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We just can’t stop talking about the UK. It’s definitely a place rich in culture, history, and—it goes without saying—memes.
Humor is definitely a strong point among Brits, providing ample potential and talent for UK-focused memes to thrive online. This is evident from the vast number of British meme pages out there, including this one found on Instagram.
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Anna Stephenson 2 years ago
Some times Gordon really is the spokesperson for all the things we wish we could say lol
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Robert Millar 2 years ago
And he's better looking than all those other blokes.
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Charlie the Cat 2 years ago
Also played as Wicket the Ewok in Return of the Jedi & Willow in the film Willow
Mimi La Souris 2 years ago
aaah Willow, for me the best heroic fantasy film i have ever seen
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cerinamroth 2 years ago
I found the part where he is playing Griphook at Shell Cottage genuinely spellbinding. Such expression and such a well-paced delivery of every line! Fabulous.
Marley Nachi 2 years ago
professor Flitwick's design changed so much between film 2 and 3 and it was weirder because NOBODY mentioned it at all.
Roan The Demon Kitty 2 years ago
missing a spinoff "professor flitwick and the fountain of youth"
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Upstaged75 2 years ago
I really want to know how Professor Flitwick managed to change so much in just one year! And no one noticed??
PenguinQueen 2 years ago (edited)
My gran used to babysit him, still remains in contact with his family during Christmas pleasantries. Lots of lovely fond memories n stories to tell. Great family, hilarious personality and brilliant actor. Genuinely a top class man 👌
FaceTime Audio 2 years ago
I was on a flight with him and his family once. Didn’t talk to him, because he was in first or business class or something. I didn’t know who he was, but my dad was very excited because of his roles in Ewok and Hitchhiker’s Guide and stuff.
Mabelbabel 2 years ago
It's not so much of a "funny" meme, more of an impressive feat. There are some actors who basically play the same character in every film they do, like Sean Connery. Warwick Davis played four different characters in the same film series, and they are all totally different personalities. Like Flitwick was a quiet but trustworthy teacher who cared deeply about his students and fought when he needed to, and Griphook was sinister, suspicious and cruel. He's a very talented actor.
Mabelbabel 2 years ago
He's such a good actor, but I think his best role was as Porridge, Emperor of the Universe in Dr Who. He was interviewed about it and couldn't stop fan-girling about Matt Smith and the Cyber men. His costume included a watch/communicator thing and he stole it as a momento.
If you’ve been following us in the recent months, then you probably noticed a number of British meme pages being discussed on the website. There’s definitely a handful of them out there, and featured this time around is LaughsUK on Instagram. The page was originally created back in mid 2020 and has since brought together over 95,000 followers, providing them with a good British laugh.
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Anna Stephenson 2 years ago
And now in other "things that didn't happen, Uncle Roger praised a Jamie Oliver recipe!"
The page deals in a variety of memes. All very British, of course.
Yes, Gordon Ramsey is a key figure. Yes, we have to talk about the electrical sockets too. Yes, royalty is still a thing. Oh, and we can’t forget about the food. And the random nicknames. And the facial expressions. You get the point.
So, why is the UK so popular as a subject for memes? We briefly discussed this in another UK memes article right here on Bored Panda, where Very Brexit Problems founder Joel Willans pointed out that there are several reasons behind the popularity.
For one, the UK has great influence on the modern world because of its past—colonialism, the Industrial Revolution, as well as its culture and language playing a key part in it.
The linguistic legacy is also a significant factor in all of this. For one, because it’s a lingua franca—a common language of billions, providing vast potential for puns and wordplay and hence epic memes. But pair that up with the idea that memes are a form of communication (and pair it up also with the historical significance of the culture) and people are sure to share them.
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But, above all, folks online can't help but appreciate British humor. After all, just look at all these UK-focused meme pages out there—it’s a gold mine.
It’s irony, sarcasm, and self depreciation—very appropriate strokes of humor as far as internet culture goes. Throw in some unexpected punchlines and absurdity into the mix, slap on an appropriate visual, and you’re set.
Ultimately, memes are a mode of communication—or at least it has become so in the modern world. It’s a way to express culturally relevant ideas, whether it is just for giggles or with a higher purpose in mind. Mostly giggles, yes, but as a social phenomenon—one that relates to cultures and subcultures and can spread rapidly—it has found itself as a more serious form of communication.
Besides laughs, memes can also be used for viral marketing. It taps into the same potential for rapid spread and relatability to achieve business goals of advertising and spreading awareness of the brand among current and future customers.
Memes tend to elicit better reactions from audiences because of their nature of being fit for social media. That, and the shareability puts memes in a situation where it’s criminal for companies to ignore.
Another non-giggle aspect of memes is how it can be used to advance human rights and socially-responsible agendas. Not too long ago, Bored Panda covered another meme page—Misandrist Memes.
On the surface, it’s a page that shares memes about how and why men are just the worst. But underneath it all, it’s a satirical stream of memes that sheds light on the need to push for equal rights among genders.
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Jeremy James 2 years ago (edited)
I found some data on this. The US consumes about 9.5 liters of pure ethanol per capita over the age of 15. The UK is estimated at 11.4 liters per capita. The EU average is 11.3 liters and the world average is 6.4 liters. EDIT: anually
Ultimately, in the case of UK memes, it’s a celebration of all things British in practically one of the very few ways the internet knows how. And that is memes.
Between all the laughs, you learn a thing or two about the country, its history, social, cultural and political aspects, and then it likely becomes a fact or a gag you casually throw out at a party to impress friends.
And that’s how it starts. You just shared it.
While you’re still here, be sure to leave us a comment about the best UK memes you know of and click that upvote button.
And if you haven’t gotten your fix of memes yet, you can check out one of our previous UK meme lists, or you can also visit LaughsUK’s Instagram page.
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Scott Rackley 2 years ago
Of course. "Hey Phil, is he using the hammer masonry drill?" "Yeah, DeWalt cordless"
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Daya Meyer 2 years ago (edited)
"Der Hundertjährige, der aus dem Fenster stieg und verschwand"?
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Robert Bashford 2 years ago
For the Scottish police, that's not what they got in a raid, that's just their lunch =P
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Anna Stephenson 2 years ago
I literally have nightmares that start like this, and end with the car flipping backwards and or rolling down the bill backwards
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Anna Stephenson 2 years ago
Yeah, that's the thing with missing people Ellie!- not knowing where they are is kinda the whole point!
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BrownTabby 2 years ago
If the first one is British culture then the Kardashians are American culture.
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Blue Bunny of Happiness 2 years ago
Sadly, this is probably the most sensible thing he’s ever said.
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Chihuahua Mama 2 years ago (edited)
Did he murder a real pilot and stretch the pilot's skin over his own?! Edit: spelling
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Jeremy James 2 years ago
Once, I went to a bar with a terrible beer selection, got flustered, and ordered a Stella. I'll never make that mistake again.
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ThatCapybara 2 years ago
Wow, if I had a nickel for every time I something on this list was compared to gogglebox, I'd have two nickels - which isn't a lot, but it's weird that it happened twice.
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Brian Hawley 2 years ago
It’s got a built-in fuse, it won’t pull out of the wall and it won’t catch fire.
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down quark 2 years ago
I’m American but I love British culture so much. It’s so funny in contexts like this.
Fynne 2 years ago (edited)
Here’s the thing about these articles. All the ones about America are always bashing it. Basically saying “Here’s why America and all its citizens are the absolute worst”, but all the ones about Europe are lightly making fun of its culture and drinking and mostly just include jokes.
down quark 2 years ago
I’m American but I love British culture so much. It’s so funny in contexts like this.
Fynne 2 years ago (edited)
Here’s the thing about these articles. All the ones about America are always bashing it. Basically saying “Here’s why America and all its citizens are the absolute worst”, but all the ones about Europe are lightly making fun of its culture and drinking and mostly just include jokes.
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