Simply 25 funny things we spotted this week

As Alabama’s live reenactment of The Handmaid’s Tale gets under way and right-wing politicians in the UK consider taking out milkshake insurance for their dry-cleaning bills, Europe is poised to make a huge decision – so, who will win Eurovision?

The rest of us have had the sunshine to enjoy, as well as these wonderfully funny tweets.

1.

https://twitter.com/JimCarrey/status/1127292700292784129

2.

https://twitter.com/Liffonmelsmork/status/1126913007651520512

3.

https://twitter.com/JDIrwinbooks/status/1128284975885967365

4.

So many emotions… pic.twitter.com/jByKX2eMh8

— Louis Theroux (@louistheroux) May 12, 2019

5.

Be warned, if your bank says you have an "outstanding balance" it might not be the great news it first seems.

— Tony Cowards (@TonyCowards) May 16, 2019

6.

https://twitter.com/dumbbeezie/status/1127102812138033153

7.

If your name is Otis you are either an adorable dog or the town drunk there is no in between

— sophielou (@sophielou) May 11, 2019

8.

My daughter: Can I go to my friend’s house?
Me: Take your phone & text me every 20 minutes to tell me you’re ok

Me when I was 10: I’m off to the abandoned quarry with my pals
Mum: Dinner’s at 5

— joe heenan (@joeheenan) May 14, 2019

9.

Apologies in advance pic.twitter.com/hdceyV5b5H

— Olaf Falafel (@OFalafel) May 12, 2019

10.

Me *tearing up as my bride walks down the aisle on our wedding day*

Priest:

Me:

Priest: Look she might come back

— Jon (@ArfMeasures) May 13, 2019

11.

The best thing about all inclusive holidays with buffet style restaurants is that we don’t think twice about having a meal consisting of curry, roast potatoes, a spring roll, chicken nuggets, a steak, broccoli and a cheese omelette all on a plate that’s one size up from a saucer.

— Amanda (@Pandamoanimum) May 13, 2019

12.

My new motivational book about how to succeed while still loathing yourself is called “Trash Can!”

— Andy Richter (@AndyRichter) May 13, 2019