thepoke--2020-12-21--31 festive funnies to get you into a Christmasy mood

It says a lot about the funny people of Twitter that they ’ ve managed to carry on making us @ @ @ @ @ Hell .
Yet , that ’ s exactly what they ’ ve done – about @ @ @ @ @ , about the US election results – and about Christmas .
Here are 31 festive @ @ @ @ @ .

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It says a lot about the funny people of Twitter that they’ve managed to carry on making us laugh throughout the year from Hell.
Yet, that’s exactly what they’ve done – about the coronavirus, about Brexit, about the US election results – and about Christmas.
Here are 31 festive funnies for you to enjoy.
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I will read any article called ‘Best Christmas Gifts’ despite knowing full well that the title should be ‘We threw some darts at Amazon’. — Damien Owens (@OwensDamien) December 9, 2020
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FESTIVE CAT NAME SALE: Turkey Misbehaviour
Elf Mince
Mistletoe and Brine
Garys Sack
Ruth's Baubles
Presenting Bells
Stockings and Saucepans
Mucky Russell
Sprouts Blackburn 8.00 each pa (no returns or other such bullshit) — bob mortimer (@RealBobMortimer) December 18, 2020
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Interviewer: It says here you are a former child star? Me: Yes. I guided the 3 wise men to Jesus in the school nativity play. — Neil Friday McGourty (@Mcgourty22N) October 5, 2020
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Why's everyone acting like Christmas being cancelled is a bad thing when 99% of the holiday is listening to people over 40 naming motorways that have wronged them — Zoë Tomalin (@ZoeTomalin) November 15, 2020
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“Officer of course this isn’t a family gathering for Christmas. This is a religious gathering of my cult where we worship a cooked turkey” — Nish Kumar (@MrNishKumar) December 19, 2020
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has there ever been a more extreme heterosexual energy than michael bublé changing "santa baby" to "santa buddy" — Dana Schwartz (@DanaSchwartzzz) December 20, 2020
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The school nativity play was cancelled this year.
Thank you Coronavirus — joe heenan (@joeheenan) December 18, 2020
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The 2020 John Lewis Christmas advert:
A slow piano version of 'down with the sickness' by Disturbed plays. Boris Johnson claps in an empty pret. Dominic Cummings drives his family through a food bank. Santa gets a £10,000 fine for going into more than 2 households. Fin. — TechnicallyRon (@TechnicallyRon) September 21, 2020
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A group of people you can meet up with during Christmas should be called a support Bublé. — Celya AB (@abcelya) September 22, 2020
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🎶 We wish you a merry Christmas,
We wish you a merry Christmas,
We wish you a merry Christmas,
On September the 1st 🎵 – shops — Craig Deeley 🇪🇺🏳🌈 (@craiguito) September 30, 2020
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Now That's What I Call Lockdown Christmas Vol. II. Featuring more festive classics: – Oh Little Town of Deathly Phlegm
– Pfizer Mommy Kissing Santa Claus
– The First No Smell
– Trackin' Around The Christmas Tree
– A Hands Face Spaceman Came Travelling — Flups (@TheRealFlups) November 20, 2020
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As the ramifications of Tier 4 sink in, the nation’s hearts go out to Carrie Symonds. Isolated in No 10 with a babbling, crying infant that doesn't know how to behave at Christmas – and she has to look after baby Wilfred as well. — Have I Got News For You (@haveigotnews) December 21, 2020
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just once I’d like to see a christmas film where a woman goes back to her hometown, realises everyone’s still racist and her childhood sweetheart is an idiot then flies back to her wonderful boyfriend and the life she’s worked hard for — three steaks pam (@alexandrakuri) November 20, 2020
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This year the Queen’s Speech on Christmas Day will be an hour long & just her saying what didn’t happen in The Crown — Toby Earle (@TobyonTV) November 22, 2020
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Shot my first turkey today… Scared the shit out of everyone in Waitrose. — Britgirl Hates Brexit and These Tory Loons #FBPE (@MarieAnnUK) November 22, 2020
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thepoke--2020-12-21--This gingerbread trolley problem is the perfect festive food for 2020

Gingerbread can come in many , many forms : there are gingerbread people , traditional gingerbread houses , and now… @ @ @ @ @ Over on Twitter , @ ramencult had this mouthwatering ( and educational ) biscuity creation @ @ @ @ @ : If you weren ’ t paying attention in your philosophy class , you may @ @ @ @ @ its frequent meme appearances over the years .
Back to the biscuits , here ’ @ @ @ @ @ say : Who knew that the morals surrounding sacrificing one person to save a larger @ @ @ @ @ ?
A man turned his girlfriend ’ s sleep talking into artistic poems and it @ @ @ @ @ Pulitzer Prize-worthy genius

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Gingerbread can come in many, many forms: there are gingerbread people, traditional gingerbread houses, and now… classic philosophical thought experiments.
Over on Twitter, @ramencult had this mouthwatering (and educational) biscuity creation to share with the world:
gingerbread trolley problem pic.twitter.com/EhIC9eR4zH — Clara R (@ramencult) December 21, 2020
If you weren’t paying attention in your philosophy class, you may remember the trolley problem from its frequent meme appearances over the years.
This one's a real head-scratcher. pic.twitter.com/f0mUAvCk1K — Juhana Leinonen (@JuhanaIF) March 24, 2020
i call it "silicon valley" pic.twitter.com/GruJkDhg1z — Daniel Litt (@littmath) December 19, 2020
PLEASE let this be a normal field trip… pic.twitter.com/m4Wg2y3DIa — cleb (@clebdotcom) December 14, 2020
Back to the biscuits, here’s what people had to say:
https://twitter.com/js_thrill/status/1341024272844795907
In case your holiday season was short on dilemmas. https://t.co/bpJGziJP7i — Stuart Vyse (@stuartvyse) December 21, 2020
lowkey best part is that the tracks are liquorice https://t.co/UaVYwdNm7S — Brock Wilbur (@brockwilbur) December 21, 2020
nice way to sugarcoat it https://t.co/5ApWfQ2U5M — hardmaru (@hardmaru) December 21, 2020
Who knew that the morals surrounding sacrificing one person to save a larger number could be so tasty?
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A man turned his girlfriend’s sleep talking into artistic poems and it’s a stroke of Pulitzer Prize-worthy genius
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thepoke--2020-12-21--These observations from a Muslim man celebrating his first Christmas went viral because they’re so b

These observations from a Muslim man celebrating his first Christmas went viral because they’re so brilliantly accurate

With many forced to change their usual plans amidst the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic , Christmas this year is going to @ @ @ @ @ around the world .
Some are even discovering Christmas for the very first time .
@ @ @ @ @ these people .
Being new to the celebrations , the festive-newbie who is currently residing @ @ @ @ @ insights to share .
Here are his observations in full : This ‘ Honest Christmas @ @ @ @ @ meta parody you ’ ll hear today

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With many forced to change their usual plans amidst the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic, Christmas this year is going to look different for many people around the world.
Some are even discovering Christmas for the very first time. Mohammad Hussain is one of these people.
Being new to the celebrations, the festive-newbie who is currently residing in Canada had some interesting insights to share. Here are his observations in full:
Growing up, my Muslim family never celebrated Christmas. This year I am not going home, because pandemic, so my roommates are teaching me how to have my first proper Christmas. I am approaching this with anthropological precision. Here are a few observations. pic.twitter.com/1WARv5nax4 — Mohammad Hussain (@MohammadHussain) December 19, 2020
Observation 1: Christmas is a part time job that you have from mid-November to the end of December. From the outside looking in, Christmas always seemed pretty simple. I always thought you put up a tree and then gave gifts to family. This is a lie. — Mohammad Hussain (@MohammadHussain) December 19, 2020
Do you want to sleep in on a Saturday? Too bad. Go put up some lights inside the house. Oh you want to sleep in on Sunday? Too bad. Go put up some lights outside the house. Next weekend? Nope. Every free moment you have will be spent agonizing over the gifts you must buy. — Mohammad Hussain (@MohammadHussain) December 19, 2020
Observation 2: People have very strong feelings about their Christmas traditions. If someone is insisting that *certain food* is what you have to eat Christmas morning, because that’s their family tradition, DO NOT SUGGEST ALTERNATIVES. They will stab you in the neck. — Mohammad Hussain (@MohammadHussain) December 19, 2020
Observation 3: You can buy yourself a gift but you can’t stuff your own stocking. I don’t understand this one but I told my roommate I bought stuff for my stocking and they said that’s not a thing. I don’t care. I bought myself mint chapstick and I will fake surprise. — Mohammad Hussain (@MohammadHussain) December 19, 2020
Observation 4: Your gift budget does not matter. You can set this budget as high as you want but the perfect gift will always be $10 too expensive. There is no winning. Just give up. — Mohammad Hussain (@MohammadHussain) December 19, 2020
Observation 5: There are two streams of Christmas ornaments. The “fillers” and the “keepers”. The fillers are the generic ones. The keepers are meant to be more special and unique. This second stream is stored in your family’s reliquary to be one day passed on to the children. — Mohammad Hussain (@MohammadHussain) December 19, 2020
My roommates encouraged me to buy my own keeper ornament. They told me to find something that made me smile and that was special to me. I bought this one and I am very happy. It is an everything bagel. pic.twitter.com/dbrTZQzK47 — Mohammad Hussain (@MohammadHussain) December 19, 2020
Observation 6: ORNAMENTS ARE EXPENSIVE. That cost me $15.99. That’s more than three everything bagels. I am furious. For what it cost, you best believe that I am insisting that it be passed on to my great grandchildren. If they break it I will haunt them. — Mohammad Hussain (@MohammadHussain) December 19, 2020
Observation 7: The religious aspect of Christmas is optional. I really like this one. If I was to suggest having a secular Ramadan to my mother she would have a heart attack. I will however be trying to get my family to do a Secret Santa for Eid. The name’s being workshopped. — Mohammad Hussain (@MohammadHussain) December 19, 2020
Observation 7: The religious aspect of Christmas is optional. I really like this one. If I was to suggest having a secular Ramadan to my mother she would have a heart attack. I will however be trying to get my family to do a Secret Santa for Eid. The name’s being workshopped. — Mohammad Hussain (@MohammadHussain) December 19, 2020
To wrap things up I want to applaud longtime Christmas celebrators. This is a lot of work and very tiring. I will say I am having a very pleasant time. I am learning that I enjoy Christmas music and gift purchasing. I am also learning that I do not enjoy peppermint. — Mohammad Hussain (@MohammadHussain) December 19, 2020
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This ‘Honest Christmas song’ is the most meta parody you’ll hear today
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thepoke--2020-12-21--A man turned his girlfriend’s sleep talking into artistic poems and it’s a stroke of Pulitzer Prize

A man turned his girlfriend’s sleep talking into artistic poems and it’s a stroke of Pulitzer Prize worthy genius

Inspiration can come from a myriad of places and can strike at any time , even while sleeping – however @ @ @ @ @ dreams of others… until now .
Over on Twitter , @ HarryIsLate shared some Rupi @ @ @ @ @ by his girlfriend ’ s sleeptalking .
If you ’ re unfamiliar with the poetic @ @ @ @ @ the Indian-born Canadian poet rose to fame online with her short visual poetry .
Stuff @ @ @ @ @ ’ s homages in all their glory : Others were inspired to share their own @ @ @ @ @ : Harry ’ s work was inspired by Twitter user @ reb_day , whose housemate @ @ @ @ @ ramblings into their own artistic masterpieces .
Who knows where inspiration will strike next ?

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Inspiration can come from a myriad of places and can strike at any time, even while sleeping – however, not usually from the dreams of others… until now.
Over on Twitter, @HarryIsLate shared some Rupi Kaur-esque poetry that was inspired by his girlfriend’s sleeptalking.
my girlfriend talks in her sleep. i've noted them down for weeks, and turned her dreams into rupi kaur poems. pic.twitter.com/Pv3dsflgXQ — Harry Mitchell (@HarryIsLate) December 19, 2020
If you’re unfamiliar with the poetic stylings of Rupi Kaur, the Indian-born Canadian poet rose to fame online with her short visual poetry. Stuff like this…
View this post on Instagram A post shared by rupi kaur (@rupikaur_)
Here are Harry’s homages in all their glory:
Others were inspired to share their own experiences with sleep talking partners:
My husband talks in his sleep too so I turn it into story boards using the most unattractive photos I have of him throughout our relationship. Never a dull moment 🤦🏼♀🤷🏼♀. pic.twitter.com/CPF40rK2Eg — P🦩🌻 (@paigeleaannex) December 20, 2020
My wife sat bolt upright in bed one night & pronounced with some indignation “you can’t call a cat Justin!!” and then just lay back down snoring. — Andy Page (@vonzipperuk) December 20, 2020
I do something similar with my girlfriend when she says something random that doesn’t make sense I find it cute and write it down to make art of later ☺ pic.twitter.com/L0UNZKWPOs — Crime fighting beaver (@MLG_Corgi) December 20, 2020
Harry’s work was inspired by Twitter user @reb_day, whose housemate turned her Grand Theft Auto ramblings into their own artistic masterpieces.
Oh MY GOD My housemate has just revealed to me that for the past MONTH he’s been taking notes of all the things I say to myself whilst playing GTA … and turning them into Rupi Kaur poems pic.twitter.com/gIEpTvTrEi — Reb Day (@reb_day) September 6, 2020
Who knows where inspiration will strike next?
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Sports commentator Nick Heath’s hilarious commentaries on ‘everyday life’ were simply fabulous
Source: @HarryIsLate


thepoke--2020-12-22--Just 14 incredibly dark twists on Enid Blyton books

Ever find yourself wondering what The Famous Five would be up to in today ’ s world ?
Well wonder @ @ @ @ @ have the answers… kind of .
For a while now , whenever a news headline @ @ @ @ @ Five ” presents itself , minds have immediately drifted to the fictional children and their @ @ @ @ @ somewhat of an old joke , or as we ’ d prefer to call it @ @ @ @ @ .
17 hilarious examples of graffiti you ’ d only find in Britain

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Ever find yourself wondering what The Famous Five would be up to in today’s world? Well wonder no further, because we have the answers… kind of.
For a while now, whenever a news headline beginning with the word “Five” presents itself, minds have immediately drifted to the fictional children and their dog. It’s somewhat of an old joke, or as we’d prefer to call it, a “classic”.
Here are 14 examples:
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The new Enid Blyton book is a bit dark. pic.twitter.com/ix96wTvH4E — Stu. (@dysondoc) July 25, 2015
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Enid Blyton has got really dark. pic.twitter.com/BTwtX6AX9K — Keir Shiels (@keirshiels) August 26, 2016
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Another lacklustre effort from Enid Blyton pic.twitter.com/xwwv3W6ckJ — Tom Richardson (@TomRichardson) March 22, 2017
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Enid Blyton ends the popular series on a somewhat dark note. pic.twitter.com/rmmBXOnomp — Neil (@neilrich75) November 6, 2015
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Another exciting adventure from Enid Blyton… pic.twitter.com/CjtwbJlrGL — Nathan Snakehips (@ndmckeown) August 7, 2015
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Some of Enid Blyton's later works were quite dark: pic.twitter.com/KK7kYdGfhq — Tracey Walsh (@traceywalshx) October 10, 2015
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Towards the end of Enid Blyton’s life, her stories started to take a dark turn. pic.twitter.com/QFQZgpon1U — Nick Harvey (@mrnickharvey) July 7, 2020
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Yet another sign that Enid Blyton's Famous Five have taken a turn towards the dark side. pic.twitter.com/k2CWudopjh — New Forest Dog (@NewForestDog) July 7, 2014
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Blimey, Enid Blyton's later work was a bit dark, wasn't it? pic.twitter.com/YQO3PdbUsM — Kate Griffin (@griffinkate) February 18, 2014
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Late career Enid Blyton was dark. pic.twitter.com/yXlL7ibV3R — Patrick Andelic (@pkandelic) February 3, 2018
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Enid Blyton's latest book seems a little dark… https://t.co/kcsPbdhqom — Isaac Ashe (@isaacashe) April 26, 2016
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New Enid Blyton reboot sounds a little dark, but I guess these are difficult times. pic.twitter.com/NlqLDrQOIH — Peter Walker (@peterwalker99) October 22, 2019
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Reboot of Enid Blyton a bit dark https://t.co/VD6IV3CQnz — Miranda Sawyer (@msmirandasawyer) September 28, 2016
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17 hilarious examples of graffiti you’d only find in Britain


thepoke--2020-12-22--17 hilarious examples of graffiti you’d only find in Britain

Is it art or is it just vandalism ?
One thing we know for certain is that you ’ d @ @ @ @ @ graffiti like this anywhere other than the UK .
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This quote left behind @ @ @ @ @ fan : 3 .
This ingenious solution to getting work done by the council : @ @ @ @ @ at a Welsh flag : 6 .
These reviews left in the toilet at Winter @ @ @ @ @ passive-aggressive dig at the railways : 11 .
This piece of rebellious graffiti found in @ @ @ @ @ brilliantly bad shop puns you ’ d only ever find in Britain

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Is it art or is it just vandalism? One thing we know for certain is that you’d be unlikely to find these graffiti like this anywhere other than the UK.
1. This observation on a road sign:
2. This quote left behind by a Wallace and Gromit fan:
3. This ingenious solution to getting work done by the council:
4. This helpful piece of knowledge:
5. This sorry attempt at a Welsh flag:
6. These reviews left in the toilet at Winter Wonderland:
7. This passive-aggressive dig at the railways:
8. This excellent tribute:
9. This strong pun:
10. This three-letter declaration:
11. This piece of rebellious graffiti found in Sainsbury’s:
12. This money-saving tip:
13. This dangerous piece of advice:
14. This very British request:
15. This strangely wholesome wall art:
16. This rebellious response:
17. And finally, this road warning:
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19 brilliantly bad shop puns you’d only ever find in Britain


thepoke--2020-12-22--After 2 years, Donald Trump Jr. still holds the prize for Most Cringeworthy Christmas Tree Topper

As Christmas draws near and we learn that Baby Yoda is now a more popular tree topper than angels , @ @ @ @ @ the worst topper we ’ ve ever seen – this offering shared by Donald Trump @ @ @ @ @ inside out just looking at it , and we ’ re frankly amazed it ’ @ @ @ @ @ years , but he ’ s obviously inherited his father ’ s utter lack of @ @ @ @ @ t improve on these comments from Instagram users .
This comment from Instagram user , @ @ @ @ @ .
He ’ d better get a move on .
Move over angels , Baby @ @ @ @ @ Christmas tree topper

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As Christmas draws near and we learn that Baby Yoda is now a more popular tree topper than angels, our thoughts turn lightly to the worst topper we’ve ever seen – this offering shared by Donald Trump Jr.
We practically cringed ourselves inside out just looking at it, and we’re frankly amazed it’s still there after two years, but he’s obviously inherited his father’s utter lack of shame.
We can’t improve on these comments from Instagram users.
This comment from Instagram user, papi_trenta is particuarly relevant now.
He’d better get a move on.
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Move over angels, Baby Yoda is now the go-to Christmas tree topper
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thepoke--2020-12-22--‘Every single episode of the Mandalorian’ is 27 seconds very well spent

The latest season of the Star Wars spin-off , The Mandalorian , has drawn to a close with a surprise @ @ @ @ @ here in case you haven ’ t got that far .
But if you are @ @ @ @ @ , you may have noticed a pattern emerging in the plotlines from episode to episode @ @ @ @ @ that funny YouTuber close personal acquaintance has , because he ’ s produced this short @ @ @ @ @ – sketch , which shows exactly how the episodes pan out .
The video found @ @ @ @ @ coutesy of @ badtakeblake .
Some of the best reactions include these ones .
Just @ @ @ @ @ may be a little predictable , but … Move over angels , Baby Yoda is @ @ @ @ @ topper

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The latest season of the Star Wars spin-off, The Mandalorian, has drawn to a close with a surprise we won’t share here in case you haven’t got that far.
But if you are watching the hit Disney series, you may have noticed a pattern emerging in the plotlines from episode to episode.
It’s clear that funny YouTuber close personal acquaintance has, because he’s produced this short – in fact very short – sketch, which shows exactly how the episodes pan out.
The video found its way to Twitter, coutesy of @badtakeblake.
this really is every single episode of the mandalorian pic.twitter.com/7Ym5d9Oqpa — blake (@badtakeblake) December 9, 2020
Some of the best reactions include these ones.
It's 2 in the morning over here, and I'm breaking my back over here holding my laughs back. That's the funniest shit I've seen all day. https://t.co/PB0YxLc1Yo — Chris(py (ugh…COMMISIONS OPEN)) Fuck Christmas (@ChrisFriedMost) December 22, 2020
I’m dead 🤣🤣 this is so accurate https://t.co/GzT2yA6KZ3 — Scott Morris (@Scotty4_Mo) December 18, 2020
*chef’s kiss* Masterpiece. An instant classic. — Lincoln Smith (@LincolnStuff) December 11, 2020
Just to be clear – it may be a little predictable, but …
This is true 🤣 but it's also good https://t.co/hDj0tHSzLN — Jon Pudny 🗯 (@Pudny) December 22, 2020
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Move over angels, Baby Yoda is now the go-to Christmas tree topper
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thepoke--2020-12-22--The 50 most important dog tweets of the year

We ’ ve scoured Twitter for the most important dog tweets 0f 2020 and narrowed them down to 50 of @ @ @ @ @ them out and maybe give some of the people who shared them a follow .
@ @ @ @ @ most important dog tweets of the year…

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We’ve scoured Twitter for the most important dog tweets 0f 2020 and narrowed them down to 50 of the very best. Check them out and maybe give some of the people who shared them a follow.
Here they are, the most important dog tweets of the year…
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My hospital hired an employee whose only job is to go around saying hi to other employees while they work pic.twitter.com/WWXNeEiWne — Shari Dunaway, MD (@ShariDunawayMD) November 20, 2020
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sometimes you gotta take em for a test run before you buy em ❤❤❤ pic.twitter.com/RI5iCXhmKo — G will remain Heartbroken (@3005bear) December 4, 2020
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i thought twitter deserved to see this fluffy dog pic.twitter.com/MUyqTJ3Nqj — keat (@keatxngrant) August 17, 2020
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My parents are stressed out that dog groomers aren’t open because Furby’s hair just keeps getting bigger and bigger pic.twitter.com/e7Slb6A3QR — Eric Hu (@_EricHu) April 28, 2020
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Guess who decided to eat the inkjet cartridge? pic.twitter.com/qYWpemcRBZ — Dave M (@SpotTheLoon2010) November 16, 2020
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https://twitter.com/PrettiRickkay/status/1254916731870556161
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Big Poppa has been so sad today, I think he miss playing with the kids in the building. He just watches them from the patio pic.twitter.com/gVooqvZ5oI — Rae Elle (@RaeElle) April 22, 2020
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I built my dog a selfie booth so she can take photos of herself by pushing a pedal with her paw pic.twitter.com/lpFTVZFlId — Simone Giertz (@SimoneGiertz) October 15, 2020
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Behold my dog Frida, who ate a whole stack of kraft singles while I was in the shower. pic.twitter.com/ckkVVb1r3B — Verónica Bayetti Flores 🐜 (@veroconplatanos) April 11, 2020
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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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I ask my students to send me photos of their dogs doing class work. It’s an under-appreciated photography genre. pic.twitter.com/oxXFicXmue — Dr. Marie-Amélie George, JD/PhD (@ProfMAGeorge) April 15, 2020
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My dog chewed through my book on dog care. pic.twitter.com/rKfGxLNLa0 — Lavanya Mohan (@lavsmohan) February 7, 2016
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Sisters dugs up a hill can’t stop laughing pic.twitter.com/BlX2t6McQw — Callum (@callumbelll_) October 23, 2020
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https://twitter.com/StrangeCoisas/status/1304520346029223946
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marcelo quiere presumir su pulserita nueva pic.twitter.com/18hmfBSxUU — frida sofia (@fifsof) July 23, 2020
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https://twitter.com/alanna/status/1250444769303592962
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the hotdog are finally returning to the pastures. the earth is healing. we are the virus pic.twitter.com/vqhHYzq5rh — linc (@lincnotfound) April 24, 2020
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Shout out to this @Morrisons security man keeping this good boy dry. He said ‘well you never know how dogs feel about the rain’ pic.twitter.com/B9CPWI7u5Q — Melee Weapon (@MelGracie_) June 28, 2020
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Me in quarantine sending my dog to get me hot Cheetos pic.twitter.com/1Avx0JMlLo — Nancy (@Wtfnancyison) March 19, 2020
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https://twitter.com/ANDREW1ALBERTT/status/1321398914021527555
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https://twitter.com/jellyisIand/status/1248072635629457408
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oh to be a dog in a bowl pic.twitter.com/IUuc2sSIYP — nurse (@gle3m) January 12, 2020
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https://twitter.com/Nehv_/status/1298736921036967936


thepoke--2020-12-22--We just can’t stop watching this TikToker hilariously narrating Christmas hack videos

TikToker , @ the_mj_way , has been entertaining his followers with his commentaries on online craft hacks .
We don @ @ @ @ @ ’ s his wonderful Welsh accent and idiom or the fact that he alternates between @ @ @ @ @ the videos are compulsive viewing and often really funny .
Okay , okay …we also @ @ @ @ @ hacks .
As a Christmas treat , here are ten of our favourites .
Are @ @ @ @ @ instructions make the hacks so much better ?
Give him a follow on TikTok and @ @

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TikToker, @the_mj_way, has been entertaining his followers with his commentaries on online craft hacks.
We don’t know whether it’s his wonderful Welsh accent and idiom or the fact that he alternates between bafflement and delight, but the videos are compulsive viewing and often really funny.
Okay, okay …we also quite like some of the hacks.
As a Christmas treat, here are ten of our favourites.
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Are we all agreed that his instructions make the hacks so much better? Give him a follow on TikTok and YouTube.
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thepoke--2020-12-22--This hilariously bad Emmerdale clip has just gone viral all over again

Over on Twitter @ thediyora has done a fabulous rundown of memorable British TV moments and this one is proving @ @ @ @ @ It ’ s a moment from ITV ’ s Emmerdale which we ’ re presuming @ @ @ @ @ entirely seriously .
Is it ?
There are lots more iconic telly moments here , @ @ @ @ @ last 12 months ( just not all of them … ) .
Funniest TV quiz @ @ @ @ @ and Greta Thunberg made it even better )

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Over on Twitter @thediyora has done a fabulous rundown of memorable British TV moments and this one is proving among the most popular.
It’s a moment from ITV’s Emmerdale which we’re presuming isn’t taking itself entirely seriously. Is it?
10. Quite possibly the worst acting ever on Emmerdale pic.twitter.com/lscaRVVzpK — Diyora Shadijanova 🇺🇿 🇹🇯 (Диёра Шадижанова) (@thediyora) December 13, 2020
There are lots more iconic telly moments here, lots of them from the last 12 months (just not all of them …).
This one was also proving popular.
4. When this very chaotic Come Dine With Me contestant made "stir loan steak" pic.twitter.com/rU23zSq8Ny — Diyora Shadijanova 🇺🇿 🇹🇯 (Диёра Шадижанова) (@thediyora) December 13, 2020
And this.
3. When @maitlis got Hull confused with hell (easy mistake to make tbf) pic.twitter.com/dDGMEPmSrb — Diyora Shadijanova 🇺🇿 🇹🇯 (Диёра Шадижанова) (@thediyora) December 13, 2020
And of course, this.
6. When Nigella Lawson was so posh she really said mîcrowàvé pic.twitter.com/MXQrFKxVJm — Diyora Shadijanova 🇺🇿 🇹🇯 (Диёра Шадижанова) (@thediyora) December 13, 2020
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thepoke--2020-12-22--These eye-opening inventions never caught on for reasons that will rapidly become obvious

This video of amazing inventions that never caught on went viral on Reddit because , well , have a look @ @ @ @ @ Inventions that never caught on .
They lived more in future than we do in @ @ @ @ @ .
And here are just a few of the things people said about them .
@ @ @ @ @ an accident waiting to happen.
’ GigaPandesal ‘ Oh and none of the others did @ @ @ @ @ , flying boat man… ‘ Question_your_space ‘ That Heli-Boat looks dope AF , well , @ @ @ @ @ living.
’ BalognaPonyParty ‘ No one is mentioning the train at the end ?
I @ @ @ @ @ most interesting !
’ catscatscat ‘ The future is now !
!
We actually have @ @ @ @ @ diving .
But you hold onto it , instead of clipping it around your dick.
@ @ @ @ @ also have monowheels , not very popular but they literally have races for them.
’ @ @ @ @ @ .

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This video of amazing inventions that never caught on went viral on Reddit because, well, have a look at them for yourself.
Inventions that never caught on. They lived more in future than we do in 2020,’ said Redditor bedir07.
And here are just a few of the things people said about them.
‘First one looks like an accident waiting to happen.’ GigaPandesal ‘Oh and none of the others did?? Looking at you, flying boat man… ‘ Question_your_space ‘That Heli-Boat looks dope AF, well, until you get near anything living.’ BalognaPonyParty ‘No one is mentioning the train at the end? I think that one was the most interesting!’ catscatscat
Although …
‘The future is now!! We actually have those underwater fan/propellers for scuba diving. But you hold onto it, instead of clipping it around your dick.’ HairyColonicJr ‘We do also have monowheels, not very popular but they literally have races for them.’ lizardfolk2
But mostly, this.
‘Every single one of these inventions is a gruesome mutilation waiting to happen.’ FelineLargesse
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thepoke--2020-12-22--How your perception of speed is altered by your field of view is melting brains all over again

This incredible optical illusion has gone viral all over again and even if you ’ ve seen it before , @ @ @ @ @ to get your head around ( well , it was for us ) .
It @ @ @ @ @ your perception of speed is altered by your field of vision , but that ’ @ @ @ @ @ have a watch for yourself .
It was originally posted on Twitter by Akiyoshi Kitaoka @ @ @ @ @ Japan ’ s Ritsumeikan University , and has just gone viral all over again on @ @ @ @ @ ’ re having a hard time convincing yourself … ‘ If you look at the @ @ @ @ @ hit the edge of the screen at the same interval no matter the perspective .
@ @ @ @ @ slow down .
Cool indeed.
’ Litalian ‘ That ’ s a good anchor for @ @ @ @ @ having trouble believing the range of perceived speed until i read your comment .
Thanks @ @ @

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This incredible optical illusion has gone viral all over again and even if you’ve seen it before, it’s still tricky to get your head around (well, it was for us).
It’s all about how your perception of speed is altered by your field of vision, but that’s enough from us, have a watch for yourself.
Differences in perceived speed pic.twitter.com/V42VxQDRZ3 — Akiyoshi Kitaoka (@AkiyoshiKitaoka) February 4, 2020
It was originally posted on Twitter by Akiyoshi Kitaoka, professor of psychology at Japan’s Ritsumeikan University, and has just gone viral all over again on Reddit.
And if you’re having a hard time convincing yourself …
‘If you look at the power lines overhead, they hit the edge of the screen at the same interval no matter the perspective. But everything else seems to slow down. Cool indeed.’ Litalian ‘That’s a good anchor for vision. I was actually having trouble believing the range of perceived speed until i read your comment. Thanks!’ nikola_144
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thepoke--2020-12-22--Trump’s ghostwriter predicted in uncanny detail how he’d react to losing an election

When Donald Trump boasts about having written the best-selling Art of the Deal , what he really means is that @ @ @ @ @ a real writer , Tony Schwartz , who actually wrote it .
To ghostwrite for @ @ @ @ @ of how they think , so it ’ s probably not that surprising that Tony @ @ @ @ @ out .
Here he is , addressing the Oxford Union before the 2016 election , @ @ @ @ @ if Trump lost .
Here ’ s how people have been reacting to the resurfaced @ @ @ @ @ this to add .
Now , let ’ s ask Mr Schwartz how Trump would @ @ @ @ @ .
If you want to watch the full , fascinating talk , you can do @ @ @ @ @ Sanders predict the US election aftermath with chilling accuracy

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When Donald Trump boasts about having written the best-selling Art of the Deal, what he really means is that he gave some ideas to a real writer, Tony Schwartz, who actually wrote it.
To ghostwrite for someone takes a real understanding of how they think, so it’s probably not that surprising that Tony Schwartz clearly knows Trump inside out.
Here he is, addressing the Oxford Union before the 2016 election, predicting exactly what would happen if Trump lost.
.@tonyschwartz predicted what Trump was going to do when he loses the election perfectly….even though he was talking about 2016 it is happening right now word for word pic.twitter.com/FMbuT8Wr5C — Icculus The Brave (@FirenzeMike) December 19, 2020
That’s the Trump playbook laid bare.
Here’s how people have been reacting to the resurfaced clip.
Yeah, from four years ago. It could have been recorded yesterday. https://t.co/JZaZcAg82p — Chadd Keim (@ckinfinite) December 20, 2020
Wow.. Nostradamus shit right here. Even though he is saying what we are all thinking. https://t.co/nmaXpPl45L — Philly in the place 2 B (@phillyb41) December 19, 2020
This is @tonyschwartz the ghost writer of ‘The Art of the Deal’ eerily predicting Trump’s behaviour, but this is before the 2016 election! #scarypic.twitter.com/hyNHHNlSC3 — Unnamed Insider (@Unnamedinsider) December 21, 2020
Cassandra Bonhoeffer had this to add.
And it’s so much more dangerous now with President Trump rather than merely Candidate Trump. https://t.co/vqMq8Kjp4y — Cassandra Bonhoeffer (@kmf78) December 20, 2020
Now, let’s ask Mr Schwartz how Trump would react to a prison sentence.
If you want to watch the full, fascinating talk, you can do that here.
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thepoke--2020-12-22--This man saw the upside to a Christmas lockdown but not everyone caught it

This man saw the upside to Boris Johnson ’ s 11th hour Christmas lockdown and it ’ s fair to @ @ @ @ @ a bit of a retro vibe going on .
But not everyone managed to catch @ @ @ @ @ much any of it , in fact .
This BBC presenter took a minute to @ @ @ @ @ the UK is right now and it ’ s quite the watch

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This man saw the upside to Boris Johnson’s 11th hour Christmas lockdown and it’s fair to say it’s got a bit of a retro vibe going on.
But not everyone managed to catch it all. Or pretty much any of it, in fact.
Here it is. The most British straight man response to #Tier4 of all time pic.twitter.com/1WlEBNcF1Y — Dec The Halls 🎄 (@Tweet_Dec) December 21, 2020
We’ve contacted the mother-in-law for comment.
this is literally just sounds — Jack O’Holy Night (@obrienjohnjack) December 21, 2020
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This BBC presenter took a minute to tell the world exactly where the UK is right now and it’s quite the watch
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thepoke--2020-12-22--This BBC presenter took a minute to tell the world exactly where the UK is right now and it’s quite

This BBC presenter took a minute to tell the world exactly where the UK is right now and it’s quite the watch

Over on BBC News , journalist Ros Atkins thought he ’ d take a moment to tell the world exactly @ @ @ @ @ now and it ’ s quite the watch .
It ’ s one thing to @ @ @ @ @ to have it summed up for you in quite such a brutal and masterly fashion @ @ @ @ @ few of the things people were saying about it after the clip went viral on @ @ @ @ @ think the presenter looks familiar it might be because you saw him do this last @ @ @ @ @ of Donald Trump , Rudy Giuliani and the unfortunate ( hilarious ) Four Seasons mix @ @ @ @ @ follow @ BBCRosAtkins on Twitter here .

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Over on BBC News, journalist Ros Atkins thought he’d take a moment to tell the world exactly where the UK is right now and it’s quite the watch.
I took a minute of our show earlier to try and capture for our viewers around the world the extraordinarily uncertain moment the UK has arrived at. @BBCWorld pic.twitter.com/Bt3hweRXxe — Ros Atkins (@BBCRosAtkins) December 21, 2020
It’s one thing to know this, quite another to have it summed up for you in quite such a brutal and masterly fashion.
Here are just a few of the things people were saying about it after the clip went viral on Twitter.
Christ what a summary. https://t.co/aO7miPCd0f — Ian Dunt (@IanDunt) December 21, 2020
‘A dank, dark day is matched by profoundly uncertain times’ pic.twitter.com/bc1ZcXKGtk — Carole Cadwalladr (@carolecadwalla) December 21, 2020
This guy should be on the main bulletins. Tells it straight https://t.co/Ab4cnIMlka — ALASTAIR CAMPBELL (@campbellclaret) December 21, 2020
What an eloquent 57 second summary of the roughly 438 news stories engulfing the UK pic.twitter.com/wJIuKLGPVQ — Toby Earle (@TobyonTV) December 21, 2020
No nonsense factual reporting. Grim but true. More of this, please. https://t.co/7EZ5Erf6vY — Annette Dittert (@annettedittert) December 21, 2020
Imagine getting this preview last Christmas pic.twitter.com/icn5QyBuoX — Jonathan Lis (@jonlis1) December 22, 2020
‘Grandad. What was it like living through Christmas 2020?’ ‘Well…pic.twitter.com/smjAqq9rNt — The Poke (@ThePoke) December 21, 2020
And if you think the presenter looks familiar it might be because you saw him do this last month, a perfect summary of Donald Trump, Rudy Giuliani and the unfortunate (hilarious) Four Seasons mix up.
The story of Four Seasons Total Landscaping – with thanks @jeremyrroebuck and colleagues at @PhillyInquirer, plus @washingtonpost. And@_RichardHall who was there. pic.twitter.com/h7QaSx3dv4 — Ros Atkins (@BBCRosAtkins) November 9, 2020
And you can follow @BBCRosAtkins on Twitter here.
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thepoke--2020-12-22--Our 17 favourites from the new rhyming Elf on the shelf-inspired meme

‘ Elf on the shelf ’ has become a huge part of Christmas for parents of young children , as @ @ @ @ @ to all sorts of mischief about the house in the run-up to the big day @ @ @ @ @ grass up any misbehaving kids to Santa .
But it isn ’ t just parents @ @ @ @ @ guy – as this rhyming Twitter meme shows .

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‘Elf on the shelf’ has become a huge part of Christmas for parents of young children, as the naughty toy gets up to all sorts of mischief about the house in the run-up to the big day, while being prepared to grass up any misbehaving kids to Santa.
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But it isn’t just parents taking inspiration from the little guy – as this rhyming Twitter meme shows.
1.
You’ve heard of Elf on a Shelf, now get ready for pic.twitter.com/I8Q5SJjV8y — Keir Starmeme (@KeirStarmeme) December 12, 2020
2.
you’ve heard of elf on a shelf, but what about pic.twitter.com/R7GdTKR2YJ — 🇰🇳dominique🇹🇹 #EndSarsNow (@justlikehheaven) December 20, 2020
3.
You’ve heard of elf on a shelf; now get ready for… pic.twitter.com/IcTozUVSqq — Just Some Guy | Black Lives Matter (@Home_Halfway) December 12, 2020
4.
You’ve heard of Elf on the shelf but have you heard of pic.twitter.com/yS9lnEIVO6 — evelyn (@weekendwars) December 18, 2020
5.
You've heard of elf on a shelf? How about pic.twitter.com/bjhLiNbxXw — Andrew Dreelin (@Dreelin4birds) December 16, 2020
6.
You've heard of elf on the shelf, now get ready for… pic.twitter.com/g29dHJWOFX — Carissa May – Stoat on a boat🛥 (@MustelidMay) December 18, 2020
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you've heard of elf on a shelf, now get ready for… pic.twitter.com/d2htCkkOqy — Green Bank Observatory (@GreenBankObserv) December 9, 2020
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You've heard of the elf on the shelf, now be prepared for pic.twitter.com/YC5k1rndHZ — Dr. Ottfinger (@Ottfinger) December 17, 2020
9.


thepoke--2020-12-22--The blockage at Dover may cause a lettuce shortage – we picked the 11 funniest takes just cos we cou

The blockage at Dover may cause a lettuce shortage – we picked the 11 funniest takes just cos we could

As news spread of a more virulent Covid mutation spreading across the UK , other countries took steps to prevent @ @ @ @ @ a ban on travel from the UK .
This meant that truck drivers entering the @ @ @ @ @ back to the continent , so they opted out , leading to concerns about access @ @ @ @ @ was brushed off by Transport Secretary , Grant Shapps .
It seemed that short-lived items @ @ @ @ @ fruits would be particularly vulnerable , as were we at the thought of a trailer @ @ @ @ @ Here ’ s how Twitter reacted to the impending crisis .
The world has pulled @ @ @ @ @ UK and its Covid variant – 15 favourite responses

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As news spread of a more virulent Covid mutation spreading across the UK, other countries took steps to prevent it arriving there by slapping a ban on travel from the UK.
2016: Britain will become an independent country and a major player on the world stage! 2020: Plague Island has been quarantined from the rest of the world and all of our exports are stuck in Kent. — TechnicallyRon (@TechnicallyRon) December 21, 2020
This meant that truck drivers entering the country would have difficulty getting back to the continent, so they opted out, leading to concerns about access to fresh food – which was brushed off by Transport Secretary, Grant Shapps.
So the government this morning says according to the headline that the disruption won't cause shortages… But Sainsbury says it will… Now who to believe?https://t.co/LC7fvbfYJJ — Dave Spenceley (@ytcitraining) December 21, 2020
It seemed that short-lived items like salad and soft citrus fruits would be particularly vulnerable, as were we at the thought of a trailer filled with rotting lettuce.
Here’s how Twitter reacted to the impending crisis.
1.
I worry that the forthcoming lettuce shortage is just the tip of the iceberg. — Richard Osman (@richardosman) December 21, 2020
2.
this would not be happening if we’d voted romaine 🇬🇧 https://t.co/UuMbjksYzx — Sarah Dempster (@Dempster2000) December 21, 2020
3.
I love how Brits go crazy for salad stuff when they are told they might be missing out. I see far more people on the biscuit aisle than hanging around the lettuce — Will Black (@WillBlackWriter) December 21, 2020
4.
Following concerns about food shortages, I can confirm that there is no need to worry. My Fortnum and Masons hamper has now been delivered.#DailyBriefing #BrexitIsland — Parody Boris Johnson (@BorisJohnson_MP) December 21, 2020
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Lettuce hope this embargo stops — Dr Benjamin 'Ward Viking' Janaway (@drjanaway) December 21, 2020
6.
2016: “This is gonna be fucking great. Global Britain, surging forth into the world, a true leader on the international stage. We have our country back!” 2020: “You can’t leave your rainy archipelago of death and there will be no salad.” — 🏳🌈 Mary ChristMax 🏳🌈 (@SpillerOfTea) December 21, 2020
7.
*clears throat and taps mic* seems here in Britain we are no longer in our salad days https://t.co/9WpoVt5lSg — shon faye. (@shonfaye) December 21, 2020
8.
Dear The Rest of The World, We are trapped on Plague Island, with a bunch of inept charlatans in charge, who don’t have a clue what they are doing & are about to drive us over a no deal Brexit cliff. Please send help…& some lettuce..👍🏻 Love, The U.K. 👍🏻💜#BrexitIsland pic.twitter.com/9XKJkSOv6G — Coralaen 🇪🇺🇬🇧🐝💙🌈🍁✊🏻 (@Moonstone1812) December 21, 2020
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it's beginning to look a lot like scurrr-vyyyy https://t.co/MPtixnvIf3 — Adrian Bott (@Cavalorn) December 21, 2020
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🎶 When you go will you send back a lettuce from America 🎶 pic.twitter.com/7VbGux2bjG — Pombal Stoat 🧢(ex Derry Air) (@PombalStoat) December 21, 2020
One tweeter had a question.
Who the fuck eats salad at Christmas. I've got 8 bags of peanuts, three tubs of Heroes and 16 mince pies to get through first. https://t.co/WpS6wFsKh4 — 🎅🏻 sHEPPY Christmas🎄 (@Sheppyuk) December 21, 2020
Luckily, we’ve found a supplier.
I can do you a good price on lettuce’ pic.twitter.com/iptzFKB1DY — Rylan Clark-Neal (@Rylan) December 21, 2020
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thepoke--2020-12-23--The 25 most wholesome tweets of the year

2020 has been a rough year , so we ’ ve tirelessly searched through Twitter for the most wholesome tweets @ @ @ @ @ them down to 25 of the best .
Check them out and remind yourself that @ @ @ @ @ good in the world .
Here they are , the most wholesome tweets of the @ @ @ @ @ British things to have happened in 2020

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2020 has been a rough year, so we’ve tirelessly searched through Twitter for the most wholesome tweets we could find and narrowed them down to 25 of the best. Check them out and remind yourself that there’s still some good in the world.
Here they are, the most wholesome tweets of the year…
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there's a record shop for mice in Sweden pic.twitter.com/r5Zy2wW5fD — Ian Wade (@WadeyWade) August 15, 2020
2.
Our village Christmas lights are designed by the local primary kids and they are the single best thing about the festive season. pic.twitter.com/kDhfLk3Dcb — Poppy McKenzie Smith (@GTOpoppy) November 16, 2020
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In Mexico, school was cancelled because of the pandemic. This teacher turned her pickup truck into a portable classroom. She drives two hours a day to teach children with autism who don't have books or access to the internet.
pic.twitter.com/hscu8zI85Z — The Feel Good Page ❤ (@akkitwts) August 6, 2020
4.
absolutely losing it over this picture of my brother with his baby pic.twitter.com/jfL3VDQ9jN — keri (@keri_wtf) October 16, 2020
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https://twitter.com/MisterNigerD/status/1341129910975389697
6.
I am 74 years young and had this done to my hair today, I love it! What do you all think and be honest! In my profession, I had to be conservative and never could have had anything like this! pic.twitter.com/UmYWzrVdd1 — patti smeed 🌊🌊🌊 alt @SComfortWayToGo 🇺🇸 (@PattiSmeed) August 12, 2020
7.
Happy one year anniversary to the 60p Morrisons basil my flatmate innocently bought when we moved in. To anyone who has ever killed a supermarket herb plant: I’m afraid yours died so that our basil overlord could reign supreme pic.twitter.com/xJj2jBeUjD — Oliver (@oliverwearing) September 23, 2020
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Someone taught a raccoon how to finger paint and it’s the best thing I’ve seen in a while. pic.twitter.com/tbbKIkk4S4 — Disney+ this dick (@TonySkratchere) July 27, 2020
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My boyfriend has been on a 2 week holiday to Scotland for some peace & quiet so he could "paint his masterpiece". This morning I was finally allowed to see it: pic.twitter.com/45Q6dlbugU — Anbara Salam (@anbara_salam) September 2, 2020
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2 weeks of isolation and we're out here making picnic tables for squirrels because we're insane pic.twitter.com/8WfHwyJQA4 — Lucy Small (@lucyleid) March 31, 2020
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My kid asked if that lady is tiny. pic.twitter.com/Lm6ytjhV9P — Dude-Bro Dad (@thedadvocate01) May 4, 2019
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House near us puts these bears out each day, doing a different activity every time. It’s all I live for currently… pic.twitter.com/cSKYiqZL1Z — Adam Harrison (@Adam_Harrison13) March 30, 2020
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My roommate moved out and my cat called dibs. pic.twitter.com/BFjmwez0a9 — Olivia Asis (@Olivia_As_Is) October 25, 2020
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I was absolutely in despair about everything today and then I heard about this kid who sent firefighters a Baby Yoda and they take it with them everywhere and I lost it. Just started sobbing. pic.twitter.com/HcRIWNhH4j — Rin (@decadent_hag) September 25, 2020
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https://twitter.com/steph_heathcote/status/1287688369905033217?lang=en
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4 years in a row! My brother the culinary GOAT at 14. Cooked all of it. pic.twitter.com/tZKfvOXJ6m — M STANDS FOR MARTIAN (@Kingflacko3) October 12, 2020
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My little rescue dog breaks my heart. He still can’t get over having his very own bowl. pic.twitter.com/mrlJ9cIRkb — ErUpstairs (@ErUpstairs) August 5, 2020
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almost 6 years ago before my dad passed he gave my sister this 10$ bill to give to me on my 21st birthday so he could buy me my first beer, cheers pops havin this one for you! pic.twitter.com/oaIulpEJTc — Matt Goodman (@mattg12699) December 6, 2020
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https://twitter.com/MuhNameizJeff/status/1327487118655021057
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The kid I nanny is nervous for the first day of school and my heart is completely melted. pic.twitter.com/rm0CEzPO0b — George C. Owens (@George_C_Owens) September 8, 2020
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My 8 year old daughter just yelled “Oh no the toilet is smoking!!” My wife and I ran to the bathroom to find this. It’s just day 4 of home school. pic.twitter.com/tG92vJPOtR — Matthew Berry (@MatthewBerryTMR) March 19, 2020
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They found a small owl inside of this year’s Rockefeller Christmas tree, he hitched a ride all the way to NYC and is now being treated and cared for at a wildlife rehab facility. pic.twitter.com/f4PkBm6MGo — Allison Esposito Medina (@techladyallison) November 18, 2020
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My PhD supervisor brought a whole box of transparent masks so I could lipread – completely unprompted. I'm crying – inclusivity done right pic.twitter.com/NetDpb5keG — Alex Lu (@alexijielu) October 13, 2020
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Took a pic of the cat lookin out the window and accidentally turned him into some sort of god. pic.twitter.com/xjN4W6peSJ — Amanda (@amandahys7) October 1, 2020
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The 25 most painfully British things to have happened in 2020


thepoke--2020-12-23--The 25 most painfully British things to have happened in 2020

It ’ s been a tough year for a thousand and one different reasons , but throughout it all Britain has continued to be… well , Britain .
Here are 25 moments from 2020 that could only ever have happened in UK : 1 .
When this man tried finding a loophole to McDonald ’ s being drive-through only : 2 .
When this guy had a snack-based misunderstanding with his mum : 3 .
When someone got a tattoo commemorating an iconic moment from ITV ’ s Goldenballs : 4 .
When the daytime soap Doctors had a storyline @ @ @ @ @ @ @ When this person had to give the TV Licensing people a history lesson : 7 .
When Hermes made no effort with their parcel delivery conformation photo : 9 .
When one man scientifically audited his Quality Street tin : 10 .
When a burger van had to put up this notice : 11 .
When someone took a creative approach to PPE : 12 .
When someone ’ s video appearance on BBC News resulted in an unfortunate optical illusion : 13 .
When panic buyers forced one person to complete their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the BBC sent out this survey to staff : 15 .
When even Batman himself couldn ’ t escape ridicule : 16 .
When Edinburgh tried to scare off swans with graffiti : 17 .
When next-door neighbours were engaged in a petty dispute : 18 .
When an inventive scammer attempted to steal someone ’ s card details : 19 .
When this person let their feelings for Dominic Cummings be known : 20 .
When someone technically gave a Facebook user the help they were looking for : 21 .
When @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dad ’ s Deliveroo account : 22 .
When this mum was taking zero risks when it came to coronavirus : 23 .
When people inexplicably decided to leave snacks as an offering to a boxed up Winston Churchill statue : 25 .
And finally , when a postman offered some helpful advice : 17 hilarious examples of graffiti you ’ d only find in Britain

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It’s been a tough year for a thousand and one different reasons, but throughout it all Britain has continued to be… well, Britain.
Here are 25 moments from 2020 that could only ever have happened in UK:
1. When this man tried finding a loophole to McDonald’s being drive-through only:
https://twitter.com/JamieTowers8/status/1268136890693189633
2. When this guy had a snack-based misunderstanding with his mum:
So Iceland have just released DipDab ice lollies and I left the sherbet on the side because I didn’t want it and now my mum thinks I’m dealing x pic.twitter.com/6Kza5KiY9C — Dan (@dancooledaily) April 27, 2020
3. When someone got a tattoo commemorating an iconic moment from ITV’s Goldenballs:
4. When the daytime soap Doctors had a storyline involving multiple Joe Pasqaules:
Just want to let everyone know that Doctors has a storyline where a woman thinks everyone she meets is Joe Pasquale. And Joe Pasquale is playing all the characters. Working from home is going well. pic.twitter.com/GbsnNEq2Sx — Holly (@holly_m_rogers) March 12, 2020
5. When this person had to give the TV Licensing people a history lesson:
Oh good, it’s the time of year where I have to explain to the TV Licensing Authority why King George III hasn’t paid his TV licence since 1820 pic.twitter.com/9vYma2DSlz — Rachel Mackay (@rachmackay) August 27, 2020
6. When Solihull council attempted to line a football pitch:
Council just did our lines, looks well smart. @SolihullCouncil pic.twitter.com/2wFuYeg0hZ — Tom Payne (@TOMPAYNE1999) January 29, 2020
7. When Hermes made no effort with their parcel delivery conformation photo:
hermes proper fucked me off yesterday pic.twitter.com/HL48TLsIto — hol (@HollySaynor1) April 12, 2020
8. When a single swan wreaked havoc on a dual carriageway:
welcome to england pic.twitter.com/CaYLv6GtbO — moth dad (@innesmck) February 8, 2020
9. When one man scientifically audited his Quality Street tin:
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
10. When a burger van had to put up this notice:
I don't make the rules sorry pic.twitter.com/pflCIqvOIP — Sara (@tinyredbook) January 28, 2020
11. When someone took a creative approach to PPE:
12. When someone’s video appearance on BBC News resulted in an unfortunate optical illusion:
sorry but the way her shoulders blend into the chair to make her head look miniscule has absolutely ended me pic.twitter.com/E1Y9BslhHK — Ben Smoke (@bencsmoke) November 16, 2020
13. When panic buyers forced one person to complete their food shop elsewhere:
https://twitter.com/OpenMindMH/status/1243675014135787521
14. When the BBC sent out this survey to staff:
BBC staff have just been sent a wellbeing survey and I'm fairly confident this wasn't meant to be one of the questions pic.twitter.com/VMphViATPv — Tom Hourigan (@TomHourigan) May 6, 2020
15. When even Batman himself couldn’t escape ridicule:
Filming Batman in Liverpool is fun until you get called a “goth nonce” by a lad doing a wheelie in 110’s down bold street pic.twitter.com/OAhg9H7hFi — Jack Hellier (@Jackhellier) October 12, 2020
16. When Edinburgh tried to scare off swans with graffiti:
https://twitter.com/dr_nic/status/1281401458525519873
17. When next-door neighbours were engaged in a petty dispute:
Next door with top class grass banter. pic.twitter.com/S6zHlei6z6 — Matty (@Chialton) July 1, 2020
18. When an inventive scammer attempted to steal someone’s card details:
Everyone just needs to appreciate how funny this is pic.twitter.com/bjiSAFQKIl — Emma (@emmwright_) July 7, 2020
19. When this person let their feelings for Dominic Cummings be known:
Popped out for some chips earlier pic.twitter.com/qEqaJbd6e2 — Oliver Leith (@oliverleith) May 24, 2020
20. When someone technically gave a Facebook user the help they were looking for:
Facebook is unrivalled hahahahah pic.twitter.com/ypSGlptbcd — ben (@bathomas00) October 15, 2020
21. When a child got her hands on her dad’s Deliveroo account:
Let my one year-old daughter play with my phone and she ordered one onion on Deliveroo. pic.twitter.com/28qVw0qYNP — Jamie (@Jamsoir) April 20, 2020
22. When this mum was taking zero risks when it came to coronavirus:
What precautions are you all taking during the global pandemic? My mum is bathing her Tesco delivery pic.twitter.com/96TnBPgjwO — Evie Lancaster (@EvieLancaster) March 27, 2020
23. When people inexplicably decided to leave snacks as an offering to a boxed up Winston Churchill statue:
24. When technology backfired during a football match:
Inverness Caledonian Thistle don’t employ a cameraman as their camera is programmed to follow the ball throughout the match. The commentator had to apologise today as the camera kept on mistaking the ball for the linesman’s head… pic.twitter.com/LeKsc2bEj7 — Tom Cox (@seagull81) October 24, 2020
25. And finally, when a postman offered some helpful advice:
https://twitter.com/Pocklington_Liz/status/1283012911657615362
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thepoke--2020-12-23--People are struggling to remember what anyone’s called in Love Actually and they’ve got a point, act

People are struggling to remember what anyone’s called in Love Actually and they’ve got a point, actually

Put to one side – like Brussels sprouts – the debate whether Love Actually is any good or not and @ @ @ @ @ , whether you can actually remember what any of the characters are called .
Any @ @ @ @ @ We only mention this after Serena Smith – @ serenathesmith – mentioned this phenomenon on @ @ @ @ @ , wildly viral .
And here are some of our favourite things people said in @ @ @ @ @ case you were wondering .
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Put to one side – like Brussels sprouts – the debate whether Love Actually is any good or not and consider, for a moment, whether you can actually remember what any of the characters are called.
Any of them, actually.
We only mention this after Serena Smith – @serenathesmith – mentioned this phenomenon on Twitter and it went viral, wildly viral.
love actually is my favourite xmas film but ive just realised i cannot name a single character. like what is Keira Knightley called? Alan Rickman? Emma Thompson? do they even have names — Serena Smith (@serenathesmith) December 22, 2020
And here are some of our favourite things people said in response.
You’ve started something here, I cannot think of anyone’s names either 😂🤯 — Emma Kershaw (@emmagkershaw) December 22, 2020
literally my head is so empty. what's Martin freeman called??? Keira Knightley's stalker??? her husband?? head is empty — Serena Smith (@serenathesmith) December 22, 2020
this is so accurate — NOW TV (@NOWTV) December 22, 2020
apart from Joanna obvs — Serena Smith (@serenathesmith) December 22, 2020
I remember reading Colin Firth's character had been named after the directors brother Jamie, so that he could fit children shouting "I hate uncle Jamie" into a scene 😭 — Armarni (@ArmarniPR) December 22, 2020
Mia: one of the worlds biggest movie villains!!! pic.twitter.com/wtJNaOoByh — Jason Tinney (@tintin_tinney) December 22, 2020
This is hilarious 😂 i think emma thompson & alan rickman's son is called bernard?! — Izzie Price 🌻 (@izzie_price) December 22, 2020
Colin, God of sex, he’s just on the wrong continent — Ronald Finstern (@RonaldFinstern) December 22, 2020
8 is a lot of legs David… Hugh Grant is David! — Alina (@miss_h888) December 22, 2020
Natalie! The one who is apparently “fat” and ironically has her name forgotten in the movie by PM Hugh Grant! — Richard Hansen (@richardhansen86) December 22, 2020
ughhh you only need one name: Billy Mack! 🙂 pic.twitter.com/FMYfK4rBt2 — Howard Elton (@howard_elton) December 23, 2020
Don’t do Billy Mack dirty like this. The greatest character in the whole terrible film! — 🎅 Little Saint Nick Reilly 🎅 (@NickJWReilly) December 22, 2020
And just in case you were wondering.
Jamie – Colin Firth
David – Hugh Grant
Natalie – Martine McCutcheon
Karen – Emma Thompson
Harry – Alan Rickman
Juliet – Kiera Knightley
Daniel – Liam Neeson
Sarah – Laura Linney
That’s the best of my knowledge! X — Emily Rose Chriscoli (@EmilyRChriscoli) December 22, 2020
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thepoke--2020-12-23--Boris Johnson’s wildly innacurate estimate of the number of trapped lorries earned these 12 takedown

Boris Johnson’s wildly innacurate estimate of the number of trapped lorries earned these 12 takedowns

During his briefing on the border crisis at Dover , the PM claimed there were 170 lorries waiting on the @ @ @ @ @ everyone that a solution would be announced within hours .
A solution – of sorts @ @ @ @ @ Tuesday evening , leading to the route opening on Wednesday to any drivers who had @ @ @ @ @ the previous 72 hours .
Boris Johnson gave the measure a boost , by *checks @ @ @ @ @ coordinate a testing programme .
Twitter wasn ’ t going to let any of it @ @ @ @ @ ’ s probably too busy lying on Beachy Head with his binoculars .
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During his briefing on the border crisis at Dover, the PM claimed there were 170 lorries waiting on the M20.
Wrong.
This is not the queue for Dover.
This is the pre-queue for the queue for Dover. pic.twitter.com/Z4ccLw1uJZ — Nick🇬🇧🇪🇺 (@nicktolhurst) December 22, 2020
The PM assured everyone that a solution would be announced within hours.
Wrong.
This calls for swift and decisive action. I have called a meeting to arrange the rapid deployment of traffic wardens to start giving out parking fines. #Kent pic.twitter.com/yUPVO3coXE — Parody Boris Johnson (@BorisJohnson_MP) December 22, 2020
A solution – of sorts – was finally agreed on Tuesday evening, leading to the route opening on Wednesday to any drivers who had tested negative for coronavirus within the previous 72 hours.
Boris Johnson gave the measure a boost, by *checks notes* asking Dido Harding to coordinate a testing programme.
Twitter wasn’t going to let any of it pass without comment.
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Over 3,000 lorries and counting …. Johnson is as good at counting lorries as he is at counting his children #BorisHasFailedTheNation — Con O'Neill (@cononeilluk) December 22, 2020
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Let’s hope we clear the backlog of 3000 lorries before the next backlog over Brexit builds up. — Deborah Meaden (@DeborahMeaden) December 22, 2020
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Congratulations to Danny Boyle for choreographing such an amazing opening ceremony for the Brexit Festival. Inspirational! pic.twitter.com/O6et6osUTp — Keith Burge (@carryonkeith) December 21, 2020
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2050AD "How did the Christmas tradition of queueing up in a lorry for 40 miles outside Dover start, daddy?" Some bollocks about 'taking back control', son… pic.twitter.com/rbECX5KCla — Robin Flavell (@RobinFlavell) December 18, 2020
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‘I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Rows of lorries stuck on the hard shoulder of the M20. I watched as Kent was turned into a giant car park with only three working portaloos. Any movement has been lost in time, like tears in rain. Time to die.’ pic.twitter.com/cKpAw7w6RR — DungeonMaster Ewington 🎲 (@AndiEwington) December 22, 2020
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The number of lorries stacked in Kent has “fluctuated” upwards from Boris Johnson’s 170 to more than 1,500 says Priti Patel. Also fluctuating upwards: the nation’s blood pressure — Tim Shipman (@ShippersUnbound) December 22, 2020
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how those lorries look from ground level: pic.twitter.com/4OZ8kmcdiU — Jon Stone (@joncstone) December 22, 2020
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This is an amazing cinematic shot, a real reminder that we’re watching the season finale of the UK. pic.twitter.com/1nDgG947zu — David Schneider (@davidschneider) December 22, 2020
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How it started How it's going pic.twitter.com/XXAA5omVfq — Steve Peers (@StevePeers) December 22, 2020
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Priti Patel desperately trying to resolve UK border gridlock, as she hasn’t been able to deport anyone since Sunday. — Have I Got News For You (@haveigotnews) December 22, 2020
The wonderful Janey Godley had a question.
Is Nigel Farage helping them park ? https://t.co/1yIgpWuesZ — Janey Godley (@JaneyGodley) December 22, 2020
He’s probably too busy lying on Beachy Head with his binoculars.
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Everyone noticed that the aerial shot of stranded lorries in Dover looks eerily similar to an iconic movie scene
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thepoke--2020-12-23--People loved this TV quiz contestant’s reaction to winning a not entirely amazing prize

This moment on ITV quiz Tipping Point went viral because it ’ s just so good .
It ’ s @ @ @ @ @ presenter Ben Shephard that he ’ s just won a day out on the North @ @ @ @ @ well , have a watch for yourself .
Well , maybe he just was really @ @ @ @ @ here ’ s the man himself .
It was included in a list of iconic @ @ @ @ @ Shadijanova – @ thediyora over on Twitter – and it ’ s well worth your @ @ @ @ @ , for instance … This hilariously bad Emmerdale clip has just gone viral all over @

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This moment on ITV quiz Tipping Point went viral because it’s just so good. It’s a contestant being told by presenter Ben Shephard that he’s just won a day out on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway and, well, have a watch for yourself.
13. When this Tipping Point contestant clearly HATED his prize pic.twitter.com/OevftbkHU9 — Diyora Shadijanova 🇺🇿 🇹🇯 (Диёра Шадижанова) (@thediyora) December 13, 2020
Well, maybe he was just really excited.
And here’s the man himself.
The #TippingPoint Double Jackpot Winning Legend that is Clive will be joining us on @GMB tomorrow! pic.twitter.com/3bKxjZ6raC — Ben Shephard (@benshephard) March 4, 2020
Love Toby! — Jasmine (@JazzyDodger) March 4, 2020
We loved Toby too!! — Ben Shephard (@benshephard) March 4, 2020
Same here – his reaction to winning the day out on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway – absolutely priceless! #tippingpoint — Steve Lowe (@SenorApple2014) March 4, 2020
It was included in a list of iconic British TV moments by Diyora Shadijanova – @thediyora over on Twitter – and it’s well worth your time.
Moments like this, for instance …
5. When this Mastermind contestant had no clue who Greta Thunberg was pic.twitter.com/EkZsPGQXAA — Diyora Shadijanova 🇺🇿 🇹🇯 (Диёра Шадижанова) (@thediyora) December 13, 2020
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This hilariously bad Emmerdale clip has just gone viral all over again
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thepoke--2020-12-23--These 19 ‘rare insults’ are very funny and might even come in useful one day

There ’ s a subReddit called ‘ rare insults ’ in which people share insults that are unique and very @ @ @ @ @ of the best .
You never know , they might even come in useful one @ @

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There’s a subReddit called ‘rare insults’ in which people share insults that are unique and very funny.
Here are 23 of the best. You never know, they might even come in useful one day.
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thepoke--2020-12-23--The story of Freddie Mercury’s takedown of Sid Vicious has gone viral all over again (43 years later

The story of Freddie Mercury’s takedown of Sid Vicious has gone viral all over again (43 years later)

Freddie Mercury ’ s famous takedown of the Sex Pistols ’ Sid Vicious has been trending today , a mere 43 years after it happened .
But it ’ s one for the ages and as enjoyable now as it presumably was then , shared by Laurie Charles ( @ TheStuffofMemes on Twitter ) .
And just in case that ’ s tricky to read ( it ’ s probably tricky to read ) , rewind the clock back to 1977 … “ Sid Vicious made the mistake one day of bursting into Queen ’ s control room and antagonising @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in bringing ballet to the masses , then ?
’ He sneered .
‘ Oh yes , Simon Ferocious , ’ Mercury replied .
’ We ’ re trying our best dear.
’ Then , according to Queen biographer Daniel Nester , Freddie rose from his chair and began to playfully flick the safety pins displayed on the front of Sid ’ s leather jacket .
‘ Tell me , ’ he asked .
‘ Did you arrange these pins just so ?
’ When Sid stepped forward in an attempt to intimidate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ backwards and inquired ‘ What are you going to do about it ?
’ Sid immediately backed down.
” And it took us back to Elton John ’ s story , from his book Love is the Cure , about Freddie Mercury ’ s final days ( it might make you cry ) .
Freddie Mercury died in 1991 , from bronchopneumonia , a complication brought on by AIDS .
Simply 23 brilliant comebacks to make your day just a little bit better

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Freddie Mercury’s famous takedown of the Sex Pistols’ Sid Vicious has been trending today, a mere 43 years after it happened.
But it’s one for the ages and as enjoyable now as it presumably was then, shared by Laurie Charles (@TheStuffofMemes on Twitter).
And just in case that’s tricky to read (it’s probably tricky to read), rewind the clock back to 1977 …
“Sid Vicious made the mistake one day of bursting into Queen’s control room and antagonising their frontman. ‘Have you succeeded in bringing ballet to the masses, then?’ He sneered. ‘Oh yes, Simon Ferocious,’ Mercury replied. ’We’re trying our best dear.’ Then, according to Queen biographer Daniel Nester, Freddie rose from his chair and began to playfully flick the safety pins displayed on the front of Sid’s leather jacket. ‘Tell me,’ he asked. ‘Did you arrange these pins just so?’ When Sid stepped forward in an attempt to intimidate Freddie, the singer simply pushed him backwards and inquired ‘What are you going to do about it?’ Sid immediately backed down.”
And it took us back to Elton John’s story, from his book Love is the Cure, about Freddie Mercury’s final days (it might make you cry).
Sid Vicious died of a drug overdose in 1979.
Freddie Mercury died in 1991, from bronchopneumonia, a complication brought on by AIDS.
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thepoke--2020-12-23--Larry and Paul’s final ‘Real Daily Briefing’ of 2020 might be the best yet

Larry and Paul ‘ s interpretation of the briefings coming from 10 Downing Street have been a silver lining in @ @ @ @ @ is all this – *gestures at everything* .
Their latest update on the Christmas coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ we ’ ve come to expect .
The sequel to Tier 3 – ‘ Tier @ @ @ @ @ ’ .
In a strong field , this is our favourite Real Daily Briefing so @ @ @ @ @ knocking it out of the park as ‘ UK Journalist ’ and John Di Domenico @ @ @ @ @ an unexpected but welcome bonus .
They shared the shorter version on Twitter .
Some @ @ @ @ @ Jayne Rodgers .
This parody of the Christmas coronavirus rules briefing is far clearer than @ @ @

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Larry and Paul‘s interpretation of the briefings coming from 10 Downing Street have been a silver lining in the absolute bin fire that is all this – *gestures at everything*.
Their latest update on the Christmas coronavirus rules absolutely nails the pattern we’ve come to expect.
The sequel to Tier 3 – ‘Tier 4: Escape from London’.
In a strong field, this is our favourite Real Daily Briefing so far, with Jake Yapp knocking it out of the park as ‘UK Journalist’ and John Di Domenico‘s ranting Trump providing an unexpected but welcome bonus.
They shared the shorter version on Twitter.
Tweeters loved it.
New three word slogan: “Christmas is cancelled”. 😹😹😹 pure genius https://t.co/B2CXATmg6r — Lizzie_Bee🕷🏳🌈🇪🇺🇬🇧🦄⚫ (@meejahoar) December 23, 2020
Wobbly nod, collective sanity has been saved once again. https://t.co/6NThzWMJED — Jenna Martin (@phoenix_705) December 22, 2020
Perfect again ……. out of adversity something good always comes – this is it !!!! https://t.co/UHIbVCm6U5 — Chris Ord (@cord_chris) December 22, 2020
Some words of comfort from Dr Jayne Rodgers.
We might not have Christmas but at least we have @larryandpaul https://t.co/hRmu5KfXRy — Dr Jayne Rodgers (@janeydodge) December 22, 2020
Eager nod – Welsh thank you.
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This parody of the Christmas coronavirus rules briefing is far clearer than the real one
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thepoke--2020-12-23--Daniel Hannan will take a seat in the House of Lords – 11 peerless reactions

The government has released the Honours List for the New Year , revealing that the former Archbishop of York , Dr John Sentamu , will finally get the peerage he was denied due to lack of space in the previous list , which was stuffed with Brexiters .
The list , however , is far from controversial , with the Lords ’ Speaker taking to Twitter to complain that Boris Johnson would be installing 16 new peers , packing an already overfull upper house even further .
Yet again , Nigel Farage missed out on an honour , except perhaps @ @ @ @ @ @ @ defeated at an election by a man dressed as a dolphin .
One contentious choice is Peter Cruddas – a Leave supporter and Tory donor who was involved in the cash for questions scandal and was rejected as a suitable candidate for a peerage by the independent body that scrutinises these decisions .
But the most discussed appointment was that of Daniel Hannan , one of the main voices and faces of Brexit .
Hannan has claimed , among other things : He also campaigned for the return of the blue passport , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the system works , and was caught out trying to pass off photos taken from Google as his own .
Of particular relevance given the current situation , he wrote that coronavirus wouldn ’ t kill people .
Presumably , he ’ ll take the name Lord Hannan of Bad Takes .
Here ’ s what Twitter had to say about it .
James O ’ Brien had this plausible explanation of yet more bad nominations from the PM .
If it weren ’ t for the whole ‘ Princess Nut Nut ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ happened .
A 2016 article by Daniel Hannan seems like a devastating Brexit parody – but he was totally serious

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The government has released the Honours List for the New Year, revealing that the former Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu, will finally get the peerage he was denied due to lack of space in the previous list, which was stuffed with Brexiters.
The list, however, is far from controversial, with the Lords’ Speaker taking to Twitter to complain that Boris Johnson would be installing 16 new peers, packing an already overfull upper house even further.
By my rough count Boris Johnson has now dished out 78 peerages since becoming PM. That's at least 30 more than Theresa May in three years as PM plus her resignation honours. — Otto English (@Otto_English) December 22, 2020
Yet again, Nigel Farage missed out on an honour, except perhaps the honour of being known for being defeated at an election by a man dressed as a dolphin.
There were rumours that Nigel Farage would get a knighthood, but it was a misunderstanding. Someone was overheard to say, "Farage should have a white hood." — paul bassett davies (@thewritertype) December 22, 2020
One contentious choice is Peter Cruddas – a Leave supporter and Tory donor who was involved in the cash for questions scandal and was rejected as a suitable candidate for a peerage by the independent body that scrutinises these decisions.
I'm giving Peter Cruddas a seat in the House of Lords for services to the country, including being on the board of Vote Leave, being caught in the 'cash for access' scandal in 2012 and giving over £3.5m to the Tories, including £50k to me last year. pic.twitter.com/N5gIRooVIe — Parody Boris Johnson (@BorisJohnson_MP) December 22, 2020
But the most discussed appointment was that of Daniel Hannan, one of the main voices and faces of Brexit.
Daniel Hannan get a peerage because it’s 2020 pic.twitter.com/xWFW2ZzGe4 — Henry Mance (@henrymance) December 22, 2020
Hannan has claimed, among other things:
The UK wouldn’t be leaving the Single Union There’d be no lorry jams That the upside of coronavirus was the return of the curtsy and the bow Churchill wasn’t a racist because just look at Hitler
He also campaigned for the return of the blue passport, thought that the Windrush scandal proved that the system works, and was caught out trying to pass off photos taken from Google as his own.
Of particular relevance given the current situation, he wrote that coronavirus wouldn’t kill people.
Presumably, he’ll take the name Lord Hannan of Bad Takes.
Here’s what Twitter had to say about it.
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Daniel Hannan. A Peer. Just when I thought we had hit the bottom… — Deborah Meaden (@DeborahMeaden) December 22, 2020
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Congratulations to Daniel Hannan on becoming a peer, no doubt for services to science and medicine. pic.twitter.com/lrFCD29sJZ — David Schneider (@davidschneider) December 22, 2020
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Daniel ‘Coronavirus isn’t going to kill you’ Hannan’s peerage has been announced on the day that the UK’s death toll reached 68,307.
Seems to sum things up perfectly. — James O'Brien (@mrjamesob) December 22, 2020
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Dan Hannan is absolutely shit faced, ringing everyone in his phone book calling himself The Erminator. — Michael Govern Ready (@mikegove12) December 22, 2020
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You know how Trump filled the courts with unqualified judges and we all pointed & tutted? https://t.co/1WTVKytci1 — Nick Pettigrew (@Nick_Pettigrew) December 22, 2020
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The Conservatives have appointed Daniel Hannan to the House of Lords. Going to be awkward when he has to refuse so he’s not a huge hypocrite:https://t.co/Wb5LqF5HMZ pic.twitter.com/NLPv7OX6c1 — Larry the Cat (@Number10cat) December 22, 2020
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It would appear all you need to do to qualify for a peerage is to talk absolute tosh and be wrong about everything pic.twitter.com/xxRt5K8hY5 — Liam Thorp (@LiamThorpECHO) December 22, 2020
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We thought that Caligula had set the all-time benchmark when he made his horse a Consul. And now along comes Johnson … with Daniel Hannan. Beat that, if you can. — Dr Simon Ubsdell (@SimonUbsdell) December 22, 2020
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'David Cameron is doing what Asquith threatened to do in 1910: de-legitimising the House of Lords by flooding it with inconsequential nobodies'
-Daniel Hannan 2015 via @ConHome -Daniel Hannan today accepted a place in the House of Lords — Paul Johnson (@paul__johnson) December 22, 2020
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Lord Hannan? Remember when Daniel Hannah’s MEP group had to repay €539,000 they’d spaffed up the wall on jollies? Fun times. Fun times. Thank god this govt are sending our very best* to the Lords.
*bin juice — Emma Kennedy (@EmmaKennedy) December 22, 2020
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Bit surprised that Dan Hannan has been given a peerage. He isn't an IRA apologist and can't swing a cricket ball even in overcast conditions. — Peter Smith (@Redpeter99) December 22, 2020
James O’Brien had this plausible explanation of yet more bad nominations from the PM.
All he's got left to give his base is stuff designed solely to enrage the other 'side'. We'll know things have reached rock bottom when he gives a peerage to Cummings… — James O'Brien (@mrjamesob) December 22, 2020
If it weren’t for the whole ‘Princess Nut Nut’ thing, that probably would have just happened.
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A 2016 article by Daniel Hannan seems like a devastating Brexit parody – but he was totally serious
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thepoke--2020-12-22--This supermarket joke is surely a contender for pun of the year

Leading contender for pun of year is surely this masterpiece crafted by an American dealing with the current supermarket queues @ @ @ @ @ was shared by Redditor RamsesThePigeon over on the CausalUK subreddit .
And here it is @ @ @ @ @ people had to say : ‘ Well , that ’ s it lads .
We @ @ @ @ @ our own game by a Yank .
Pack up , it ’ s time to @ @ @ @ @ ‘ With a pun of that standard , you truly are now an honorary Briton.
@ @ @ @ @ hate this so much that I love it.
’ – wobbletea Some were inspired to @ @ @ @ @ supermarket puns :

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Leading contender for pun of year is surely this masterpiece crafted by an American dealing with the current supermarket queues in the UK.
It was shared by Redditor RamsesThePigeon over on the CausalUK subreddit.
And here it is:
Bravo.
Here’s what people had to say:
‘Well, that’s it lads. We’ve been beaten at our own game by a Yank. Pack up, it’s time to go home.’ – lastaccountgotlocked ‘With a pun of that standard, you truly are now an honorary Briton.’ – minimoog89 ‘I hate this so much that I love it.’ – wobbletea
Some were inspired to join in with their own supermarket puns:
‘ASDA festive season approaches, more people are stockpiling food.’ – Elbobby89 ‘Wait until you hear about where our Tess goes.’ – 26326312 ‘This post is a lidl silly.’ – dietcepheus ‘I wanted to make a supermarket pun but Aldi good ones have been done.’ – benkelly92
Great work all around.
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thepoke--2020-12-22--Everyone noticed that the aerial shot of stranded lorries in Dover looks eerily similar to an iconic

Everyone noticed that the aerial shot of stranded lorries in Dover looks eerily similar to an iconic movie scene

Hundreds of lorries remain Stranded at Manston Airfield , Kent after France shut the border for 48 hours on Sunday @ @ @ @ @ new strain of coronavirus in the UK .
Drone footage revealed the jaw-dropping scale of @ @ @ @ @ , and if you thought the scene looked familiar , you ’ re far from @ @ @ @ @ notice that the footage resembled the closing scene from Raiders of the Lost Ark .
@ @ @ @ @ ’ t immediately conjure up the image of the iconic 80s movie but bear with @ @ @ @ @ the movie the scene in question : And just a few others who made the @ @ @ @ @ with sound : The blockage at Dover may cause a lettuce shortage – we picked @ @ @ @ @ cos we could

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Hundreds of lorries remain Stranded at Manston Airfield, Kent after France shut the border for 48 hours on Sunday due to fears over the new strain of coronavirus in the UK.
Drone footage revealed the jaw-dropping scale of the issue in its entirety, and if you thought the scene looked familiar, you’re far from alone.
This aerial shot of Dover just gets madder by the second pic.twitter.com/tQfQ8kUSmY — Calgie (@christiancalgie) December 22, 2020
People began to notice that the footage resembled the closing scene from Raiders of the Lost Ark.
Admittedly, gridlock lorries don’t immediately conjure up the image of the iconic 80s movie but bear with us.
HUGE end of Raiders of the Lost Ark energy here. https://t.co/uZIJcVZwC1 — John Rain (@MrKenShabby) December 22, 2020
Here’s the movie the scene in question:
And just a few others who made the observation themselves:
This is the end of raiders of the lost arc but with food and medical supplies pic.twitter.com/Q5CVYXDMs5 — James Felton (@JimMFelton) December 22, 2020
"We have top men working on it right now." "Who?" "Top … men." pic.twitter.com/HBnJBVbjrH — Matthew Champion (@matthewchampion) December 22, 2020
Once more with sound:
https://twitter.com/OtherChrises/status/1341382727938043905
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The blockage at Dover may cause a lettuce shortage – we picked the 11 funniest takes just cos we could


thepoke--2020-12-23--14 photos that prove the importance of choosing the right font

For most people , font choice isn ’ t something that ’ s given the attention it deserves .
That @ @ @ @ @ reason that some of these design flaws were overlooked .
Warning : some of these @ @ @ @ @ 25 most painfully British things to have happened in 2020

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For most people, font choice isn’t something that’s given the attention it deserves. That may partly account for the reason that some of these design flaws were overlooked.
Warning: some of these are unintentionally NSFW.
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thepoke--2020-12-24--The UK and EU have agreed an eleventh hour Brexit deal – the 24 best reactions

Against all the odds , the UK and the EU have agreed a deal at what is less the eleventh @ @ @ @ @ midnight .
The President of the European Commission , Ursula von der Leyen , struck @ @ @ @ @ Johnson ‘ s was a little more …well – Boris Johnson .
Former Tory MP @ @ @ @ @ Anna Soubry had this verdict .
Other tweeters were a little less parliamentary .

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Against all the odds, the UK and the EU have agreed a deal at what is less the eleventh hour than ten seconds to midnight.
The EU’s chief negotiatoir, Michel Barnier, made this sombre announcement.
🇪🇺🇬🇧 The clock is no longer ticking. After 4.5 years of collective effort and #EU unity: To preserve peace on the island of Ireland. To protect citizens and the Single Market. To build a new partnership with the UK. Thank you all 🙏 — Michel Barnier (@MichelBarnier) December 24, 2020
The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, struck a similar tone.
“To our friends in the UK, parting is such sweet sweet sorrow. To use a line from T.S Eliot “what we’ll call the beginning is often the end. And to make an end, is to make a beginning”. So to all Europeans I say, it is time to leave Brexit behind, our future is made in Europe” 🇪🇺 pic.twitter.com/EZF7d0sEZM — Dr. Jennifer Cassidy (@OxfordDiplomat) December 24, 2020
Boris Johnson‘s was a little more …well – Boris Johnson.
The deal is done. pic.twitter.com/zzhvxOSeWz — Boris Johnson (@BorisJohnson) December 24, 2020
Former Tory MP turned determined anti-Brexit campaigner, Anna Soubry had this verdict.
Never before has a country so spectacularly shot its self in the foot. We are no longer “Great” Britain or a United Kingdom. Leaving the #EU the single market & customs union diminishes our country, will make us all a little poorer & narrow our horizons. #BrexitDeal — Anna Soubry (@Anna_Soubry) December 24, 2020
Other tweeters were a little less parliamentary.
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Congratulations to Brexiters for your astonishing achievement. After just four years and billions of pounds spent (so far) you have negotiated a deal a whole lot shittier than the one we already had. — James Felton (@JimMFelton) December 24, 2020
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"What's got two thumbs and has fucked this country into a ditch for decades because he's a narcissist psychopath?" https://t.co/lroLVxdH75 — Nick Pettigrew (@Nick_Pettigrew) December 24, 2020
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The last minute gift from the 24hr garage style #BrexitDeal — Michael Govern Ready (@mikegove12) December 24, 2020
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Strong vibes today of a defendant who ignores his counsel’s advice, rejects the prosecution offer of lesser pleas, runs down all his credit, pleads guilty to the full indictment at the start of his trial and gets 3 years more in prison, telling everyone what a blinder he’s played — The Secret Barrister (@BarristerSecret) December 24, 2020
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To be fair it is a really useful time for that £350m a week for the NHS to start rolling in — Liam Thorp (@LiamThorpECHO) December 24, 2020
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The Brexit Agreement is 2000 pages long, and Parliament has to read it, scrutinise it, and debate it – via Zoom – in one day. For reference, Lord Of The Rings is 1137 pages. And it probably contains fewer acts of fantasy and wholesale demolition. — Russ (@RussInCheshire) December 24, 2020
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Seems appropriate that there’s a pair of tits behind his head. pic.twitter.com/wYIKUUmoZB — Tiernan Douieb (@TiernanDouieb) December 24, 2020
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thepoke--2020-12-29--‘Why are you dressed like that?’ is probably 2020’s last meme – 23 of the best

In the middle of December , a tweeter named Jade posted a familiar scene – a packed table , with @ @ @ @ @ the camera – or , more reasonably , the person in the camera ’ s @ @ @ @ @ question – “ Why are you dressed like that ?
” Who hasn ’ t @ @ @ @ @ we may not be dressed for the occasion ?
Her tweet has now been shared @ @ @ @ @ – more importantly – has inspired what is likely to be the last big meme @ @ @ @ @ of people used her photo , but added their own twists .

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In the middle of December, a tweeter named Jade posted a familiar scene – a packed table, with all the attention turned towards the camera – or, more reasonably, the person in the camera’s position.
She added a question – “Why are you dressed like that?”
“why are you
dressed like that” “like what” pic.twitter.com/HxNibuSd4x — jade (@nternetgirl) December 15, 2020
Who hasn’t experienced that nagging sensation that we may not be dressed for the occasion?
via Gfycat
Her tweet has now been shared more than 37,000 times but – more importantly – has inspired what is likely to be the last big meme of 2020.
A lot of people used her photo, but added their own twists.
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“why are you
dressed like that” “like what” pic.twitter.com/JE5dLzPhDc — Super SAIYAJIN Kaiser (@kaiser_iscursed) December 25, 2020
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"why are you dressed like that"
"like what" pic.twitter.com/9IpvhFFM68 — Muppet|Amber Wolf (@MuscularMuppet) December 25, 2020
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"why are you
dressed like that" "like what" pic.twitter.com/TTM80I9Qse — unità (@_psycho_circus_) December 28, 2020
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"Why are you
dressed like that?" "Like what?" #WW84 pic.twitter.com/g2hjAvMbun — s h a r o n (@_intro_8) December 28, 2020
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“why are you
dressed like that?” “like what?” pic.twitter.com/V4w8x7H3kE — şevval (@beesly123) December 27, 2020
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“why are you
dressed like that” “like what” pic.twitter.com/2lipGvZHp5 — Cynga, Santa Believer™ (@cyngapra) December 27, 2020
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why are you like what?
dressed like that? pic.twitter.com/4Hle9zG7lD — My N*gga Totoro (@YoooItsO) December 26, 2020
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thepoke--2020-12-29--This dog playing a prank on his nosy siblings is just hilarious

This clip of a dog playing a prank on his nosy siblings is simply fabulous .
Wait for it , @ @ @ @ @ clip went viral after it was shared by ShuckleMyBuckle over on Reddit and here are @ @ @ @ @ things people were saying about it .
‘ Aww the little grey one tattled !
@ @ @ @ @ Mooooommm did you see what he did ?
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” AustinTreeLover ‘ Then he rubbed @ @ @ @ @ YOU !
I GOT YOU BOTH HA !
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” heathpar23 “ Mom .
What @ @ @ @ @ doing ?
Are you sure you want to keep him… ?
” hopseankins ‘ Think @ @ @ @ @ be when they realize how big he will get .
He ’ s gon na @ @ @ @ @ he ’ s even a teenager.
’ NeverRelaventUser

This clip of a dog playing a prank on his nosy siblings is simply fabulous.
Wait for it, wait for it …
Boom!
The clip went viral after it was shared by ShuckleMyBuckle over on Reddit and here are just a few of the things people were saying about it.
‘Aww the little grey one tattled! He looks up like “Mooooommm did you see what he did?!” AustinTreeLover
‘Then he rubbed it in “I GOT YOU! I GOT YOU BOTH HA!!” heathpar23
“Mom. What’s this new kid doing? Are you sure you want to keep him…?” hopseankins
‘Think how bad it’ll be when they realize how big he will get. He’s gonna be triple their size before he’s even a teenager.’ NeverRelaventUser


thepoke--2020-12-29--‘When shovelling the driveway will take too long’

It can be a pain clearing the snow from your path or driveway .
You could always buy yourself a @ @ @ @ @ .
Or … or you could do this .
‘ When shovelling the driveway will @ @ @ @ @ said BufordTeeJustice over on Reddit .
‘ To me , I see an icy driveway @ @ @ @ @ ‘ His wife is definitely staring at him through the window thinking i knew what @ @ @ @ @ I said yes to marrying him.
’ Tight-Start1795 ‘ If it ’ s stupid but @ @ @ @ @ ’ t stupid.
’ II_Captain333 This child ’ s literary misunderstanding has gone viral all @ @ @ @ @ s so good

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It can be a pain clearing the snow from your path or driveway. You could always buy yourself a bigger shovel, of course.
Or … or you could do this.
‘When shovelling the driveway will take too long,’ said BufordTeeJustice over on Reddit.
Sorted! Probably.
‘To me, I see an icy driveway in their future.’ kylejazzguy ‘That’s what salt is for.’ Doc-ToxicMD ‘More fire.’ rushlink1 ‘His wife is definitely staring at him through the window thinking i knew what I signed up for when I said yes to marrying him.’ Tight-Start1795 ‘If it’s stupid but it works, it wasn’t stupid.’ II_Captain333
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This child’s literary misunderstanding has gone viral all over again because it’s so good
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thepoke--2020-12-29--Simply 7 very funny Christmas presents that went the extra mile to raise a smile

Over on Reddit people have been sharing pictures of Christmas presents that made them smile , sometimes intentionally and sometimes entirely accidentally .
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‘ Told my boyfriend I was getting him a burger for Christmas ’ 2 .
‘ I saw the apron while shopping , and decided to do a remake of my mother ’ s favorite picture for Christmas .
23 years apart.
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‘ For Christmas , my dad received the exact outfit that he was wearing ’ 4 .
‘ The other day my dad fell off a 10 ft ladder and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ happened to be walking by and was able to catch him on his way down .
This was the tile he went through and now his Christmas present is finished.
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‘ For Christmas , my mom got my dog and I matching pyjamas ’ 7 .
‘ My friend finished wrapping his wife ’ s presents .
Left one a perfume , right one a sweater ’ ‘ I asked my husband to take on some Christmas cards this year .
My sister just sent me this picture of what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Blunt put a smile on our face on Twitter

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Over on Reddit people have been sharing pictures of Christmas presents that made them smile, sometimes intentionally and sometimes entirely accidentally.
Here are 7 absolute crackers.
1. ‘Told my boyfriend I was getting him a burger for Christmas’
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2. ‘I saw the apron while shopping, and decided to do a remake of my mother’s favorite picture for Christmas. 23 years apart.’
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3. ‘For Christmas, my dad received the exact outfit that he was wearing’
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4. ‘The other day my dad fell off a 10 ft ladder and through a drop ceiling. I just happened to be walking by and was able to catch him on his way down. This was the tile he went through and now his Christmas present is finished.’
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5. ‘Finished wrapping my sister’s present. It’s a necklace.’
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6. ‘For Christmas, my mom got my dog and I matching pyjamas’
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7. ‘My friend finished wrapping his wife’s presents. Left one a perfume, right one a sweater’
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And finally …
‘I asked my husband to take on some Christmas cards this year. My sister just sent me this picture of what he wrote😂’
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Simply 27 times James Blunt put a smile on our face on Twitter
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thepoke--2020-12-29--The Telegraph’s wild claims about the PM’s baby’s art skills earned these 11 perfect putdowns

Every parent knows the pride they feel when their offspring produces a piece of art .
It doesn ’ t @ @ @ @ @ earn its place on the fridge door .
But it seems that the Telegraph had @ @ @ @ @ assessment of a picture worked on by the young son of Boris Johnson and Carrie @ @ @ @ @ A close look reveals that Johnson Junior ’ s handprints have made a very fetching @ @ @ @ @ reindeer , but it ’ s definitely an assist rather than the shot to the @ @ @ @ @ by the Telegraph .
Twitter had some thoughts on the matter – with all mockery @ @ @ @ @ paper , rather than the PM ’ s offspring .
If you ’ re already @ @ @ @ @ Christmas break – or haven ’ t had any time off – this thought might @ @ @ @ @ This Telegraph reader ’ s fury at inaccuracies in The Crown is so perfect it @ @ @ @ @ … can it ?

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Every parent knows the pride they feel when their offspring produces a piece of art. It doesn’t have to be good to earn its place on the fridge door.
But it seems that the Telegraph had a similar mindset with its assessment of a picture worked on by the young son of Boris Johnson and Carrie Symonds – eight-month-old Wilfred.
A close look reveals that Johnson Junior’s handprints have made a very fetching pair of antlers for the reindeer, but it’s definitely an assist rather than the shot to the back of the net implied by the Telegraph.
Twitter had some thoughts on the matter – with all mockery aimed squarely at the Conservative-supporting paper, rather than the PM’s offspring.
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My son painted this when he was 8 months old after looking at the original for 5 minutes. pic.twitter.com/T60nhKbCFy — Jen Wood (@unojen_wood) December 28, 2020
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come the fuck on pic.twitter.com/cma8jEbSGO — Dan Douglas (@dandouglas) December 27, 2020
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By three, the young Johnson was a chess Grand Master and performed Chopin's 'Revolutionary Etude' to an astonished audience. By eight he had designed a new computer language and invented teleportation. At fifteen, he led the People's Army in glorious battle against the rebels… https://t.co/VzDhZyB4aN — simon maginn (@simonmaginn) December 28, 2020
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My 8 month old son painted this.
And if you believe that, I have some magic beans I'd like to sell you. https://t.co/gZxylLrjT0 — Parody Boris Johnson (@BorisJohnson_MP) December 28, 2020
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There is as much chance of a reindeer drawing a picture of that wean as there is of him drawing that picture of a reindeer. — Scratch The Upsetter (@FaustGarbanzo67) December 27, 2020
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I see Wilfred Johnson got Playdoh for Christmas pic.twitter.com/1rJe46OkpB — Lucy Alice (@lucitelu) December 27, 2020
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Now I know why this year has been so weird – I've accidentally moved to North Korea — Dr Ana Choudhury (@DrAnaMRSB) December 27, 2020
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He has not yet celebrated his first birthday but Boris Johnson’s young son Wilfred has show he has the strength to lift a door and has used it to crush Michel Gove. pic.twitter.com/10wYbCTo7L — Project for Piss and Boiling. (@BilbarCooks) December 28, 2020
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I'm sure loads of 8 month old babies could have shown a flair for art if the Tories hadn't CLOSED ALL THE CHILDREN'S CENTRES. — Hannah O'Hanrahahanrahan (@buntyhoven) December 28, 2020
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Johnson: “and that son is how you take credit for other people’s work. i have nothing left to teach you” pic.twitter.com/ql3ZWw53sZ — dean (@DeanRed123) December 28, 2020
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On being humbly asked for comment by the @Telegraph, 8-month-old Wilfred rocked back on his pile of soft toys and mused: “I attribute my prodigious abilities & charitable inclinations to my father, who has a keen reverence for truth and who is universally beloved by this nation.” pic.twitter.com/rLTbJiiVDb — Dr Mike Galsworthy (@mikegalsworthy) December 28, 2020
If you’re already back at work after the Christmas break – or haven’t had any time off – this thought might bring some small comfort.
No matter how bad your job is, you didn't walk into work and be told "paint a reindeer and at least try and make it look like it was done by an 8 month old." pic.twitter.com/4ItZ2RyiPh — rosamundi (@rosamundi) December 27, 2020
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This Telegraph reader’s fury at inaccuracies in The Crown is so perfect it can’t be real … can it?
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