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Every country—every city, even—is a place unlike any other. And only those living there can usually fully grasp its charm. But that doesn’t mean others can’t appreciate it.

Well, today’s appreciation post is dedicated to Britain, and it’s brimming with funny memes about the place, as shared by the ‘Growing Up British’ Instagram account. On the list below, you will find some of their best posts, so if you’re eager to immerse yourself in British humor and familiarize yourself with the country’s charm, wait no longer and start browsing. Happy scrolling, mate!

#1

British humor sign in London reads, "All Americans must be accompanied by an adult," on a sidewalk.

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Snazzy Smurf
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7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Thanks to a chunk of the population, I have to agree with this.

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    #2

    Tweet about respecting those sleeping on top of duvets in warm weather; a funny take on British humor.

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    NapQueen
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    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just hide your feet, they tend to go for the feet.

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    #4

    Tweet from Katie Curran sharing a funny meme about preferring a pub hangout over a nightclub, capturing growing up British.

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    NapQueen
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    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What would be even better is going to the pub for afternoon drinks, skipping the club and being back home in bed by 10. PERFECT.

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    #5

    Funny meme about a chocolate orange mix-up on a train, capturing a humorous moment of growing up British.

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    Gracie Mae
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    7 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    oh d**n, I think I would have--AND had it coming out my nose too!

    Basko
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    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In UK climate, especially in Scotland, the chocolate ones are more common.

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    MelaLoca
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    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    D**n, time for that girl to find a new boyfriend.

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    Ouch. That wasn't nice.

    SCamp
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    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nah, insults are the basis of British and Australian humour, especially in close relationships. Americans sometimes get very put off by it

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    #6

    Tweet humorously contrasting British childhoods: kids with iPhones vs. peeling PVA glue off hands.

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    #8

    Text meme about growing up British humorously comparing visiting the Louvre in Paris to Greggs in Stoke.

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    Giles McArdell
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    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When you've seen the Greggs in Stoke, you've seen Europe.

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    #9

    Funny meme about growing up British, expressing gratitude for being raised in the UK instead of the USA.

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    Libstak
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    7 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Australia for me, thank you for moving us to the opposite end from all the rubbish going on in the north everywhere. The penguins and us are quietly preparing our tariff retaliation and nobody is noticing.

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    #10

    Tweet humorously describing a habit of shouting "YOU'RE WELCOME" at people who forget to say thank you, reflecting British humor.

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    Wij
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    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Or thank you when they tell you to f**k off

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    #13

    Tweet by Pink Princess humorously describing spontaneous shopping at British stores B&M, Home Bargains, and The Range.

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    Huddo's sister
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    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In Australia we call that the Kmart experience :)

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    #14

    Twitter meme about wishing for real-life subtitles, capturing the humor of growing up British.

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    Fat Harry (Oi / You)
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    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It was during the pandemic and mass mask wearing that I discovered how much I lip read and how deaf I am when people wear masks!

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    #15

    Funny meme about car lights causing stress, typical British humor.

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    Snazzy Smurf
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    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I automatically think 'cop is ahead'.

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    #16

    Funny British meme about a Snapchat story featuring jail letters and hash browns for dinner.

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    LauraDragonWench
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    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ooh, were they nice and crispy or soggy? 'Cause soggy hash browns can just ruin a day. 😜

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    #17

    Text meme about shopping at Primark, highlighting a funny British moment when boasting about a bargain jumper.

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    reuben kift
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    7 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've heard people say "Primani". (Primark + Armani = Primani)

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    #18

    Funny meme about growing up British, recalling school days spent pretending to sharpen pencils to chat with friends.

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    #19

    Funny meme about the struggles of hair wash days clashing with social events, capturing a relatable British experience.

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    Stygtand
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    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Im bald, all i got to worry about is whether i want to reflect all the power of the sun or go with a nice matte look.

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    #20

    Funny meme about growing up British, showing relatable humor about parents offering unwanted food like quiche.

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    Huddo's sister
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    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Worst bit is when you have to say, 'no, that is another of your children'!

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    #22

    Funny British meme about KFC missing lemon wipes, reflecting nostalgic humor.

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    Nannychachi
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    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh, my word. I remember that smell!

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    #25

    Funny meme about British humor: unexpected Shakira song playing at a funeral from a phone in pocket.

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    Snazzy Smurf
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    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you didn't sing or dance to it then there is no harm, no foul.

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    #26

    Tweet humor about growing up British, comparing pandemic survival to the Blitz.

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    G A
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    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It was no Spanish Flu, though....

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    #28

    Tweet humorously comparing a baby’s nap to waking up in a Tesco aisle, highlighting "Growing Up British" humor.

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    DeeDee M
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    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No wonder they f*****g cry all the time!

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    #29

    Funny meme about a British brother having caffeine withdrawal since schools were canceled, surprising parents.

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    Snazzy Smurf
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    7 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That probably saves him from a heart attack. That is waaaay too much caffeine. This is coming from a person who used to drink a large coffee with 2 to 3 shots of espresso added.

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    #30

    Funny meme about growing up British, featuring a tweet on the costs of moving out and pillow prices.

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    Auntriarch
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    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ideally your parents should be so glad you're moving out that they let you take your pillow with you

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    #31

    Funny meme about buying drinks, reflecting on growing up British humor, with text about being drunk and generous with money.

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    NapQueen
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    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I do this as well! What is wrong with us lol?!

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    #32

    Tweet about childhood math humor, featuring a funny multiplication memory, linked to growing up British.

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    Tucker Cahooter
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    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I liked anything multiplied by 9 since if you took the individual digits in the answer and added them up they were also 9 (or a multiple of 9) e.g. 14x9 = 126, 1+2+6 = 9

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    #33

    Funny meme about suddenly speaking in different accents, capturing a humorous British experience.

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    Sue Denham
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    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Embarrassingly whenever someone with an accent talks to me I tend to unwittingly talk back to them in that same accent.

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    #35

    Funny meme about quarantine at Disneyland, depicting life on a roller coaster with kids growing up there.

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    Nathan Lewis
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    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    kind of like the Dr Who episode where people live in a traffic jam

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    #39

    British humor meme featuring a man in a suit with a quote about sending children to school during a virus.

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    Surly Scot
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    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    25yrs ago I sent an email from my school account out to every other student, staff member, and board of education member for the city of Glasgow, outing a dude who was dating a friend, but hitting on me and secretly dating 2 other girls at 2 other schools. The email system was supposed to be used for within your school only, but they hadn't blocked off the address book for every other person on the city's public school system. Thousands of people saw a huge list of his lies and antics, complete with photos. All the girls dating him got the email and dumped him, he became a laughingstock and everyone ostracized him, even his parents, he had to spend Xmas and New Years hiding at his sisters house. They blocked off email access between the schools after that.

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    #40

    Tweet joke about teens drinking cheap cider, questioning if it's American or just a part of growing up British culture.

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    James016
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    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When I was a teen I used to love MD 20/20. Now I am teetotal

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    #42

    Tweet about growing up British highlights the irony of cheating in a pub quiz and still losing.

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    Huddo's sister
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    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't think I've ever cheated in a quiz, but I am still annoyed about one where the question was 'what can you do to get maximum juice out of a lemon?' and I answered both rolling the lemon on the table before juicing and putting in the microwave. One of the people on my team, a first year pastry chef disagreed about the microwave and only said rolling it and the rest of the team went with his answer. Microwave was correct and I'm still pissed we lost that point.

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    #43

    Empty British store shelf with a sign about cheese availability due to theft, humorously reflecting growing up British.

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    Huddo's sister
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    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My worst nightmare, no cheese unless you talk to someone!

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    #44

    Recipe for biryani serves 800 people, humorously linked to late-night hunger after pub in British meme.

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    Tucker Cahooter
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    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The 80g of saffron alone would empty my wallet

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    #45

    Funny meme about growing up British and childhood beliefs about farmers' fields.

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    DeeDee M
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    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hahaha this is the case in the US as well. Only some farmers will actually shoot at you 😬

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    #46

    Tweet about the British habit of saying "You Alright?" without expecting an answer, highlighting growing up in the UK humor.

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    Robert T
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    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There is no "you". The entire conversation consists of "Alright" "Alright".

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    #47

    Humorous tweet about British friendship, highlighting the humor in staying connected despite long absences.

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    SCamp
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    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I’d love to know if Americans can decode this? 🤣

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    #48

    Twitter meme on being late, part of a funny memes collection about growing up British.

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    Blue Bunny of Happiness
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    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Called my manager with an update as I was stuck in traffic on my way in as the motorway was closed. Usually takes me 30min to get to work. After 90 mins, I was still only halfway there. She told me to stop and get a coffee. I have a great manager!

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    #49

    Fish fingers and potato letters arranged to spell "adidas" on a baking tray, highlighting British humor.

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    G A
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    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't know why but I hate this term as much as 'hollibobs'. Said by the same sort of moron, I guess.

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    #50

    British humor meme: Northerner in London calls central London the "town centre," with frustrated emojis.

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    James016
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    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's wild. I used to live in NW London and the town centre was the local high street.

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    #51

    British humor meme about work culture, featuring a tweet about saying "I can't be arsed" with colleagues.

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    Huddo's sister
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    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wish I worked with other people! I just have to say that and 'what the f**k' to myself over and over.

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    #52

    Twitter meme about a British school login password mishap featuring the name "AGUEROOOOOOO."

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    G A
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    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I set one at the weekend and forgot whose birth year I used so wrote it as 65 73 or 82

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    #53

    Funny meme about British tradition of sharing Kirsty MacColl's story on December 1st.

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    Norm Gilmore
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    7 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Great singer and has some fine work out there, and one of my favourites. But sadly it was a power boat at high speed not a jet ski (in a designated diving area) The Mexican justice system leaves a lot to be desired... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kirsty_MacColl

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    #54

    Funny meme about British grandma fined £150 for feeding a pigeon a ham sandwich.

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    Val
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    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If a butty is a sandwich, I'm using that from now on.

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    #56

    Tweet about grocery shopping abroad and exploring their crisp selection; a take on growing up British humor.

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    Auntriarch
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    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love going to supermarkets in other countries. The deli tells me what you want me to think you eat, the supermarket tells me the truth.

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    #57

    Tweet meme about Subway sandwich as a humorous take on growing up British.

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    deejak
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    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Um...if the ingredients and bread suck....

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    #58

    British meme about crying on the last day of primary school, humorously comparing it to going to war.

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    Manic Mama
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    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I didn't, I was thrilled. My mum was a teacher at my primary school. Nice lady, but the kiss of death for my social standing.

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    #59

    Tweet meme about British social awkwardness when asking neighbors for a parcel.

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    Apatheist Account2
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    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Milton Jones: I ordered a book called "How to have absolutely nothing to do with your neighbours". Unfortunately, I was out when it was delivered...

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    #62

    Tweet about growing up British featuring a Christmas Eve name joke with a twin sister.

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    MalayDragon
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    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh I hope this is still the family tradition, because that's fantastic. HAHAHAHA

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    #63

    Funny meme about growing up British, lamenting the decision to leave primary school.

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    #64

    Two people in masks talking outside St. Mary's C.E. Primary School in a humorous "Growing Up British" meme context.

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    Nimitz
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    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why does her hair look like it's frightened of his hair?

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    #66

    Funny meme about British culture, joking about wearing an old school leavers hoodie in public.

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    Fat Harry (Oi / You)
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    7 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm sitting here wearing a University of Southampton hoodie because I graduated from there...twenty two years ago.

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    #67

    Funny meme about crisps, humorously exaggerating a love for them, highlighting British culture.

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    Auntriarch
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    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I daren't buy them for that very reason.

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    #68

    Tweet humorously describing a 26-year-old feeling too young for work problems.

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    Manic Mama
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    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes! I'm a 57 year old and absolutely think I'm too young to be hearing some of the conversations in my office.

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    #69

    Funny meme about growing up British, highlighting the experience of being in a pub with underage people.

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    Pferdchen
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    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They may be a a month or two south of proper, but if they're in here it keeps them from getting into trouble out there!

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    #71

    Tweet about a British mom practicing for a Gogglebox audition while watching TV alone, humorous meme.

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    Huddo's sister
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    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I know a mum and daughter who lived together and were told by numerous people that they should go on Goggle box because of how they comment on shows. The daughter didn't want to and the mother has since died, but I think they would have been well liked. I also amuse myself and my sister with my commentary, but I know that it is only funny to us. Our friends never found any of our in jokes/answers to cards against humanity prompts funny and just thought we were really weird. :)

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    #72

    Tweet humorously imagining joy at an ABBA tour, highlighting a nostalgic "Growing Up British" experience.

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    Lucy Covington
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    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Abba Voyage is the next best thing. An amazing night.

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    #73

    Funny meme about losing track of time watching TikTok and ending up on a 2008 Eastenders episode.

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    #74

    Funny meme text about British dating mishap with emojis, highlighting humorous "Growing Up British" experiences.

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    G A
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    7 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not really British sense of humour. Pretty scuzzy and tragic more like

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    #76

    Tweet humorously reflects on leap years, saying it would be 11 June 2021 now without them. Growing up British vibes.

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    Apatheist Account2
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    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Leap years (and the 11 day difference between the Julian and Gregorian calendars) were actually the result of the Vatican observatory seeing that the sun wasn't at the same point every year - they had a hole in the wall and where the light ray landed on a set day was no longer where it had been.

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    #78

    Glittery Popbox containers for Pringles, highlighting a nostalgic British meme.

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    #80

    Tweet humorously comparing reality TV diet with growing up British's eating habits.

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    #81

    Funny meme about feeling old at 25 with a tweet referencing the X-Factor's 'Overs' category.

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    #83

    Tweet meme about TikTok humorously affecting the brain, highlighting funny British growing up experiences.

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    #85

    Tweet by Mark Wright humorously describing "Lockdown Eve," referencing growing up British themes.

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    Goony
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    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ... has been and taken all your presents, the tree and most of the funiture.

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    #86

    "Funny British meme about the irony of strawberry scent in air fresheners despite real strawberries having no smell."

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    Surly Scot
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    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Strawberries do have a smell. What you on about?

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