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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Some times Gordon really is the spokesperson for all the things we wish we could say lol
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.
Mind you 'Newstalk'? Gee they must've been bored or something to bring that up.
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It was the same in my school. Boys were allowed to wack each other with chairs during class, but girls couldn't have a knee on display? Adults these days...
This was supposed to be about British humour in a nutshell... Why am I not laughing here? C'mon guys.
I always wondered why most school uniforms consist of these mandatory skimpy skirts, which force the girls to sit on their underwear when sitting down, and forbid trousers for girls. I think in general school uniforms are a good idea, because in the countries I lived the kids may wear what they want, which includes bikini tops and ultra short shorts. However, these tiny skirts a none better
At the school near me the first thing the girls do when they get out is roll their skirts up so they're just below crotch level. It's nasty.
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I remember getting yelled at by the headmistress in secondary school because my skirt was too revealing. Ah yes, let’s sexualize young teen girls. Yet another girl who would wear skirts even shorter never got in trouble because she looked like a model and mummy and daddy have lots of money to the school. 🙄
I believe Newstalk is a radio station in Ireland?
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Nothing infuriates me more than men telling women to dress appropriately because they can't keep it in their pants. No, you a-holes. You're the one with the problem if you can't treat girls/women with respect. I grew up in a time when judges dismissed rape cases because the victim was dressed inappropriately. I wish I believed there was a hell because I'd wish you all a one-way trip.
I would be offended if I was a male staff member. Imo, they are basically calling all of them pervs.
Maybe all girls and women should wear long pants like the boys so they can't distract the staff.
I've never heard this was about the male staff in the school, I thought it was about the safety of the girls when they left the school premises, and also the reputation of the school. Apparently there was one school that said the girls could wear their skirts as short as they wanted, so long as they didn't wear black patent shoes!
That is putting all the blame on the girls for the asp wipe men not being able to control themselves around young girls!! That is so far behind its evil!! If men cannot control themselves around young girls, then you label them as a pervert and never allow them around any young girls, period and put them on the sex offender registry!! What a crock of c**p!!
more likely all staff where distracted by buttocks being seen if we go by some of the school kids skirts near me.
The problem is school girls pull their skirts under their boobs, so they barely cover their a**e cheeks during school hours. It's just inappropriate.
Super glad school uniforms just weren't, and aren't, even a possibility where I live.
Can't they say at least that it's for the other boys and not the staff? I mean at least try...now, of the skirts are like miniskirts and not nthe the ones in the picture it's a matter of decency
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.
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.
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.
Of course. "Hey Phil, is he using the hammer masonry drill?" "Yeah, DeWalt cordless"
"Der Hundertjährige, der aus dem Fenster stieg und verschwand"?
For the Scottish police, that's not what they got in a raid, that's just their lunch =P
I literally have nightmares that start like this, and end with the car flipping backwards and or rolling down the bill backwards
Yeah, that's the thing with missing people Ellie!- not knowing where they are is kinda the whole point!
If the first one is British culture then the Kardashians are American culture.
Bloated after 3 KitKat Chunkys? Fücking lightweight.
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I’m American but I love British culture so much. It’s so funny in contexts like this.
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.
I’m American but I love British culture so much. It’s so funny in contexts like this.
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.
