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It’s goodbye X (formerly Twitter), hello Bluesky! 150 150 mhamer

It’s goodbye X (formerly Twitter), hello Bluesky!

Great to be on 'BlueSky' and everyone is welcome to join in on the fun!

Some ‘Bluesky’ thinking has resulted in Jimmy Cricket switching social media platforms.

Along with Facebook and LinkedIn, the famous funnyman also had a presence on X, formerly Twitter.

However, following a mistake by X which led to Jimmy’s account being accidentally deleted, he decided to use it as an opportunity to leave.

He said: “Great to be on ‘BlueSky’ and everyone is welcome to join in on the fun!”

Jimmy is on BlueSky using the handle (identity) of jimmycricketcomic.bsky.social

Clicking on this sentence will take you directly there.

You can follow Jimmy on his profile page by clicking on the + Follow button (towards the top right of the page).

The Bluesky logo

As with X, users can share short posts containing text, images, and videos on Bluesky.

Jimmy will be posting regular jokes on the platform, which is owned by Bluesky Social PBC.

It began in 2019 as a research initiative at Twitter, before becoming an independent company in 2021.

Development for the social app quickened in 2022 following Elon Musk’s controversial acquisition of Twitter, which has since alienated many people.

Bluesky launched as invitation-only service in February 2023 and then opened registrations in February 2024.

It reportedly reached 20 million users by November last year.

In the same month, it experienced its largest user exodus since Musk bought the platform in 2022.

You can also stay in touch with what Jimmy is doing on Linkehttps://www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-news/x-sees-largest-user-exodus-musk-takeover-rcna179793dIn and also on Facebook here.

Read on this website: Memoirs Of An Irish Comedian: Hear chapter one now!

A special Easter message from Jimmy and May 150 150 mhamer

A special Easter message from Jimmy and May

Here is a special Easter message from your favourite comedian Jimmy Cricket and his wife, May (posted on X – formerly Twitter):

“Happy Easter…

… may the blessing of this Easter fill your life with everlasting PEACE, JOY AND HAPPINESS!”

Click on the arrow in the middle of the image below to see some animation.

If you don’t already, you can follow Jimmy on the X social media platform here.

Have you bought Jimmy’s autobiography yet?

Don’t forget that Jimmy’s official autobiography is on sale.

Jimmy Cricket with his autobiography

Memoirs Of An Irish Comedian tells the heart-warming story of Jimmy’s illustrious life and 50-year career.

The paperback version costs £11.99 at online retailer Amazon. It is also available via eBook and audio.

Signed copies (£15.99 including postage and packing) can be purchased on this website here.

It is also available at Jimmy’s live gigs for £10, where Jimmy will also sign it.

One pound from the sale of every book goes to Mary’s Meals.

The charity supports feeding projects in some of the world’s poorest communities.

Also read: Jimmy Cricket’s signed autobiographies now available by post!

Daily Express marks Jimmy Cricket’s special milestone 150 150 mhamer

Daily Express marks Jimmy Cricket’s special milestone

An article on Jimmy Cricket appeared in the Daily Express newspaper

The Daily Express devoted two pages celebrating Jimmy Cricket’s 50 Golden Years in showbusiness.

Journalist and author Neil Clark penned the article in the 27 January edition of the national newspaper.

The headline read: “And there’s more to come from Jimmy Cricket.”

Underneath, it said: “‘I used to be afraid of the dark. Yesterday, I got my electricity bill and now I’m afraid of the light,’ jokes the comedian as he celebrates 50 years in showbiz, revealing just why his brand of gentle, whimsical humour will never go out of fashion.”

Neil, who has nearly 110,000 Twitter followers, highlighted the Daily Express piece with a post on the social media platform.

He commented: “And there’s more…. to come from Jimmy Cricket.

“My exclusive interview with the much-loved comedian – celebrating 50 years in the business – in today’s @Daily_Express.”

And Jimmy tweeted: “My thanks to @NeilClark66 (who is very knowledgeable on the subject of Variety and who was a lot of fun to chat too, on the subject), for the interview that aired in the @Daily_Express #keepvarietyalive.”

An image of the two-page spread in the Daily Express is at the top of this article.

‘Come closer!’

Jimmy has been making people laugh as a professional comedian for half a century, usually raising money for worthy causes at the same time.

Instantly recognisable for wearing a funny hat and green wellies marked L and R on the wrong feet, he proudly keeps his comedy clean – increasingly rare these days –  which makes him a perfect family entertainer.

His best-known catchphrases include ‘And there’s more!’ and ‘Come closer!’

He is also famed for reading out Letters from his Mammy, which have provided the material for two published books.

Read more about Jimmy’s life and career here.

All his tour bookings and other events can be found here.

Also read on this website: More shows to mark 50 years as an entertainer

Jimmy Cricket has been in showbusiness for 50 years

King Charles III, Royal Mint & Jimmy’s birthday 150 150 mhamer

King Charles III, Royal Mint & Jimmy’s birthday

Jimmy Cricket tells regular jokes onlineKing Charles III, the Royal Mint and even his own birthday have been among the subject matter in some of Jimmy Cricket’s latest one-liners posted on Twitter.

Popular comedian Jimmy regularly tells jokes on the social media channel to entertain fans and friends.

And, in case you missed them, here are some of those the ever-green Northern Irish entertainer has published over the past few months.

Well folks… today I’m 77 – Click! Click! Sunset Strip! So, what’s the matter with having a few extra wrinkles, I love wrinkly chips, don’t I?

I’ve heard King Charles won’t be getting his crown until next year… that shows you how hard it is to get an appointment with the dentist these days.

If the government do put a tax on sweets, it’ll prove they’re fudging the issue.

I sat beside a transplant surgeon on the train recently… he was a man after my own heart.

I’ve just heard the staff at the Royal Mint are going on strike… to make less money.  

That’s why I enjoy feeding the ducks in the park… at least their bills don’t keep getting bigger.

I feel sorry for anyone called Matt… people walk all over them.

Tea towels

I’ve found a great way to cut down on my electricity bill… I only plug the electric clock in when I want to know the time.

I had a job once printing initials on tea towels… I really made a name for myself!

I’ve finally found a way to stop the birds pecking at the milk bottles… I’ve locked the gate so they can’t get up the drive.

Never buy air conditioning straight away… make sure there’s a cooling-off period.

I’ve found a great way to keep energy bills down… a paper clip!

The new Elvis movie proves that Colonel Parker had a nose for talent; in fact, he was a right nosey parker!

Read more of Jimmy’s jokes and keep up to date with everything he’s doing at https://twitter.com/jimmy__cricket

Also read – From the archives: Jimmy the Butlin’s camp comic!

Facebook & Twitter profile photos show celebrities 150 150 mhamer

Facebook & Twitter profile photos show celebrities

Jimmy Cricket has changed his Facebook and Twitter profile pictures

The Facebook and Twitter profile pictures for Jimmy Cricket now show him with a host of fellow celebrities and friends.

The Northern Irish comedian has put the same image on both social media platforms.

The Krankies, plus the late entertainers Paul Daniels and Frank Carson, are among those on the photo.

Additionally, Tommy Cannon and his late comedy partner Bobby Ball feature on the picture.

Reaction to the new image has been very positive.
Gary Wilson said: “Wow my childhood in one photo! What an amazing lineup.”
And Rod Barry commented: “That’s a proper variety line up!
Paul Naylor described it as a “great picture”, adding that it was “variety at its best”.
Meanwhile, Michelle Carrots Campbell said: “Fabulous image of true talent. So many no longer with us…”
Jimmy has nearly 5,000 friends on Facebook, while his Twitter account has more than 9,000 followers.
The popular funnyman has just marked 12 years with a Twitter account.
He has been a Facebook member for a similar length of time.

Also read: Paying tribute to Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy

Blackpool big night out

 

I would love to have gone to Yale University… 150 150 mhamer

I would love to have gone to Yale University…

Why does famous funnyman Jimmy Cricket wish he had attended Yale University?

His jokey answer is below – and there are lots more hilarious one-liners here for you to enjoy.

Popular comedian Jimmy Cricket keeps all his fans and followers laughing with quickfire jokes regularly posted on Twitter.

Funnyman Jimmy Cricket tells regular jokes online

Here are some of his latest for you to enjoy.

I’m working on bringing a performing tortoise into the act… he was a bit shy at first but now he’s coming out of his shell!

I was on with a comedian recently who pinched one of my lines: “Good evening ladies and gentlemen.” I told him in no uncertain terms that I’ve been using that line for years.

I’ve just rang a man called George Wright and got a wrong number. Then, when I rang him again, I got another wrong number… it only goes to prove that two wrongs don’t make a Wright!

It’s good to hear Ed Sheeran won his court case… I had one of my tunes pinched once… and it was the last one in the packet.

Remember if you play beach volleyball with someone and they cheat, you have to draw a line in the sand!

Remember, if you want to live longer, find out where you’re going to die and stay away from there.

I was in a restaurant last night and they couldn’t even afford to have salt on the tables… I tell you everyone’s feeling the pinch!

Hurricane Higgins

Yesterday I had a barney with a new pair of shoes… I guess we just got off on the wrong foot!

I would have loved to have gone to Yale University… I’m sure it would have opened a few doors for me.

I saw an unusual football match in the park this morning between two teams of traffic wardens… it was all square after extra time so it went to fixed penalties.

What about Storm Eunice and Storm Dudley? When I was home in Northern Ireland in the seventies, we had this ferocious storm that blew all the snooker balls off the tables… it was called Hurricane Higgins!

We’ve all been asked to be on the lookout for an escaped convict who keeps driving through red lights… police say he’ll stop at nothing!

I’ve just read my electricity bill; It was a terrifying sight. I used to be scared of the dark – now I’m frightened of the light.

I was in a very busy car park yesterday. All the cars were parked nose to nose… I’ve never seen so many nosy parkers.

Read more of Jimmy’s jokes here!

Also, keep up to date with everything he’s doing and saying at https://twitter.com/jimmy__cricket

Happy Easter to all my followers and friends! 150 150 mhamer

Happy Easter to all my followers and friends!

Jimmy Cricket has sent a happy Easter message on his social media accounts.

The popular entertainer posted the seasonal picture below to all his friends and followers on Twitter and Facebook.

Happy Easter to all my Twitter and Facebook friends! x

Follow Jimmy on Twitter here

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Also read on this website: Special Easter celebration cruise features TV legends