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Funny story: A Theatre Show that promised not to disappoint's its audience, disappoints its audience

A Theatre Show that promised not to disappoint's its audience, disappoints its audience

The theatre show, "Mrs. Goggins - The Truth," promised on its poster and in the publicity blurb that it was a fantastic show that promised not to disappoint. However, it has not lived up to its promise. The musical, which tells the life story of f…

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Funny story: Is there a lion lying in the middle of the road? 5 signs you are in a safari park

Is there a lion lying in the middle of the road? 5 signs you are in a safari park

You wake up behind the wheel of a car. There is a lion, a large lion sitting in the middle of the road. Is this a dream? Are you just in a safari park? Here are the five telltale signs. 1) Are there other people in the car? Do you recognise them?…

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Funny story: Is Lucy Worsley talking about a dead queen? 10 ways to tell you are listening to Radio 4

Is Lucy Worsley talking about a dead queen? 10 ways to tell you are listening to Radio 4

Is the radio tuner stuck again? Can you not hear the usual 1990s indie pop you tune in for? Is it Radio 4? This ten-point guide will soon show you either way. 1) At some point, you will hear TV presenter Lucy Worsley talking about a dead queen.

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Funny story: The Archers' cricket team, it must be the summer then

The Archers' cricket team, it must be the summer then

With the longer days, more sunshine, and warmer air, the last harbinger of the arrival of summer is here. Talk on Radio 4's lovely little documentary, "The Archers," is all about the cricket team. Their other main storyline, where Linda Snell disc…

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Funny story: Michael Madeup's leaving speech

Michael Madeup's leaving speech

Today marks a significant moment in the political landscape as we bid farewell to none other than Michael Madeup. Madeup has stirred intrigue and captivated attention throughout his career and we hope this won't be the last we hear from him. This…

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Funny story: Teasmaid going to its sixth car boot sale

Teasmaid going to its sixth car boot sale

Teasmaid Jacqui Smith has returned unsold from her fifth car boot sale and will be trying again tomorrow. The relic of a bygone era, car boot sales were the old-school eBay, without all of the palavers of postage. Jacqui, who has been sadly gather…

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Funny story: Liz Truss has some dressing gowns for Sale

Liz Truss has some dressing gowns for Sale

You may not remember Liz Truss. Conservative. Short. Blonde. Snappy Dresser? Former Prime Minister? Agent against Cheese importers? No? The opener of Beijing Pork Markets? Ah, now you remember! Anyway, she now has some dressing g…

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Funny story: The rise of TOFU: The elite sport for toffs

The rise of TOFU: The elite sport for toffs

A sport that is sweeping all of the well-heeled health clubs in the country is TOFU. Tofu, what is that? Well, other than a tasteless, and rather pointless meat substitute, it is Kung Fu, but where only Toffs can take part. Toffs are very rich,…

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Funny story: Life still isn't a choose your own adventure book

Life still isn't a choose your own adventure book

A man who found out to his cost that life still isn’t a choose-your-own-adventure story is telling people on his blog. Bumbling buffoon Gene Daffney took out a dice and rolled it, leaving his fate to chance. Instead of going to work for a week…

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Funny story: What is science's opinion of broccoli in 2023?

What is science's opinion of broccoli in 2023?

In a world where the opinion of science on broccoli is never sought, we thought we would let you know. Speaking from Chutney on the Fritz's Science Research Centre (sponsored by the Wet Sprocket pub), the club chairman (and so far only member) Bri…

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Funny story: Old people remembering the Coronation of their youth

Old people remembering the Coronation of their youth

83-year-old Edna and 79-year-old Tom, stalwarts of the Wet Sprocket pub in Mithering on the Trent, are both reminiscing about the previous coronation in 1953. "Do you remember that day?" asked Tom. "I do. I remember my neighbors had to hire the te…

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Funny story: Liberal Democrats won't disturb you again, until the next time

Liberal Democrats won't disturb you again, until the next time

Although they have met once or twice in the pub in the past few weeks, your local Liberal Democrat will not be disturbing you again, at least not until the next time. William Gavinson, a spokesperson from Chutney-on-the-Fritz's Liberal Democrat gr…

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Funny story: Dominic Raab set to return the keys, and all of the AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA's

Dominic Raab set to return the keys, and all of the AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA's

Following his recent resignation, Dominic Raab is set to return the keys, as well as all of the A's. A showdown meeting with Rishi Sunak started with the words, "Raab, you are a maverick, and you can't be trusted around people. You are off the cas…

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Funny story: What will you be doing at the Coronation?

What will you be doing at the Coronation?

What are your plans for the Coronation this year? Are you a monarchist, supporting everything that the King says? Did you buy Spare? Did you read it? Do you know anyone who bought Spare? Do you like them? What do you think of Camilla? Really? Well…

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Funny story: Tom from MySpace was never really your friend

Tom from MySpace was never really your friend

Although the barely missed Myspace was not the hit that Facebook was, Tom, who claimed to be everybody's friend, never really liked you. I know, it is shocking. In his photos, Tom seemed like such a nice chap, with his cheeky chappy demeanour, but…

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Funny story: Michael Madeup's New Year Message

Michael Madeup's New Year Message

Well hello there, Michael Madeup here again. I know that it is now April, but I thought I would let you know about my new year's message. I know it is four months too late, but a busy politician always has far more pressing things to do than to ta…

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Funny story: Man realises his high horse is lame

Man realises his high horse is lame

Although he is loved for his pomposity, lack of social skills and shoe throwing slightly right wing idiot William Gavinson has realised that his high horse is lame. 'Yes, a couple of people have told me lately that my views are a bit right wing fo…

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