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We’ve got a new show about how to survive corporate hell. It lifts the lid on a system that’s brought us massive global inequality, excruciating corporate mission statements & most annoyingly of all, the phrase ‘circle back’. Touring nationally. Get tix: theshovel.com.au/live/

“Young people don’t have any taste in music anymore,” says guy who voted for Denis Leary’s ‘Asshole’ in 1993 #hottest100

“Young people don’t have any taste in music anymore,” says guy who voted for Denis Leary’s ‘Assho...

"Tastes are so unsophisticated these days"

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Jan 26

Asylum seekers to travel to Australia by tall ship, in hope of being able to stay for next 250 years

Asylum seekers to travel to Australia by tall ship, in hope of being able to stay for next 250 years

"You even get free land apparently!"

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Jan 26

Why do we commemorate Australia Day on Jan 26th? Nobody fucking knows. theshovel.com.au/2023/01/24/sig

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Jan 25

Migrants failing to assimilate, 200-year-study finds

Migrants failing to assimilate, 200-year-study finds

"They refuse to fit in or speak anything but their native tongue"

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Jan 25

“This is as Aussie as you can get”, says man pointing to star constellation visible from half of planet

“This is as Aussie as you can get”, says man pointing to star constellation visible from half of...

"You won't see this in South America!"

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Jan 24

"1 in 5 Australians believe we shouldn't change the date of Australia Day because it commemorates the day Captain Cook led his men to battle in Gallipoli during the Eureka Stockade Wars"

We quizzed 100 Australians on the significance of 26th January. Here’s what they said …

"Let's not mess with tradition"

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Jan 24

“It’s generally not until I’ve got four or five stories about Dry January under my belt that I feel totally relaxed” theshovel.com.au/2023/01/24/man

‘You can’t get more Aussie than this!’ says man wearing flag made in Guangdong Province

‘You can’t get more Aussie than this!’ says man wearing flag made in Guangdong Province

"Aussie, Aussie, Aussie!"

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“I had a peculiar medical condition at that point in time which meant that I didn’t have any hands” theshovel.com.au/2019/11/26/pri

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The pronunciation of incoming NZ Prime Minister Chris Hipkins’ name will lead to the first Trans-Tasman war

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In what experts have described as an 'extremely rare’ occurrence, a Qantas flight has arrived at its scheduled destination with both engines functioning and no signs of smoke streaming from the cabin.

Incredible scenes as Qantas flight lands on-time, intact

"This is an extremely rare occurrence"

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Ever wanted to be as successful and beloved as Gerry Harvey or Alan Joyce? You need to start using words that confuse and annoy your colleagues. Here's some jargon that will help you get ahead at work. A thread 🧵. First up, a phrase that I think is a real win-win. 1/

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"Australians were left confused this morning after it became clear that Jacinda Ardern will step down from the Prime Ministership without lingering like an unflushable turd for another 3-4 years to totally undermine her party and the parliamentary system"

Australians confused after Ardern resigns without sticking around to utterly destroy party

“Hang on, isn’t that a constitutional responsibility?”

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Jacinda Ardern becomes the 3rd Australian state premier to resign since Covid

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Charles Firth & James Schloeffel

Then finishing up in Brisbane for the Brisbane Comedy Festival on Thursday 18 May. Tickets here:

premier.ticketek.com.au

A big show at Sydney's Enmore Theatre as part of

@Syd_Comedy_Fest

on Thurs 11 May. Tickets here:

premier.ticketek.com.au

At last a comedy about late-stage capitalism! James Schloeffel (from The Shovel) & Charles Firth (from The Chaser) will teach you everything you need to know to thrive in today’s corporate world

Then across to the Astor in Perth for the

@ComedyFestPerth

on Saturday 6 May. Tickets here:

premier.ticketek.com.au

Wankernomics

At last a comedy about late-stage capitalism! James Schloeffel (from The Shovel) & Charles Firth (from The Chaser) will teach you everything you need to know to thrive in today’s corporate world

Then to the Melbourne Comedy Festival

@micomfestival

for two shows only - 15 & 16 April (get in quick). Tickets here:

comedyfestival.com.au

Charles Firth & James Schloeffel - Wankernomics: Solutionising The Corporate World | Melbourne...

At last a comedy about late-stage capitalism! James Schloeffel (from The Shovel) and Charles Firth (from The Chaser) are joining forces to teach you everything you need to know to thrive in today’s...

Then to Canberra for

on Thursday 23 March. Tickets here:

canberracomedyfestival.com.au

The Anti-Experts presents – Wankernomics: Solutionising the Corporate World - Canberra Comedy...

7:00pm - Thu - 23 March 2023

Or, if you'd prefer a city-by-city breakdown ... Wankernomics kicks off in Adelaide for the

@ADLfringe

7-19 March at

@gluttony_fringe

Tickets here:

adelaidefringe.com.au

Wankernomics: Solutionising The Corporate World | Adelaide Fringe

The brains behind two of Australia’s most popular satirical websites are joining forces for an all-new comedy about corporate hell and late-stage capitalism. Anti-Experts Charles Firth (from The...

We’re about to discover that Scott Morrison secretly swore himself in as New Zealand Prime Minister two years ago

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Jacinda Ardern should’ve just quiet quit

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Jan 18

EXCLUSIVE: Real reason for Michael Clarke/Karl Stefanovic altercation revealed

Fashion influencer Michael Clarke furious after Karl Stefanovic arrives at BBQ wearing same old...

"It’s shows a massive lack of imagination mate!"

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Jan 18

UPDATE: All passengers on #QF144 have safely landed in Sydney. All of their luggage has safely landed in Singapore.

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Jan 18

Qantas has released a statement regarding the forced landing of QF144, saying Alan Joyce will receive an additional bonus

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Jan 17

Russian, Australian, Union Jack flags banned from Aus Open due to invasions

Australian, Union Jack flags banned from Aus Open due to link to invasions

"It is inappropriate to wave a flag that's linked to unprovoked military incursions"

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Jan 17

Hey Adelaide! You can get $5 off our upcoming show ‘Wankernomics’ today only as part of the

@ADLfringe

Flash Sale. Limited tickets so get in quick! adelaidefringe.com.au/fringetix/wank

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Jan 16

"It’s just been sitting there doing nothing for years - we’re looking forward to turning it into something more useful. Prince Andrew would make a great bin liner, for example"

Royal family to be melted down, turned into something more useful

"Prince Andrew would make a great bin liner, for example"

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Jan 15

This time last year …

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EXPLOSIVE: Prince Harry reveals he actually dressed up as a NSW Premier at infamous 2005 party

Prince Harry reveals he actually dressed up as a NSW Premier at infamous party

"I realise now how offensive that was"

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Scott Morrison says that for his 21st birthday he dressed up as an airline pilot. And a hairdresser. And a welder. And a builder. And a truck driver. And a cricketer. And a football player. And a barman. And a

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This never would’ve happened if Gladys was still in power. Gladys would never have been able to recall what she wore at her 21st birthday party

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Perrottet says it was never his intention to get the nazi costume but the fancy dress shop was totally out of klan outfits

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Dominic Perrottet is yet to apologise for dressing up as NSW Premier

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“The thing I’ll remember most about paedophile-enabler George Pell is his sharp wit and deep intellect”

George Pell tribute generator for conservatives

“Apart from enabling paedophiles, it’s very difficult to find fault with the man”

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BREAKING

High Court overturns George Pell’s death

“We understand this is deeply disappointing for millions of Australians"

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