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It’s Wednesday, at the time of writing, and that’s our cue to dive back into Bluesky and round up the top 25 comedy treasures from the past week. If you find someone new to make you laugh, show them a bit of love. 1. Think I’ve found possibly the finest description of Terry-Thomas. [image or […] The post 25 of the funniest posts we’ve seen on Bluesky this week appeared first on The Poke.

This funny sporting clip from 2019, shared by CBS Sports, is not exactly a million-to-one shot, but we bet they couldn’t do it again on purpose. See for yourself. @cbssports “What a play by me” #mlb #baseball ♬ original sound – CBS Sports “Cardullo swings and fouls it off, towards the broadcast booth, and I […] The post Talk about a long shot. Watch this baseball commentator report on his own fluke catch appeared first on The Poke.

Back in the 1960s, journalist Harold Williamson carried out a series of interviews with children in various parts of the UK on a range of subjects, including emotions, weddings and – with these children in a Liverpool primary school – books. The last one is a surprise. Back in 1968, Harold Williamson paid a visit […] The post Someone asked 1960s Liverpool children about their taste in books, and one girl had a hilarious reason for boning up on first aid appeared first on The Poke.

Donald Trump does not like when people disagree with him. In fact, he dislikes it so much, he wants those people in jail. At yesterday’s press conference, Trump was speaking about the group who protested him during a recent night out. He decided the most logical response to being confronted with different political views than […] The post Donald Trump’s response to the women who dared protest to his face is a horrible sign for anyone who doesn’t eat, breathe, and sleep in a red Maga hat appeared first on The Poke.

If there’s one thing we can all agree on, it’s that we need more straight white men hosting podcasts. Well, good news, folks – we got another one! And what’s more, he’s the sitting Vice President of the United States of America! JD Vance hopped on the mics for his dear friend Charlie Kirk to […] The post JD Vance filled in on Charlie Kirk’s podcast and these 17 people wondering why he doesn’t have anything better to do surely spoke for us all appeared first on The Poke.

Of all the people who like to scream on Fox News, Greg Gutfeld screams the angriest. But this latest outburst seems crass even by his standards. In a heated “discussion” about political violence, Gutfeld shouts down his co-hosts to rant about how the assassination of Minnesota State Representative Melissa Hortman is a mis-used example of […] The post Greg Gutfeld said not all political assassinations are equal and his screaming rant is a terrifying look into the Maga world view right now appeared first on The Poke.

Are British people really more passive aggressive as those of nationalities? Or are we just more willing to own up to the ways in which we are unable to express our feelings in a clear and direct way? Hard to say, and, anyway, it doesn’t look like we’ll be changing any time soon. Over on […] The post Somebody asked for examples of ‘proper British passive aggression’ and these 23 examples were as gloriously petulant as you’d expect appeared first on The Poke.

If you’re lucky enough to own your own home, you’ll know that properties often come with some hidden surprises. And while these features can often be unwelcome, every now and then a property will surprise its inhabitants with secret benefits. Reddit user VizualBooty was keen to learn more, so they posed this question to the […] The post What unexpected hidden gem have you discovered after buying your home? – 17 surprising secret features appeared first on The Poke.

A vigil for Charlie Kirk at the Kennedy Center saw such an outpouring of both grief and lionisation that we’re slightly shocked they haven’t nominated the murdered far-right podcaster for a sainthood – although, they have discussed erecting a statue of him at the Capitol. No – really! News: Rep. Anna Paulina Luna is circulating […] The post RFK Jr says he went on Charlie Kirk’s podcast in 2001 (when the Turning Point founder was eight years old) – 15 brutal owns appeared first on The Poke.

In Donald Trump’s Cabinet of No Talents, it’s fair to say that Kash Patel has been making a strong case to be regarded as the ‘no talentest’ of the lot. We say this after the FBI director and one-time aide to Donald Trump (and former Maga podcast host) shared an update on the Charlie Kirk […] The post Kash Patel’s bizarre update on the Charlie Kirk investigation shone a forensic light into the state of the top of the FBI under Donald Trump appeared first on The Poke.