A Nautical Twist That Floated Our Boat

Edinburgh Fringe Festival’s Funniest Joke: A Nautical Twist That Floated Our Boat

At Ucargo, we’ve got a soft spot for a good maritime pun, so we were thrilled to see this year’s funniest joke at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival had a nautical theme! Mark Simmons sailed to success with his winning line:

“I was going to sail around the globe in the world’s smallest ship but I bottled it.”

Selected from a shortlist of 15 clever one-liners, Simmons’ joke stood out, capturing 40% of the public vote. Joining the ranks of past comedy greats like Tim Vine and Stewart Francis, Simmons’ witty wordplay struck a chord with audiences. As a freight forwarding company, we appreciate a solid shipping joke—especially one that lands as smoothly as this.

So, whether it’s navigating global logistics or enjoying a good laugh, just know that at Ucargo, we never bottle it.

https://www.theguardian.com/stage/article/2024/aug/19/mark-simmons-ship-joke-named-funniest-of-edinburgh-fringe