Hello sunshine!

You could say that global news is a bit of a bin fire at the moment, which is why it's so important to have some comic relief...Well, today is Red Nose Day, a charity event by Comic Relief that uses comedy and entertainment to raise funds for tackling poverty and social issues worldwide.

C'lebs and plebs alike have done some hilarious things over the years, so today, we're bringing you a whole edition of weekend reads aimed at making you laugh. 

(If we succeed in making your belly ache, making a donation will definitely 100% make you feel better 😉)

Big love,
Chris & the 42courses team x 

• David Mitchell's take on beer advertising: With so much of Mitchell's signature cringe, it's hard to take him seriously, but you've got to admit, David is 100% right!
   
• I'm Comic Sans, Asshole: Right from the title, this defence of a stupid font is one of the most delightful reads on the internet. For writers and type-face designers especially, this is a treat.
   
• How to avoid work: This (surprisingly realistic) guide comes from Ireland's favourite comedy trio, Foil, Arm, & Hog.
   
• That time Rory Sutherland got nervous before a talk: We all know Rory to be the confident, suave Behavioural Economics maestro that he is, and this bit of lateral thinking proves us right, even in the worst of circumstances.
   
• Flight Of The Conchords Red Nose Day song: Probably the greatest musical creation ever made to raise money for sick kids, by using lyrics written by kids. Trust us - get the tissues out.

• 1685 – Johann Sebastian Bach’s Birthday The Baroque composer is born, later celebrated with organ music and awkward attempts at playing Air on the G String. 🎼
   
• 1935 – Monopoly’s Birth Parker Brothers copyrights the iconic board game, ensuring future generations argue over real estate and Scottie dogs. 🎩🏠
   
• 1943 – Hitler’s Close Call A failed assassination plot involving a bomb in a coat pocket nearly changes history—if only the fuse had been shorter. 💣
   
• 1952 – First Rock Concert Shut Down Alan Freed’s Cleveland rock show ends after one song due to overcrowding, proving early rock fans were too enthusiastic. 🎸
   
• 1955 – Brooklyn Bulletin Asks Dodger Fans Not to Call Their Team "Bums" An attempt to change the narrative, though Brooklyn fans kept the nickname anyway. ⚾
   
• 2006 – First Twitter Tweet Jack Dorsey sends the inaugural tweet: "just setting up my twttr," launching a platform destined for memes, celebrity feuds, and debates over character limits. 🐦
   
• 2013 – The European Space Agency Updates the Universe’s Age Scientists reveal new data indicating that the universe is 13.82 billion years old. 🌌
   
• 2024 – Neuralink Patient Plays Chess Online Elon Musk’s Neuralink posts a video of a patient using a brain implant to play chess online, marking a breakthrough in brain-computer interfaces. 🧠♟️
   
• Every Year - Common Courtesy Day A day to remind people to say “please” and “thank you,” though its effectiveness remains debatable. 🙃