Comedy channel Gold has announced the return of its annual Christmas cracker joke competition, which challenges the Great British public to write their best festive gags – inspired by the events of the last 12 months. Last year’s winner, crowned by public vote, was a topical gag about the rising cost of fuel, which read: “Why are people cutting back on Brussels sprouts this Christmas? The cost of gas is too high”.
The winning joke from 2020 was a lockdown-themed jest about political advisor Dominic Cumming’s drive to Barnard Castle during Covid restrictions: “What is Dominic Cummings’ favourite Christmas song? Driving Home for Christmas.”
The competition is open from today until 11.59pm on Monday, October 17, 2022, and individuals can enter by tweeting original, witty and family friendly Christmas jokes with the hashtag #GoldCrackers. The winner will receive £1,500 experience vouchers, a festive-themed food and drink hamper and their joke will be included in a personalised set of crackers ready to pull on the big day.
