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The British have a reputation for having a stiff upper lip, being super polite and reserved, but there’s a whole other side of them that never gets enough love. They adore their jokes, puns, and funny one-liners, and they value them so much to the point they’ve become famous for their witty British humor! This is especially true for the English, who have a long comedy tradition of creating puns, jokes, and telling funny anecdotes.

If you have ever lived in Britain, or if you have visited the country, then you must have come across the self-deprecating humor that is so common here. British comedy never lacks a good amount of sarcasm, banter, and puns, and even those topics that could be considered off-limits are subjected to the brutality of British comedians. Self-deprecation is so common that the British will never refrain from some good jokes about themselves. For example, if you decide to joke about how many times they drink tea per day, they will surely find it funny. In fact, there are many jokes about tea drinking here which are very popular among people and considered an integral part of their culture. Since British comedy is pretty unique and sometimes hard to understand if you’re not used to it, we’ve got some of the best jokes about British people that are sure to make you laugh out loud!

#1

British joke The past tense of William Shakespeare. Wouldiwas Shookspeared.

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#2

How many Brexiteers does it take to change a light bulb?

One to promise a brighter future and the rest to screw it up.

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#3

What do you call an Australian visiting England on vacation?

Returning to the scene of the crime.

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#4

My father is a bus driver that circles Big Ben in London. He works around the clock.

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#5

British joke What would an English football fan do if England won the World Cup?

Stop playing FIFA and go to bed.

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#6

How much space has the EU left?

1GB.

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#7

An Englishman, a Scotsman and an Irishman enter a bar. The Englishmen wanted to go, so they all had to leave.

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#8

Knock, knock!

Who’s there?

Doctor!

Doctor who?

That’s a great T.V. show, isn’t it?

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Al B. Wright
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not a fan of the modern ones. The episodes from the 70s and 80s are good though.

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#9

"British people be like “Ken I get a cupa wa aaa.”"

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Tweaked
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The only accent this might make sense in, is a Scottish one. And Scots do not like being referred to as British. x)

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#10

British joke "I heard Europe is starting to look sexy. Now that it has lost a few pounds."

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#11

How will Christmas dinner be different after Brexit?

No Brussels!

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#12

What did Britain say to its trade partners?

See EU later.

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#13

Why did they name it Brexit?

They should have gone for the Great British Break Off!

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N Gregory
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ok - reluctantly, I'll admit this one is quite clever too

#14

What do you call a London train that is full of lecturers?

A tube filled with smarties.

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N Gregory
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oooh, this was soooo close to being a real joke! The actual punchline is "a tube of Smarties", but you get half a point for effort.

#15

British joke What do you call an Englishman in the knockout stages of the World Cup?

A referee.

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Rabbit Carrot
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That would make sense if England consistently failed to get out of the group stages but they generally make it to the quarters and last time around they made it to the semis (ultimately finishing 4th in the play off for 3rd place).

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#16

Why doesn't England have a designated kidney bank?

They have a Liverpool.

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Rabbit Carrot
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There’s a Kidney Wood. It’s in Luton. I’ve been there. It’s very nice.

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#17

My British cousin recently opened up her own fish and chips shop. She named it "Oh My Cod."

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#18

"I bought some new “London Bridge Jeans.” They keep falling down."

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#19

British joke What do you call a Dollar Store in England?

Pound Town.

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#20

What’s the difference between a triangle and Manchester United?

A triangle has three points.

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#21

What’s the difference between Google Chrome and Manchester City?

Chrome has history.

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#22

Where was a bunch of British people attacked by a gang of chickens?

Peckham.

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#23

What is London called when it doesn't have any electricity?

Londoff.

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#24

British joke Why is it that England football players can’t have dogs?

Because they can’t hold on to a lead.

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#25

Brits prefer brooms over vacuum cleaners when it comes to cleaning their floors. But that might be a sweeping generalization.

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#26

What do Brexit and my dog have in common?

They beg to be let out, but just sit at the door when they finally are.

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#29

What’s a redneck with a British accent called?

An Australian.

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#30

Did you know that Shakespeare once made a performance about puns?

It was a play on words.

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#31

What do you call someone who is only kind of from Britain?

Brit-ish.

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#33

British joke "British people could watch their family be murdered and be like "Hmmm I don't quite fancy that."

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"British people be like “Black lives ma-a.”"

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Hugh Cookson
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

No, this is only the one's who are willfully and woefully undereducated (given that we have a reasonably good, free educational system), either that or they come from Essex or the rougher parts of Kent .... Most of us in what is laughably and possibly ironically called the 'United' Kingdom don't have a glottal stop but do have a huge range of wonderful and diverse range of regional accents, each with their own idiosyncrasies ..... please don't generalise, it's annoying and makes you look stupid.

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#35

"I have no idea what’s going on with Brexit… Which is something I have in common with Britain’s government."

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#36

With the Brexit vote being compared to the Presidential election, I have only one thing to say Make America Great Britain again!

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2 years ago (edited)

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A question: Two B's, Brexit and Biden, one will in time do their nation a power of good, the other is an unmitigated disaster, which is which? SPOILER: For those who don't know the correct answer, Brexit good Biden bad!

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#37

Why is England described as being a wet country?

The Queen has reigned over it for decades.

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#38

British joke What do you do after reaching Greenwich?

Find something to occupy you in the mean time.

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#39

Why do Brits end up losing weight easily?

Every time they make a purchase, they lose a couple of pounds.

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#40

My friend, an ice-cream seller, is obsessed with British rock bands. He even went as far as naming his ice cream shop "The Rolling Cones".

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#41

A woman just fainted whilst riding The London Eye. She’s slowly coming round.

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#42

British joke Why does Britain like tea so much?

Because tea leaves.

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#43

Why doesn't any member of the royal family go to Starbucks?

They don't have an option for royal-tea.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

She is the only one able to over-power Chuck Norris, he might be amazing but The Queen can make him a gentleman

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#44

How do individuals in Scotland, England, Northern Ireland, and Wales ask each other about their well-being on text?

U K?

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#45

An English detective was running around the country looking for Leeds for his case.

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Al B. Wright
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Leeds the city or Leeds the castle (for those who don't know, they're not in the same place)?

#46

British joke The English baker was infamous for being a bad musician. He could never play the crumpet really well.

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Anime fan 2012
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Us brits love our marmite and Cheese Crumpets with a nice cuppa in the mornin, we do

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#47

Two English fishes were debating how to pay for the lunch they were going to order. Finally, both of them agreed to chip in.

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#48

Why are penguins so scared of entering Great Britain?

They don't like to go near Wales.

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#49

Why was Sherlock Holmes looking at the Monopoly box with suspicion?

He thought a game was afoot.

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#50

British joke A British man started a locksmith service in July 2020. He named it Surelock Homes.

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#51

The name of the most famous barber in all of Britain is "Jack The Clipper."

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#52

Why don’t Americans spell “color” like “colour?”

It was their way of telling Great Britain that they don’t need u.

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#53

What do Great Britain and bad houseguests have in common?

They take forever to leave…

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#54

Did you hear what the English, the Irish and the Scots did when they heard the world was coming to an end?

The English all went out and got drunk. The Irish all went to church. And the Scots had a closing down sale.

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

and the americans went to mcdonalds and smoked crack in the parking lot until 4am

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#55

British joke What does the Lochness monster call his favorite dish?

Fish & Ships.

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#56

Why didn't Frideric Handel shop in London?

He had gone Baroque.

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Muffy Pease
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Tangentially, sign hung on music store door: "Gone Chopin, Bach in a Minuet".

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#57

"The last time I talked to my brother he was really sick. I haven't talked to him in a while so I don't know if he is sick Orwell anymore."

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#58

Why did the evil man try to poison the baker and his assistant?

He wanted to try killing two Brits with a scone.

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#59

British joke Why shouldn't you argue with someone while riding the London Eye?

There's no point, you'll just keep moving in circles.

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John Parkes
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Most of these can be applied to any country in the world. Like this one could be called "why dont you argue with someone on any ferris wheel in the f*****g world or on a roundabout.

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#60

If they were going to make a British food version of "Game Of Thrones", they'd name it "Game Of Scones."

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#61

My friend just invested in a new company that provides haircuts to British people on flights. It's called "British Hairways."

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#62

The conjoined twins went to Great Britain for what reason?

So the other one could learn to drive.

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Al B. Wright
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's not a British joke, it could apply to numerous other countries.

#63

British joke When you are driving your car in central London and you see a spaceman, what should you do?

Park in it, of course.

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Soupyx
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's meant to be "park in it, man" but I still love this joke and ehh close enough

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#64

What is the longest word in the English language?

"Smiles." Because there is a mile between its first and last letters.

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#65

What do people like to wear in England?

Tea-shirts.

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#66

"British people getting stabbed be like: "Oit there mate, bit rude to put that knoife in me chest innit?""

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Nathaniel
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I am not sure what language these "British people" are speaking in these jokes.

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#67

"British people be like "I'm bri ish.""

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#68

British joke "British people watching spider man be like “Peta paka.”"

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#69

"British people be like "ROIGHT wots oll dis den.""

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#70

"British people be like "Subscribe to my Youchube.""

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Al B. Wright
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well, that's the closest phonetic spelling of the correct pronunciation, as opposed to the incorrect "Youtoob".

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#71

"British people be like: “Yu luuk beutiful loaf.”"

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#72

"British people b like "Yoove gOHt to be joe king.""

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Wondering Alice
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When you are trying to make a joke about someone's pronunciation, perhaps using "people b like" undermines you superiority.

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#74

"British people be like “I soar a film.”"

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#76

"British people be like “You must fink I’m schewpid innit.”"

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Dead Died Death
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Never heard anyone say schewpid in all the time I've lived here. People would assume you had a speech impediment.

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#77

"British people be like: “Roight, look at this beauchiful bloody wohk of aaaht.”"

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#78

British joke "British people be like “Can I get a chuna sanwich?”"

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"British people be like: “I faught we were in dis togeva.”"

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#81

"British people be like “Fank you” and then “Isso k.”"

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#82

British joke "British people be like “Litchrally.”"

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"British people be like "Can I get a boao of wooa.""

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"British people be like “Bluhy ell.”"

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#86

"Why do number plates on cars in Britain have different colours on the front and on the back of the car?

So Brits can tell where the front and the back of the car is."

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Rabbit Carrot
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

No. They’re the same colour unless broken and the mechanic you take your car to is all out of the colours you want . What the hell even is this thread.

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#87

British joke How much do cockneys pay for shampoo?

Pantene.

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ThatBoredDolphin
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

At this rate, we will need a separate thread for explanations of these jokes

#88

What’s the good thing with jokes about the brexit?

They will be still relevant in a decade.

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Al B. Wright
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They will, but the joke will be on the pessimists that are scared the UK won't remember how to actually do well for itself. It will.

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#89

Why can’t British people go to North Korea?

Nobody at the ticket counter knows what “North career” means.

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#90

What had the English telecom representative said to the man who wanted to describe a nuisance caller?

Oh, you again.

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#91

British joke What does the English owl call his favorite TV show?

Dr. Whoot.

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#92

Why did children have to always main a 3-foot distance from English kings?

The kings had limited heirspace.

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#93

Why did the woman have a horrible time in London?

She had a horrible heir day.

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#94

Why did the graduate reminisce his college days in England so fondly?

Those were the best of Thames.

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Nathaniel
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Cos the Thames famously runs all the way through every county of England.

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British joke Why was the pet owner having such a hard time with the puppy he'd just adopted in England?

The puppy couldn't be thamed.

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ThatBoredDolphin
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It’s pronounced like Tems, so the pupper couldn’t be Tem-d, which don’t make no sense

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#96

What had the son said to his mom when she expressed her worry about him going to the Big Ben?

It's just the Big Ben, there's no reason to be alarmed.

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Scagsy
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What? These are actually physically painful. I'm gonna finish the thread because I never leave one when I start. But seriously, can you die from **CRINGE**?

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#97

What was the man feeling after he got swindled right under Big Ben?

He was ticked off.

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#98

What did the English banker say to the river who was looking to open a new account?

You can easily bank on me.

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#99

Why is everybody in London always nearly late?

They're always nearly on the Thames.

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#100

British joke What is the main distinction between ohms and watts?

Watts measure energy, while Ohms are the places that Brits reside in.

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#101

Why was the English man so sad about being in college, so far away from his lover?

He couldn't Oxford to see her.

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#102

A pair of English twins loved to play with water while traveling. Their favorite part of summer trips was always Bath time.

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Nathaniel
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What? Has this been through Google translate a few times? It makes no sense?

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#103

A couple was standing under the famous London clock, when the husband asked his wife, "I wish we could have Ben here when it was being built."

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Rabbit Carrot
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And she slapped him upside the head for being unfunny and replied “Gerald, don’t be stupid. Only the bell is called Big Ben, the tower is the Elizabeth Tower.”

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#104

A group of friends was going around England trying to look for greater theatres in order to recreate their amazing London experience. They were globe-trotting.

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#105

British joke The English Strait was having a rough month, so his friend suggested that he channel his energy into being productive.

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Rabbit Carrot
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The English Strait is in Antarctica. The bit of sea that separates the U.K. from France is called the Strait of Dover (or Dover Strait).

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#106

Two friends decided to ride around a park for 10 hours straight. After the crazy experience, one of them mentioned "That was a wild Hyde."

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Nathaniel
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Has some AI computer programme come up with these? Hyde sounds like ride and it is a park, so of course they got together to make a joke......

#107

The English dessert was really grateful that her friend, the Haggis, was by her side all the time. "Thank you so much for pudding up with my mess!" said the dessert.

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

1. Haggis is Scottish delicacy served as a main course not a dessert. 2. A mess is where you eat when in the armed forces. 3. Pudding can be sweet or savoury unless you like custard on your steak and kidney and etomologically is derived from the old French boudin.

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#108

The chef made sure he took a tour of all the bakeries in England. He didn't want to leave a single scone unturned.

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#109

British joke The English prince has been having a really hard time coping at school for the last couple of years. He has to appoint a tudor.

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#110

"I want to get the term 'England's Royalty' printed on my hoodie. I think it has a nice ring."

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#111

English warlords didn't have a lot of choices when it came to their enemies. They could only play the hand that they were celt.

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#112

My friend's favorite series is Harry Potter, so she goes to England many times in a year. Fortunately, she is Rowling in money.

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#113

An English journalist went to the train station to catch his scheduled train at 2 pm when someone accidentally mistook him for a luggage handler. "I can't handle your luggage, I'm only a re-porter", he chuckled.

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#114

British joke Many British people tend to make pour decisions after going to the pub.

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#115

What do British people eat in the morning?

Cheerios mate!

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#116

Why was the tourist getting his eyesight fixed before going to Britain?

He wanted to see the London eye.

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Scagsy
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Nah man. I'm bailing. This is the worst thread that I have ever seen.

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#117

What is the reason for British people driving on the left?

Because they have no rights.

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#118

British joke When British women have their periods, what do they call them?

A bloody mess.

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#119

It drives me crazy when British people talk about the big pile of trash in the ocean. They shouldn’t talk like that about their country.

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#120

"Remember when Britain was still part of the EU?

I still remember it like it was yesterday."

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#121

A woman in England gives birth every 30 seconds. She must be exhausted.

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#122

British joke "British people be like munday, chewsday, wensday, thuhsday, FROIday, sa-a-day, sunday."

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Marcy Wu
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We invented the language, we can say it how we want

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#124

"British people be like “Arry pah uh.”"

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#125

"British people be like “Roit wots oll this then.”"

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#126

"Why does the sun never set on the British Empire?

Because god doesn't trust the English in the dark."

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#127

British joke A man told his wife from Brighton, "You really Brighton up my life".

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