The winning joke of the U&Gold Channels annual “funniest Christmas cracker Joke” based on events of 2024 has been revealed and has a political connotation.
Other entries include nods to a plethora of 2024 scandals and viral moments, including Baby Reindeer, Oasis concert ticket sales, and the newest Ozempic fad.
Funnily, the top 3 were all politically based…
What gifts will Sir Keir get this Christmas? None, he’s had enough!
– Carlsen Stanton
Why are pensioners bulk buying Brussels sprouts this Christmas? It’s the only way they’ll keep the gas flowing this year.
– @escapeveloxity
Why is Rachel Reeves in the Nativity this year? She’s collecting inn-heritance tax.
– Alex Buchanan
Why is Santa worried about being stalked? He’s surrounded by baby reindeer.
– Paul Read
Who’s Santas favourite member of Oasis? Noel.
– Nicola Hilliard
Why does Father Christmas find going down chimneys easier this year? He’s on Ho Ho hozempic.
– Alex Buchanan
Why aren’t there more jokes about receiving Oasis tickets for Christmas? Most people won’t get them.
– @escapeveloxity
What do you call a Belgian reselling tickets at inflated prices? – a Brussels tout.
– @cantdecide86
What’s the Thames Water advent calendar like? It’s full of number 2s.
– Graham Parry
Why did Gareth Southgate get into difficulty with the Christmas Club money? He was always late with his subs.
– Graham Parry
The competition, now in its twelfth year, challenges the British public to tweet original festive jokes in a bid to win a top prize worth over ยฃ1500.
Entries were shortlisted by a panel of judges and put to a public vote consisting of 2,000 British adults to reveal the winning jokes.
Lead judge, Comedy critic Bruce Dessau, Said:
“Another brilliant list of festive funnies from the public – a true testament to British wit! After an eventful 2024, I’m glad to see the nation’s humour bringing a bit of light to some of the year’s headlines! Big congratulations to all the winners, and well done to everyone who entered and put a smile on our faces for a twelfth year.”
Gerald Casey from UKTV commented:
“Congratulations to our 2024 winners! We’re blown away year after year by the hilarious entries we receive and we love seeing the British public get involved to share the laughs. We hope to spread even more Christmas cheer with our festive U&Gold Christmas programming, including much-loved episodes from the likes of The Royle Family and Only Fools And Horses.”
Carlsen Stanton from Birmingham, received the top prize of ยฃ1,500 towards a holiday, a festive hamper and a box of bespoke U&Gold Christmas Crackers for his Keir Starmer joke.
