King Cnut

A historical figure, whose existence proves that the mood of flagrant self-harm we lovingly encapsulate in the expression “Brexit means Brexit” is no recent arrival to England’s green and pleasant shores.

It may be old news to the Brits, but is far more of a novelty in the New World. Enjoy yourselves, America!

Trivia point: King Cnut’s father, Sweyn Forkbeard is the earliest recorded dyslexic in English history.

Here all week, folks!

This gag comes to you direct from our “here all week, folks!” store of corking one-liners.