thepoke--2020-11-30--Simply 11 clinical takedowns of a Tory MP’s idea for saving the NHS

With the full weight of his zero years of experience running the Health Department , Tory backbencher John Redwood came @ @ @ @ @ to the problem of dealing with non-coronavirus-related health needs .
The tweet drew this reaction @ @ @ @ @ .
This is why .
It was a recurring theme in these unequivocal takedowns .
@ @ @ @ @ we should all do this .
Since there ’ s never a bad time to @ @ @ @ @ s time as Secretary of State for Wales , here ’ s a bonus video @ @ @ @ @ drink foreign bottled water and it ’ s a mouth-watering self own

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With the full weight of his zero years of experience running the Health Department, Tory backbencher John Redwood came up with this brilliant solution to the problem of dealing with non-coronavirus-related health needs.
The tweet drew this reaction from James O’Brien.
This is why.
The NHS is short of nearly 40k nurses and 10k doctors, John. Without staff, Nightingales are empty warehouse spaces. So where, exactly, do you suggest the staff come from? We're already flat out, working our hearts out. But we cannot be in two places at once. https://t.co/seYIAtpo94 — Rachel Clarke (@doctor_oxford) November 29, 2020
It was a recurring theme in these unequivocal takedowns.
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Because we don't have enough trained staff due to 10 years of you underfunding the NHS, you fucking simpleton. https://t.co/hSNANjxjel — Brian Moore (@brianmoore666) November 29, 2020
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Brilliant idea John. One minor point – could you just clarify whether it's the Nightingale hospitals or the ordinary ones that can run without any medical staff? https://t.co/VUzFiJEh48 — Parody Boris Johnson (@BorisJohnson_MP) November 29, 2020
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Because, you thick as pigshit haunted pencil of a man, you can’t just magic up the staff to manage these White Elephant Nightingale Hospitals that masquerade (in England) as fully functional acute sites. https://t.co/J2KOQ0mcei — Dave Jones 🏴🏳🌈 (@WelshGasDoc) November 29, 2020
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And staff the hospitals with highly trained British fish. https://t.co/oczXT4EMuz — Peter Smith (@Redpeter99) November 29, 2020
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Good idea! Now, just remind me where we left that special machine that can give 12,000 new doctors their entire 7 years of medical training before Christmas. I'm sure you have one, or you wouldn't have written anything so stupid. https://t.co/Tru7KPQuOT — Russ (@RussInCheshire) November 29, 2020
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Because
There
Aren’t
Enough
NURSES!
😱 https://t.co/ZNjCH0M3Sb — Adrian Schiller (@Grumbletwat) November 29, 2020
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If John was in charge he'd simply lay thousands of nurse eggs on the river bed, then fertilise them, and in a few weeks they'd all be bustling round the Nightingale hospitals with bedpans https://t.co/ZB1QkOPTRW — Davey Jones (@DHBJones) November 29, 2020
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Yes and when poor people run out of money they should just go to the cashpoint and withdraw some more, am I right John https://t.co/BCkUMX2WQb — Tracy King (@tkingdot) November 29, 2020
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Why not inject £12 billion into the #NHS & poople who know what they're doing, rather than 'spaff it up the wall' on profit-motivated corporations & Tory MP's mates? https://t.co/zaPr5MXWqd — GET A GRIP (@docrussjackson) November 29, 2020
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Well John. You see, they need trained staff. https://t.co/SSupzWv1Wt — Deborah Meaden (@DeborahMeaden) November 29, 2020
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It’s staggering that an MP (of 33 years) can be this ignorant about the vast, desperate shortfall in NHS staffing. (Exacerbated by his own party) Redwood sets a high bar for stupidity but here he clears it with ease. Who will tell him how his beloved Brexit affects the situation https://t.co/hMcoi8eV0w — Hannah Jane Parkinson (@ladyhaja) November 29, 2020
Based on Redwood logic, we should all do this.
Taking a lead out of John Redwood book, I have the following advice for those wishing to win the lottery.
Just pick the 6 winning numbers and , hey presto, you win the lottery!
You’re fucking welcome — Kevin Caswell-Jones (@poshkev1963) November 29, 2020
Since there’s never a bad time to remind ourselves of Redwood’s time as Secretary of State for Wales, here’s a bonus video.
Couldn’t wing the Welsh national anthem – can’t wing saving the NHS.
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John Redwood refused to drink foreign bottled water and it’s a mouth-watering self own
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thepoke--2020-11-30--This German poster for anti-coronavirus measures is a bit of a bummer (NSFW)

In the UK , we have ‘ Hands Face Space ’ .
In France , they have ‘ Sauvez des @ @ @ @ @ - Save lives .
Stay sensible .
In New Zealand , they ’ ve gone @ @ @ @ @ Break the chain of transmission – Save lives ’ .
Here ’ s what the @ @ @ @ @ Thanks , Google Translate . )
The sharp eyed among you may have spotted that @ @ @ @ @ official slogan , unfortunately , because we doubt the real Ministry for Health would have @ @ @ @ @ icon to its left , frankly .
The clever spoof by an unknown prankster still @ @ @ @ @ and Twitter liked the cheeky spoof .
Rishi Sunak wants people to ‘ eat out @ @ @ @ @ everyone made the same joke

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In the UK, we have ‘Hands Face Space’. In France, they have ‘Sauvez des vies. Restes prudents’- Save lives. Stay sensible. In New Zealand, they’ve gone with ‘Stay home – Break the chain of transmission – Save lives’.
In Germany, however – there’s a handy acronym.
How they control COVID19 in Germany pic.twitter.com/MRF08Ib7ed — Dr_Gillian_McQueef (@TheDivineSalM) November 27, 2020
Here’s what the individual elements mean. (Thanks, Google Translate.)
Alltags maske – Wear a mask every day. Nähe vermeiden – Avoid proximity. APP – Get the app. Lüften – Ventilation.
The sharp eyed among you may have spotted that it’s not the official slogan, unfortunately, because we doubt the real Ministry for Health would have included this:
Or the icon to its left, frankly.
The clever spoof by an unknown prankster still gets the message across, and Twitter liked the cheeky spoof.
Glad we got to the bottom of this. https://t.co/NG05VheJwL — Derick Norton (@oldtoonloon) November 28, 2020
TBH I would prefer a needle in the arm if possible … https://t.co/F3IDM1eEMi — Paul Robinson (@Tigerfan11) November 28, 2020
Vaccine suppository? — Hesgen (@hesgen) November 28, 2020
Fucking hell- and we're not even allowed to HUG at Christmas!!!!! — SmokedGammon (@GammonSmoked) November 27, 2020
A final thought –
Puts "Eat Out To Help Out" in perspective https://t.co/bqEzyK8eQo — (@nscrutables) November 28, 2020
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Rishi Sunak wants people to ‘eat out to help out’ and everyone made the same joke
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thepoke--2020-11-30--Laurence Fox’s boast of a large lunch party got him the backlash you’d expect – 14 savage owns

With just a few days left of England ’ s lockdown , resting actor and aspiring politician , Laurence Fox @ @ @ @ @ powered the weekly anti-lockdown marches – selfishness .
The announcement wasn ’ t popular with @ @ @ @ @ fact , it didn ’ t go down well with a lot of people .

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With just a few days left of England’s lockdown, resting actor and aspiring politician, Laurence Fox demonstrated the spirit that has powered the weekly anti-lockdown marches – selfishness.
The announcement wasn’t popular with the medical profession.
That's fine Laurence, if and when you and your friends get sick, we'll be here for you 24/7, 365 days a year. Because unlike you, we care about the health of other people. https://t.co/V0bLhTsPg3 — Dr Philip Lee (@drphiliplee1) November 29, 2020
When people like you exert your 'right' to break the law, Laurence, doctors like me care for more patients dying of Covid. Dying, often, because they're ill, elderly or vulnerable. They may have cancer or be on chemotherapy, for example. Their lives matter no less than yours. https://t.co/ef7l6srFzM — Rachel Clarke (@doctor_oxford) November 29, 2020
Laurence here stating, rather explicitly, that he cares neither to think of others or to use a single brain cell to note how all resources have limits. I wonder if he would celebrate the deaths of others if he can meet his friends. https://t.co/zGlnFalPQj — Dr Ben 'Ward Viking' Janaway (@drjanaway) November 29, 2020
In fact, it didn’t go down well with a lot of people.
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This is such a pathetically selfish kick in the teeth to everyone working in the NHS, many of whom have lost colleagues to the virus. Shame on you Laurence. https://t.co/QvVIFbkqWo — Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) November 29, 2020
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It turns out Laurence Fox is a selfish twat. Who'd have thought it? https://t.co/jKTv9Ml3si — Brian Moore (@brianmoore666) November 29, 2020
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Just had a large group over to lunch and we hugged and ate and talked and then we set fire to the house. Set fire to things. Protect your rights. If the fire service can't put all the fires out, then the fire service isn't fit for purpose. https://t.co/pKcjoh8ZBX — Paul Trueman (@paulwtrueman) November 29, 2020
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So it turns out the pal of yours who said you were *and I quote* “an arsehole” was bang on correct. — Emma Kennedy (@EmmaKennedy) November 29, 2020
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Fuck off fuck off fuck off fuck off fuck off fuck off fuck off fuck off fuck off fuck off fuck off fuck off fuck off fuck off fuck off fuck off fuck off fuck off fuck off fuck off fuck off fuck off fuck off fuck off fuck off fuck off fuck off fuck off fuck off fuck off (1/800) https://t.co/O4Gi7obRrb — Adam Kay (@amateuradam) November 29, 2020
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Strong 'I have friends – you just don't know them' vibes about this. https://t.co/ZULDow79b3 — Nick (@SharlandNM) November 29, 2020
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thepoke--2020-11-30--This actor’s brilliant takedown of Laurence Fox might be the best yet

As you may well have seen by now , Laurence Fox has been boasting on Twitter about how he had a large lunch party despite coronavirus restrictions designed to help save lives .
There was no shortage of savage owns – 14 of which you can read here – but this might be the best takedown yet .
It ’ s from fellow actor Mark Dexter – who ’ s appeared in The Crown and Doctor Who and can currently be seen in Industry on BBC2 – and he had this tale to tell about Fox .
‘ Wasn ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Laurence Fox stuff , but now he ’ s bragging about putting my family at risk , I figure why not .
‘ I was once up against him for a US TV role – to play the son of James Fox ’ s character .
As in , Laurence ’ s actual dad .
And just in case you ’ re wondering about the role , we ’ re presuming it was in this , Hans Christian Andersen : My Life as a Fairy Tale , from 2003 .
Laurence Fox ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ got him the backlash you ’ d expect – 14 savage owns

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As you may well have seen by now, Laurence Fox has been boasting on Twitter about how he had a large lunch party despite coronavirus restrictions designed to help save lives.
There was no shortage of savage owns – 14 of which you can read here – but this might be the best takedown yet.
It’s from fellow actor Mark Dexter – who’s appeared in The Crown and Doctor Who and can currently be seen in Industry on BBC2 – and he had this tale to tell about Fox.
Wasn’t going to get involved with the Laurence Fox stuff, but now he’s bragging about putting my family at risk, I figure why not. I was once up against him for a US TV role – to play the son of James Fox’s character. As in, Laurence’s actual dad. I got it.#HugThat — Mark Dexter (@RealMarkDexter) November 30, 2020
‘Wasn’t going to get involved with the Laurence Fox stuff, but now he’s bragging about putting my family at risk, I figure why not. ‘I was once up against him for a US TV role – to play the son of James Fox’s character. As in, Laurence’s actual dad. ‘I got it. #HugThat’
Boom.
Whenever anybody says "burn" from now until the end of time, this is what will come into my mind. https://t.co/q71kd0IxLV — Russ (@RussInCheshire) November 30, 2020
And just in case you’re wondering about the role, we’re presuming it was in this, Hans Christian Andersen: My Life as a Fairy Tale, from 2003.
This is the second fourth-degree burn I’ve seen in the last five minutes. — London Titan (@LondonTitan) November 30, 2020
This was the other one: pic.twitter.com/CC1xnmVYjU — London Titan (@LondonTitan) November 30, 2020
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Laurence Fox’s boast of a large lunch party got him the backlash you’d expect – 14 savage owns
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thepoke--2020-11-30--Andrew Cotter’s done another video with Olive and Mabel and everyone’s day just got a bit better

You ’ ll be familiar by now with the fabulous videos sports commentator Andrew Cotter does with his dogs Olive @ @ @ @ @ ve got a book out , don ’ t you know ) .
And the @ @ @ @ @ done another one .
And just in case you missed the one before this , @ @ @ @ @ Follow @ MrAndrewCotter on Twitter over here .
This woman messing around with a wind @ @ @ @ @ payoff

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You’ll be familiar by now with the fabulous videos sports commentator Andrew Cotter does with his dogs Olive and Mabel (they’ve got a book out, don’t you know).
And the good news he’s done another one.
An eight year long quest for food. pic.twitter.com/DPElNzVsFt — Andrew Cotter (@MrAndrewCotter) November 29, 2020
And just in case you missed the one before this, it was particularly special.
All I can offer at this time is more dog nonsense. pic.twitter.com/NiUMbVxUjG — Andrew Cotter (@MrAndrewCotter) October 31, 2020
Follow @MrAndrewCotter on Twitter over here.
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This woman messing around with a wind turbine shadow has the perfect payoff
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thepoke--2020-11-30--A man audited his Quality Street tin and it’s started a huge online debate

It ’ s that time of the year again and amidst all of the changes brought on by Covid-19 , @ @ @ @ @ to see that one festive traditions remains the same : Brits debating the contents of @ @ @ @ @ Stephen Hull , head of digital at ITV News , decided to get all statistical @ @ @ @ @ the process stirred up a decades-old debate on Twitter .
Needless to say , people @ @ @ @ @ investigation also inspired others to take a look at their own tins and report back @ @ @ @ @ Quality Street inevitably began trending on Twitter , the debate moved into more controversial territories @ @ @ @ @ design of the tin… To end on a less contentious note , enjoy this short @ @

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It’s that time of the year again and amidst all of the changes brought on by Covid-19, it’s strangely comforting to see that one festive traditions remains the same: Brits debating the contents of their Quality Street tins.
Stephen Hull, head of digital at ITV News, decided to get all statistical with his tin and in the process stirred up a decades-old debate on Twitter.
Bit of spare time on my hands today so I audited the unopened Quality Street tin. Just 4 purples (4.7%) and yet a massive 11 (12.9%) orange ones. Another blow for 2020. Who do I complain to? #inequalitystreet pic.twitter.com/8cDu6yDbcP — Stephen Hull (@stephenbhull) November 29, 2020
Needless to say, people had thoughts…
The worst thing about Quality Street is they put both a toffee penny and toffee finger in there – there’s no need for both. Also, only 4 each of the two best flavours, the purple one and the green Noisette triangle? Outrageous. https://t.co/sMxQa6Oqu3 — Tits McGee (@Scientits) November 30, 2020
The fact that bloke only got 4 triangles in his tin of quality street is criminal. This is how it should be. pic.twitter.com/K1QbxlQNR8 — 1010011010 (@OJR94) November 30, 2020
Confirmation of what we’ve always known in our hearts. https://t.co/f7969UmiED — David Nicholls (@DavidNWriter) November 30, 2020
Stephen’s investigation also inspired others to take a look at their own tins and report back with the results:
Just done the same, to check consumer variance. I have 7.5% purple and 11.9%. Interesting, but seeing as I don’t like nuts, I’m happy with the ratios myself. pic.twitter.com/mJSoFZylZN — Chris Tate-Davies (@tatedavies) November 30, 2020
Thia was what was in two large tubs. No one single brownie chocolate in either tub, just to add insult to injury. pic.twitter.com/yTDSGSzaUa — Joanna Wick, but with lapsos (@gabrielleleigh9) November 30, 2020
Hubby's obviously busy today – decided to see if there was equal quantities in the quality street pic.twitter.com/wObhY3lLPB — Michelle Tate-Davies (@ChellTateDavies) November 30, 2020
When Quality Street inevitably began trending on Twitter, the debate moved into more controversial territories, like the size and design of the tin…
The reducing size of the quality street tin #AwfullyBritishChristmasPetPeeves pic.twitter.com/3FKIA6aL92 — Fi 🇪🇺 (@rahhead01) November 29, 2020
Quality Street was always better in tins like this, they told a #story and when the chocolates and toffees were consumed, they made ideal sewing boxes for needles, pins, thread and buttons! Please bring them back @QualityStreetUK pic.twitter.com/wAW2OWTJd9 — Elsa (@ElsaMc1878) November 30, 2020
To end on a less contentious note, enjoy this short tale:
When my girlfriend first came to stay at my parents house for Christmas, she found an open tin of quality street. My family apologized that it had been picked clean of all the good ones – but it turns out that she loved all the ones we all hated. We were married the next year. — Stanthorpe (@Stanthorpe3) November 30, 2020
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thepoke--2020-11-30--The joyful takedown of this anti-masker went viral because it’s sheer perfection

A late contender for comeback of the year comes courtesy of this exchange on Twitter which went wildly viral today @ @ @ @ @ so good .
It begins with an anti-masker who suggests it really isn ’ t @ @ @ @ @ a mask to help stop the spread of Covid-19 because , well , best have @ @ @ @ @ If only life always worked out as beautifully as this .
And just a few @ @ @ @ @ sharing it today , making everyone ’ s lives just that little bit better .
@ @ @ @ @ t end there , it turned out .

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A contender for comeback of the year comes courtesy of this exchange on Twitter which went wildly viral today because it’s just so good.
It begins with an anti-masker who suggests it really isn’t a good idea to wear a mask to help stop the spread of Covid-19 because, well, best have a read for yourself.
Boom!
If only life always worked out as beautifully as this.
And just a few of the people who were sharing it today, making everyone’s lives just that little bit better.
2020 in a nutshell right here. pic.twitter.com/jZvMGK9Jlt — Pete Deveson (@PeteDeveson) November 30, 2020
I like to call this one "The persistence of stupidity" pic.twitter.com/Go0tQchr05 — David Ziggy Greene (S&H illustrated reports) (@SaHreports) November 30, 2020
On the bright side they no longer have to worry about mask death pic.twitter.com/8uCP2eOW7z — James Felton (@JimMFelton) November 30, 2020
And the exchange didn’t end there, it turned out.
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Covidiot takedown of the day
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thepoke--2020-12-01--This one-man Pump Up The Jam was already good but the dog makes it brilliant

This one-man take on Technotronic ’ s Pump Up The Jam by @ damienrobi went viral partly because it ’ @ @ @ @ @ also because of the dog .
Just … watch .
James Blunt sent this hilarious @ @ @ @ @ to censor You ’ re Beautiful for his daughter wildly viral

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This one-man take on Technotronic’s Pump Up The Jam by @damienrobi went viral partly because it’s so good. But also because of the dog. Just … watch.
PUMP UP THE JAM – Technotronic Après des heures d’enregistrement, j’ai finalement eu une prise sans erreur, mais c’est aussi la prise où mon chien Suki a decider de photo bomber 🙄😂 pic.twitter.com/7AdwbsIYId — Damien Robitaille (@damienrobi) November 30, 2020
Brilliant. And great work Suki!
Ooh this cheered me up for a min pic.twitter.com/g53vzaNFzI — not soosan (@shesdeadsoosan) November 30, 2020
https://twitter.com/mrdanwalker/status/1333704913352847360?s=20
I hope this does for Technotronic what the cranberry juice guy did for Fleetwood Mac. Four to the floor stone cold banger. pic.twitter.com/6ZfoRtStlK — Jamie East (@jamieeast) December 1, 2020
The dog makes this next-level https://t.co/2T46UfRhO3 — Kevin Gannon (@TheTattooedProf) December 1, 2020
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James Blunt sent this hilarious clip of a dad trying to censor You’re Beautiful for his daughter wildly viral
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thepoke--2020-12-01--14 advent calendar jokes to help get you into the Christmas spirit

The countdown to Christmas has officially begun and what better way to celebrate than with these jokes about , well… @ @ @ @ @ Here are 14 hillarious advent calendar jokes for you to unpack :

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The countdown to Christmas has officially begun and what better way to celebrate than with these jokes about, well… the countdown to Christmas.
Here are 14 hillarious advent calendar jokes for you to unpack:
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I don’t have an advent calendar so I’m just opening cupboard doors and eating whatever’s in there — Rachael (@RachaelvsWorld) December 1, 2018
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Happy Advent! I hope you all got nice calendars. pic.twitter.com/u8V3MUNzyT — Tom Gauld (@tomgauld) December 1, 2020
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According to this advent calendar I'm eating, Christmas was 5 minutes ago. — Saucy Kensington (@Book_Krazy) December 9, 2015
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https://twitter.com/DadJokeMan/status/1333515116235681795
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Accidentally bought a Brexit #Advent calendar. Every time you open a door, another 5 slam in your face. — Oonagh (@Okeating) December 1, 2020
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https://twitter.com/craiguito/status/1333727545544511488
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The best advent calendar. EVER. pic.twitter.com/wXIHvHS7cZ — Olaf Falafel (@OFalafel) December 1, 2018
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An Advent Calendar for adults but behind every door is a different kind of anxiety medication — Rodney Lacroix (@RodLacroix) November 30, 2020
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Me: I'm excited to eat whatever is inside this advent calendar Wife: we don't have an advent calendar Me: *punching a hole in the drywall* mmm looks like more of that cotton candy — falala lallama (@LlamaInaTux) December 3, 2018
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me thinking me remembering
about opening my i ate all the
advent calendar chocolates inside
tomorrow it 2 weeks ago pic.twitter.com/SssO9PGOwa — joe (@jxeker) November 30, 2020
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Create a life-sized Advent calendar this Christmas by knocking on a different door each day and asking for chocolate. — Moose Allain Ꙭ (@MooseAllain) December 1, 2019
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Not enjoying my Brexit advent calendar to be honest. 48% of the reviews said 'don't buy this it's just a box of angry scorpions' but 52% of the reviews said 'stop complaining about the scorpions' and now I'm covered in scorpions. — TechnicallyRon (@TechnicallyRon) December 2, 2018
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This is just the absolute worst advent calendar I’ve ever gotten pic.twitter.com/XTSFI5u1fr — maybe: clare (@clur19) December 4, 2019
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Advent calendars but instead of chocolate it’s a Panadol extra — d swizzle (@yurty_ahern085) December 2, 2019
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Christmas cards to sum up 2020


thepoke--2020-12-01--This James Burke clip has gone viral all over again because his timing is so perfect

Over on Twitter @ BBCArchive is full of fascinating clips from times past , as the name suggests .
And there ’ s one more reason to follow them now because they are doing an ‘ archive advent calendar ’ beginning with one of the very best .
It ’ s an old clip of the peerless James Burke that we can ’ t watch enough because his timing is so perfect .
No second takes on that one .
No wonder it ’ s been dubbed the ‘ best timed shot in TV history ’ .
Just in case @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you ’ re interested !
– Burke was reporting on the launch of Voyager 2 back in August 1977 for his brilliant BBC show Connections .
And here are just a few of the things people were saying about it after it went viral all over again today .
And it reminded us of another brilliant piece of TV timing by another Buerk ( albeit spelt differently ) , Michael Buerk .
Second best ever .
James Blunt sent this hilarious clip of a dad trying to censor You ’ re Beautiful for @ @ @ @

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Over on Twitter @BBCArchive is full of fascinating clips from times past, as the name suggests.
And there’s one more reason to follow them now because they are doing an ‘archive advent calendar’ beginning with one of the very best.
It’s an old clip of the peerless science presenter James Burke that we can’t watch enough because his timing is so perfect.
We’re kicking off December with the #ArchiveAdventCalendar! Every day we’ll be uploading one of our favourite clips from the last year – starting with the greatest ever (in our opinion) piece to camera, courtesy of James Burke. pic.twitter.com/WDKbuTqNEs — BBC Archive (@BBCArchive) December 1, 2020
No second takes on that one. No wonder it’s been dubbed the ‘best timed shot in TV history’.
Just in case you’re interested – of course you’re interested! – Burke was reporting on the launch of Voyager 2 back in August 1977 for his brilliant BBC show Connections.
And here are just a few of the things people were saying about it after it went viral all over again today.
I have to watch this every time it comes into view. So so good. https://t.co/hzw3fOBaN0 — Ian Martin (@IanMartin) December 1, 2020
One of those moments when you couldn’t say “Sorry can we go again?” Brilliant timing from Mr Burke. https://t.co/19lbNgnZ0q — Josie Lawrence (@josielawrence1) December 1, 2020
Simply one of the greatest bits of TV timing EVER. https://t.co/TTPWVByYRT — Mike Collins (@MIKECOLLINS99) December 1, 2020
And it reminded us of another brilliant piece of TV timing by his almost namesake, Michael Buerk.
Here’s Michael Buerk starring in the most perfectly timed piece to camera: pic.twitter.com/ggcWCT3SfE — Phil (@VM_Phil) September 2, 2018
Second best ever.
And you can follow @BBCArchive on Twitter here.
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James Blunt sent this hilarious clip of a dad trying to censor You’re Beautiful for his daughter wildly viral
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thepoke--2020-12-01--James Blunt sent this hilarious clip of a dad trying to censor You’re Beautiful for his daughter wil

James Blunt sent this hilarious clip of a dad trying to censor You’re Beautiful for his daughter wildly viral

It ’ s a moment with which any parent will be familiar , when you ’ re playing a tune @ @ @ @ @ indeed anywhere ) when you suddenly remember there ’ s a bit that ’ s @ @ @ @ @ this video byjhow1015 over on TikTok captures it brilliantly , when he remembered what was @ @ @ @ @ s You ’ re Beautiful .
And it has the perfect payoff .
James Blunt @ @ @ @ @ a fan who said his Bruce Springsteen cover bettered the original

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It’s a moment with which many parents will be familiar, when you’re playing a tune in your car (or indeed anywhere) when you suddenly remember there’s a bit coming up that’s less than child-friendly.
And this video by jhow1015 over on TikTok captures it brilliantly, when he suddenly recalls the not-appropriate-for-children lyric looming in James Blunt’s You’re Beautiful.
And the video, which was shared by the singer himself on Twitter, has the perfect payoff.
Beautifully done. And sung.
https://twitter.com/TraceyLockyer/status/1333729403910569985?s=20
Thank you that has made me laugh and I haven’t laughed in weeks!
His face is a picture!! — HermioneWeatherby (@HWeatherby1952) December 1, 2020
Father daughter humour is my favorite genre in comedy. https://t.co/Eo2eApM6AB — Joel (@coolboy_joel) December 1, 2020
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James Blunt had the perfect response to a fan who said his Bruce Springsteen cover bettered the original
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thepoke--2020-12-01--Literally just 19 photos of dogs being dogs

Who doesn ’ t love dogs ?
In celebration of dogs simply just existing and bringing joy into our everyday @ @ @ @ @ rounded up some of the best canines on the internet .
Please enjoy these 19 @ @ @ @ @ : Literally just 19 photos of cats being cats

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Who doesn’t love dogs? In celebration of dogs simply just existing and bringing joy into our everyday lives, we’ve rounded up some of the best canines on the internet.
Please enjoy these 19 dogs being very good boys and girls:
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My sister got a net to keep the dog in the back seat but she does not accept pic.twitter.com/LKFlOqBSBL — scythe holder (@metal_crab) September 7, 2020
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A month ago Dusty found half a pie in this bush, so every day until the end of time we must closely inspect the Magic Pie Bush. pic.twitter.com/XonAojEU12 — Chris Bramwell (@ChrisBramwell) January 9, 2018
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my dog’s best friend is a brick pic.twitter.com/AcWZM4JvZJ — ari (@aritsmo) May 30, 2018
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Today marks a year since I paid nearly £200 to be told my dog was faking struggling to breathe in order to be carried. pic.twitter.com/rGfBKz6FKF — Neva (@vnevah) September 6, 2018
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Took these pictures after picking him up from a spa day and this fool sitting there w a big smile and winked at me 😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/bQvW9j83uf — Shentaaa (@tay03100) September 4, 2020
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https://twitter.com/alanna/status/1250444769303592962
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Took my dogs to take their yearly christmas photos. It’s really hard when you have one super photogenic dog and one dog having an existential crisis. pic.twitter.com/4gUyIsB5OJ — Laurenn (@laurenncarterr) December 7, 2019
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my mam meets this farmer on her walk who holds his dog's paw when cars/other dogs pass by I'm – pic.twitter.com/Zm201dN9tS — Sarah (@sarahrmoran) October 11, 2020
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https://twitter.com/whozbv/status/1032744888046166017
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My dog just got up to look in the mirror and do this…. pic.twitter.com/UOTA1dNmZ7 — esoteric (@8gnorant) February 5, 2018
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He was bored at the pub so we put squirrel videos on YouTube. pic.twitter.com/m74k2W2x2q — Dr Addy Lowe (@adriana_lowe) April 27, 2018
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my brother got a pikachu suit and my dog attacked him pic.twitter.com/QLZJeaLQgC — emily (@xmxlyq) March 7, 2019
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I went out of town for a few days and came home to my dog who seems to want to have a word with me about it. pic.twitter.com/cpXH6IFuhB — Max Miller (@ohhelloitsmax) March 19, 2018
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my dog made a huge mess and then had the audacity to just sit and chill while i cleaned it up i mean LOOK AT HIS LITTLE ARM pic.twitter.com/T8dJxxEYac — Audrey Rosenstein (@Audreyrosenstei) April 24, 2018
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Every time I'm in the shower my dog stares at me, worried, and he must assume I'm upset in here (because he hates baths) so he thinks if he drops his toy in that I'll feel better pic.twitter.com/xfIrRpPdtu — Rude (@badmoodrude) January 13, 2018
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If these pictures of my dog sneezing isn’t the funniest thing you’ve seen today I don’t know what is pic.twitter.com/NC9mqX9oj3 — Jack Butcher (@jackbutcher_08) April 11, 2018
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https://twitter.com/libpincher/status/1262714621066166273
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LEFT MY DOG OUTSIDE FOR 30 MINUTES AND THIS IS WHAT HAPPENED pic.twitter.com/0N03eiQFnW — candyce (@candycemegan) September 15, 2016
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https://twitter.com/lrparkes13/status/1078805119989207041
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thepoke--2020-12-01--Tiers, masks and vaccines – 14 funny things people have said about the pandemic

With the likelihood of Christmas causing a spike in Coronavirus cases , all four nations of the United Kingdom have @ @ @ @ @ the upcoming weeks , although England ’ s lockdown is about to be replaced with @ @ @ @ @ Over on Twitter , tiers , vaccines and more have been inspiring funny people to @ @ @ @ @ these :

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With the likelihood of Christmas causing a spike in Coronavirus cases, all four nations of the United Kingdom have strict rules in place for the upcoming weeks, although England’s lockdown is about to be replaced with the dreaded three tiers.
Over on Twitter, tiers, vaccines and more have been inspiring funny people to come up with posts like these:
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One thing we’ve learned from this pandemic is that if A Quiet Place were real, there would be a load of people wandering around with speakers, insisting that Magna Carta gives them the right to blast their Gary Barlow albums. — Jon Dryden Taylor (@jondrytay) November 28, 2020
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I'm missing trains so much now that later on I'm going to wedge myself in the gap between the wall and the bookshelf, rucksack at my feet, whilst on the phone to my wife saying "I'm stuck in Stratford, I don't know what's going on, we're not moving. No one's telling us anything." — Michael Spicer (@MrMichaelSpicer) November 26, 2020
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I will keep my freedom pass in a leather wallet, show it like a police badge and say I have a license to smooch pic.twitter.com/Zwnu98FGEM — Mollie Goodfellow (@hansmollman) November 22, 2020
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I don't know who needs to hear this but wearing a face mask in Asda isn't communism. — Matt Haig (@matthaig1) November 27, 2020
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And where is he today? That's right – DEAD. WAKE UP, SHEEPLE. https://t.co/XnRigV4VR7 — Damien Owens (@OwensDamien) November 30, 2020
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It’s not the vaccine that matters, it's all the antibodies we made along the way. — Nate Odenkirk (@birthdaynate) November 30, 2020
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thepoke--2020-12-01--This ‘crafty candle salad’ is a traditional American treat and we don’t know where to start

We ’ re grateful to @ The_RHF for highlighting this traditional American treat which has somehow passed us by until @ @ @ @ @ a ‘ crafty candle salad ’ and , well , you ’ d better have @ @ @ @ @ yourself .
And just in case that ’ s tricky to read … ‘ Place @ @ @ @ @ favourite plate or napkin .
Stand several pineapple rings on top of the lettuce .
@ @ @ @ @ the hole of the pineapple .
Top the banana with a smidgeon of mayonnaise .
@ @ @ @ @ on top of the mayonnaise to resemble a burning flame for the crafty candle salad.
@ @ @ @ @ in America between the 1920s and 1960s and considered a child friendly way of getting @ @ @ @ @

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We’re grateful to @The_RHF for highlighting this traditional American treat which has somehow passed us by until now.
It’s a ‘crafty candle salad’ and, well, you’d better have a look at it for yourself.
Stop the world I want to get off pic.twitter.com/lVRERAXF7L — Rachael H Funnell (@The_RHF) December 1, 2020
And just in case that’s tricky to read …
‘Place a lettuce leaf on your favourite plate or napkin. Stand several pineapple rings on top of the lettuce. Position half a banana in the hole of the pineapple. Top the banana with a smidgeon of mayonnaise. Add a bright red cherry on top of the mayonnaise to resemble a burning flame for the crafty candle salad.’
Apparently it was popular in America between the 1920s and 1960s and considered a child friendly way of getting kids to eat salad.
Good luck with that.
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thepoke--2020-12-01--‘You get what you deserve’

‘You get what you deserve’

Tinder exchange of the week – at least , we ’ re presuming it ’ s Tinder – comes this @ @ @ @ @ who says : ‘ You get what you deserve … ’ To be fair , @ @ @ @ @ a tricky business , a very tricky business .
This New Yorker cover went viral @ @ @ @ @ spirit of 2020 for many people

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Tinder exchange of the week – at least, we’re presuming it’s Tinder – comes this, shared by Redditor 7keletor who says: ‘You get what you deserve …’
Boom!
“I want to meet someone, just not you.” shamelessseamus
To be fair, jokes on Tinder can be a tricky business, a very tricky business.
Exactly.
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This New Yorker cover went viral because it perfectly captured the spirit of 2020 for many people
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thepoke--2020-12-01--Sean Hannity said he doesn’t ‘vet the information’ he reads out and it’s the ultimate Fox News self-

Sean Hannity said he doesn’t ‘vet the information’ he reads out and it’s the ultimate Fox News self-own

Here ’ s Fox News presenter Sean Hannity telling viewers exactly how his programme works and we ’ re not @ @ @ @ @ 100 % across what he ’ s saying .
Well , presumably not .
‘ @ @ @ @ @ am not told what to say , I don ’ t vet the information on @ @ @ @ @ out .
We have always been independent , follow our own path on this show @ @ @ @ @ going to change for me ever.
’ Rest assured Fox News viewers , he ’ @ @ @ @ @ the stuff he ’ s telling you , and that ’ s not going to @ @ @ @ @ key word here is ‘ vet ’ , obviously .
And just in case anyone @ @ @ @ @ … The clip went satisfyingly viral and here are just a few of the comments @ @ @ @ @ Yorker cover went viral because it perfectly captured the spirit of 2020 for many people

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Here’s Fox News presenter Sean Hannity telling viewers exactly how his programme works and we’re not sure he’s entirely 100% across what he’s saying. Well, presumably not.
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Hannity just straight is says “I don’t vet the information on this program” pic.twitter.com/sxRCEoDKDc — Icculus The Brave (@FirenzeMike) December 1, 2020
‘We in this hour I am not told what to say, I don’t vet the information on this programme that I give out. We have always been independent, follow our own path on this show. That’s not going to change for me ever.’
Rest assured Fox News viewers, he’s not going to check the stuff he’s telling you, and that’s not going to change, ever!
The key word here is ‘vet’, obviously. And just in case anyone’s in any doubt …
‘verb: vet; make a careful and critical examination of (something) … to appraise, verify, or check for accuracy, authenticity, validity, etc.’
The clip went satisfyingly viral and here are just a few of the comments it prompted.
Hannity: “I don’t vet the information on this program”. And there you have it… pic.twitter.com/5o8FGGDtLJ — Rex Chapman🏇🏼 (@RexChapman) December 1, 2020
BREAKING: Sean Hannity accidentally reports the truth. https://t.co/hwFGR7EnZ0 — John Henson (@John_Henson) December 1, 2020
He just straight up says “I suck at my job” pic.twitter.com/941ZDx4RP8 — Jason Selvig (@jasonselvig) December 1, 2020
so he thinks "vet" means "make up" or something OR he just accidentally admitted he's a complete joke. https://t.co/L0gzNJKos2 — Don "bruh, you lost" Cheadle (@DonCheadle) December 1, 2020
He’s found a new opening line for every show!!!
“Good evening”
“I don’t vet the information on this show.”
“If it helps the cause of taking apart this democracy and causing chaos with disinformation and lies then I’ll say it.” https://t.co/uUqCSXib4z — Richard Schiff (@Richard_Schiff) December 1, 2020
This is as insane as if someone who hosted a tv program said they don’t vet the information they give out. I didn’t bother with a different analogy because that is just about as insane as it gets. https://t.co/cHcOpntKg9 — Brett Meiselas (@BMeiselas) December 1, 2020
To conclude …
Spoiler Alert: I know him. @seanhannity does not know what the word “vet” means https://t.co/WhnoSHeVva — Keith Olbermann (@KeithOlbermann) December 1, 2020
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This New Yorker cover went viral because it perfectly captured the spirit of 2020 for many people
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thepoke--2020-12-01--This New Yorker cover went viral because it perfectly captured the spirit of 2020 for many people

The cover of the latest issue of the New Yorker went viral because it perfectly captured the spirit of 2020 @ @ @ @ @ .
It ’ s called Love Life and it ’ s by Adrian Tomine ( @ @ @ @ @ , along with other examples of his cover work for the New Yorker ) .
@ @ @ @ @ the things people were saying about it .
Here ’ s what ’ s in @ @ @ @ @ can subscribe here .
This actor ’ s brilliant takedown of Laurence Fox might be @ @ @

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The cover of the latest issue of the New Yorker went viral because it perfectly captured the spirit of 2020 for many, many people.
It’s called Love Life and it’s by Adrian Tomine (who talks about it here, along with other examples of his cover work for the New Yorker).
And just a few of the things people were saying about it.
I don’t know why @NewYorker wouldn’t tag me in this drawing they did of me trying to survive the end of my 20s during a pandemic. pic.twitter.com/Kf7cg3T2kK — Haleigh Hoffman (@HaleighHoffman) November 30, 2020
The New Yorker's covers are so, so good. Always really elegant, saying a lot with very little. They really can't be praised highly enough. pic.twitter.com/N2D0PXyGIj — Ian Dunt (@IanDunt) November 30, 2020
The @NewYorker is capturing the zeitgeist masterfully – once again.
Perfection ⭐👏 pic.twitter.com/pVXPUiMcBg — Rosa Riera 🇪🇺 (@RosaRiera) November 30, 2020
classic front page capturing the spirit of 2020 via Adrian Tomine in @NewYorker pic.twitter.com/n6Jyp20zQ1 — Jim Pickard (@PickardJE) November 30, 2020
Here’s what’s in the latest issue and you can subscribe here.
And there’s lots more over on Adrian Tomine’s Instagram.
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This actor’s brilliant takedown of Laurence Fox might be the best yet
Source @NewYorker


thepoke--2020-12-01--We don’t know whether to laugh or cry at these 17 brutal professional rejections

Even the most successful people have usually had a few stumbling blocks along the way .
Consider the great Fred @ @ @ @ @ was once said It didn ’ t seem to do him any harm .
Over @ @ @ @ @ was musing on those crushing rejections , and he shared one of his own .

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Even the most successful people have usually had a few stumbling blocks along the way. Consider the great Fred Astaire, about whom it was once said
“Can’t sing. Can’t act. Balding. Can dance a little.“
via Gfycat
It didn’t seem to do him any harm.
Over on Twitter, Dave Horwitz was musing on those crushing rejections, and he shared one of his own.
what’s the worst professional rejection you’ve ever gotten? I was dropped as a client by my first manager who ended the call with “I remain a fan.” Turns out that is not fan behavior! — dave horwitz (@Dave_Horwitz) November 29, 2020
His tweet opened the floodgates.
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"We feel Emily isn't quite the right fit for the role, as she is deaf, but we like what she did with the character. We have decided to make the character deaf and we'd like Emily to come in for one day and teach the girl we have cast how to act deaf." https://t.co/KHF7c5x5su — Emily Howlett (@EHowlett) November 30, 2020
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A well known casting director was in the audience for my first play. When we were introduced she shook my hand, said “Have a nice life” as she walked away. — Rufus Sewell (@FredrikSewell) November 30, 2020
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“Please pass on to Sooz that despite her being by far the strongest singer we saw in the day her headshots are unrepresentative of how attractive she is” It. Was. Agony. https://t.co/pfL8lEV16w — Sooz "Princess Nut Nuts" Kempner (@SoozUK) November 30, 2020
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I once wrote an article on idea theft for a woman's mag. The editor rejected my next piece, & none to kindly. A few months later, a version very similar to my piece, w/ all the same sources saying the exact same things (go figure!) turned up under the editor's name in the mag. https://t.co/Hba4xw6cDX — Helaine Olen (@helaineolen) November 30, 2020
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Was applying to write copy for a company that makes Christian-themed glow-in-the-dark Capture the Flag sets and they told me I "wasn't fun enough"https://t.co/37Bei1g2pN — Pjörk🐷 (@NicoleConlan) November 30, 2020
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Once I met with a manager at Le Pain Quotidien. She told me to get breakfast so I did. She said I was talented and wanted to rep me. Woo hoo! We said bye, she ran to the bathroom. I went outside to call my dad. I saw her slip out. A waiter then appeared. Our bill hadn't been paid https://t.co/f5lvs0d774 — Jeanne Leitenberg (@JLeitenberg) November 30, 2020
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After 10 months of being unemployed, I got the call that I got staffed. I celebrated by buying new shoes. A few days later, I was told the showrunner had made a mistake and meant to hire someone else. I had to return the shoes. https://t.co/nB3GMNfDdp — Julia Yorks (@juliayorks) November 30, 2020
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My first rejection letter from an actors agency which started with the words… "Dear Maroon," https://t.co/hyJJk6sXhG — Marlon Solomon (@supergutman) November 30, 2020
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thepoke--2020-12-01--Literally just 19 photos of cats being cats

If you ’ ve ever owned a cat , you ’ ll no doubt know all about their peculiar quirks @ @ @ @ @ ’ ll also know that despite all their odd behaviour , it ’ s somehow @ @ @ @ @ little furballs .
Anyway , here are 19 cats being very , very cat-like : @ @ @ @ @ and cat ) collars to make your day a little bit better

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If you’ve ever owned a cat, you’ll no doubt know all about their peculiar quirks and diva-ish attitudes. You’ll also know that despite all their odd behaviour, it’s somehow impossible not to love the little furballs.
Anyway, here are 19 cats being very, very cat-like:
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doing laundry….one washcloth fell on the floor…. pic.twitter.com/asw57aJDGK — good and bad idiot (@focra) November 3, 2019
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https://twitter.com/scruched/status/1333117943270477824
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anyone else have trouble getting their cats to pose for their christmas card? pic.twitter.com/uLFBQZoZkw — Lana Miller (@lannmil) December 12, 2018
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I left the groceries for ONE MINUTE so I could pee and he took a bite out of every single tortilla. I hate him I hate him I hate him I hate him pic.twitter.com/bx4RFxGMwK — adriana la cerva’s ghost (@Catholic_Guilt_) November 23, 2019
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“I couldn’t breathe when I slept so I installed a camera” pic.twitter.com/DDhP0OweoW — Space Cadet (@stluis_htx) July 22, 2019
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I spent like 2 fucking hours looking for my cat pic.twitter.com/pq6nCiOB0p — Eli ➐ (@eliimckenzie) August 4, 2016
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he has it all but it cost him everything pic.twitter.com/907flOinYh — jim time (@urvillageidiot) August 19, 2020
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I’m pet sitting. This is my friends cat checking me out for the first time pic.twitter.com/aW3GXjyf7K — eternal classic (@etrnl_classic) February 3, 2019
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Gave my cat some catnip and he's been laying like this for 2 hours pic.twitter.com/wZsG7qIXzR — YA BOY DANNY TANNER (@DannyTanner) June 29, 2016
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https://twitter.com/AlainaLucius/status/1075391510127013888
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Trying to work with cats around can be challenging pic.twitter.com/Kvx7zU60ma — clarissa horowitz (@clarissaness) September 3, 2018
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Guys maintenance tried to visit my house today and only left this on the door I'm crying pic.twitter.com/bfFXHfFqCs — vanilla spice ✧˖° (@quiet_ellie) September 28, 2017
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1. how did he do this
2. why did he do this pic.twitter.com/iNIzvtezkc — BLACK LIVES MATTER (@elinmeat) December 21, 2017
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I give up. I’m just going to toss a couple more cats on here and call it good. pic.twitter.com/Pl5fDSFaHc — Michelle (@cloverjag) November 28, 2020
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she's been screaming at these water droplets for 3 fucking minutes get out of the shower you tiny moron pic.twitter.com/rEw8V6SLCw — kayla ♡ (@baz00per) January 11, 2017
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obsessed w these pics of my cat trying to eat fake grass pic.twitter.com/CsupUgV99B — cryoflower (@cryoflower) October 6, 2020
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They’re having a secret meeting pic.twitter.com/gILS1lnfD4 — 38RUE (@VAREUCHE) May 17, 2020
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The photojournalist's dilemma: save your girlfriend's pasta or get the shot of a lifetime? pic.twitter.com/ESBf56hvkV — Margaret Middleton (@magmidd) August 28, 2018
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thepoke--2020-12-01--Looks like nobody bothered to proofread this maths question

Over on Reddit , a user with the catchy name u/651222 has shared this photo of one child ’ s @ @ @ @ @ re not sure what was going on with whoever wrote the question , but we @ @ @ @ @ this .
Who the heck is Susan ?
As Patres-Gladio noted , “ Myrah is @ @ @ @ @ can ’ t fault the logic in this young boy ’ s schoolwork

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Over on Reddit, a user with the catchy name u/651222 has shared this photo of one child’s maths schoolwork. We’re not sure what was going on with whoever wrote the question, but we’re with Myrah on this.
Who the heck is Susan?
As Patres-Gladio noted, “Myrah is fucking going places.”
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You can’t fault the logic in this young boy’s schoolwork
Source r/funny Image Jerry Wang on Unsplash, r/funny


thepoke--2020-12-01--This televangelist’s rant works so much better with a heavy metal backing track

Kenneth Copeland is a TV evangelist of the sort that seems to be most popular in the US , which @ @ @ @ @ him since that ’ s where he ’ s from .
Here ’ s how @ @ @ @ @ Trump reacted to news of Joe Biden ‘ s win .
Something tells us that @ @ @ @ @ laugh .
However , the clip inspired talented guitarist , Andre Antunes to do this @ @ @ @ @ s good news – Andre ’ s done it again .
This heavy metal accompaniment @ @ @ @ @ s evangelical rants makes his nonsense worth hearing .
Here ’ s what Twitter had @ @ @ @ @ Vi La Bianca was impressed for two reasons .
Everyone stand down , this televangelist @ @ @ @ @ can all relax now

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Kenneth Copeland is a TV evangelist of the sort that seems to be most popular in the US, which works out rather well for him since that’s where he’s from.
Here’s how the devout supporter of Donald Trump reacted to news of Joe Biden‘s win.
Televangelist Kenneth Copeland laughs at the media for declaring that Joe Biden has won the election and will become president. pic.twitter.com/ARHqmsEbo7 — Right Wing Watch (@RightWingWatch) November 8, 2020
Something tells us that’s not a real laugh.
However, the clip inspired talented guitarist, Andre Antunes to do this:
It’s a huge improvement.
Well, there’s good news – Andre’s done it again. This heavy metal accompaniment to one of Copeland’s evangelical rants makes his nonsense worth hearing.
Here’s what Twitter had to say about it.
Oh Lordy, I'm dying, more Heavy Metal Kenneth Copeland 😂🤣 pic.twitter.com/NqWoImhCgQ — Ellie Jinglebelle (@A_Dixie_Girl) November 28, 2020
This is actually rather great! https://t.co/kdZeqZUPAc — Stephen McGann (@StephenMcGann) November 30, 2020
This is the best video I've seen in months, and it's the longest I've ever managed to watch Kenneth Copeland too! Prost! pic.twitter.com/M3X0iSt2R1 — John Wheeler (@barleyscotch) November 30, 2020
Vi La Bianca was impressed for two reasons.
This…. kinda slaps? Also yay Copeland discussing how COVID is real and a vaccination will help? https://t.co/5xPArPjxK4 — Vi La Bianca (@AuthorConfusion) November 30, 2020
That’s Copeland off the Trump family Christmas card list.
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Everyone stand down, this televangelist blew Covid-19 away so we can all relax now
Source Andre Antunes Image Screengrab


thepoke--2020-12-01--Brits abroad are shocked to discover Brexit means Brexit – our 12 favourite responses

The Daily Mail has been one of the biggest champions of ending Freedom of Movement , both in the run @ @ @ @ @ EU referendum .
It was , therefore , slightly ironic that it seemed to be @ @ @ @ @ Brits suddenly realising that losing that freedom is a bad thing .
To be completely @ @ @ @ @ , we don ’ t know how they voted , but when the story reached @ @ @ @ @ ’ t exactly overflowing .
Here are a few more reactions we enjoyed .

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The Daily Mail has been one of the biggest champions of ending Freedom of Movement, both in the run up to and since the EU referendum. It was, therefore, slightly ironic that it seemed to be banging the drum for those Brits suddenly realising that losing that freedom is a bad thing.
To be completely fair to these British migrants, we don’t know how they voted, but when the story reached Twitter, the sympathy wasn’t exactly overflowing.
Today Brexit voters learn the slogan 'We're ending free movement of people' works both ways. Who woulda thought? pic.twitter.com/7Fmq2AVctS — Hallie Rubenhold (@HallieRubenhold) November 30, 2020
Here are a few more reactions we enjoyed.
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Daily Mail guide to describing existing, well-known and unchanged travel rules: 2016: “Project Fear”
2020: “New post-Brexit travel rules” pic.twitter.com/q3oNUKleHk — Parody Boris Johnson (@BorisJohnson_MP) November 30, 2020
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We have to call a spade an idiot.
If you read the Daily Mail, you're either reading it as fiction, or you're a brainless idiot.
Those are your options. Free movement is the right to live in an EU country for more than 3 months. You said you voted to end that. Here you go! pic.twitter.com/2rxHEmXSxp — Femi😷 (@Femi_Sorry) November 30, 2020
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An absolute classic of the "people who campaigned to leave the EU lose their shit about the consequences of leaving the EU they were told about endlessly for four fucking years" genre pic.twitter.com/AfP9AodWMZ — James Felton (@JimMFelton) November 30, 2020
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No @Telegraph these are not NEW rules these are THE RULES for Third Countries. There for all to see when you were promoting Brexit so please don’t act surprised. https://t.co/Njw3KAXGD0 — Deborah Meaden (@DeborahMeaden) November 29, 2020
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If 2020 was a headline: “Brexiteers angry and irate at the exact thing, they voted and campaigned for” https://t.co/3xKldbTQL4 — Dr. Jennifer Cassidy (@OxfordDiplomat) November 30, 2020
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Perhaps people who have ‘Love Europe, Hate the EU’ on their Twitter profiles will get an exemption… https://t.co/xIl0ZQ41mz — James O'Brien (@mrjamesob) November 30, 2020
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thepoke--2020-12-01--A minister claimed a Scotch egg is a substantial meal – 11 tasty takedowns

With just a couple of days to go before England ’ s lockdown gives way to a return to the @ @ @ @ @ of what is or isn ’ t a substantial meal is once again critical to @ @ @ @ @ .
In a conversation with LBC ’ s Nick Ferrari , the Environment Secretary – @ @ @ @ @ a Scotch egg could be considered a substantial meal if it were provided via table @ @ @ @ @ ’ t that straightforward .
A source at 10 Downing Street stepped in to clear @ @ @ @ @ and the papers – took the piss .
12 scathing takedowns of the new 3-tier @ @

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With just a couple of days to go before England’s lockdown gives way to a return to the tier system, the question of what is or isn’t a substantial meal is once again critical to whether tier-2 pubs can open.
In a conversation with LBC’s Nick Ferrari, the Environment Secretary – George Eustace – confirmed that a Scotch egg could be considered a substantial meal if it were provided via table service.
It clearly wasn’t that straightforward.
Government by pub snack. 13/10: Robert Jenrick says a Cornish Pasty is not a substantial meal, unless served with chips and side salad. 30/11: George Eustice says a Scotch Egg is a substantial meal, as it can be served as a starter. — Theo Usherwood (@theousherwood) November 30, 2020
A source at 10 Downing Street stepped in to clear things up.
Downing Street steps in to overrule Environment Secretary- a scotch egg is NOT a substantial meal https://t.co/v1bGuxfTIP interesting what the full power of the UK has to bother itself with. — Paul Lewis (@paullewismoney) November 30, 2020
This government has finally found its authority.
A sorting hat for pub food. https://t.co/IGakETB7q9 — Stephen McGann (@StephenMcGann) November 30, 2020
Twitter – and the papers – took the piss.
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STAR: A scotch egg please guv and 15 pints #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/sIiQUTyCzq — Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) November 30, 2020
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Lo! take these ten scotch eggs and distribute them amongst the assembled, for truly they are a substantial meal pic.twitter.com/PZdJ7hPdQf — Hopeless Surfer (@HopelessSurfer) November 30, 2020
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in case you're wondering how the UK is doing during the pandemic, Number 10 is disagreeing with a minister over whether a Scotch egg is a substantial meal — Toby Earle (@TobyonTV) November 30, 2020
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When I order a scotch egg and 10 pints pic.twitter.com/lWfnWoQL42 — Michael (@Michael_Dunn4) November 30, 2020
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To me, a scotch egg is an amuse bouche….. pic.twitter.com/A8iKYtOggA — Peter Smith (@Redpeter99) November 30, 2020
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"How did the Christmas tradition of eating a Scotch Egg in the pub start, daddy?" "Some crap about 'substantial meals', son. Now get 'em in" — Robin Flavell (@RobinFlavell) November 30, 2020
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getting into training today for these new eating out rules by nibbling a scotch egg for four hours while downing 19 bottles of beer 👍 — dave ❄ 🥕 🧻 (@davemacladd) November 30, 2020
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Current rules are if you have a scotch egg you can sit in the pub all night and if you have a faberge egg you can go clubbing. — Michael Govern Ready (@mikegove12) November 30, 2020
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A casting director got an email while I was mid-read and then, using his desktop computer, replied to it with the loudest typing I’ve ever heard. I finished while he was still typing and the assistant and I stood there until the CD realized it was silent and said “okay thanks!” — Jen D'Angelo (@jenlikespizza) November 29, 2020
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KEEP YOUR BOOT ON THE THROAT OF THE BEAST CONTROL THE FISH AND BRING ME SIX PINTS OF STELLA AND A SCOTCH EGG NOW — Rob Jacques (@KnutCrosswords) November 30, 2020
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What if you don’t like scotch eggs — 🏳🌈 Mary ChristMax 🏳🌈 (@SpillerOfTea) November 30, 2020
Paul Bassett Davies added these words of wisdom.
Any meal is a substantial meal if you’re hungry enough. — paul bassett davies (@thewritertype) November 30, 2020
Nobody mention food shortages.
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thepoke--2020-12-01--The Sue Sylvester “I am going to create” meme refuses to die – 24 of the best

If you ’ ve spent any time on the internet over the last week or so , you ’ ve @ @ @ @ @ re-encountered , a meme featuring a screenshot from the 2010s television show Glee .
The @ @ @ @ @ in late June 2020 , when Twitter user @ elmotumbokon tweeted a screenshot of Glee @ @ @ @ @ very literal caption : The tweet inspired an onslaught of creative variations before dying down @ @ @ @ @ now re-emerged stronger and funnier than ever .
To save you days of scrolling through @ @ @ @ @ rounded up 24 of the best .
Enjoy .
This New Yorker cover went viral @ @ @ @ @ spirit of 2020 for many people

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If you’ve spent any time on the internet over the last week or so, you’ve no doubt encountered, or re-encountered, a meme featuring a screenshot from the 2010s television show Glee.
The meme in question began life in late June 2020, when Twitter user @elmotumbokon tweeted a screenshot of Glee antagonist Sue Sylvester alongside a very literal caption:
https://twitter.com/elmotumbokon/status/1277070609672003584
The tweet inspired an onslaught of creative variations before dying down, however, it has now re-emerged stronger and funnier than ever.
To save you days of scrolling through Twitter, we’ve rounded up 24 of the best. Enjoy.
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The sun clocking out every day at 3 pm pic.twitter.com/fseKSEWTb3 — quinta brunson (@quintabrunson) November 24, 2020
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me every single second i’m on twitter pic.twitter.com/ofJW0llnUB — muso moon says revolution (@musomoon) November 20, 2020
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Charles Dickens in 1843: pic.twitter.com/TVc0BYRBJM — John Robert Allman (@Johnny_Allman) November 28, 2020
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scottish people when they agree: pic.twitter.com/757BPzgsUy — Tom Scanlon (@TomScanlon) November 28, 2020
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When you’re a cow pic.twitter.com/sJsiDgBsFx — honest jabe (@jaynooch) November 28, 2020
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When I have been at a party for 20-30 minutes pic.twitter.com/oNhRtfxwLA — Sabina Meschke (@sabinameschke) July 1, 2020
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old macdonald had a farm pic.twitter.com/v29NSGQ3yB — bob ross dicaprio (@TweetPotato314) July 2, 2020
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shakespeare writing all of his plays pic.twitter.com/Ge02ogduWo — sippin on that (@vivafalastin) November 28, 2020
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restaurants creating outdoor dining spaces in the winter pic.twitter.com/aiTLCGZlpU — blackpilled santa claus (@abby___spinach) November 28, 2020
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Britney Spears in 2003 pic.twitter.com/YxSTcdBzsP — ❄ Liam Maher ❄ (@liam_maher_) June 29, 2020
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why did i make this pic.twitter.com/VovBUL7DPE — soul nate (@MNateShyamalan) November 27, 2020
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me, ever so naively, at the beginning of lockdown: pic.twitter.com/NhCR0GRUm5 — Rory h (@rorhor) June 30, 2020
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me every single day pic.twitter.com/O7nx11Q8CB — creature from the Reece lagoon (@connolly_reece) November 28, 2020
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spent too much time on this pic.twitter.com/Vno88JI6SQ — Regional Expert (@SortaBad) November 28, 2020
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ad breaks in 2007: pic.twitter.com/Bnh5ZsroKe — Dan Egg (@dan_egg) November 29, 2020
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my mom telling a story pic.twitter.com/nNjL0jyXY2 — Matt Bellassai (@MattBellassai) November 27, 2020
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The President of Disney Channel pic.twitter.com/qx100mVmpq — AVAVAVAVAVADAM (@the_av_club__) November 24, 2020
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think i’ve gone a bit off the deep end with this meme format pic.twitter.com/f4DVFwxvC9 — muso moon says revolution (@musomoon) November 20, 2020
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thepoke--2020-12-01--This old video of a hilariously competitive sausage dog has gone viral all over again

It ’ s 27 years since someone videoed this dog race – and one dog in particular that is very , very competitive – and it ’ s just gone viral on Reddit all over again .
This is why .
And just three of the things people said about it ( ending with a proper corker ) .
‘ Sport is just so competitive nowadays .
It ’ s a dog eat dog world out there.
’ HugoZHackenbush2 ‘ Marathons would be the most watched sport if they were full contact.
’ KayaniShepherd ‘ OMG .
When I was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who sang the Adam ’ s Family theme song and banged his beak on stuff for the snapping part .
My parents sent the video in to America ’ s Funniest Home Videos ( the original Bob Saget version ) .
We got a call from the producer that Chipper was probably a finalist and had to sign some papers and whatnot to start the process of going out to the show .
I was 11 , sister was 8 .
We were SO excited !
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Arguing about who got the window @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Welp , in the end , they contacted us to tell us they were sorry but we wouldn ’ t be finalists after all .
We got a stupid t-shirt in the mail .
‘ Months later , when the episode finally aired , we got to see who beat us out of being the top 3 finalists .
Guess who won .
This stupid weiner dog .
We were all so indignant !
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That was 25 years ago .
For 25 years , whenever I am asked about a “ fun @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I had a bird on AFV .
And when they ask about it , I always grumble that we got “ beat out by a stupid weiner dog ” lol .
Now this video is haunting me on Reddit too !
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‘ Maybe it ’ s a sign from Chipper .
He lived to be 27 and actually just passed away 2 weeks ago .
My mom sure misses him .
I ’ ll let her know he ’ s playing jokes from beyond .
Thanks for the laugh whoever posted this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Pump Up The Jam was already good but the dog makes it brilliant

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It’s 27 years since someone videoed this dog race – and one dog in particular that is very, very competitive – and it’s just gone viral on Reddit all over again.
This is why.
And just three of the things people said about it (ending with a proper corker).
‘Sport is just so competitive nowadays. It’s a dog eat dog world out there.’ HugoZHackenbush2 ‘Marathons would be the most watched sport if they were full contact.’ KayaniShepherd ‘OMG. When I was a kid, we had a cockateil who sang the Adam’s Family theme song and banged his beak on stuff for the snapping part. My parents sent the video in to America’s Funniest Home Videos (the original Bob Saget version). We got a call from the producer that Chipper was probably a finalist and had to sign some papers and whatnot to start the process of going out to the show. I was 11, sister was 8. We were SO excited!! Arguing about who got the window seat on the airplane, etc. Welp, in the end, they contacted us to tell us they were sorry but we wouldn’t be finalists after all. We got a stupid t-shirt in the mail. ‘Months later, when the episode finally aired, we got to see who beat us out of being the top 3 finalists. Guess who won. This stupid weiner dog. We were all so indignant!! That was 25 years ago. For 25 years, whenever I am asked about a “fun fact” about myself, I say I had a bird on AFV. And when they ask about it, I always grumble that we got “beat out by a stupid weiner dog” lol. Now this video is haunting me on Reddit too!! ‘Maybe it’s a sign from Chipper. He lived to be 27 and actually just passed away 2 weeks ago. My mom sure misses him. I’ll let her know he’s playing jokes from beyond. Thanks for the laugh whoever posted this. :)’ stcain02
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This one-man Pump Up The Jam was already good but the dog makes it brilliant
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thepoke--2020-12-02--The moment this kitten suddenly realises it has 4 paws is a proper treat

This is very funny and a proper awww moment that went viral on Reddit , the precise moment a cat @ @ @ @ @ .
And just a few of the things people said about it after it was @ @ @ @ @ Reddit .
‘ Gorgeous little black fluff , so cute to look at it when @ @ @ @ @ Any_Koala8477 ‘ How am I supposed to live with these ?
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’ yellosubmarinedock ‘ @ @ @ @ @ my kid was a baby , there was a period where she was just so @ @ @ @ @ hands .
Like , whooooa wtf are these , it ’ s like I can @ @ @ @ @ ’ wearehalfwaythere This James Burke clip has gone viral all over again because his timing @ @ @

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This is very funny and a proper awww moment that went viral on Reddit, the precise moment a cat realises it has 4 paws.
And just a few of the things people said about it after it was shared by offender_defender_ over on Reddit.
‘Gorgeous little black fluff, so cute to look at it when it is so perplexed.’ Any_Koala8477 ‘How am I supposed to live with these?!’ yellosubmarinedock ‘This reminds me of when my kid was a baby, there was a period where she was just so fascinated looking at her own hands. Like, whooooa wtf are these, it’s like I can control them with my mind….’ wearehalfwaythere ‘Just wait till it discovers it’s tail, hell is gonna break loose🙂.’ SpaGrapefruit
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This James Burke clip has gone viral all over again because his timing is so perfect
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thepoke--2020-12-02--People loved Arnold Schwarzenegger’s advice for this person who’s not up felt up to going to the gym

You might remember Arnold Schwarzenegger ’ s glorious takedown of a troll who called him a snowflake .
Well the @ @ @ @ @ do savage comebacks , he also does stuff like this , a brilliant response to @ @ @ @ @ to talk about their depression and the difficulty of going to the gym .
And @ @ @ @ @ Reddit because people loved it so much .
‘ I ’ m going through a @ @ @ @ @ and this is making me tear up .
Thank you .
I needed to see @ @ @ @ @ else read it in his voice ?
’ Diamond6751 ‘ It ’ s amazing how @ @ @ @ @ all of us feel and having the wisdom to do so when needed.
’ junkmans_treasure @ @ @ @ @ to think Arnie is too good for us.
’ sparkylocal3 James Blunt sent this hilarious @ @ @ @ @ to censor You ’ re Beautiful for his daughter wildly viral

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You might remember Arnold Schwarzenegger’s glorious takedown of a troll who called him a snowflake.
Well the Governator doesn’t just do savage comebacks, he also does stuff like this, a brilliant response to someone who got in touch to talk about their depression and the difficulty of going to the gym.
And his response went viral on Reddit because people loved it so much.
‘I’m going through a really hard time right now and this is making me tear up. Thank you. I needed to see this.’ doseofreality90 ‘Who else read it in his voice?’ Diamond6751 ‘It’s amazing how much kind words can make all of us feel and having the wisdom to do so when needed.’ junkmans_treasure ‘I’m starting to think Arnie is too good for us.’ sparkylocal3
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James Blunt sent this hilarious clip of a dad trying to censor You’re Beautiful for his daughter wildly viral
Source Reddit u/nestig9u


thepoke--2020-12-02--The Telegraph front page demolished its own Allison Pearson column and it’s simply perfect

Allison Pearson is no stranger to controversy , with recent highlights including suggesting Priti Patel was too short to be @ @ @ @ @ it ’ s a good thing her son caught Covid , and claiming that lockdown @ @ @ @ @ .
All of those above examples having occurred within the last *checks notes* three months @ @ @ @ @ latest piece to be published in The Telegraph , provocatively titled “ When does the @ @ @ @ @ ” , unsurprisingly , also errs on the side of outrage .
Although in an @ @ @ @ @ column , the headline in question is answered almost immediately .
Whether it was a @ @ @ @ @ comedic error , people have some thoughts on the layout : Pfizer ’ s Covid @ @ @ @ @ UK regulators – only 9 responses you need

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Allison Pearson is no stranger to controversy, with recent highlights including suggesting Priti Patel was too short to be a bully, claiming that it’s a good thing her son caught Covid, and claiming that lockdown doesn’t save lives.
All of those above examples having occurred within the last *checks notes* three months. The columnist’s latest piece to be published in The Telegraph, provocatively titled “When does the NHS start protecting us?”, unsurprisingly, also errs on the side of outrage.
Although in an unusual occurrence for a Pearson column, the headline in question is answered almost immediately.
I mean this is certainly an editorial decision that someone made pic.twitter.com/78Pnj1swMQ — Mollie Goodfellow (@hansmollman) December 1, 2020
Whether it was a conscious editorial decision or a comedic error, people have some thoughts on the layout:
this has to be one of the funniest juxtapositions in newspaper history pic.twitter.com/Qyzf0fBztv — Jim Pickard (@PickardJE) December 2, 2020
“Right, I’m off, just give the splash another once-over, make sure the blurbs are ok, cheers” https://t.co/GQRzlbi4fQ — Gavan Becton (@GavBecton) December 1, 2020
Allison Pearson getting absolutely bodied by her own newspaper pic.twitter.com/XxrNJ5QzgG — Luke Bailey (@imbadatlife) December 1, 2020
I saw this earlier on the front of the Telegraph, and have been quietly laughing ever since. pic.twitter.com/JyUBmklYn1 — Stig Abell (@StigAbell) December 2, 2020
In conclusion:
Whoever commissioned it: a clown. Whoever did the front page: a scholar. — Mollie Goodfellow (@hansmollman) December 1, 2020
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thepoke--2020-12-02--Simply 8 times Eric Trump tried to be clever and ended up a glorious self-own

Spare a thought – only kidding – for Eric Trump who will presumably have to find something else to do when his father departs the White House on 20 January .
One thing we will miss about him – no , stick with us – are his attempts to defend his father , invariably on Twitter , which , it ’ s fair to say , don ’ t always go entirely to plan .
Here are 8 favourite times when Eric Trump tried to be clever but only succeeded in being something quite different .
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When he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Covid-19 2 .
When he tweeted this picture of Ghislaine Maxwell .
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When he thought this Roman emperor was fictional .
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When he took the moral high ground after someone called his dad a name .
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When he complained about disloyalty .
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When he defended his dad ’ s incessant ‘ Pocahontas ’ jokes .
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When he said this about his father ’ s landslide election defeat .
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When he complained about Hunter Biden ‘ not knowing anything about the industry @ @ @ @ @ @ @ while we ’ re here , take a moment to enjoy this again .
‘ Somone ’ s going to get killed.
’ This election official ’ s message to Donald Trump is a powerful , important watch

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Spare a thought – only kidding – for Eric Trump who will presumably have to find something else to do when his father departs the White House on 20 January.
One thing we will miss about him – no, stick with us – are his attempts to defend his father, invariably on Twitter, which, it’s fair to say, don’t always go entirely to plan.
Here are 8 favourite times when Eric Trump tried to be clever but only succeeded in being something quite different.
1. When he said a vaccine cured his father of Covid-19
Eric Trump, who is clearly not an expert in these matters, repeatedly claims his father’s recovery from coronavirus is a result of “vaccines” his father created, which is false — he took therapeutic drugs but not vaccines, and certainly has played no direct role in creating them pic.twitter.com/mN1WrrkTg1 — Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) October 11, 2020
Ah, yes… the new kind of vaccine that prevents you from getting a disease you already have. https://t.co/YQVWFP0DnT — The Hoarse Whisperer (@TheRealHoarse) October 11, 2020
2. When he tweeted this picture of Ghislaine Maxwell.
You really are the dumb one, aren’t you? pic.twitter.com/P5jMqBxY28 — Janet Johnson (@JJohnsonLaw) July 2, 2020
3. When he thought this Roman emperor was fictional.
a) eric *absolutely* does not realize that marcus aurelius was a real person b) “the gladiator” c) all that aside, just an incredible, stunning burn on his dad — Ashley Feinberg (@ashleyfeinberg) October 4, 2019
4. When he took the moral high ground after someone called his dad a name.
Listen to this idiot 😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/0dNT0AHF7N — Hear Me Roar (@Stop_Trump20) November 4, 2018
5. When he complained about disloyalty.
I truly hate disloyal people — Eric Trump (@EricTrump) August 17, 2018
Your father is disloyal to nearly everyone who is no longer useful to him….so I'm assuming this is about your dad. https://t.co/vVhPNSAmUn — Kathy Griffin (@kathygriffin) August 17, 2018
6. When he defended his dad’s incessant ‘Pocahontas’ jokes.
MOMENTS AGO: Pres. Trump at White House event honoring Navajo code talkers, makes joke about "Pocahontas" Sen. Elizabeth Warren. pic.twitter.com/PgdhbxBrfT — World News Tonight (@ABCWorldNews) November 27, 2017
The irony of an ABC reporter (whose parent company Disney has profited nearly half a billion dollars on the movie “Pocahontas”) inferring that the name is “offensive” is truly staggering to me. — Eric Trump (@EricTrump) November 28, 2017
7. When he said this about his father’s landslide election defeat.
Does anyone believe that Biden got 15 million more votes than Obama in 2012? This from a candidate who would go days/weeks while hardly campaigning. — Eric Trump (@EricTrump) November 28, 2020
yes. that's how awful your father is. remarkable, isn't it? https://t.co/VKanwoEuaD — Don "bruh, you lost" Cheadle (@DonCheadle) November 28, 2020
8. When he complained about Hunter Biden ‘not knowing anything about the industry he’s in’.
Hunter Biden "didn't know anything about the industry he was in, he didn't have any discernible duties, and he's getting paid $50,000 a month? And then he gets a billion five from China? …the entire media turns a blind eye." –@EricTrump pic.twitter.com/g11jUsT5M3 — Trump War Room (@TrumpWarRoom) October 3, 2019
If Eric thinks that's bad, wait till he hears about the politician whose sons are running an international business that the politician still visits, promotes and *personally profits from* in office https://t.co/IpaDT2I6Q9 — Robert Maguire (@RobertMaguire_) October 3, 2019
And while we’re here, take a moment to enjoy this again.
Ladies and gentlemen this is what defeat sounds like pic.twitter.com/8qkXe6KOb0 — Icculus The Brave (@FirenzeMike) November 4, 2020
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thepoke--2020-12-02--‘Somone’s going to get killed.’ This election official’s message to Donald Trump is a powerful, impo

‘Somone’s going to get killed.’ This election official’s message to Donald Trump is a powerful, important watch

Donald Trump is continuing to dispute his election defeat to Joe Biden and this Georgia election official ’ s message @ @ @ @ @ viral because it ’ s such a powerful , important watch .
It ’ s @ @ @ @ @ Republican and one of the state ’ s top voting officials who oversaw the implementation @ @ @ @ @ .
Here ’ s what he had to say .
And just a few of @ @ @ @ @ about it .
Here is a longer version of the same address .
Naturally – @ @ @ @ @ fell on Donald Trump ’ s deaf ears .

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Donald Trump is continuing to dispute his election defeat to Joe Biden and this Georgia election official’s message to the so-called president went viral because it’s such a powerful, important watch.
It’s Gabriel Sterling, a lifelong Republican and one of the state’s top voting officials who oversaw the implementation of its new voting system.
Here’s what he had to say.
"It. Has. All. Gone. Too. Far," says @GabrielSterling with Georgia Sec of State after a Dominion tech's life was threatened with a noose. "Mr. President, you have not condemned these actions or this language….all of you who have not said a damn word are complicit in this." pic.twitter.com/OnHaxgpJx6 — Brendan Keefe (@BrendanKeefe) December 1, 2020
And just a few of the things people were saying about it.
This is what cold, hard fury sounds like. pic.twitter.com/KfcWwCWQIg — James Ball (@jamesrbuk) December 1, 2020
This right here is leadership. This is standing up for your people. This is calling it like you see it. This is courage. Be like @GabrielSterling https://t.co/Vo4Nhrxb6h — Chris Krebs (@C_C_Krebs) December 2, 2020
Standing ovation for Gabriel Sterling. His outrage is ALL OF US.pic.twitter.com/m38zEkvJrc — BrooklynDad_Defiant! (@mmpadellan) December 2, 2020
This! From a Republican election official in Georgia. It isn't about politics. It's about truth. And justice. And democracy. Either you stand on the side of what's right, and do so vocally and publicly. Or you don't. Silence is complicity. https://t.co/0Fj9FarJpe — Dan Rather (@DanRather) December 1, 2020
"It. Has. All. Gone. Too. Far," says @GabrielSterling with Georgia Sec of State after a Dominion tech's life was threatened with a noose. "Mr. President, you have not condemned these actions or this language….all of you who have not said a damn word are complicit in this." pic.twitter.com/OnHaxgpJx6 — Brendan Keefe (@BrendanKeefe) December 1, 2020
Watch this. Then please share it. https://t.co/QbSd9PcfZH — Seth Abramson (@SethAbramson) December 2, 2020
Here is a longer version of the same address.
"It has all gone too far," Georgia election official @GabrielSterling said while addressing threats against election workers. "Mr. President, you have not condemned this language or these actions. Senators, you have not condemned this language or these actions." #gapol pic.twitter.com/AF86Iy1RJT — GPB News (@gpbnews) December 1, 2020
Naturally – and entirely predictably – it fell on Donald Trump’s deaf ears.
Rigged Election. Show signatures and envelopes. Expose the massive voter fraud in Georgia. What is Secretary of State and @BrianKempGA afraid of. They know what we’ll find!!! https://t.co/Km7tRm2s1A — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 2, 2020
Source Twitter @BrendanKeefe


thepoke--2020-12-02--People enjoyed the press release sent by Joe Biden’s dog after the president elect’s foot fracture

As you ’ ve probably seen by now , US president elect Joe Biden has fractured his foot playing with @ @ @ @ @ This never happened to Donald Trump because he doesn ’ t have a dog or @ @ @ @ @ from his pet hates .
We only mention this because now Biden ’ s dog @ @ @ @ @ clarifying its role in the incident , shared by @ canadianprguy over on Twitter and @ @ @ @ @ light relief we needed right now .
Not everyone appreciated it .
Just the right @ @

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As you’ve probably seen by now, US president elect Joe Biden has fractured his foot playing with one of his dogs.
This never happened to Donald Trump because he doesn’t have a dog or indeed any pets, apart from his pet hates.
We only mention this because now Biden’s dog has sent a press release clarifying its role in the incident, shared by @canadianprguy over on Twitter and it’s just the light relief we needed right now.
Not everyone appreciated it. Just the right people.
I have worked in PR for many years: Have written many media releases. Have issued many media releases. This is one of the best media releases ever. pic.twitter.com/DNNWHp9jR2 — Stephen Murdoch (@canadianprguy) November 30, 2020
Source @canadianprguy


thepoke--2020-12-02--Spotify Wrapped 2020 has landed – 16 of the funniest reactions

It ’ s that time of year again , where Spotify gives us a deep , dark look into our @ @ @ @ @ glimpse of our most-played artists , songs , and genres over the past 12 months @ @ @ @ @ a year for the record books , the unwrapped data has caused a mixed emotional @ @ @ @ @ more so than usual .
These are just 16 of our favorite reactions to Spotify @ @ @ @ @ : Spotify only collects data from January 1st till October 31st , so now ’ @ @ @ @ @ cram in those guilty pleasures without impacting next year ’ s results .
Happy listening @ @ @ @ @ Christmas TV schedule got a collective thumbs down – our 15 favourite responses

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It’s that time of year again, where Spotify gives us a deep, dark look into our souls by giving us a glimpse of our most-played artists, songs, and genres over the past 12 months.
https://twitter.com/Spotify/status/1333980896760836096
With 2020 having been a year for the record books, the unwrapped data has caused a mixed emotional reaction on Twitter – even more so than usual.
These are just 16 of our favorite reactions to Spotify Wrapped 2020:
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apple music users watching everyone talk about their spotify wrapped pic.twitter.com/JvII9g6Dxe — brown (@BrownRapFan) December 2, 2020
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https://twitter.com/juliareinstein/status/1333989835535740930
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Spotify Wrapped is like wow girl u a pioneer, a trailblazer, no single genre can contain you, the essence of you cannot be defined by the language u speak… anyway your top artist is Ariana Grande again — ᵒᵒ puulis ⁱᵐ ˢᵒ ˢᵏᵉᵏ (@sheshecummings) December 2, 2020
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I want the Spotify Wrapped thing but for sandwiches. Show me how many BLTs I demolished this year and compare it to a national average. — Ryan Nanni (@celebrityhottub) December 2, 2020
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Already ruined my Spotify wrapped for 2020 by listening to the ratatouille soundtrack for three weeks straight — andy (@heyitsandy_) February 5, 2020
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ok so should I start strategizing now so my 2021 Spotify wrapped isn’t embarrassing, or is December just like a throwaway month — Dylan Hafer (@thedylanhafer) December 2, 2020
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my spotify wrapped to me: pic.twitter.com/mP8CW7Mbgi — jianna justice (@jiannajustice) December 2, 2020
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spotify should be sued for this pic.twitter.com/JHD0XfYxSk — Ms. Grace Kuhlenschmidt (@GKuhlenschmidt) December 2, 2020
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Spotify year end stats: Succinct, shareable, in-depth look at your listening habits, presented nicely with displays and colors Apple music year end stats: pic.twitter.com/ucMcPGWemB — Boots, 'with the fur' (@afraidofwasps) December 2, 2020
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“you were in the top 0.5% of their listeners this year” pic.twitter.com/VjKAYtOl1J — mrs shemar moore (@tuhzali) December 2, 2020
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"Don't judge a person by their looks but by their Spotify Top Songs of 2020." -Marie Curie — Lordpoor (@ribsrep) December 2, 2020
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https://twitter.com/idont__claire/status/1333231955043815426
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everyone and their mother is in the top 0.5% for their artist of the year, someone is lying pic.twitter.com/a8bEjBjluw — ed (@purplepopsickle) December 2, 2020
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Spotify hitting publish on my 2020 wrapped pic.twitter.com/BELtFXH4Gd — Madeline Merritts (@madelinemerr) December 2, 2020
Side note: Spotify only collects data from January 1st till October 31st, so now’s the perfect time to cram in those guilty pleasures without impacting next year’s results. Happy listening.
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Source: @Spotify


thepoke--2020-12-02--Pfizer’s Covid vaccine has been approved by UK regulators – only 9 responses you need

Good news today that the UK has become the first country in the world to approve the Pfizer/BioNTech coronavirus vaccine @ @ @ @ @ British regulator said the jab , which offers up to 95 % protection against Covid-19 @ @ @ @ @ as early as next week .
The UK already has 40m doses , enough to @ @ @ @ @ surely we can all agree with the sentiments of the great Professor Brian Cox .
@ @ @ @ @ , with a significant minority of people not appearing not to trust a vaccine to @ @ @ @ @ disease .
And these are the only 9 responses you need .
And also this @ @ @ @ @ this anti-masker went viral because it ’ s sheer perfection

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Good news today that the UK has become the first country in the world to approve the Pfizer/BioNTech coronavirus vaccine for widespread use.
The British regulator said the jab, which offers up to 95% protection against Covid-19, can be rolled out as early as next week. The UK already has 40m doses, enough to vaccinate 20m people.
BREAKING: The Pfizer/BioNtech vaccine has been approved for use in the UK by the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency. More details on #BBCBreakfast. ⁰https://t.co/KnCfNuSBth pic.twitter.com/zvrVrdgHnm — BBC Breakfast (@BBCBreakfast) December 2, 2020
And surely we can all agree with the sentiments of the great Professor Brian Cox.
Absolutely superb news. Wonderful. Thanks to all the researchers and indeed everyone involved in the testing and approval process who’ve moved so quickly and efficiently to get this first vaccine ready for use. Finally, light at the end of the tunnel. https://t.co/JZUg091HkJ — Brian Cox (@ProfBrianCox) December 2, 2020
Except not everyone was celebrating, with a significant minority of people not appearing not to trust a vaccine to protect them against the deadly disease.
And these are the only 9 responses you need.
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Medical tip. If someone tells you they're not going to have the vaccine, take a scroll through the rest of their timeline, just to make sure they're usually right about things. — Richard Osman (@richardosman) December 2, 2020
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THE VACCINE HAS NOT BEEN PUT THROUGH ‘TOO QUICKLY’. TONS OF MONEY WAS MADE AVAILABLE AND THE SAME NUMBERS OF PEOPLE WERE TESTED AS WOULD NORMALLY BE IN ANY TRIAL STAGES. STOP LISTENING TO WEIRDOS. — Shelagh Fogarty (@ShelaghFogarty) December 2, 2020
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When the Covid vaccine becomes available, will you take it? RT for ‘yes’. Like for ‘no, I’m an idiot’. — Nick Harvey (@mrnickharvey) December 2, 2020
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Not sure about this vaccine.
On one side there's world renowned virologists, medical experts & Noble prize winning scientists saying it's an amazing breakthrough but on the other side Steve from Milton Keynes says he's seen I Am Legend & this is how a zombie apocalypse starts. — joe heenan (@joeheenan) December 2, 2020
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Vaccines protect us against cholera, diphtheria, hepatitis, Japanese encephalitis, measles, meningitis, mumps, pertussis, pneumonia, polio, rabies, rotavirus, rubella, tetanus, tuberculosis, typhoid, varicella, yellow fever, ano-genital cancer, warts AND COVID 19! I'm having it. — Dr Phil Hammond (@drphilhammond) December 2, 2020
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I’d happily let Bill Gates personally stick his fist up my arse and squirt in the vaccine if it means we can get to normal. — Rob Beckett (@robbeckettcomic) December 2, 2020
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I for one have had enough with these scientists and experts being 'right all the time' and 'coming up with life saving vaccines' and 'helping everyone' I prefer to get all my information from facebook pages where everyone has sunsets as profile pictures like a true patriot — TechnicallyRon (@TechnicallyRon) December 2, 2020
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"Well *I'm* not having the vaccine because the government might know your whereabouts" you type furiously and unironically into your PHONE. — Dai Lama (@WelshDalaiLama) December 2, 2020
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Pfizer is advising anyone unsure about the vaccine to take a half and see how you get on. — Branded Hellscape Ireland (@BrandedIreland) December 1, 2020
To conclude …
Who to trust, the scientists who have rigorously tested the vaccine using tests put to every vaccine since the one that eradicated polio and the board that approved it for use or the people who've spent two minutes on YouTube and think thalidomide was a vaccine — James Felton (@JimMFelton) December 2, 2020
And also this.
Not wanting to rain on anyone's parade but responsibility for nationwide vaccination now moves from scientists, who have clearly played a blinder, to Boris Johnson's Cabinet… — James O'Brien (@mrjamesob) December 2, 2020
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thepoke--2020-12-02--BBC One’s Christmas TV schedule got a collective thumbs down – our 15 favourite responses

It ’ s that tme of year again – the release of the Christmas TV schedules , though what used @ @ @ @ @ going through the TV and Radio Times magazines and circling essentials in red now just @ @ @ @ @ to record .
Other TV providers are available .
The first schedule to land came @ @ @ @ @ on Twitter on Tuesday evening .
The schedule received a mixed reaction , but it @ @ @ @ @ – like these responses .

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It’s that time of year again – the release of the Christmas TV schedules, though what used to involve the ritual of going through the TV and Radio Times magazines and circling essentials in red now just means setting the Sky box to record. Other TV providers are available.
The first schedule to land came from BBC One, arriving on Twitter on Tuesday evening.
Mince pies at the ready! Here’s your Christmas schedule for @BBCOne… 🥧 pic.twitter.com/fl2KZQ9hv4 — BBC One (@BBCOne) December 1, 2020
The schedule received a mixed reaction, but it was heavily weighted towards mockery – like these responses.
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Jesus Christ as if we haven’t suffered enough this year. — Courtney Hodgkiss (@courtneyishere) December 1, 2020
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Made a few tweaks to the BBC1 Christmas Day schedule pic.twitter.com/019tORr6Fr — sophie (deck the) hall(s) 🎄 (@SophLouiseHall) December 1, 2020
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Talk about kicking a nation when it’s already down. pic.twitter.com/hAnFC4DIFy — David’s Total Landscaping (@davidofsussex) December 1, 2020
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Will the Queen's Speech come with a warning so the tabloids don't confuse it with The Crown? https://t.co/KwcJiMBm8b — Michael Govern Ready (@mikegove12) December 1, 2020
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Dunkirk is just what the nation needs to cheer us all up on Christmas Day after a horrible year. Well done. — Clair Woodward (@clairywoowoo) December 1, 2020
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‘Worzel Gummidge: Saucy Nancy’ is the most English title of a program I’ve ever heard. https://t.co/L10C3ZpQBU — Michael Fry (@BigDirtyFry) December 1, 2020
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I see BBC1 picked up a load of films at a car boot sale. https://t.co/LfEjWAmUqJ — Hippolyta Loudbasket (@Loudbasket) December 1, 2020
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thepoke--2020-12-02--‘When you need to confirm you’re not a robot’ is far too relatable and very funny

Since coronavirus landed , we ’ ve been bound to our cyber lives more than ever before , with “ @ @ @ @ @ !
” being one of the most frequently used phrases of the year .
This @ @ @ @ @ even more occasions on which we ’ ve had to prove we ’ re not @ @ @ @ @ and performer , Stevie Martin – with the help of Lola-Rose Maxwell – has absolutely @ @ @ @ @ go .
With more than 50,000 retweets , Twitter clearly loved the sketch , and @ @ @ @ @ to say about it .
Saikat Chakraborty summed up the issue – with proving you @ @ @ @ @ – not with the sketch .
As a bonus , here are Stevie and Lola-Rose @ @ @ @ @ what it ’ s like for freelancers trying to get paid .
Give her a @ @ @ @ @ t miss any future gems .
These British-themed Captchas inject fun into proving you ’ @ @ @ @

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Since coronavirus landed, we’ve been bound to our cyber lives more than ever before, with “You’re on mute!” being one of the most frequently used phrases of the year.
This means we’ve had even more occasions on which we’ve had to prove we’re not robots, and comedy writer and performer, Stevie Martin – with the help of Lola-Rose Maxwell – has absolutely nailed how that tends to go.
when you need to confirm you're not a robot pic.twitter.com/nueeljlewl — Stevie Martin (@5tevieM) November 29, 2020
Relatable or what?
With more than 50,000 retweets, Twitter clearly loved the sketch, and this is what they had to say about it.
We've all been there 🤣 https://t.co/VTyJcIQON6 — Rotten Ovaries (@OvariesRotten) November 30, 2020
I think they need to show this video to both UX people and infosec people https://t.co/xpNSsngsJy — Adam ♿ (@voltagex) November 30, 2020
Saikat Chakraborty summed up the issue – with proving you aren’t a bot – not with the sketch.
The entire problem here is you have to prove to a robot that you are not a robot — Saikat Chakraborty (@csaikat22) November 30, 2020
As a bonus, here are Stevie and Lola-Rose on brilliant form, explaining what it’s like for freelancers trying to get paid.
for anyone self employed trying to get paid at the moment. Or any moment. pic.twitter.com/XM4rlqaJed — Stevie Martin (@5tevieM) August 18, 2020
Give her a follow so you don’t miss any future gems.
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thepoke--2020-12-02--People aren’t buying into this Tory MP’s anti-vax panic – our 9 favourite reactions

With several vaccines on the brink of becoming licensed for use , there have been suggestions that proof of having @ @ @ @ @ requirement for things such as restaurant use or international travel , with Qantas already stating @ @ @ @ @ policy .
During the debate on the tier system for England , Tory Desmond Swayne @ @ @ @ @ idea that he invented a word for it .
Interesting that the Honourable Member for @ @ @ @ @ s a gotcha moment to suggest the government and their loved ones get vaccinated first @ @ @ @ @ almost certainly what will happen .
No doubt the word “ vaccinationism ” will catch @ @ @ @ @ anti-mask brigade , usually to be found in viral videos , yelling at staff in @ @ @ @ @ Swayne ’ s histrionics with a certain amount of scorn .
These were our favourites @ @ @ @ @ ’ s Covid vaccine to have a UK flag on it – 17 favourite responses

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With several vaccines on the brink of becoming licensed for use, there have been suggestions that proof of having had one might become a requirement for things such as restaurant use or international travel, with Qantas already stating an intention to introduce this policy.
During the debate on the tier system for England, Tory Desmond Swayne was so incensed by the idea that he invented a word for it.
Steve Baker – The government should not turn a blind eye to businesses, like restaurants & airlines, to discriminate against people who have not had the vaccine Desmond Swayne – That would be "vaccinationism"…. pic.twitter.com/SuOVnx7L0K — Haggis_UK 🇬🇧 🇪🇺 (@Haggis_UK) December 1, 2020
Interesting that the Honourable Member for Savile Row thinks it’s a gotcha moment to suggest the government and their loved ones get vaccinated first, when that’s almost certainly what will happen.
No doubt the word “vaccinationism” will catch on with the anti-vax, anti-mask brigade, usually to be found in viral videos, yelling at staff in supermarkets.
Twitter reacted to Swayne’s histrionics with a certain amount of scorn. These were our favourites.
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Desmond Swayne should definitely win the Turner Prize for his amazing 20 year art prank "Lunatic Tory MP" — dave ❄ 🥕 🧻 (@davemacladd) December 1, 2020
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Of course Brexiteer Desmond Swayne wouldn't approve of vaccines – he seems to have some exotic brain virus he got from peeing in a river and tiny toxic fish got inside him. Or rabies. Or egotism. Or syphilis. OR he's just a mouthy ignorant fool who peddles fear about medicine pic.twitter.com/VDksWaYamF — Will Black (@WillBlackWriter) December 1, 2020
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Desmond Swayne is prone to bouts of severe exhaustion whenever he tries to use his brain. pic.twitter.com/S891NPH2ds — Parody Boris Johnson (@BorisJohnson_MP) December 1, 2020
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Of all the wonders of the modern world – probes to the distant worlds of the Solar System, the Large Hadron Collider peering deep into the mysteries of Creation – the one that amazes me the most is that someone gave Desmond Swayne a knighthood. — Davey Six-Toes (@HutchinsonDave) December 1, 2020
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I just had a chat with a local nurse who's worked through all this in spite of having a serious medical condition herself. I wish Swayne could spend five minutes alone with her and hear what she thinks of talk like this. https://t.co/5rgpRwDRCi — David Hewson (@david_hewson) December 1, 2020
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Please Gods above; make the 'vaccination passport' the same wine colour as the old UK in the EU passport in Dezza's imagination. https://t.co/QmF3OARD1n — Prisoner #44634 (Cell 14) (@RhubarbVaselino) December 1, 2020
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Rejecting science is like making love to a beautiful woman… pic.twitter.com/l7Rnt3tTSu — WtAF (@WTaF17) December 1, 2020
Here’s a handy tip from Bendor Grosvenor PhD.
You're all clever people so you don't need this unsolicited advice, but if you did ever wonder what to think about anything, just take the opposite view to Sir Desmond Swayne. — Bendor Grosvenor PhD (@arthistorynews) December 1, 2020
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