Emily Maitlis’s Kari Lake interview was a masterclass in holding politicians to account – 14 five-star reviews

An American worried that you can buy sex toys in a supermarket and this especially straight-talking response beat all-comers

‘What is the dumbest hill you’re willing to die on?’ 27 petty beliefs that people would defend to the death

Ellie Taylor’s fabulous ‘message from women everywhere’ on The Mash Report went viral again and it’s never less than 100% relevant

Liz Truss responded to Keir Starmer’s pledges in the King’s Speech and in the deluge of mockery this response was simply savage

People have been sharing the ‘most deluded person’ they’ve ever met and these 20 off-the-scale encounters don’t disappoint

People applauded Jay Rayner’s definitive response to being asked to write a ‘culinary guide’ to Saudia Arabia

Whoever directed the magnificent payoff to this Republican delegate’s ‘unhinged’ speech, take the rest of the week off

Boris Johnson’s photo-op with Donald Trump was like Christmas come early for internet jokers – 19 favourite comments

Lionesses boss Sarina Wiegman’s been touted to succeed Gareth Southgate and these (male) England fans’ fury is a fabulously funny read

People have been jokingly suggesting events that were worse than the Chernobyl disaster – 17 explosive comments

Alan Sugar’s Keir Starmer humblebrag didn’t come out right and the mockery that followed makes for a most entertaining read

What this guy did to a $150 Wagyu steak should be declared a culinary crime – but the commentary is a rare treat

Suppose they gave a Boris Johnson RNC event and nobody came – which is what happened

Trump turned up at the RNC wearing an enormous ear-bandage – 19 favourite reactions

An American TV host bigged up this pasta ‘dish’ and ended up roasted – 17 Michelin-starred burns

Donald Trump’s odd-looking ear bandage prompted no end of comment but this one beat all-comers

Richard Madeley’s face when Kate Garraway had the temerity to ask a question is a fabulously satisfying watch