Woke comedy judges pick lamest quip yet as annual festival’s top joke as it’s branded ‘stupid’
WOKE’s comedy judges made themselves a laughing stock by naming the lamest joke yet as the top joke of an annual festival.
The winning stunt at the Edinburgh Fringe was even called “stupid” by the comedian who narrated it.
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Lorna Rose Treen’s joke was, “I started dating a zoo keeper but it turned out he was a cheetah.”
She said yesterday: “A huge thank you for giving my stupid joke that title!”
In recent years, the festival has faced claims that it’s increasingly woken up.
Last week, a venue banned Father Ted creator Graham Linehan for questioning transgender rights.
This year’s best gags are far less outlandish than previous winners.
Zoe Lyons triumphed in 2008 by boldly saying, “I can’t believe Amy Winehouse hurt herself.
“She’s so annoying, she needs to find someone to do it for her.”
In 2012, Stewart Francis slammed the Beckhams with a pop, joking, “You know who really gives kids a bad name? Posh and Becks.”
Lorna’s gag was one of ten gags selected by a panel of comedy critics from UKTV broadcaster Dave and voted on by 2,000 viewers.
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