain by telling us, in PM’s Garden, that he was only in Spain:
To get childcare, which he later found he didn’t need &
To test his eye sight on his wife’s birthday &
The rules just don’t apply to him — nazir afzal (@nazirafzal) July 25, 2020
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this really is the banter administration pic.twitter.com/RU3xrAORVb — Jim Pickard (@PickardJE) July 25, 2020
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I’ve got a joke about the transport secretary but you’ll have to wait 14 days to hear it. — Jonathan Bartley (@jon_bartley) July 26, 2020
James Felton painted a very different picture.
You know when you say “I could use another holiday to recover from that holiday” and then you change the quarantine law to enforce that https://t.co/j8eojt6mN6 — James Felton (@JimMFelton) July 25, 2020
It was probably Michael Green’s idea.
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thepoke--2020-07-25--People had thoughts about Dominic Raab’s foodbank selfie – the only 5 reactions you need

Foreign Secretary , Dominic Raab , posted a selfie at a food bank on Friday , looking suspiciously sweaty for @ @ @ @ @ stay indoors if he had a temperature , and a tad too smug , considering @ @ @ @ @ is a neon FAIL sign pointing at the government .
There were two immediate questions @ @ @ @ @ t all .
Oh no indeed – these five comments say it rather well .
@ @ @ @ @ , which was bad to start with and really hasn ’ t aged well .
@ @ @ @ @ Liechtenstein got the reaction you ’ d expect – our 11 favourites

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Foreign Secretary, Dominic Raab, posted a selfie at a food bank on Friday, looking suspiciously sweaty for a man who would presumably stay indoors if he had a temperature, and a tad too smug, considering the existence of food banks is a neon FAIL sign pointing at the government.
Great to join Jenny French and her formidable team of local East Elmbridge Foodbank volunteers, alongside @SCCLeader Tim Oliver, in their new Molesey base. They’re doing an amazing job supporting the vulnerable during COVID. pic.twitter.com/nFKHpAsmyA — Dominic Raab (@DominicRaab) July 24, 2020
There were two immediate questions.
A: why does one of the richest nations on Earth need foodbanks? B: where is your face mask? https://t.co/TQE4Co2bMI — Otto English (@Otto_English) July 24, 2020
But that wasn’t all. Oh no indeed – these five comments say it rather well.
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Tories doing photo opps in foodbanks. Like arsonists doing photo opps with the fire brigade. https://t.co/oHBNTNT5ff — David Schneider (@davidschneider) July 24, 2020
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*throws orphans in sea* great to join this lifeguard and her team, they’re doing an amazing job getting these orphans out of the sea. https://t.co/Jvfc36pMme — James Felton (@JimMFelton) July 24, 2020
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Look on my Works, ye Mighty, and despair! https://t.co/vuMCyBs0aM — Uncle Markie (@markthomasinfo) July 25, 2020
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Dom calls them scrounge hubs. https://t.co/AYevCk1bKa — Mark ne-Francois-pas MP (@MarkFrancois12) July 25, 2020
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I then moved on to join the formidable team at my local mortuary. They’re doing an amazing job of processing the thousands of victims of our Herd Immunity strategy #WorldBeating pic.twitter.com/LdmD6Jdk8s — The Agitator (@UKDemockery) July 24, 2020
Femi Oluwole shared this clip, which was bad to start with and really hasn’t aged well.
I thought people who use food banks just had cash-flow problems. So why even bother? Let them sort themselves out! pic.twitter.com/yy9RSyRJaS — Femi – My mask protects you. Please protect me. (@Femi_Sorry) July 25, 2020
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Dominic Raab announcing talks with Liechtenstein got the reaction you’d expect – our 11 favourites
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thepoke--2020-07-28--How these American anchors say ‘mask debate’ is childish but very funny

There ’ s a ‘ great mask debate ’ going on in America right now and , listening to these @ @ @ @ @ ’ s more entertaining than it has any right to be .
Childish but very @ @ @ @ @ , they are all anchors .
Well , most of them .
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There’s a ‘great mask debate’ going on in America right now and, listening to these American news anchors, it’s more entertaining than it has any right to be.
Childish but very, very funny.
This is amazing. I don’t know how you pulled it off. pic.twitter.com/QX9SPU1y21 — ANGÉLICA – ALGODÃO DOCE E GUARANÁ (@thegoldenspike) July 28, 2020
Sorry, “Raging ….” and “Bishop David Zubick found himself in the middle of a…” actually made me cry. — Ritchie Max Straße ☠ (@sylumheights) July 28, 2020
THERE'S NEW VIDEO OF A RAGING MASK DEBATE — Melanie and no-one else ever, Princess (@MeLadyFreshness) July 28, 2020
HAHAHAHAHA fucking hell — ⓟⓞⓟⓢ (@popsicle_____) July 28, 2020
I may be really old but this reasures me that I still have the sense of humour of a 14 year old… https://t.co/i79jfT1msQ — Photography Skye (@landscapes365) July 28, 2020
Well, they are all anchors. Well, most of them.
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This guy’s epic troll of Tim Allen is childish but very funny
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thepoke--2020-07-28--You will only hear the word you’re reading and it’s blowing people’s minds

This 10-second video by @ emilysophie on TikTok has gone viral – really , really viral – because , well , you ’ re going to have to watch it for yourself .
The word you hear depends on the word you ’ re looking at and it ’ s blowing people ’ s minds .
Try it .
Reassuringly for us , these people don ’ t know what the hell ’ s going on either .
It didn ’ t work for everyone , and not always the same way round .
And some people really , really @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it ’ s all to do with this .
‘ The McGurk effect is a perceptual phenomenon that demonstrates an interaction between hearing and vision in speech perception .
The illusion occurs when the auditory component of one sound is paired with the visual component of another sound , leading to the perception of a third sound .
The visual information a person gets from seeing a person speak changes the way they hear the sound.
’ And you can read more about it here .
“ There are twelve black dots at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ brain won ’ t let you see them all at once .
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This 10-second video by @emilysophie on TikTok has gone wildly viral because, well, you’re going to have to watch it for yourself.
The word you hear depends on the word you’re looking at and it’s blowing people’s minds. Try it.
It’s both fascinating and totally, totally infuriating.
Reassuringly for us, these people don’t know what the hell’s going on either.
What is this fuckery https://t.co/hK6JkkZJmz — Sam (@shiner_sam) July 27, 2020
It also works if you close your eyes and just think of the one you want to hear. https://t.co/qqVSgr6KBd — Ricky Gervais (@rickygervais) July 28, 2020
This is too weird.
I’m going back to bed.
pic.twitter.com/Nq8498vseF — Geoff Norcott (@GeoffNorcott) July 28, 2020
It didn’t work for everyone.
Not for me. I can only hear “Brainstorm” — Stu M (@uggy7) July 27, 2020
Even when I read Brainstorm I just hear Green Needle :/ — Bruno Di Gradi (@Bruno_Di_Gradi) July 27, 2020
And some people really weren’t impressed.
It’s bollocks. Listen to it without watching and it says both words, you just happen to be reading the one it says at the time. #Genius — Mick (@Mick_Cousins) July 27, 2020
What – every time?
Apparently, it’s all to do with this.
I came here to explain this It's called the McGurk effecthttps://t.co/Ae3LiKXcwx This is an advanced variation — Bullet Ma9net (@bulletma9net) July 28, 2020
‘The McGurk effect is a perceptual phenomenon that demonstrates an interaction between hearing and vision in speech perception. The illusion occurs when the auditory component of one sound is paired with the visual component of another sound, leading to the perception of a third sound. The visual information a person gets from seeing a person speak changes the way they hear the sound.’
And you can read more about it here.
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“There are twelve black dots at the intersections in this image. Your brain won’t let you see them all at once.”
Source @emilysophie H/T @AlexShawESPN