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Twitter roundup: Things to laugh at

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Nat Gingerich
Nov 29, 2020
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There’s something uniquely pleasing about seeing an image, especially of something otherwise common, that surprises you. If it makes you laugh, even better. In my case, the hallmark of a great joke or visual pun is when it makes me do one of two things:

  1. Exhale loudly and roll my eyes

  2. Silently wheeze at a pitch only the neighbourhood dogs can hear

None of the tweets this week are about news; they are meant to make you smile. There are a few on-purpose jokes in there, but mostly they’re the strange, absurd detritus of minds hungry for something to manage all of ~this~ going on. Oh, and they’re presented without commentary. Think of it like finally watching a movie without your beloved but sometimes irritating friend who likes to whisper jokes they think are better in your ear.

In exchange for the privilege of not hearing me pontificate about things like, for example, what it means to “live with COVID-19” as a society as opposed to pursuing zero cases, I ask just one thing:

Do one thing today that boosts someone up. It can be as simple as smashing the heart button at the bottom of this post or sharing this publication with someone new! That would definitely give me a boost.

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You could also reply to that message from a friend, make a verbal show of support to someone in your life, or donate a few dollars to a local organization doing good work in your community. These days, a break from the expected might be all it takes to help turn someone’s day (or week, month, or year) around.

Here are some places to start for those of you with a few extra bucks:

1492 Land Back Lane Legal Fund - this fundraiser contributes to legal fees and supplies for Indigenous land defenders in the Six Nations/Caledonia region, where the OPP has incited violence in the community and acted on unconstitutional injunctions against Six Nations peoples in their own territory.

Sistering Toronto - Sistering offers practical and emotional resources to women and trans people who experience homelessness or precarious housing, trauma and violence, social isolation, discrimination, substance use or need mental health support.

Indspire - This national organization provides scholarships and bursaries, as well as various local support networks, for Indigenous youth pursuing education at all levels.

Black Health Alliance - Their mission is to reduce the racial disparities in health outcomes and promote health and well-being for people from the diverse Black communities in Canada with emphasis on the broad determinants of health, including racism.

Rainbow Refugee - Rainbow Refugee is a Vancouver-based community group that supports people seeking refugee protection in Canada because of persecution based on sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression (SOGIE) or HIV status.

You’re doing great. Wear a mask and tell your cashier you appreciate them.

Off we go!


Twitter avatar for @jazz_inmypantseli want for christmas is you @jazz_inmypants
fruits that do not live up to their names: passionfruit grapefruit honeydew dragonfruit fruits that do live up to their names: orange

October 15th 2020

28,364 Retweets255,270 Likes
Twitter avatar for @thegallowboobRob N Roll @thegallowboob
the eyes of a conch are one of the best thing nature has to offer
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November 6th 2020

603 Retweets3,558 Likes
Twitter avatar for @JFrankensteinerJohn Frankensteiner @JFrankensteiner
Currently obsessed with Leta Powell Drake, the greatest interviewer of all time.
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November 12th 2020

26,928 Retweets159,499 Likes
Twitter avatar for @ComradeLuanneMrs. Kleinschmidt @ComradeLuanne
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November 20th 2020

803 Retweets8,601 Likes
Twitter avatar for @ok_girlfriendLiving Morganism 🌱 @ok_girlfriend
c ow
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November 27th 2020

18,242 Retweets171,387 Likes
Twitter avatar for @WinskillfullQuarantine Wolf @Winskillfull
the rewards of the mortifying being loved ordeal of being known
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November 26th 2020

8,985 Retweets55,512 Likes
Twitter avatar for @TweetPotato314bob ross dicaprio @TweetPotato314
the original name for the ps5 was pspspspsps but it kept attracting cats

November 13th 2020

30,370 Retweets228,322 Likes
Twitter avatar for @ddoniolvalcrozeDiane Doniol-Valcroze @ddoniolvalcroze
Cats Behind Pixelated Glass Doors
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November 27th 2020

2,896 Retweets12,156 Likes
Twitter avatar for @HistoryMuppet❄️ Muppet History 🎄 @HistoryMuppet
This elevator skit is so incredibly simple And I think that’s what makes it perfect.
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October 22nd 2020

1,668 Retweets7,177 Likes
Twitter avatar for @mikescollinsMike Scollins @mikescollins
I mean this as a compliment, The Rock looks like the Fruit of the Loom grapes.
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September 27th 2020

1,331 Retweets18,137 Likes
Twitter avatar for @TommytoughstuffTommytoughstuff @Tommytoughstuff
[Jeopardy] Host: "So tell us a little more about yourself!" Me: *Leans into microphone* "No thanks Alex."

September 17th 2014

4,757 Retweets11,240 Likes
Twitter avatar for @whitneyarnerThomas Pretzel @whitneyarner
me trying to figure out how to get dressed to go outside four months into quarantine
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July 29th 2020

8,376 Retweets59,149 Likes
Twitter avatar for @lifelonglitLyn Stone @lifelonglit
I can’t stop laughing at this.
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July 20th 2020

43,843 Retweets156,043 Likes
Twitter avatar for @PabloRochatPablo Rochat @PabloRochat
they've had enough
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July 21st 2020

245,552 Retweets826,576 Likes

That’s it for now, peeps. Hope you smiled, or at least breathed air out of your nose a little harder than normal. Happy Sunday!

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