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I can't help but notice the number of British users and thought it would be interesting to see what you think.

I spend a lot of time on Tumblr and some of my favorite posts are the ones where British kids vent about American spelling or how we serve tea cold, or that one where someone tried to explain how we advertise TV shows as airing at "7/8 Central time" because we have four time zones. And the Eagle jokes.

Oh, and the picture of George Washington driving a mustang gets reblogged a lot. Of course Tumblr is a poor metric for anything rational, but I think its really funny. Do British jokes get annoying or are they offensive too often?

You mean Americans being the butt of British jokes?


Who cares? We won.

And have orthodontists!

I find the chief irony of British history to be that the Scots actually won.

Centuries of conflict to conquer Scotland, and the English royal line is replaced with a Scottish one(which is itself eventually replaced by a Dutch line)

 Powerfisting wrote:
American spelling or how

We spell things the right way, by not adding unnecessary vowels... the way God intended.

we serve tea cold

Do you know how Americans make tea?

We throw it in a harbor.

we advertise TV shows as airing at "7/8 Central time" because we have four time zones.

We have SIX time zones because all of our freedom doesn't fit into just one.

And the Eagle jokes.

Jokes about eagles?

Oh, and the picture of George Washington driving a mustang gets reblogged a lot.

If you are talking about that car commercial, Washington was driving a Dodge Challenger. Not as awesome as Mustang, but it'll do.

Erm, I'll have you know we have a German woman married to a Greek on the throne!

Not that it matters because given the amount of interbreeding that went on with that lot I'm pretty sure the Queen is her own Uncle.

All ways up, you'll find the English, which is different from the British if you're going to start talking about the Scots, don't mind having the piss taken, as long as it is actually funny. Hell self-effacement is something we're known for.

 Powerfisting wrote:
I spend a lot of time on Tumblr

I think I know where things went wrong.

As a Scottish person I find most British jokes hilarious and I've never taken any offence to any, even the ones against Scotland. Although I have one or two English friends who don't appreciate them.

I'm not saying thats always the case, but Scottish people tend to take ridicule fairly well

Laugh and get on with it, I say.

I like tea quite a lot, substantially more than coffee.

Teeth

Revolutionary War

WWII

Spice Girls

That is all

 Ahtman wrote:

 Powerfisting wrote:
I spend a lot of time on Tumblr

I think I know where things went wrong.

Yeah, I was just thinking, "Well, there's yer problem."

'Tumbler' is the correct spelling old chap.

To be fair though, a lot of American "comedy" is anything but funny so it is understandable if you did not get actual humour

 SilverMK2 wrote:
To be fair though, a lot of American "comedy" is anything but funny so it is understandable if you did not get actual humour

Right matey. Because we all know Monty Python rehashes, drama-dies about about priests in quaint villages, and sci-fi comedies with muppets are the bees-knees

And lets not forget shows about "chavs", whatever that means

 jasper76 wrote:

 SilverMK2 wrote:
To be fair though, a lot of American "comedy" is anything but funny so it is understandable if you did not get actual humour

Right matey. Because we all know Monty Python rehashes, drama-dies about about priests in quaint villages, and sci-fi comedies with muppets are the bees-knees

And lets not forget shows about "chavs", whatever that means

All the good stuff is not for export

Hehe...just ribbing you a little

FWIW, I think Steve Coogan and Ricky Gervais are hilarious...I've never seen a show or film by either I didn't like.

(But seriously, wtfis a 'chav'??? I guess its time for an overdue trip to Urban Dictionary)

A little later: And here we are (def #1 from UD, I'm guessing 'the other f-word' here means cigarette in this context)

Picture this a young lad about 12 years of age and 4 ½ feet high baseball cap at ninety degrees in a imitation addidas tracksuit, with trouser legs tucked into his socks (of course, is definitely the height of fashion). This lad is strutting around, cigarette in one hand jewellery al over the over, outside McDonalds acting as if he is 8 foot tall and built like a rugby player, when some poor unsuspecting adult (about 17/18) walks round the corner wanting to go to mcdonalds for his dinner glances at the young lad, the young lad jumps up in complete disgust and says “Whats your problem? Wanna make sommin of it? Bling Bling” when the adult starts to walk towards the young lad, the young lad pisses himself and runs off to either his pregnant 14-year-old girlfriend or his brother in the army crying his eyes out.

What's really amusing is when US tv execs try copy shows like The Inbetweeners. I didn't find Inbetweeners U.S. all that funny.

Chavs are basically the British equivalent of your trailer trash. Wears a lot of tracksuits, cheap bling and (usually) fake Burberry caps. Breed like rodents and usually have 3 or 4 kids before they're 20. Live off the taxpayer's money.

jasper76 wrote:Teeth

SlaveToDorkness wrote:And have orthodontists!

I genuinely don't understand why you guys make jokes about our teeth. It really confuses me. I mean, we have the NHS, so we're even more likely to go to the dentist and get stuff checked than those in the US, so why is it?

Is it because we're less likely to get braces when they're not necessary? We don't whiten our teeth? Beause your most famous president is fairly famous for his lack of dental care...

I think it is because we don't typically have our teeth bleached and coated with plastic

 angelofvengeance wrote:
What's really amusing is when US tv execs try copy shows like The Inbetweeners. I didn't find Inbetweeners U.S. all that funny.

Chavs are basically the British equivalent of your trailer trash. Wears a lot of tracksuits, cheap bling and (usually) fake Burberry caps. Breed like rodents and usually have 3 or 4 kids before they're 20. Live off the taxpayer's money.

I think i'm probably one of the few that didn't really like the Inbetweeners. Maybe i didn't give it enough chance, but it just reminds me of being in any English town/ city and watching dumbass people, but on a screen instead.

I'm not really sure what you're asking OP. You're asking us British, but then the topic title asks about British jokes.

If it's any use, addressing your friends as the C word you Americans admire dearly so (yay British sarcasm), is perfectly normal/ adequate communication. Hell, i've seen/ heard in friends using it with female friends, though haven't really crossed that line myself. But if you can insult your friends to such an extent, it's safe to say you are good friends and very open, which can only be a good thing.

I also think British comedy on the tv is pretty rubbish (you guys love that word i know), Only Fools & Horses and Red Dwarf is where it's at.

 SilverMK2 wrote:
I think it is because we don't typically have our teeth bleached and coated with plastic

Yeah I remember reading somewhere that you lot actually have really good oral hygiene, but we seem to go by bleach and surgically corrected strait teeth. My dentist tries to convince me to get mine fixed every time. It annoying as balls because I literally have 1 tooth on my bottom row that is twisted ever so slightly and that's it.......... wait what are we taking about? Chavs or something?

I'm pretty sure American jokes are about them being morbidly obese, bible bashing, over-patriotic, ammosexuals, with a poor grasp of world geography. Here are some I photographed in Rome:


Why would anyone make fun of Eagles, Eagles are bad ass. Scotland's official animal is a unicorn -- Which is about as manly as wearing a dress -- which they also do. I wouldn't take it to heart though. Berating each other is a way of life for British people. Spending time with friends or going to visit family is just one long barrage of insults.

Sometimes it gets tiring. The other day I went to the shop with my friend to get orange juice. All I did was suggest we get the one without bits. Then I'm assaulted with "What's wrong with bits? Are you worried you'll get bits stuck in your vagina?" *sigh* Sometimes it's so uncalled for. I guess I'm used to it though. I find it weird when I go on holiday, foreign people are all nice and friendly -- too friendly, like they wanna touch you or something -- it makes me feel uncomfortable.

 KingCracker wrote:
Yeah I remember reading somewhere that you lot actually have really good oral hygiene, but we seem to go by bleach and surgically corrected strait teeth.

Yes, an OECD study found that British people have the best oral hygiene in the world. In fact I asked my dentist about tooth whitening, but they recommend against it because it weakens the enamel. To be honest American teeth are becoming a bit of a joke now in themselves. I've watched quite a few shows and films lately where the actors have radioactive white teeth. It's become just another hideously unnatural cosmetic procedure.

 KingCracker wrote:

 SilverMK2 wrote:
I think it is because we don't typically have our teeth bleached and coated with plastic

Yeah I remember reading somewhere that you lot actually have really good oral hygiene, but we seem to go by bleach and surgically corrected strait teeth. My dentist tries to convince me to get mine fixed every time. It annoying as balls because I literally have 1 tooth on my bottom row that is twisted ever so slightly and that's it.......... wait what are we taking about? Chavs or something?

Yeah, my dentist does the same thing. I have the slightest gap between my two front teeth and every time I'm there for a cleaning they ask me, "Have you ever thought about getting that gap fixed?" I finally told them that there is nothing with my teeth that need to be fixed. I'm pretty sure they just want my money.

 Goliath wrote:

jasper76 wrote:Teeth

SlaveToDorkness wrote:And have orthodontists!

I genuinely don't understand why you guys make jokes about our teeth. It really confuses me. I mean, we have the NHS, so we're even more likely to go to the dentist and get stuff checked than those in the US, so why is it?

Is it because we're less likely to get braces when they're not necessary? We don't whiten our teeth? Beause your most famous president is fairly famous for his lack of dental care...

There is a stereotype about British people that they have bad teeth. In this day and age, I'm sure its an outdated stereotype

Amurikan OP has obviously gotten offended when he found out the world didn't resound will cheers of "Hell Yeah" when Uncle Sam lays down some US Style democracy and some might actually have been somewhat satirical about it. I know that pain cousin.

I remember when a USer first suggested to me that God wasn't an Englishman. My eyebrow twitched undetectable but otherwise my monicle stayed in place and I maintained a stiff upper lip. Inside I was devastated! :')

The Internet is a mean place full of meanies who do mean things with their keyboards. Ignore them an know that the Queen will keep you safe. Pip pip.

Brits are Limey bastards with crumpet fueled attitudes. Frankly, they're off their nutter. Truly frightening stuff.


Also, did a fellow American insult Monty Python? The only good thing to come out of Britain? I challenge you to a duel. A sword for me, a herring for you. That'll teach you. I'd use wording that Superman used once, but somehow Dakka adjusts it. If its good enough for Superman, it's bloody well good enough for Dakka!!

 timetowaste85 wrote:
Brits are Limey bastards with crumpet fueled attitudes. Frankly, they're off their nutter. Truly frightening stuff.


Also, did a fellow American insult Monty Python? The only good thing to come out of Britain? I challenge you to a duel. A sword for me, a herring for you. That'll teach you. I'd use wording that Superman used once, but somehow Dakka adjusts it. If its good enough for Superman, it's bloody well good enough for Dakka!!

I did insult Monty Python. It was kinda sorta a little tiny bit funny in a "make your friends think you're smart" kind of way some 30 years ago, but lets face it, time has not been kind to that group's comedic products.

By the way, you're totally, absolutely, 100% incorrect about Monty Python being the best thing to come out of Britain. Obviously, its.....uuuuummm.....hmmmmm.....welll......jeeeez.....rrrrrrrrrrr.....uuuuhhhh....oh boy.....I'm drawing a blank, I'm so sorry


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Oh yeah...its the Beatles!!!! That's the one! Took me a minute. It's been a long time!

Monty Python is rubbish. It just hasn't aged well at all.

Also, if you haven't seen Alan Partridge, Brass Eye, the Thick of It or the Office, your opinion of British comedy is null and void.

 Albatross wrote:
Monty Python is rubbish. It just hasn't aged well at all.

Also, if you haven't seen Alan Partridge, Brass Eye, the Thick of It or the Office, your opinion of British comedy is null and void.

Actually, I love Alan Partrige, and really everything else I've seen Steve Coogan in. But don't tell my American friends!!!

 jasper76 wrote:

 Albatross wrote:
Monty Python is rubbish. It just hasn't aged well at all.

Also, if you haven't seen Alan Partridge, Brass Eye, the Thick of It or the Office, your opinion of British comedy is null and void.

Actually, I love Alan Partrige, and really everything else I've seen Steve Coogan in. But don't tell my American friends!!!

Too late, I emailed every last one of them!

You seen Saxondale?