Syria enters era of peace and stability...just like Iraq

As the Assad regime falls, Syria is on the cusp of an age of tranquility, if by tranquility you mean years of terrorist conflict and indiscriminate mayhem. Said one Syrian: 'It's just nice to get rid of one psychotic dictator, so we can start on the next.'

Rebel forces quickly went about liberating prisons and freeing torture victims, to make room for all the prisoners they would have to torture. They refused to say if they would open slave markets like 'liberated' Libya, but pointed out that without slaves how would the next iPhone get built?

Victorious Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) promised an end to violence* *Terms and conditions apply. While the UK was asked why it now supported a terrorist group of religious fanatics, a confused Minister replied: 'We have always supported the US.'

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It's true. Your next-door neighbour really is an idiot

A report recently published has confirmed something that you've already known for years. Your next door neighbour is a total idiot, and now that it's official you can breathe a sigh of relief.

The report's author Dr David Lawson said, 'We interviewed over two thousand next-door neighbours and findings are conclusive. Your neighbour is a noisy idiot who plays loud music, he cooks smelly foreign food and often parks his car in your parking space.

'His wife is even more irritating with that stupid bloody laugh - and as for his fucking kids? Our research shows that they could definitely do with a good kick up the arse, especially the big, spotty, gangly streak of piss who looks like Peter Crouch.'

But it's not all good news because your neighbour, when asked his opinion on you, points out many of the exact same irritations, and in particular your insufferable air of superiority makes him want to smack you round the head with a good sturdy shovel.

Conflict Resolution Expert and muesli-chomping hippy, Crawford Wynterbourne, explains, 'Hey guys, modern living in a busy fast-paced world is stressful. Why don't you both get together over a beer and talk through your pent-up feelings of anger, resentment and hatred for one another.'

Tension evaporates when you both tell Crawford to 'go and fuck himself'. You then shake hands with your neighbour and invite him and his wife around for drinks next Friday.

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