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Monday 4 December 2023 Dublin: 2°C

# Work Can Wait

All time
Forget extreme mountain biking... this is extreme housework!
You’ve got a fancy new GoPro camera, but you’re not going anywhere until the house is clean…
It's Tuesday, so here's some cats getting into scrapes
Does exactly what it says on the tin.
In pictures: Tommy Lee Jones is not impressed
Here’s the evidence.
Okay Golden Globes frocks, let's be having you...
There are 69 pictures here. You are welcome.
"Ah lads the place is a f***in' mess" - House proud husky loses it
NSFW language at all, at all, at all.
Happy Birthday Nicolas Cage... here's why we love you
Put the bunny back in the box.
Is it your first Monday back? We're here to help
Here are 9 things to help cheer you up this morning…
It's almost the weekend... here's a video of one cat and his box
You’ve made it through. Get home to the pyjamas and the Curly Wurlys.
Video: A night at the opera... with Gangnam Style
It’s the one you’ve been waiting for! An operatic version of the viral hit….
Stop what you're doing and look at this dog and her wheelchair
Bee Bee is our Dog of the Day, nay the week, NAY THE YEAR!
The YouTube Top 10: Because wakeskating in a cranberry bog looks amazing
We’ve also got Wiggo doing his best Paul Weller impression, showjumping in Croke Park and the goal of the week from the ‘other’ Falcao.
Some of our favourite YouTube videos of the year
Dogs, cats, babies, singing, falling, jumping, tears….
The burning question*: Is it okay to use your mobile in a restaurant?
It’s Monday, so let TheJournal.ie distract you from the ‘serious’ news with one of life’s REAL dilemmas. (*not really)
Why is this bear strutting around?
Is it because it’s Friday?
The burning question*: Chunky or smooth peanut butter?
It’s Monday, so let TheJournal.ie distract you from the ‘serious’ news with one of life’s REAL dilemmas. (*not really)
Take a break and watch the cutest video ever
Dogs are winning this Monday.
Want to smell like Pizza Hut? What about Supermacs or Zaytoon?
Pizza Hut has launched its own fragrance. Mmmmm breathe in the aroma of saaaauce.
The burning question*: Hot or cold milk on cereal?
It’s Monday, so let TheJournal.ie distract you from the ‘serious’ news with one of life’s REAL dilemmas. (*not really)
Here is the week's news... skewed
Breaking via The Mire wire: 103% of adults fluent in Irish; evidence of a parliament found in Leinster House; rainwater is tax-free… for now.
The burning question*: Is it alright to take your phone to the toilet?
It’s Monday, so let TheJournal.ie distract you from the ‘serious’ news with one of life’s REAL dilemmas. (*not really)
It's Friday, so here's a slideshow of macaques from around the world
It feels like Fridays were made for ‘ooohing’ and ‘aaahing’ over cute macaques and their antics.
Video: How to deal with a drunk person videobombing your live TV report
Pay attention, they don’t teach you this at journalism school…
The burning question*: How often do you change your bedsheets?
It’s Monday, so let TheJournal.ie distract you from the ‘serious’ news with one of life’s REAL dilemmas. (*not really)
The burning question*: Do you like juice with 'bits' in it?
It’s Monday, so let TheJournal.ie distract you from the ‘serious’ news with one of life’s REAL dilemmas. (*not really)
VIDEO: Players and fans attack a referee during a football game in Tajikistan
It blew up after a couple of red cards.
Introducing three creatures you may never have heard of...
Are you sick of cats?
A challenge for you: The Garda colouring book
Don’t worry. We won’t arrest you if you colour outside the lines.
One Direction wearing jumpers and holding puppies
Go on, it’s Monday, treat yourself.
Deadly video of 250 films squashed into 2.5 minutes
Go on, you can spare two-and-a-half minutes.
6 reasons why this hedgehog became an internet sensation
He bravely survived a horrifying ordeal with crisp packet.
The burning question*: Does milk taste better from a carton than from a plastic bottle?
It’s a Bank Holiday Monday, so let TheJournal.ie distract you from the ‘serious’ news with one of life’s REAL dilemmas. (*not really)
VIDEO: The top ten guiltiest dogs on the Internet
I didn’t do it, nobody saw me do it, you can’t prove anything.
The YouTube Top 10: because some free-kicks just want to fly
Manchester City’s European misery, the build-up to the new NBA season and some very naughty boys.
7 reasons why you should look at this baby orangutan
Born a few days ago at Chester Zoo. Look at his little face.
VIDEO: Ever wondered what it takes to be a 'moving statue'?
Two filmmakers have made this intriguing video about Grafton Street’s aptly-nicknamed ‘Pigeon Man’.
Off the record: 5 stories you may have missed this weekend
An explosion in Cyrpiot football, a 600lb fish and an epic table tennis rally.
The burning question*: Is it okay to go to the cinema on your own?
It’s Monday, so let TheJournal.ie distract you from the ‘serious’ news with one of life’s REAL dilemmas. (*not really)
How did Katy Perry make Jon Stewart cry?
It was a particularly special duet of her song Firework…
VIDEO: Chinese fireman stops man's suicide... by kicking him
A man appeared set to jump to his death while carrying a small child – so a firefighter took drastic action.
The burning question*: Do you have a 'side' in the bed?
It’s Monday, so let TheJournal.ie distract you from the ‘serious’ news with one of life’s REAL dilemmas.