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J S Docherty

@jsdocherty.bsky.social

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Funny stuff, occasionally on here, occasionally on other sites, sometimes on the Telly and Radio. https://www.comedy.co.uk/people/james-docherty/

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J S Docherty @jsdocherty.bsky.social · Nov 2

One of the saddest things about losing Janey is that she missed the chance of seeing Trump lose next week and telling him one last time to, 'pipe down ya big fanny.'
Go in peace Janey Godley, and enjoy haunting that golf course.

Janey Godley @janeygodley.bsky.social · Oct 7

My fav photo of me

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J S Docherty @jsdocherty.bsky.social · 1d

I always know which neighbour in my block of flats will finish the newspaper crossword before me. He's one down and four across.
#jokes #humour #funny

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J S Docherty @jsdocherty.bsky.social · 1d

The new dating site for self-proclaimed Alpha Males has been unveiled.

J S Docherty @jsdocherty.bsky.social · 2d

Fair. Was a toss up based on throwing a lot of the others out

J S Docherty @jsdocherty.bsky.social · 2d

Interesting challenge:
Dr No
From Russia With Love
For Your Eyes Only
The Living Daylights
?

J S Docherty @jsdocherty.bsky.social · 2d

I asked AI to plan my dream summer holiday. Here's how it turned out.

The Vortex from The Adventure Game on the BBC

Barry Took on Points of View grimacing at a letter

J S Docherty @jsdocherty.bsky.social · 2d

We go live to the Parlement français

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J S Docherty @jsdocherty.bsky.social · 2d

In fairness, the last time Stephen King went for a walk, it didn't go well.

Joel Morris @gralefrit.bsky.social · 2d

Most writing guides can be summarised as:

“Be brilliant. When you can’t be brilliant, try going for a walk.”

Stephen King’s is the same but instead of the walk, it’s cocaine.

J S Docherty @jsdocherty.bsky.social · 3d

a man is sitting in a chair with his arms outstretched and the words inconceivable written below him .

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J S Docherty @jsdocherty.bsky.social · 3d

Heard the news about turbononce.

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J S Docherty @jsdocherty.bsky.social · 3d

The Appliance of Science

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J S Docherty @jsdocherty.bsky.social · 3d

Wearing a hat indoors

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J S Docherty @jsdocherty.bsky.social · 3d

Unsolicited Flicks pics

J S Docherty @jsdocherty.bsky.social · 4d

Welcome back to "Give Us a Clue: Champions Edition" and it's Jon Pertwee next.

Jon Pertwee looking awesome in a sky blue suit and massive medallion, reading a card

Tweet from Nigel Farage losing his mind because the National Trust has put vegan (for the love of god Margaret, VEGAN) tampons in the men's toilets.
God help us, apparently.

J S Docherty @jsdocherty.bsky.social · 4d

Taking @rejectpilepod.bsky.social 's advice clearly helped (yes, I listened to Episode Three this week)

J S Docherty @jsdocherty.bsky.social · 4d

Proof, if it were needed, that puns used sparingly and well are fantastic.

J S Docherty @jsdocherty.bsky.social · 4d

According to her biography, Tilly Norwood is an aspiring actor in her early 20’s based in London; meaning she is fighting off interest from talent agencies, and Leonardo DiCaprio
#BTNNB #BTNRejects #jokes #humour #funny

J S Docherty @jsdocherty.bsky.social · 4d

Marketing firms say the shoeless environment at work is helping workers be more creative, while accounts say it helps with their productivity as they can now count using their fingers and toes
#BTNNB #BTNRejects #jokes #humour #funny

J S Docherty @jsdocherty.bsky.social · 4d

The number of driving tests available in the UK is set to increase to help tackle the backlog of wannabe drivers. The DVSA said they hope plans will quickly pull away, but not before they check their mirrors and blind spot
#BTNNB #BTNRejects #jokes #humour #funny

J S Docherty @jsdocherty.bsky.social · 4d

Prior to Tilly Norwood, if you wanted your lines delivered by a robotic representation of a human with completely artificial emotions, you had to cast Keanu Reeves
#BTNNB #BTNRejects #jokes #humour #funny

J S Docherty @jsdocherty.bsky.social · 4d

Owning a pet is seen as a big green flag in dating as it's associated with kindness, responsibility, and being happy to clean up after someone when they've been sick on the floor.
#BTNNB #BTNRejects #jokes #humour #funny

J S Docherty @jsdocherty.bsky.social · 4d

A 2000 year old ice mummy in Siberia has been found covered with elaborate tattoos featuring tigers and birds. Experts conclude the body art shows a well-travelled individual, especially the one saying ‘Magaluf AD42’.
#BTNNB #BTNRejects #jokes #humour #funny

J S Docherty @jsdocherty.bsky.social · 4d

DPD drivers have been on strike this week in a dispute about payments. Union officials told management they can expect their demands some time between seven and seven on Monday or Tuesday
#BTNNB #BTNRejects #jokes #humour #funny

J S Docherty @jsdocherty.bsky.social · 4d

Great episode of #BTN this week, though one where the guests made similar jokes to my submissions, and I got close with a couple, but no joy. Nine more to go (possibly ten) #WritingCommunity

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J S Docherty @jsdocherty.bsky.social · 5d

John once again, fighting for the three camera sitcom in a way that I wish BBC execs would.

John J. Hoare @dirtyfeed.org · 5d

Brand new on Dirty Feed: what was special about the Fawlty Towers episode "Basil the Rat"?

Short version: it had two days in the studio, while every other episode only had one.

Long version: www.dirtyfeed.org/2025/10/tc8-...

Fawlty Towers, "Basil the Rat": the Major spots the offending creature in the bar.

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J S Docherty @jsdocherty.bsky.social · 5d

Chris is 12% of the way there. Help him get further, as when he gets across the line, we can all Port Salut him.

Chris Douch @thisisdouch.bsky.social · 6d

Kickstarter for CHEESE: Lights! Crackers! Action! launches at 10am today.

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