Beast From The East Tickets

In February and March of 2018, the UK was hit by a cold front from Siberia nicknamed the "Beast From The East". Temperatures plummeted, snow fell heavily, and strong winds made it dangerous to go outside. Travel was disrupted, schools closed, and many people were forced to work from home.

But amidst all the chaos and inconvenience, there was one thing that the "Beast From The East" brought with it – comedy. As is often the case in times of adversity, people used humour to cope with the extreme weather conditions and to find some joy in an otherwise challenging situation.

Social media platforms were flooded with witty memes about the snow and cold. People shared pictures of their gardens submerged in snow, their cars buried under drifts, and themselves bundled up in layers upon layers of clothing. Some even created hilarious videos of themselves attempting to walk on ice or shovelling snow with varying degrees of success.

Comedians also got in on the fun. Stand-up comics made jokes about the UK's inability to cope with snow and how quickly the country comes to a standstill. They poked fun at the panic-buying of bread, milk, and toilet paper, and the sudden obsession with building snowmen and making snow angels. Even news anchors couldn't resist making quips about the weather, often with tongue-in-cheek delivery.

The "Beast From The East" also provided new material for TV comedies and talk shows. Popular programmes like Have I Got News For You and Mock The Week featured segments on the weather, with panellists riffing off recent headlines and weather-related mishaps.

Of course, it's important to acknowledge that not everyone found the "Beast From The East" funny. For some, the weather caused serious disruption and financial hardship. Those who had to travel for work faced delays and cancellations, while businesses lost income due to closures and reduced footfall. For some elderly or vulnerable people, the cold could even pose a health risk.

However, for many, humour was a way of not only dealing with the physical challenges of the weather but also the emotional ones. By finding joy in the absurdity of the situation, people were able to connect with each other and alleviate some of the stress that came with the storm.

The "Beast From The East" may have been a harsh reminder of just how vulnerable we are to the forces of nature, but it also highlighted our resilience and our ability to find comedy in unexpected places. As long as we can laugh together, we can weather any storm.