Just a year and a half on from Belarus’ hotly disputed presidential election, the Eastern European nation’s long-time leader Alexander Lukashenko has admitted, at least jokingly, that he might not be entirely focused on maintaining a positive public opinion. Asked to provide his take on the “essence of Belarusian democracy” by a journalist during a …
Read More »Start pumping vodka through Nord Stream 2, US official jokes
With the process for the approval of the Russian-backed Nord Stream 2 rolling on for several months despite construction on the underwater gas link having already been completed, Moscow should consider exporting hard liquor through the vast pipeline instead, a high-ranking Washington official has joked. Responding to a question from …
Read More »‘Go kiss later’: UFC ref jokes with Usman & Covington as bitter rivals embrace during UFC 268 win for ‘Nigerian Nightmare’ (VIDEO)
The feared duo exchanged antagonistic jibes in the build-up to their rematch at UFC 268, making their embrace at the end of the scrap something of a surprise in New York. Burly referee Dan Miragliotta produced a snappy soundbite as he stepped in, telling Covington and Usman to “go kiss later”. …
Read More »Pelosi receives NATO ‘Women for Peace’ award, jokes about ‘ruling the world’
“When people ask me, ‘If you ruled the world, what one thing would you do?’ – I think about that a lot,” Pelosi said, laughing. Though the ten-second video did not show what answer she gave, the transcript of her speech, posted on the official website of the House Speaker, …
Read More »Fantastic Beasts: Gay jokes and anger from trans community as new JK Rowling movie gets a title
The movie’s title was announced on Wednesday, along with a release date of April 15, 2022. It is the third film in the ‘Fantastic Beasts’ series, which were adapted from a guide book on the magical creatures of Harry Potter’s world released in 2001, and serve as prequels to the …
Read More »New Jeopardy host steps down over now-surfaced old jokes about women and Jews
‘Jeopardy’ is a mainstay of American television, and Alex Trebek was the beloved host of the game show for 37 seasons until his death from cancer last year. After a revolving cast of guest hosts filled his role, producer Mike Richards was selected to take over full-time presenting duties, Sony …
Read More »Biden jokes about RUNNING OVER reporter after getting question about Israel (VIDEO)
Video from a Ford testing site in Dearborn, Michigan, shows Biden driving the F-150 Lightning truck model on a test runway, with the White House correspondents throwing him softball questions and laughing along – except for one female reporter. “Mr. President, can I ask you a quick question on Israel …
Read More »Plain sailing for meme-makers: Jokes flood in as ‘Ever Given’ re-float in Suez Canal FAILS and more tugboats called in
The Panama-flagged container ship became lodged sideways in the canal – one of the world’s busiest shipping lanes – on Tuesday, after it veered off course in high winds. However, efforts to re-float the vessel on Friday were “not successful,” and two tugs will now arrive to assist on Sunday, …
Read More »Epstein jokes touched a nerve? After Trump, Golden Globes host Tina Fey says ‘don’t expect much politics’ in this year’s ceremony
Tina Fey and Amy Poelher were announced last January as this year’s hosts, after comedian Ricky Gervais used his hosting gig to roast the elitism of the virtue-signalling celebrities in attendance. Gervais’ Jeffrey Epstein jokes must have touched a nerve, as Fey and Poehler are about as far from his …
Read More »‘That’s what someone microchipped would say,’ Twitter jokes after jabbed Bill Gates’ daughter mocks Covid-19 vax conspiracy theory
“Sadly the vaccine did NOT implant my genius father into my brain – if only mRNA had that power…..!” Jennifer Gates wrote on Instagram, adding a winky face emoji. The statement accompanied an image of her after she had received a Covid-19 vaccine. There have been numerous conspiracy theories floating …
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