Christmas Cracker Jokes: Sharing Moments Over Gag Quality
📋 Key Facts ✓ Experts say cracker jokes are more about the sharing of a moment ✓ The quality of the gag is secondary to the shared expe...
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📋 Key Facts ✓ Experts say cracker jokes are more about the sharing of a moment ✓ The quality of the gag is secondary to the shared expe...
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