‘A-posh-trophe’ shaggy dog story wins London college pupils a complicated trophy

A shaggy dog story about punctuation has been selected because the funniest in a contest run via the Beano comedian.

Year 5 pupils at Riverley number one college in Leyton, east London, received the accolade with their shaggy dog story: What do you name the fanciest punctuation? An a-posh-trophe.

Their elegance trainer, Maisha Mahfuza, used to be named Britain’s funniest trainer.

The winners shall be featured on this week’s 4,290th version of the Beano, drawn via the famend artist Nigel Parkinson.

A panel of the comedian’s professional gag makers narrowed down the wittiest submissions to their favorite 10 finalists sooner than handing the overall resolution to a public vote.

Mike Stirling, the director of mischief on the Beano, stated: “As the only comic where kids are in charge, Beano continues to celebrate childhood in all its mischievous, screen-free glory. This annual competition is just one way Beano will power summer with pure fun, spotlighting the next generation of comedy geniuses.

“This perfectly crafted joke is creative, mischievous and 100% funny. It had us laughing out loud.”

Mahfuza stated: “Seeing our class and joke featured in Beano was surreal. Britain’s Funniest Class competition is a fantastic way to spark laughter, boost creativity and build confidence in children.

“Learning should always come with a healthy dose of fun, and how many people can say they’ve spread a good giggle beyond the classroom to the whole nation?”

The successful college will obtain the reliable Beano “Britain’s Funniest Class” trophy, Gnasher badges and comedian subscriptions for the entire elegance.

Other jokes within the most sensible 10 integrated: What’s the cleverest college dinner? Maths potato; Why did the shark have abdomen pain? Because it ate a college dinner; What’s the adaptation between Dennis and Gnasher? Dennis wears shorts and Gnasher pants; What’s the other of a dandelion? A BeanoTiger; and Why did the rooster go the street? Be-CAAWWW-se.