More than 99% of rigorous scientific studies conclude that climate change is caused by the activities of humans. Efforts to counteract both the processes that cause that increase in global temperatures and the pollution arising from human consumption of plastics have increased considerably, with greener options more widely available. Over on Twitter, however, Canadian climate […]The post A climate change sceptic thought the plastic liner of a cardboard soap bottle was evidence of a ‘green scam’, and got burnt to a crisp – 16 scorching clapbacks appeared first on The Poke...

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It’s easy to gloss over the headlines when it’s non-stop chaos every day in the Capitol. Unfortunately, once it starts infecting day-to-day life, it’s impossible to ignore. Case in point, this excruciating look at the security line at the airport. Was anyone really expecting TSA to show up and not get paid? pic.twitter.com/2BjHtrVVNf — Christopher […]The post If you’re wondering how a government shutdown is impacting life in America, this footage of an airport security line will have you begging for the left and right to meet across the aisle appeared first on...

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As you’ll already know by now, former Manchester United and England football Gary Neville was annoying all the right people this week when he said Union Jacks were being used in a ‘negative fashion’ by ‘angry middle aged white men who know exactly what they’re doing’. “The division that’s been created is absolutely disgusting. Mainly […]The post Mike Graham said these protestors putting up flags outside Gary Neville’s hotel was ‘brilliant’ but everyone else saw a magnificent self-own visible form space appeared first on The...

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As you might already have seen elsewhere, Gary Neville went viral this week with his take on the Union Jacks people are putting up everywhere and the division it is creating ‘mainly by angry middle aged white men who know exactly what they are doing’. “The division that’s been created is absolutely disgusting. Mainly created […]The post Jeremy Kyle trolled Gary Neville for ‘making millions off working class people’ and the lack of self awareness was visible from space appeared first on The Poke.

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It’s always the ones who constantly wang on about ‘free speech’ that are the quickest to throw their toys out of the pram if someone says or does something they don’t like. And it’s with this in mind that we turn our attention to this particular ‘British patriot’ who was desperate to film himself shaking […]The post A ‘British patriot’ was desperate for this policeman to shake his hand and ended up furiously spitting feathers – 13 funniest and totally on-point responses appeared first on The Poke.

https://www.thepoke.com/2025/09/01/a-british-patriot-was-desperate-for-this-policeman-to-shake-his-hand-and-ended-up-furiously-spitting-feathers-13-funniest-and-totally-on-point-responses/

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Everyone loves getting presents. It’s a surprise. It’s free. And presumably, it’s something you like. Unless, of course, it’s a terrible idea and has nothing to do with who you are and what you like as a person. Apparently that happens a lot. This came to light when Redditor u/webmasterleo asked: What’s a gift you’ve […]The post 19 gifts so poorly thought out they should be considered an act of aggression appeared first on The Poke.

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Country singer John Rich has been banging on about the Covid 19 vaccine almost as long as it’s existed, and we suspect no amount of scientific reports are going to sway him when he could simply read horror stories from jimbo-bunch-o-numbers on the internet, or watch a YouTube video about 5G masts. One of his […]The post An anti-vaxxer said he had ‘yet to meet someone who regrets being unvaccinated’, and everybody made the same unfortunate point appeared first on The Poke.

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Nobody’s perfect. We’ve all got our annoying quirks that rub people up the wrong way, but it’s fair to say some bad habits are worse than others. Whether it’s constantly one-upping someone else’s story or never putting your phone down, there are plenty of behaviours that will drive you mad once you’ve noticed them. ZumbaRoy […]The post What’s a ‘harmless’ habit that actually makes someone insufferable once you notice it? – 17 subtle behaviours that will mess with your blood-pressure appeared first on The Poke.

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To GB News now – no, stick with us – where Jacob Rees-Mogg took time out from his busy schedule to interview former deputy prime minister and Tory grandee Michael Heseltin to talk all his favourite topics, including Europe, immigration and the like. And while we’d never suggest you watch Rees-Mogg any more than you […]The post Jacob Rees-Mogg had Michael Heseltine on GB News and he was owned so brutally it was like an especially gruesome kill on a David Attenborough documentary appeared first on The Poke.

https://www.thepoke.com/2025/06/04/jacob-rees-mogg-brutally-owned-by-michael-heseltine/

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Nigel Farage has taken time out from travelling to the US to publish his Reform UK manifesto in – where else? – the Daily Mail. Well, we say manifesto, it’s more of a double page spread to be strictly accurate about it, but it’ll have to do in the absence of a proper one (or […]The post This point-by-point takedown of Nigel Farage’s Daily Mail ‘manifesto’ went wildly viral because it is so well done appeared first on The Poke.

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Over on Twitter writer and biographer @JamesAHogg2 is an old hand at sending classic comedy and entertainment clips viral and this is a classic case in point. It’s a sketch from the always fabulous Tracey Ullman, and you don’t have to be a woman of a certain age to appreciate it – you really don’t […]The post This fabulous Tracey Ullman sketch just went viral and you don’t have to be a woman of a certain age to appreciate it (but it helps) appeared first on The Poke.

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On Thursday, the funeral took place of President Jimmy Carter, who died in December, aged 100. He was honoured with a state funeral in Washington, before having a smaller service in his home state of Georgia. President Joe Biden and all four living former Presidents of the USA were in attendance, with one noticeably getting […]The post You don’t have to like George W. Bush to appreciate him completely ignoring Donald Trump appeared first on The Poke.

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Fans of geography and accuracy, look away now – and plug your ears – because you will be utterly appalled by this comment from former Home Secretary, Suella Braverman. Here she is @SuellaBraverman talking about: The wall "on the land border between Italy and Turkey." She's "seen it" apparently… meanwhile absolute scenes on @lbc pic.twitter.com/djwzm47awO […]The post Suella Braverman claims she saw a wall on the land border between Italy and Turkey, and geographers died a little inside appeared first on The Poke.

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3-2-1 – featuring host Ted Rogers, his dextrous fingers, and the mascot and booby prize Dusty Bin – was an enormous hit for ITV from the late 70s to the late 80s. The show was in three parts, beginning with a quiz, followed by an elimination round, and in the final section, variety acts would […]The post You don’t have to be Einstein to follow this 3-2-1 riddle, but it would probably help appeared first on The Poke.

https://www.thepoke.com/2024/12/11/321-riddle-absolutely-baffling/

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It’s probably fair to say it’s been a long, strange year for many of us, and people are sharing what they’ve learned from the good and the bad this year. This came in response to a question from Twitter/X user @rehaaa__: what has this year taught you? — (@rehaaa__) December 2, 2024 Here are some […]The post “What has this year taught you?” – 24 lessons, with one especially that everyone should remember appeared first on The Poke.

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Sometimes, father really does know best. It’s something that TikTok user @jh3arn is reminded of regularly by his own dad. And luckily, for our entertainment, he has been sharing his text interactions with his dad on the app. One of @jh3arn’s most recent exchanges with his dad was shared on Twitter/X by user Luke/@iatics, where […]The post This guy suggested to his dad they cook Christmas dinner instead of mum – and dad’s response will be your new favourite phrase appeared first on The Poke.

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Here’s a rather fabulous thing that got us chuckling all over again, a moment from BBC2’s fabulous QI which never made it to screen – well, not the television screen – but is none the worse for it. Even better, in fact! It’s from an episode of the show all the way back in 2017 […]The post This QI outtake with Bill Bailey just gets better and better and is the very definition of contagious laughter appeared first on The Poke.

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The re-election of Donald Trump has thrown up a whole raft of problems, not the least of which is whether it’s reasonable to send the President-elect to jail. New: DoJ officials are evaluating how to wind down the two federal criminal cases against Donald Trump before he takes office to comply with longstanding department policy […]The post Michael Spicer hilariously captures the dilemma for any Labour minister who has previously called out Trump in no uncertain terms appeared first on The Poke.

https://www.thepoke.com/2024/11/12/michael-spicer-labour-minister-old-comments-on-trump/

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Anyone unlucky enough to go on one will tell you that dating is a nightmarish hellscape. What makes it all the worse is that even if you start to feel some attraction, certain behaviours can destroy it in an instant. This prompted Reddit user lil_miss_sunshine84 to turn to r/AskReddit and find out the answer to […]The post People have been sharing what instantly turns them off a date – 17 most relatable icks appeared first on The Poke.

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It’s almost November, and many people’s thoughts are about to turn from Halloween to Christmas, which is why some TV channels and production companies have already got the holiday films cued up. Expect lots of Santas, Christmas miracles, snow, and Jesus training an orphaned Viking in MMA. Wait – what? HOLY F—ING SH– THIS IS […]The post Just in time for Christmas – the ‘Jesus trains a Viking in MMA’ film we’ve all been praying for – 19 yonder-star reviews appeared first on The Poke.

https://www.thepoke.com/2024/10/28/jesus-trains-a-viking-in-mma-film-funny-reactions/

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Nobody can ever accuse the fabulous singer, comedian and social media star Garron Noone of holding back when he covers a topic – and that’s just one reason why people love him. Look away now if you’re emotionally invested in bagels. @garron_music ♬ original sound – Garron Noone “What purpose does the hole serve? What […]The post Garron Noone had some harsh but hilarious thoughts on bagels – and the (w)hole thing is delicious appeared first on The Poke.

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It is a truth universally acknowledged that a single person is very easy to spot in the wild, even if they’re trying hard to hide their (lack of) relationship status. Over on r/AskReddit, user Riff_lick601 asked the simple question: ‘What screams “I’m single”?’ And the unpartnered folk among us got their answers in quicker than […]The post People are sharing the signs that ‘scream someone is single’ and the answers will have you sobbing into your microwave meal for one appeared first on The Poke.

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In another glimpse of the entirely normal world inhabited by the Conservative Party, a bunch of Toris including leadership wannabe Robert Jenrick have been celebrating what would have been Margaret Thatcher’s 99th birthday. And if that sounds weird, it looks even weirder. Celebrating what would’ve been Margaret Thatcher’s 99th birthday. pic.twitter.com/74V1R9mMeT — Arman Gevorgyan (@Arman_GBR) […]The post Robert Jenrick led these Tories’ celebration of Margaret Thatcher’s 99th birthday (hypothetically speaking) and of all the comebacks this one chimed loudest...

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To the world now of Republican congressman Jack Kimble, who paid keen attention to the head to head between vice presidential wannabes, JD Vance and Tim Walz on Tuesday night. I haven’t seen much coverage of last night’s Vice-Presidential debate in the liberal media. This doesn’t really surprise me as JD Vance absolutely destroyed Walz. […]The post The tweets by this ‘Republican congressman’ were already good but these replies made them even better appeared first on The Poke.

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You don’t need to be Sherlock Holmes to work out what the Epic Maps Twitter/X account is all about. Their fascinating mix of geography, statistics and trivia has gained them a million followers, all eager for more of their, well, epic maps. It wasn’t a map that grabbed people’s attention most recently, however, but this […]The post Someone asked why humans stopped building wonders, and a lot of people begged to differ – 22 favourite examples appeared first on The Poke.

https://www.thepoke.com/2024/09/24/someone-asked-why-humans-stopped-building-wonders/

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It’s not the first time we’ve featured the fabulous Alison Moyet on these pages and no doubt it won’t be the last. Because the singer who we’ve been listening to for the best part of 40 years (not without a break, obviously) had everyone cheering with her pitch perfect takedown of ‘reply guys’ bothering her […]The post Alison Moyet had the very best response for these bigoted ‘reply guys’ bothering her on Twitter and had everyone cheering appeared first on The Poke.

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Supercar and hypercar collector Supercar_ron had an idea to film a series of challenges with a Tesla Cybertruck, beginning with driving it through the length of a fence. Here’s how that worked out for him. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Supercar and hypercar collector in Utah (@supercar_ron) He explained – “We […]The post This Tesla vs Fence contest didn’t go how the Tesla owner imagined – but it gave the rest of us a laugh appeared first on The Poke.

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To the House of Commons today where Reform UK deputy leader Richard Tice had a question about renewal energy for the energy secretary Ed Miliband. And very excited he was about it too. Except it wasn’t the gotcha he thought it was and Miliband’s reply – and the look on Tice’s face – is one […]The post Richard Tice’s renewables ‘gotcha’ blew up in his face and Ed Miliband’s takedown was simply electric appeared first on The Poke.

https://www.thepoke.com/2024/09/03/richard-tice-renewables-gotcha-ed-miliband-takedown/

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Donald Trump‘s speeches have a tendency to spiral off course by the end of the first sentence, taking in such lofty and relevant topics as sharks, the carcinogenic properties of windmills, and the late, great Hannibal Lecter. Imagine how embarrassed we were to discover that these weren’t the incoherent ramblings of a buffoon, but an […]The post Trump tried to paint his incoherent ramblings as a ‘weave’ of stories admired by his English professor friends – No, really! appeared first on The Poke.

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