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Mike Wooles

@mikewritesfunny.bsky.social
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Writer of topical #newsjokes for #breakingthenews (BBC Scotland) sketches and online reviews of household objects Don't click here: www.comedy.co.uk/people/mike-wooles

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Mike Wooles @mikewritesfunny.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Trump may need to consider more toxic bloomers... www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
theguardian.com
A huge AI datacenter is planned near Mar-a-Lago. The Everglades could pay the price
Plans for hyperscale datacenter in Palm Beach county prompt concerns over water and electricity demands
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Mike Wooles @mikewritesfunny.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
I find the lack of a Tiger somewhat concerning...
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Mike Wooles @mikewritesfunny.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
I thought this one was good - quite getting into this as a Hobby.
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Mike Wooles @mikewritesfunny.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Leveling up my online reviews of household items.
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Mike Wooles @mikewritesfunny.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Is Penguin taking the P-P-P-p1ss a bit...
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Mike Wooles @mikewritesfunny.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Should be called Hackeral.
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Mike Wooles @mikewritesfunny.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Dune 2 moist (Mud world)
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Mike Wooles @mikewritesfunny.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Building work in progress (70% moaning, 10% work, 20% unknown)
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Mike Wooles @mikewritesfunny.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
I gave blood today, once with the NHS and once by picking up my ginger cat without permission.
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Hourly Simpsons @hourlysimpsons.bagpuss.org · 04/09/2026
I need some coffee before I black out. Homer, pass me the sugar.
02:18
S06E11 Fear of Flying (2F08) 18 December 1994
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Paul Bassett Davies @thewritertype.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Who could have predicted that Nigel Farage would turn out to be an even more corrupt sleazebag than we previously thought. It's always the quiet ones.
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Mike Wooles @mikewritesfunny.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Booyah Tapestry!
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Mike Wooles @mikewritesfunny.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Which head of state is best with spreadsheets? President Macro.
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Mike Wooles @mikewritesfunny.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Can our house have a name as well as a number? Is it ever safe to have a work related party? Why is everyone arguing? Is Count Binface really an alien? Can I submit a Meal-deal for lunchtime expenses without a public enquiry? (Prime Ministers actual questions)
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HappyToast @happytoast.co.uk · 01/09/2026
"A built in live streaming camera? is this a Dyson OnlyFans?" "Oh no, we do hoovers and hairdryers too" www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
theguardian.com
Dyson launches £420 toothbrush that films ‘live cleaning footage’ inside your mouth
James Dyson says ‘complete dental system’ will also include toothpaste and mouth rinse that each cost £8.50
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Mike Wooles @mikewritesfunny.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Anyone know?
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Mike Wooles @mikewritesfunny.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Have you renamed a lake and then wished you hadn't renamed a lake? Maybe you're a dick.
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Mike Wooles @mikewritesfunny.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Life's not a level playing field, it's more like one of those travelators where people called Gerald throw vol-au-vents at you... If you haven't had this dream, maybe check out this video that explains more...👇 (thanks @barryseconomics.bsky.social)
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Mike Wooles @mikewritesfunny.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Back to school... Packed lunch, Pencil case, Tomahawk missiles... BBC News - US and Iran trade strikes for first time in weeks www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
bbc.co.uk
US and Iran trade strikes after first known US attack in weeks
The attack on Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz - the first known US strike since late July - has killed two people and injured two others.
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Mike Wooles @mikewritesfunny.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Late run back from London, seeing the excellent @barryferns.bsky.social (Nice one Lionel). Catch him on the YouTube 👇 or at Bill Murray club in Angel, or wherever you find people called Barry. #barryseconomics www.barryseconomics.co.uk
barryseconomics.co.uk
Barry's Economics
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Mike Wooles @mikewritesfunny.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Royal baby named Adelaide conceived down under? (I've read the leaflets, apparently that's where it happens...) www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
bbc.co.uk
Princess Eugenie announces name of baby daughter
The couple's third child was born earlier this month at a hospital in Lisbon, Portugal, weighing 6lb 9oz.
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Mike Wooles @mikewritesfunny.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
Awesome 'Gargle Live' episode - made my sweltering train journey 4/5 today! Thanks: @alicefraser.bsky.social @alisonspittle.bsky.social @tpneenan.bsky.social @thegargle.bsky.social (...Hope the Fringe is going well.) pca.st/episode/0276...
pca.st
The Gargle LIVE
This week's episode of The Gargle is LIVE from the Bill Murray. Alice was joined by guests Tom Neenan and Allison Spittle, as the trio delved into that week's science and tech news! From…
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Mike Wooles @mikewritesfunny.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
Sir Thomas More was the patron-saint of documents that were more than one page.
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Mike Wooles @mikewritesfunny.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
I've got a double seat. #benelton
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Mike Wooles @mikewritesfunny.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
It's VC day (Victory in Clacton). Full marks for turning up and not lying about security. #binface #clacton youtu.be/k_tmCRzNbhk?...
youtu.be
My Clacton Victory Speech!
YouTube video by Count Binface
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Mike Wooles @mikewritesfunny.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
"don't burn 'em" says Burnham. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
bbc.co.uk
Andy Burnham says disposable BBQ ban under consideration
The PM said the public should not be using single-use grills "at this moment in time" amid wildfire risks.
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Mike Wooles @mikewritesfunny.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Seems legit - what could go wrong... www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
bbc.co.uk
Artificial Intelligence used to design brand new viruses
Scientists made 16 successful viruses that had their genetic code designed by artificial intelligence.
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Mike Wooles @mikewritesfunny.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Ukraine hits Russia right in the WildBerries... that's gonna hurt. www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c7... Ukraine hits Wildberries warehouse in latest infrastructure strike
bbc.co.uk
Ukraine hits Wildberries warehouse in latest infrastructure strike away from frontlines
Since mid-July, Ukraine has carried out a series of attacks on Wildberries sites, saying they are used to help supply Russia's military.
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Mike Wooles @mikewritesfunny.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
Just started watching Ozark - realised it's Schitts Creek without Eugene's eyebrows. 😎😂✅
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Eugene Levy's Proud Nod in Schitt's Creek
ALT: Eugene Levy's Proud Nod in Schitt's Creek
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Mike Wooles @mikewritesfunny.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
The bin could win. www.clactonandfrintongazette.co.uk/news/2627457...
clactonandfrintongazette.co.uk
New poll finds British voters want Count Binface to win Clacton by-election
New polling suggests the British public would be more likely to support satirical candidate Count Binface than Nigel Farage in Clacton.
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Mike Wooles @mikewritesfunny.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Stay cool.
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Mike Wooles @mikewritesfunny.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
In Extraction 3, Chris Hemsworth expels all the fog from his bathroom.
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Mike Wooles @mikewritesfunny.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
Bit worried about my electrician - they were tripping all weekend.
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Mike Wooles @mikewritesfunny.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Because he's flammable?
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Mike Wooles @mikewritesfunny.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Why are their no dogs and cats on other planets? Who is Donald Trunk?? These brilliant people discuss this and much more, despite it being too hot. Thanks @rialina.com and @alicefraser.bsky.social ♥️👏 pca.st/episode/bec0...
pca.st
First Contact
Joining Alice this week to discuss the sub-genre deep dive of first contact in sci-fi and fantasy, is Ria Lina! The pair also chat about their Tropes of a Rope, delve back into The Minds of Urgh, and…
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Mike Wooles @mikewritesfunny.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
Is it right to have Cookies on a website about Diabetes?
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Mike Wooles @mikewritesfunny.bsky.social · 07/06/2026
How much money did they make? Hundreds and Thousands... #newsjokes #icecreamjokes www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
bbc.co.uk
Ballymena: Ice cream shop closes after 103 years in business
McGroggan's on William street was famous in Ballymena for its homemade ice cream.
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Mike Wooles @mikewritesfunny.bsky.social · 23/05/2026
Why can't we have multi-packs of yogurts that don't include one flavour we hate? (Kiwi fruit - blurrgh!)
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Mike Wooles @mikewritesfunny.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
Prime Ministers question time: Who are they today?
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Mike Wooles @mikewritesfunny.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
Conservatives lose control (think you can get some pants for that...)
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Mike Wooles @mikewritesfunny.bsky.social · 02/05/2026
Writing some gags 👍✍️🎭
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Mike Wooles @mikewritesfunny.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
Is this true, or... www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... Pony and traps to be banned two Buckinghamshire roads
bbc.co.uk
Pony and traps to be banned on two Buckinghamshire roads
Buckinghamshire Council says it is a
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Mike Wooles @mikewritesfunny.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
He's not the Messiah, he's a very naughy boy... www.visitconwy.org.uk/event/unveil...
visitconwy.org.uk
Unveiling of Terry Jones Statue - Visit Conwy
CALLING ALL MONTY PYTHON FANS! Comedy Legends MICHAEL PALIN and TERRY GILLIAM will be in Colwyn Bay on SATURDAY 25th APRIL for a very special celebration to unveil an exciting new statue of their old ...
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Mike Wooles @mikewritesfunny.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
Uninsured driving reaches "17yr old - high", which is also a description of most of the offenders. #newsgags www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
bbc.co.uk
Nearly 160,000 uninsured cars seized on UK roads
Seizure numbers hit a 17-year high as an estimated 300,000 uninsured vehicles are driven each day.
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Mike Wooles @mikewritesfunny.bsky.social · 11/04/2026
Scary reading news (not available on YouTube) www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
bbc.co.uk
Radical with Amol Rajan - The Reading Recession: Are We Making Ourselves Less Intelligent? (James Marriott) - BBC Sounds
Tracing the historical relationship between reading, intelligence and democracy.
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Mike Wooles @mikewritesfunny.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
There's this new journal - which is... @swerytd.bsky.social @andrewhunterm.bsky.social #thenakedweek
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Mike Wooles @mikewritesfunny.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
Come to my free productivity event. I filmed it in my car as I'm now so productive and have so many sales, I have no time to make videos safely at home. #humour
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Paul Blinkhorn @paulblinkhorn.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
Meanwhile, on the moon...
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Mike Wooles @mikewritesfunny.bsky.social · 04/04/2026
Er Hi, my name is Mike and I'm addicted to mini eggs. I've been clean for... the last 25 minutes.
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two bunny mascots are standing next to each other in a field of easter eggs
ALT: two bunny mascots are standing next to each other in a field of easter eggs
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Mike Wooles @mikewritesfunny.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
Don't overdo it on news, here's a bite-size show of topical gags. #comedy #news #humor #humour shows.acast.com/your-news-is...
shows.acast.com
Did you have too much news? | Your news is showing
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