Karen Dickinson, Author at The Poke

The Poke

Karen Dickinson

Somebody asked if anyone had ever had a ‘famous neighbour’ and the answers were (mainly) very entertainingly Z-list

‘What’s something you stopped doing and it surprisingly made your life better?’ – 21 ways quitting is actually winning

‘What’s the daftest thing people have to pay for?’ – 23 incredibly unfair ways people reckon they’re being fleeced

‘What’s the most unhinged advice you’ve ever received?’ – 21 so-called pearls of wisdom to make you run a mile

‘What’s the fastest ‘yeah, we are definitely NOT going to be friends’ moment you’ve ever had?’ – 21 people who will never be a good pal

‘What was the moment that made you realise you absolutely had to leave a job?’ – 19 people who just couldn’t take it anymore

‘Scientists: What’s something we know is true but people don’t realise how crazy it is?’ – 22 facts so freaky you won’t believe they’re real

‘What’s something harmless that gets people weirdly upset?’ – 21 things everyone should really just chill out about

‘What’s the best nickname you’ve heard, and the reason for it?’ – 23 excellent British monikers

‘What’s something that becomes attractive only after 25?’ – 22 things that become oddly thrilling in later life

‘What’s something you defended for years before finally admitting you were wrong?’ – 21 people who chose a terrible hill to die on

‘What is something your parents were not strict about but you wish they were?’ – 23 people who were crying out to be grounded

‘When did you realise you were dating an idiot?’ – 21 people unable to hide their monumental dumbness

‘What’s the funniest thing you’ve heard at work?’ – 21 comical tales to get you through another week in the office

‘What is a basic adult skill that your brain just literally refuses to learn?’ – 21 abilities that are inexplicably hard to master

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