25 funniest tweets of the week

It’s been quite a week in the news space and you’re probably sick of hearing about it. Don’t worry – this is a news-free zone – just funny people doing their thing.

1.

Today six years ago, a massive Kim Jong-un signs autographs for Chinese TV news anchors. pic.twitter.com/DVL37XNdvX

— Alistair Coleman (@alistaircoleman) January 9, 2022

2.

You may mock, but that guy in the hi-vis lime ensemble is getting rescued from any unexpected avalanches long before you. pic.twitter.com/5vezCJ00Kf

— Michael Moran (@TheMichaelMoran) January 9, 2022

3.

Every photo I've ever seen of podcast hosts at work looks like this. pic.twitter.com/CI2LypS7IU

— Jonathan Sloman (!) (@SquidyUK) January 10, 2022

4.

Word of the day is ‘pish-monger’ (17th century): one who frequently says ‘pish’ to others and treats them with contempt.

— Susie Dent 💙 (@susie_dent) January 11, 2022

5.

With restaurants struggling to find staff, Five Guys has changed its name to One Woman.

— Andi (@smiles_and_nods) January 8, 2022

6.

What if Shearer turned up one week with a full head of hair and refused to admit he used to be bald. Is there a plan in place for that? pic.twitter.com/AAk39DBKqG

— Cants (@cantseyy) January 10, 2022

7.

The perfect episode of Grand Designs pic.twitter.com/3JgyeEdFXW

— Tom Neenan (@TNeenan) January 9, 2022

8.

I thought this was a compilation album pic.twitter.com/8MaBJVn9nQ

— Geraint (@geraintgriffith) January 7, 2022

9.

Liam Gallagher must be the easiest guy to handcuff in the world

— Samer (@Samer_1967) January 8, 2022

10.

Looks like the Quakers have finally run out of patience and decided to build a Death Star. pic.twitter.com/hd4jUTbWRl

— Helen Dale (not on your team, but always fair) (@_HelenDale) January 7, 2022

11.

I hate that tiny Apple TV remote. One accidental graze of the finger and you’re watching TJ Hooker on an app you didn’t know you had.

— Jerry Lock (@jlock17) January 7, 2022

12.

Been a bit overwhelmed recently so I’m taking a 15-second break from social media

— Matt Lucas (@RealMattLucas) January 7, 2022