Tim Dowling's 2025 in numbers: A year of forgetting
As 2025 ends, columnist Tim Dowling tallies his year in cold, hard stats: adult sons moving back in, forgotten books, and a joke that fell flat. A humorous look at modern life.
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Brits' Witty Replies to 'How Are You?' Revealed
Guardian readers share a delightful range of humorous and poignant responses to the common greeting 'How are you?', from Yorkshire quips to wartime survivor wisdom. Discover the cultural nuances behind this everyday question.
Blind Date in London: 'No Kiss, It's Flu Season'
Aaron, 28, and Tara, 30, share their honest verdict after a Guardian blind date at Los Mochis in London. Find out why he gave the date a 6/10 and she scored it an 8.
Melbourne's $500k AI Comedy Robot Experiment
A University of Melbourne researcher is using a $500k grant to teach a swarm of 10 robots standup comedy, starting with non-verbal humour. Can AI ever be genuinely funny?
Woman hooks up with best friend's fiancé before wedding
A woman's decision to meet her best friend's fiancé on his stag do leads to a night together and social exile. Read the full advice on this relationship dilemma.
Becky Barnicoat's 2025 Christmas Cliche Charts
Cartoonist Becky Barnicoat predicts the festive season's most overused tropes in her 2025 Christmas Cliche Charts. Discover the satire that defines modern holiday culture.
Adrian Chiles reveals skin cancer diagnosis
TV presenter Adrian Chiles opens up about his squamous cell carcinoma diagnosis and removal. The 58-year-old details his healthcare journey and positive outlook.
Trafalgar Square Christmas Tree's Funny X Account
London's iconic Trafalgar Square Christmas tree now has a witty X account, delighting followers with festive jokes. Discover the story behind this quirky tradition and its 2025 switch-on date.
Reader's Plea: A Resident Evil Comedy Game
A passionate gamer argues that Capcom should embrace the campy humour of its past and create a full-blown comedy Resident Evil or Dino Crisis game to innovate the industry.
Nuclear Winter Cartoon Reflects Contemporary Fears
Becky Barnicoat's latest Guardian cartoon explores preparing for nuclear winter with dark humour. Discover how art captures our deepest anxieties about global threats.
Durutti Column's Fragile Debut Gets Deluxe Reissue
Discover the surprising story behind The Durutti Column's debut album, a fragile 1980 classic that defied its era and continues to influence music today. Explore its troubled creation and lasting legacy.
Guardian's Corrections Column: Hidden Journalism Gem
Discover why readers treasure the Guardian's Corrections column, featuring political humour, real ale wit, and amusing nominative determinism stories from across Britain.
AI doesn't understand puns, UK research finds
New research from UK and Italian universities reveals AI's poor grasp of humour. Discover why large language models struggle with puns and cultural nuance. Read the full study.
Tom Gauld's Cartoon on Librarians vs Booksellers
Acclaimed cartoonist Tom Gauld explores the humorous divide between librarians and booksellers in his latest Guardian cartoon. Discover the subtle battle for literary hearts and minds.
Marital book club battle spans six years
For six years, Guardian columnist Tim Dowling has been the only man in his wife's book club. Now she sees her chance to finally remove him. Discover the hilarious marital standoff over literary insights and fine cheeses.
Guardian's Pet I'll Never Forget column returns
The Guardian's cherished 'Pet I'll Never Forget' column is back. Share your most memorable stories about the pets that changed your life for this beloved feature.
Lunch date mix-up leads to all-day cooking marathon
A couple's carefully planned lunch turns into a comedy of errors when guests fail to show. Discover how a simple misunderstanding about meal times led to an entire day in the kitchen.
Cartoon Captures Third Trimester Inelegance
Edith Pritchett's latest cartoon perfectly captures the humorous realities of late pregnancy. Discover the universal truths about the third trimester experience.
King Charles jokes about 'dropping dead' amid cancer treatment
The King made a startling quip about his health during a visit to a London cancer treatment centre, displaying remarkable humour amid his own cancer treatment journey.
Metro's Daily Cartoon: Guy Venables Delivers Again
Guy Venables returns with another brilliant Metro daily cartoon, offering witty observations on contemporary British life that will have you nodding in agreement.
Metro's Daily Cartoon: Guy Venables Delivers London Laughs
Discover the latest witty Metro cartoon by Guy Venables, offering a humorous take on contemporary London life and current affairs in the paper's popular daily feature.
Guy Venables' Latest Metro Cartoon Delivers Laughs
Acclaimed cartoonist Guy Venables returns with another brilliant satirical cartoon in Metro, offering witty commentary on contemporary British society with his signature humour.
Edith Pritchett's Venn Diagrams: Royal to Kitchen Humour
Discover how Guardian cartoonist Edith Pritchett uses clever Venn diagrams to find humour in everything from monarchy controversies to everyday household dilemmas in her latest visual commentary.
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