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If you’ve been waiting for RFK Jr. ASMR, have we got a treat for you. The man who’s voice sounds like a gargling garbage disposal was caught on a hot mic during his senate hearing. It appears just breathing for the head of HHS was enough to cut through the question being asked in this […] The post This minute-long clip of RFK Jr. breathing closely into his senate hearing mic inspired some of Twitter’s funniest work in years appeared first on The Poke.

When it comes to blaming other people for their problems, nobody does it better than the current White House. The most recent scapegoating moment came from Karoline Leavitt. The US Press Secretary was asked about bailing out fledgling Spirit Airlines which currently faces the very real threat of bankruptcy and is turning to the Trump […] The post Karoline Leavitt blamed Joe Biden for a discount airline facing bankruptcy and these 15 comebacks were simply business class appeared first on The Poke.

The health of the American people is in the hands of a deranged conspiracy theorist. It’s dangerous for so many reasons it’s hard to keep track which one is the most detrimental to the public’s survival. In a normal world, when the head of Health and Human Services shows up for a hearing to defend […] The post RFK Jr reckons AI can cure dog cancer and the illogical conclusion he drew from this had people worried sick appeared first on The Poke.

The United States Press Secretary is supposed to be a conduit between the President and the American people. The role requires a deft communicator who can share the most important policies of the Oval Office. Prove that the Commander in Chief has the best interests of the American people in mind with every crucial decision. […] The post Karoline Leavitt put on her bravest face after she was asked about Iran’s relentless mockery of Donald Trump and absolutely no-one was buying it appeared first on The Poke.

How hard it is to learn English? This hard, if this 20-point guide that just went viral on Twitter is any fink to go by. It was posted by @simongerman600, who was born in Germany but now lives in Melbourne, Australia and, well, best have a read for yourself. As a non-native English speaker I […] The post This 20-point guide why English is so hard to learn just went viral for reasons which will presumably become obvious appeared first on The Poke.

They say money can’t buy you happiness, but that hasn’t ever stopped rich people from trying. So exactly how far have the uber-wealthy pushed it in pursuit of joy? Redditor u/LyraRayne went straight to the source when they asked: People who have worked for the wealthy/rich, what is the most bizarre luxury you’ve heard of? […] The post People shared the ‘most bizarre luxuries’ they have seen enjoyed by the super-rich – 17 proper jaw-droppers appeared first on The Poke.

The pub quiz is a fine British tradition. Us Brits are very fond of both trivia and booze, and the combination of both in a pub setting is an absolute winner. We can’t help thinking that Only Connect and University Challenge could both be improved by the teams involved being a bit sloshed. Pub quizzes […] The post Someone asked for the best pub quiz team names they’ve ever heard – 22 jackpot-winning answers appeared first on The Poke.

It all began when the good films and TV folk of @TheCinesthetic asked people for their nominations for the ‘single funniest moment in this history of TV’. What do you think is the single funniest moment in the history of TV? — cinesthetic. (@TheCinesthetic) April 19, 2026 And it prompted no end of suggestions. We’ve […] The post People have been sharing their nominations for the ‘single funniest moment in TV history’ – 23 straight from the very top drawer appeared first on The Poke.

Like us you might not have come across @LeilaHormozi before. She appears to be a Las Vegas based entrepreneur and influencer who has built up quite the fortune and had a tip for her Twitter followers who wanted to do something similiar. Except that’s not quite right. And when we say not quite right, what […] The post This influencer entrepreneur had a top tip for wannabe millionaires everywhere and it was a most unfortunate schoolboy error – 14 high-earning takedowns appeared first on The Poke.

Whether you adore your parents or couldn’t wait to get the heck out of their house, there’s no denying that there is a lot of joy to be found in being an adult and not having them on your back all the time. Or is there? Because it seems that some parents don’t stop sticking […] The post ‘What have you purchased as an adult that your parents have judged you negatively for?’ – 23 people who should mind their own business appeared first on The Poke.