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Sarcasm is a prevalent trait in British humor. It often pokes fun at the absurdity of life, some of which may come across as mildly insulting. Usually expressed through light banter and comical insults, it is generally relatable enough to draw some laughs.
Here are some screenshots of posts as examples. These are from the British Tweets Facebook page, a collection of jokes, dry wit, and puns that hit home for people in the UK. But even if you’re not from that side of the world, you may nonetheless find amusement in these.
Enjoy scrolling through!
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Emma Miller 11 months ago
I worked for this hotel chain! Had them all at one point as every hotel had a different one :)
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American humor is likely more familiar to many, thanks to Hollywood and sitcoms. To better understand British humor, famed comedian Ricky Gervais wrote an article in Time Magazine in 2011.
One observation he pointed out was that Americans are more reserved in their use of irony, while fellow Brits “use it liberally as prepositions in everyday speech.”
“We tease our friends. We use sarcasm as a shield and a weapon. We avoid sincerity until it’s absolutely necessary,” Gervais wrote.
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Tobias Reaper 11 months ago
i think an award ceremony for the best toasts of the year we can call it the toasties the award will be a golden toaster with toast sticking out the top
Shannon Donnelly 11 months ago
As someone who is gluten intolerant, this is absolute food porn :)
Fat Harry (Oi / You) 11 months ago
And now it's cold because you stopped to take a photo of it!
Adrian Scarlett 11 months ago
I use a panini press. I can't eat toast that doesn't have grill marks on it anymore
Gervais is best known for his character, David Brent, in The Office, a mockumentary about corporate life. An American version of the sitcom starring Steve Carrell was later released.
Regarding the dry nature of British humor, Gervais admits that it’s not for everybody. He describes it as “play fighting,” which is a “sign of affection” for someone you like and an “ego bursting” for someone you dislike.
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Gervais says British comedy’s offensive and slightly abrasive nature is more about speaking the truth. He never purposely attacks anyone with his comedy but always says what he means.
“Be honest. No one should ever be offended by the truth. That way, you’ll never have to apologize,” he wrote.
However, some experts believe there is no such thing as a British sense of humor. For University of Salford lecturer in performance and comedy Dr. Ian Wilkie, comedy is always open to interpretation and counterexamples you can’t pin down.
In an interview with the BBC, he described the process as “like trying to nail jelly to a wall.”
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Robert Trebor 11 months ago
I have toasties quite often, The machine is ridiculously easy to use, and ridiculously easy to clean. Unlike most of my small appliances.
Gervais echoes a similar statement: all comedy is the same regardless of where you come from. But for him, it’s more of an “intellectual pursuit” where his objective is not to dumb down his audience.
“As a comedian, I think my job isn’t just to make people laugh but also make them think,” he stated. “Not everyone will like what I say or find it funny. And I wouldn’t have it any other way.”
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Oerff On Tour 11 months ago
Finishing the speech with "Thank you, and till the next time." won't help either...
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Mohsie Supposie 11 months ago
Even though "anywhere here" is about 10 miles away from your actual destination!
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Denise Aitchison 11 months ago
You're including the Irish, Scot's, and Welsh? I 100% think you're right. We did start as a land for Puritans.
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HeavyMetalHeart 11 months ago
Our house was newly built when we moved in and it was two years before any delivery places acknowledged we existed and would accept our order!
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Serial pacifist 11 months ago
I still eat them once a day, one a day then or one pack a day now, just a matter of semantics…
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Nizumi 11 months ago (edited)
Being overly literal (meaning: this is a joke), I have to point out it depends on where your flight's heading. ;) If you're flying in to a major hub like Paris or Munich, you might be connecting to go somewhere else. But it you're on a Ryan Air heading for Malaga, then fair to laugh at your mum. :)
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Apatheist Account2 11 months ago
We didn't have real ladders when I was growing up. I was brought up by my step-ladder.
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Robert Trebor 11 months ago
I have 4 pairs. My feet swell and recede like the tide. Crocs are the answer. Shies make my feet unhappy, and I want happy feet.
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Awkward lady 11 months ago
...and the one down the road from me is chav Tesco. People turn up in their dressing gown
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Pittsburgh rare 11 months ago
Some people just don't pay the last month before moving because they know they're not getting the deposit back no matter how pristine the apartment is. Not saying you should do that but also not saying you shouldn't.
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Mohsie Supposie 11 months ago
Typical salesman technique! Only works if you are actually going to make that pizza last for a whole year!
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Mohsie Supposie 11 months ago
I need £500K so I can buy a house without a mortgage! Is that really too much to ask?
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Pandemonium 11 months ago
Your football supporters have amazing voices. I'm always impressed with the call and response and creativity of the lyrics. Must be the school assemblies then.
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Fat Harry (Oi / You) 11 months ago
I saw a man follow a woman through the grocery section of Tesco shouting "OH NOT BLOODY POK CHOI AGAIN! IT'S SO BLOODY BLAND!" and that is the most middle class thing I've ever seen in Tesco. I did once see a small child say "Mummy, can we get some Quinoa please?" but that was Waitrose, so expected.
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KatSaidWhat 11 months ago
Yes, pay day - the day you pay your bills and then work out what is left and what your daily budget is.
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Rachael green 11 months ago
When I was 14 years old and I worked at a chippy for 2.75 per hour I got to go home with a bag of chips, a kebab and an arm full of burns. Still felt like a good deal 😂
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Rachel Parker 11 months ago
Never. It goes, like this: - I’m a kid and I partly believe this stuff and partly it’s fun. Adult, I’m busy I can’t think about changing my habits. Middle Age, I’m tired and I hate everybody and saying hello to a magpie is one c***k in the misery. Old, I don’t give a s**t, I’ll say hello to whoever I blinking want.
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Content Wombat 11 months ago
But, I only like Ready Salted. All the other flavours aren't very tasty.
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Kylie 11 months ago (edited)
These weren't bad. We need more of this and less of the 'Americans are idiots" and celebrity who the hell cares ones.
Cathy Roberts 11 months ago
I feel like BP is legally obligated not to mention anything positive about the US. And, I'd complain about it if we hadn't just proven them right in November.
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Serena Myers 11 months ago
Hilarious? Ok, depends on your definition of the word, I suppose. Still, 5/10 for effort. Must improve!
Gustav Gallifrey 11 months ago
What's with this 'subscribe or you can't read the final item posted' s**t? What's next, BP starts taking hostages?
Will Cable 11 months ago
Bugs me that a month supply of tablets is classed as 28.. 7 months of the year have 31 days. I feel cheated
Janissary35680 11 months ago
The inconsistency is one reason why medicines tend to be prescribed in multiple-weekly (7-day) cycles rather than "monthly".
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UKGrandad 11 months ago
And when did Ricky Gervais say anything even remotely like that? Show me a quote or a link to a quote.
Load More Replies... Kylie 11 months ago (edited)
These weren't bad. We need more of this and less of the 'Americans are idiots" and celebrity who the hell cares ones.
Cathy Roberts 11 months ago
I feel like BP is legally obligated not to mention anything positive about the US. And, I'd complain about it if we hadn't just proven them right in November.
Load More Replies... Serena Myers 11 months ago
Hilarious? Ok, depends on your definition of the word, I suppose. Still, 5/10 for effort. Must improve!
Gustav Gallifrey 11 months ago
What's with this 'subscribe or you can't read the final item posted' s**t? What's next, BP starts taking hostages?
Will Cable 11 months ago
Bugs me that a month supply of tablets is classed as 28.. 7 months of the year have 31 days. I feel cheated
Janissary35680 11 months ago
The inconsistency is one reason why medicines tend to be prescribed in multiple-weekly (7-day) cycles rather than "monthly".
Load More Replies... UKGrandad 11 months ago
And when did Ricky Gervais say anything even remotely like that? Show me a quote or a link to a quote.
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