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Richard Pulsford
@richardpulsford.bsky.social
Stand-up comedian. UK Pun Champion 2022. Scottish Comedian of the Year runner-up 2021. Top 10 Jokes of Edinburgh Fringe 2019/21/22. ON UK TOUR 2025. Linktree: https://t.co/bleOfIgoiI
Farmer: "Why didn't you join our protest, dumping manure outside Downing Street?"

Me: "I couldn't give a shit"

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November 28, 2025 at 12:03 PM
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Nothing scarier than a sedan ride.

It's a chair raising experience.

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November 27, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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During the war, my Nan broke up with her Spitfire pilot boyfriend as he kept telling her to put her chocs away.

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November 27, 2025 at 12:00 PM
I'm getting used to the idea of my girlfriend leaving me - she said, because of my mobility issues and the lack of sex - although it's true, I thought I'd maybe never be able to get over her

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November 27, 2025 at 12:03 PM
My shows in @leicscomedyfest.bsky.social 2026:
1. Herr Strack and Hair Pulsford (double-header)
2. Yorkshire Dad, Immigrant Mum (solo)
3. It Just So Happened (history, panel show, podcast)
4. Ye Gods! (improv)
5. The Short Joke Teller Returns (one-liners)

Deets/tickets via Linktree: t.co/bleOfIgoiI
November 27, 2025 at 11:46 AM
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IJSH episode no. 74 is now LIVE!

This episode was recorded at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe on 2nd August

The panellists were @janewalker28.bsky.social Andy Bullick and Scott Redmond, the host was @richardpulsford.bsky.social

Link: bit.ly/3KlVgox

NB Apologies for the poor recorded sound quality
November 27, 2025 at 11:35 AM
As for what I may have said to the rakish, sordid artists who asked me for help in depicting their snouts, "You can draw your own conk, louche 'uns"

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November 26, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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Our phrenology lessons were given by the head teacher.

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November 25, 2025 at 12:00 PM
László József Bíró invented a ballpoint pen, but to stand a chance of becoming commercially successful he also needed a catchy pen name

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November 25, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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'U Can't Crack This' was an unsuccessful 1990 single by MC Hammer's posher brother, Toff E Hammer.

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November 24, 2025 at 12:03 PM
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My mate, who maintains aircraft, was panicking the other day when his arm became trapped in the wing mechanism.
Honestly, he was in a right flap.
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November 24, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Fun fact: W.C. Fields invented the portaloo

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November 24, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Why is it 'toilet roll' and not 'convenience food'?

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November 21, 2025 at 12:02 PM
- Where shall we go to when we're in London? And will I need to wear a jumper?
- What about Woolwich?
- It's synthetic, so my skin won't get irritated by it

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November 20, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Whether Sami mythology survives or not is in the Lapp of their gods

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November 19, 2025 at 12:02 PM
[Guide showing tourists round a lookout]
- Look over here if you want to get the best photos
- Nicer view?
- It's all just part of my job!

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November 18, 2025 at 12:04 PM
This morning, I finished The 39 Steps. Just another 9,961 to do today.

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November 17, 2025 at 12:02 PM
VIP

Noun: a Roman sixpence

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November 14, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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The next IJSH episode (no. 73) is now out!

This episode was recorded at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe on 1st August

The panellists were @pepitaprods.bsky.social Will T Davies and Bryan Ghosh, and @richardpulsford.bsky.social was the host

Link: bit.ly/4p2kJlE

NB Apologies for the sound quality
November 13, 2025 at 4:08 PM
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You illustrate the demographics of Norfolk people using a Fen Diagram.
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November 13, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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There are claims Pinocchio's nose actually grew when he was being honest.

Huge if true.

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November 13, 2025 at 12:00 PM
- You say you need to shop for flowers to flavour your beer, a large outdoor receptacle for your building waste and something for your horse to practice leaping over? How far will we have to travel?
- Don't worry it's just a hop, skip and a jump away

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November 13, 2025 at 12:02 PM
- This takeaway is REALLY salty and spicy!
- Savoury?
- OK, this takeaway is VERY salty and spicy!

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November 12, 2025 at 12:01 PM
- Unfortunately the composer is ill so the concert's been cancelled
- Haydn sick?
- No, I don't want to play childish games

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November 11, 2025 at 12:04 PM
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History-themed podcast IJSH returns to the @leicscomedyfest.bsky.social on Sunday 8th Feb 2026 at Wygston's House, with @pepitaprods.bsky.social Kevin Hudson and Ben Ennis on the panel, and host @richardpulsford.bsky.social

You can buy your tickets (£7.50 (£6.00 concessions)) here: bit.ly/3X7lHkx
November 10, 2025 at 6:39 PM