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We hope you’ve got your Earl Grey and scones ready, Pandas, because things are going to get incredibly British here, awfully quickly, and we all need to look the part. Quick question though, do you put the jam or the cream on your scones first? Don’t panic if you don’t know—it took for the news about how the Queen does it herself to get out in order to settle the debate.

One of the best places to get a broad view of life in the United Kingdom is the r/CasualUK subreddit. A community of nearly 1.2 million members, the online group is proud to share what being a Brit is really about. The moments they share range from the thoroughly hilarious to the wholesome, and everything in between (including some saucy jokes here and there [wink, wink, nudge, nudge]). Scroll down for the best pics that are as British as Brits can be.

If you happen to live in the UK or you’ve spent time there, let us know what you love about the culture and the people the most. And don’t shy away from telling us about the things you found bizarre, either. Once you’ve enjoyed this list to the fullest and finished upvoting all of your fave pics, take a peek at our earlier features about r/CasualUK here: Part 1 and Part 2. That way, you’ll have something to entertain you during afternoon tea as well.

Bored Panda got in touch with comedy writer and all-around talented creator Ariane Sherine, from London, to get to grips with the British character, the UK's cuisine, and why weather is such an important topic. She also revealed how the Brits have reacted to the apocalyptic heatwave this week. Read on to see what she told us.

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One Of The More Creative Female/Male Toilet Signs I've Seen

One Of The More Creative Female/Male Toilet Signs I've Seen

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Bored Panda asked comedy writer how she's desdribe the character of the British people.

"Witty, grumpy, cynical, endearing, passive-aggressive, repressed, kind, tolerant, and reserved," she said, indicating that there's a wide range of contrasting features that make up the culture and character of those living in the UK.

She also shared the things that are most 'British' to her. The kind of things that would mean that the UK isn't the UK anymore if they were gone.

"National Trust historic properties, Grade II-listed houses, Routemaster buses, ancient magazines in doctors' waiting rooms, people moaning about the weather (and also moaning about public transport and celebrities and the government)... queues, sunburn, red postboxes, the Royal family, pop music, and great jokes," Ariane said.

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First Time I’ve Seen Something Like This, So Cool

First Time I’ve Seen Something Like This, So Cool

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Place Your Bets. Was This The Result Of A Public Vote?

Place Your Bets. Was This The Result Of A Public Vote?

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I'm Assuming 401 Years Ago This Person Died Very Unexpectedly

I'm Assuming 401 Years Ago This Person Died Very Unexpectedly

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For anyone who's visiting the UK for the first time right now (hi! We hope your trip's going well!) or plans to do so in the near future, British writer Ariane had some advice on what dishes you definitely don't want to mis..

"Go to the seaside town of Whitby and try fish and chips. Or a steak and kidney pie with gravy. You can thank me later," she said. We can confirm, these two are great (and I might be thinking of what would happen if I poured gravy on fish and chips).

The massive heatwave has been in the news non-stop. We asked Ariane how the Brits have been dealing with the increase in temperature and humidity.

"Oh my gosh, we absolutely can't deal with the current heat! And to be fair, it's been really extreme at 40 degrees celsius with climate crisis fires up and down the country," she told Bored Panda.

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The International Symbol For "I Might Have Another Sandwich"

The International Symbol For "I Might Have Another Sandwich"

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I must be an alien then because I always end up using several knives/spoon. I put it in the sink but then I remember i need to cut another ingredients but then I want another sandwich and again I forget the last ingredient...

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I Went To View A House Yesterday And Found This Qr Code On The Back Of A Cupboard Door. I Got Bloody Rick Rolled During A House Viewing!

I Went To View A House Yesterday And Found This Qr Code On The Back Of A Cupboard Door. I Got Bloody Rick Rolled During A House Viewing!

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My Brother In Law Received A Very British Christmas Complaint!

My Brother In Law Received A Very British Christmas Complaint!

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's actually a really nice way to address a problem with a neighbour: here's the problem and here's the solution, all in one package!

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Meanwhile, Ariane explained that the Brits' fascination with talking about the weather stems from the fact that it's small talk. "It's just what you say when you can't think of anything else to talk to a stranger about. But the weather this week was next-level. I'm a lifelong Brit and I've never heard people talk about the weather so much! Seriously, this heatwave was something else."

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Created way back in 2017, the r/CasualUK subreddit has been giving the internet an unparalleled glimpse into British culture for over half a decade. In that time, it’s drawn in a loyal following of people who enjoy the UK for what it is, with all of its highs, lows, and tumbles down the rabbit hole into peculiarity.

All that the team running the whole show asks of their members is to follow the rules set out for them. That means no politics, no aggression, no pointless arguing over every teeny-tiny trivial thing, and absolutely no “being a creepy weirdo.”

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Upon Passing My Driving Test I Was Stoped By A Complete Stranger From Leicester Who Offered To Buy Me A Pint In Celebration Sometimes We Few Can Be A Friendly Bunch Thanks Howard

Upon Passing My Driving Test I Was Stoped By A Complete Stranger From Leicester Who Offered To Buy Me A Pint In Celebration Sometimes We Few Can Be A Friendly Bunch Thanks Howard

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For Some Reason This Has Made Me Feel Quite Patriotic

For Some Reason This Has Made Me Feel Quite Patriotic

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh, I loved this little clip. Paddington is a legend. (Yes, I'm British...how did you know??)

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My Little Brother Just Returned From Trick Or Treating...

My Little Brother Just Returned From Trick Or Treating...

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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They should have gone all the way and pour some chocolate on it too.

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It goes without saying that the posts have to be related to the United Kingdom. What’s more, redditors should avoid moaning and ranting as much as they can (though that can be hard, we know).

“Come on now, there's so many other places for you to be a moany-pants. So what if your train is delayed and you forgot about your cup of tea and it went cold. If you're frothing at the mouth about something it's probably not appropriate for here,” the mod team writes.

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So I’m Strolling Through London And I Hear A Gentleman Say To Me “I Like Your T-Shirt” To Which I Say “Are You Bill Nighy”. He’s A Lovely Guy

So I’m Strolling Through London And I Hear A Gentleman Say To Me “I Like Your T-Shirt” To Which I Say “Are You Bill Nighy”. He’s A Lovely Guy

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He was so great as the shambolic, washed-up singer in Love Actually. "Here is an important message from your Uncle Bill. Don't buy drugs. Become a pop star, and they give you them for free!"

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H&m Championing The Escaped Dementia Patient Look

H&m Championing The Escaped Dementia Patient Look

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And yes, we all know that the world can be a truly scary place. But the r/CasualUK subreddit is exactly that—casual. The hint is in the name. If you’d like to discuss all the awful things happening globally, you can do that in other online circles. Meanwhile, r/CasualUK is about fun, lighthearted, and wacky pics about being a Brit.

However, the mods ask the community to put in a bit of effort when posting. “We tend to avoid severely overdone topics such as tea-related posts, pictures of fry-ups, debates on crisps and biscuits, yellow label hauls from supermarkets, pictures of sausage rolls,” they explain what kind of content to avoid in order to prevent the sub from going stale.

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Casual Guard Animal

Casual Guard Animal

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love that cat lol. We use to have a cat like that growing up it chasing cats and dogs out of yard it would spooke the dogs. They never came back either.

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#17

The Royal Mail Is Trialling The Cutest Electric Van Ever

The Royal Mail Is Trialling The Cutest Electric Van Ever

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I Actually Love This. We Shouldn’t Pretend That Sex Stops After A Certain Age And/Or Surgery

I Actually Love This. We Shouldn’t Pretend That Sex Stops After A Certain Age And/Or Surgery

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“We really want fun, interesting, new, engaging content that sparks discussion.” Of course, there’s nothing wrong with a pic of your brilliant fry-up that’s going to make everyone hungry just looking at the pic. But moderation in all things is vital.

As part of their hunt for quality, the mods also stress that members shouldn’t use clickbait titles or screenshot articles. You should post the full article so the audience doesn’t have to google it.

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Paramedics Of The Great North Air Ambulance Training On Jet Suits To Reach Emergencies This Summer. Flying To A Fell In 90 Seconds Instead Of 30 Minutes On Foot, Lake District, UK

Paramedics Of The Great North Air Ambulance Training On Jet Suits To Reach Emergencies This Summer. Flying To A Fell In 90 Seconds Instead Of 30 Minutes On Foot, Lake District, UK

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Then another 30 minutes to get all the gear off and give first aid.

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This Pub In Wales Has Some Incredible Photography, Taken From It's Very Own Beer Garden

This Pub In Wales Has Some Incredible Photography, Taken From It's Very Own Beer Garden

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For me personally, the first things that pop into my head when someone mentions the UK include: red-brick buildings, fantastic museums, gorgeous parks, inscriptions on park benches, tiny yet beautiful gardens, tea (duh), Sunday roasts at the local pub, and the love-hate relationship Brits have with the Eurovision song contest.

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Yesterday Morning In Lincoln. I Love This Time Of Year, When It's Bright But Still Cool

Yesterday Morning In Lincoln. I Love This Time Of Year, When It's Bright But Still Cool

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've never seen it like this before and I must have walked past it a million times. I guess I just take it for granted.

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Two Of My Commute Drawings. Top One Is Done On The Tube Going Into London. Bottom One Is On The Way Home After Several Pints

Two Of My Commute Drawings. Top One Is Done On The Tube Going Into London. Bottom One Is On The Way Home After Several Pints

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Can We Just Take A Minute To Appreciate This Accidental Cut During Bbc News Live, Back To The Newrooms?

Can We Just Take A Minute To Appreciate This Accidental Cut During Bbc News Live, Back To The Newrooms?

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Of course, British culture isn’t just that, but all of these details add up to a very unique picture. In fact, a very Tolkienesque picture that hints at an inescapable fact—Brits really are very similar to Hobbits: they love nature, good food, and wholesome family life. Oh, and plenty of good ale (yes, they do serve pints). If you’ve never seen the rowdy, raw, and real side of the UK, you’ve missed out.

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View From My Desk This Morning. I Guess If The Elder God's Have Come To Destroy The World, At Least They're Starting With Coventry

View From My Desk This Morning. I Guess If The Elder God's Have Come To Destroy The World, At Least They're Starting With Coventry

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Gotta Love The Royal Mail

Gotta Love The Royal Mail

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Great. Now the dodgy blokes are wondering what happened to their shipment of Doritos.

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Just Stumbled Across This Old Gem A Friend Of Mine Received A Few Years Back

Just Stumbled Across This Old Gem A Friend Of Mine Received A Few Years Back

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Actually I think this was thoughtful and polite. Besides, NHS has a duty of care to its patients' and staff's eyesight.

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At the same time, the British are a people of contrast. Very refined and reserved yet capable of being blunt and even bawdy (hello, limerick-lovers). More than content with peacefully gardening all weekend long while also happily attending the loudest, biggest football games. Intensely proud of their own cuisine while also borrowing dishes from the entire world.

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Saw This On Quora And It Made Me Chortle

Saw This On Quora And It Made Me Chortle

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Hey Guys, I Think I Might Have Peaked

Hey Guys, I Think I Might Have Peaked

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This Made Me Smile. It’s So True

This Made Me Smile. It’s So True

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A people who are, at once, incredibly international with the reach of their pop culture, and still clinging to their island-mentality. Just like every culture, there are so many nuances here at play. To paraphrase Gandalf, Brits really are amazing. “You can learn all that there is to know about their ways in a month, and yet after a hundred years they can still surprise you at a pinch.”

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Someone In This Office Needs To Drink More Water

Someone In This Office Needs To Drink More Water

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Wasn’t Expecting This At The Crossing This Morning

Wasn’t Expecting This At The Crossing This Morning

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Moved To England From The Us A Few Years Ago And Have Been Working On My Fry Up Game Ever Since

Moved To England From The Us A Few Years Ago And Have Been Working On My Fry Up Game Ever Since

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not bad. The hash browns are optional extra. You want some proper white bread, fried though, not that posh bread toast hiding under the eggs.

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My Entry For The UK's Dullest Playground

My Entry For The UK's Dullest Playground

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Seen this before, and my comment was a success, so I am plagiarising myself for any new viewers. "A park? You have a park? In our day all we had was a grass verge to play on and we were thankful of that!"

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Did This Today. Boiling Water In Flask To Cook/Keep Warm Frankfurters Till Lunch Time. Worked Way Better Than Expected. Picnic Hot Dogs

Did This Today. Boiling Water In Flask To Cook/Keep Warm Frankfurters Till Lunch Time. Worked Way Better Than Expected. Picnic Hot Dogs

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The Average Affordable UK House In 10 Years If The Market Doesn't Change

The Average Affordable UK House In 10 Years If The Market Doesn't Change

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Damn It, I'm Going To Have To Spend Christmas With My Wife's Family

Damn It, I'm Going To Have To Spend Christmas With My Wife's Family

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Useless Finding Of The Day: You Can Fit Exactly Four Dark Chocolate Digestives In A Gü Pot

Useless Finding Of The Day: You Can Fit Exactly Four Dark Chocolate Digestives In A Gü Pot

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A Couple Got Fined £60 After A Woman With A Knitter Tshirt Walked In A Bus Lane, Triggering The Anpr Camera And Sending A Fine To The Couples Door

A Couple Got Fined £60 After A Woman With A Knitter Tshirt Walked In A Bus Lane, Triggering The Anpr Camera And Sending A Fine To The Couples Door

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#43

Amazing. The Queen Waves From The Balcony Of Buckingham Palace At The Security Queue For Manchester Airport!

Amazing. The Queen Waves From The Balcony Of Buckingham Palace At The Security Queue For Manchester Airport!

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Very topical. I could probably have joined the queue at my front door if they queued this way.

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So It Turns Out The People At Lynx Have Officially Run Out Of Ideas

So It Turns Out The People At Lynx Have Officially Run Out Of Ideas

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Tea In Bed With Liz

Tea In Bed With Liz

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

According to my sister, swan meat is rather dry. (The black swans are hunted in season in NZ) According to me, the meat can stay on the swans, thanks.

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I Jumped On The Lidl Jumper Bandwagon. My Boss Isn’t A Fan

I Jumped On The Lidl Jumper Bandwagon. My Boss Isn’t A Fan

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I Attended My Sister-In-Law’s Ash Internment Yesterday, And They Brought Her Ashes To The Cemetery In A Sports Direct Bag

I Attended My Sister-In-Law’s Ash Internment Yesterday, And They Brought Her Ashes To The Cemetery In A Sports Direct Bag

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ah, hey, no biggie, I'm sure she won't mind ; personally, I've enquired if it's legal to have me dismembered after I've popped my clogs and burned to a crisp in my garden incinerator - apparently, it's frowned upon .... hey ho, looks like the Mrs is going to have to dig multiple holes around the county then ....

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Guys I Don't Mean To Brag But I Finally Found Out How Carling Is Made

Guys I Don't Mean To Brag But I Finally Found Out How Carling Is Made

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#49

Just Got My New Water Bill. Looks Like I’ll Be Showering, Drinking And Washing At The Gym

Just Got My New Water Bill. Looks Like I’ll Be Showering, Drinking And Washing At The Gym

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Robert T
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If it's living water, I'd be making a complaint, it's not supposed to have stuff living in it when it comes out the tap!

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The Most Condescending Note I Have Ever Received. I Am A Man In His Thirties Living In A Mostly Student Area

The Most Condescending Note I Have Ever Received. I Am A Man In His Thirties Living In A Mostly Student Area

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