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If British humor was a painting collection then the subreddit r/CasualUK would be the gallery that houses it. This online community has 883K members and politics aside, they constantly share everything that makes their country what it is.

From crazy expensive London apartments to a few blokes enjoying a pint, it's all in there!

Continue scrolling to check out r/CasualUK's most upvoted recent reposts and when you're done, fire up Bored Panda's earlier publication on the subreddit as well!

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Spotted In Manchester

Spotted In Manchester

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To learn more about British humor, we contacted an up-and-coming comedian from the UK who is making a name for herself with deadpan, low-energy stories, Rachel South. The first words that came to her mind were "sarcastic", "ironic", and "dry".

It's also "self-deprecating or painfully (but sometimes welcomed) insulting of others," South told Bored Panda.

These features reveal themselves in the topics that Brits like to joke about the most, too. "[They mostly make fun of] their appearance, how fed up or embarrassed or awkward they are, other people's misery, sex and the mundane," South explained.

"A lot of stuff is spoken about but maybe the least I see on the circuit is overly specific, unrelatable stuff or offensive material. Most comedians I've met are pretty left-wing!" she added.

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    Good Old National Trust

    Good Old National Trust

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    When it comes to comparing American and British humor, Ricky Gervais thinks that the former is more "down the line."

    Gervais, who co-wrote, co-produced and starred in the hit BBC series The Office, which was on air for two years and adapted for a U.S. series for eight seasons, believes Americans don't hide their hopes and fears.

    Echoing similar thoughts as Rachel's, he wrote in Time Magazine that Americans "applaud ambition and openly reward success" while "Brits are more comfortable with life's losers."

    "We embrace the underdog until it's no longer the underdog. We like to bring authority down a peg or two. Just for the hell of it," Gervais explained. "Americans say, 'have a nice day' whether they mean it or not. Brits are terrified to say this. We tell ourselves it's because we don't want to sound insincere but I think it might be for the opposite reason. We don't want to celebrate anything too soon. Failure and disappointment lurk around every corner. This is due to our upbringing. Americans are brought up to believe they can be the next president of the United States. Brits are told, 'It won't happen for you.'"

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    Richard Osman From Pointless Having Some Culture Problems

    Richard Osman From Pointless Having Some Culture Problems

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    #5

    If You Can Read This, You Are Not A Train!

    If You Can Read This, You Are Not A Train!

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    #6

    Struggling To Understand The Hype Around Jeff Bezos And Richard Branson Going To Space When A Guy From Wigan (And His Dog) Reached The Moon In A Homemade Rocket In 1989? Why Is The Media Silent On This?

    Struggling To Understand The Hype Around Jeff Bezos And Richard Branson Going To Space When A Guy From Wigan (And His Dog) Reached The Moon In A Homemade Rocket In 1989? Why Is The Media Silent On This?

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    Gervais finds these differences everywhere from mass media to mundane conversations. "There's a received wisdom in the U.K. that Americans don't get irony. This is of course not true. But what is true is that they don't use it all the time. It shows up in the smarter comedies but Americans don't use it as much socially as Brits. We use it as liberally as prepositions in everyday speech. We tease our friends. We use sarcasm as a shield and a weapon. We avoid sincerity until it’s absolutely necessary. We mercilessly take the piss out of people we like or dislike basically. And ourselves. This is very important. Our brashness and swagger is laden with equal portions of self-deprecation. This is our license to hand it out."

    If you think this can sometimes be perceived as nasty, you're right. But only if the recipients aren't used to it. In reality, it isn't. As Gervais says, it's just play fighting. A few more posts from r/CasualUK and you might get it, too.

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    "Try not to take things too seriously, even if the person talking seems really serious," Rachel South said. In fact, her comedy style represents that her country's quite well so I highly recommend visiting her Instagram account.

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    Historical Figures Lined Up For Reopening Of Museum Of Gloucester

    Historical Figures Lined Up For Reopening Of Museum Of Gloucester

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    This 900 Year Old Floor Tile At Gloucester Cathedral Contains The Footprint Of A Very Good Boy

    This 900 Year Old Floor Tile At Gloucester Cathedral Contains The Footprint Of A Very Good Boy

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    #9

    This Company Has Been Getting Boycotted Over Their Name. I’m Sorry But This Is Brilliant British Humour

    This Company Has Been Getting Boycotted Over Their Name. I’m Sorry But This Is Brilliant British Humour

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    #10

    Now This Is How You Sell A Laminator

    Now This Is How You Sell A Laminator

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    #11

    I Applaud Tesco For Doing This

    I Applaud Tesco For Doing This

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    #12

    True Bill

    True Bill

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    #14

    Heading Back To The Movies: US Vs UK

    Heading Back To The Movies: US Vs UK

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    #15

    Only In The UK Would It Be Understood By Everyone This Is A Message Of Affection

    Only In The UK Would It Be Understood By Everyone This Is A Message Of Affection

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    #16

    City Of Leicester Starts Turning Bus-Stops Into “Bee-Stops”

    City Of Leicester Starts Turning Bus-Stops Into “Bee-Stops”

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    #17

    Today I Stumbled Upon Where History Was Made

    Today I Stumbled Upon Where History Was Made

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    #18

    Front Seat On A Double Decker Bus

    Front Seat On A Double Decker Bus

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    #19

    When The Pubs Have Been Closed For 4 Months, A Bit Of Rain Won't Stop These Lads

     When The Pubs Have Been Closed For 4 Months, A Bit Of Rain Won't Stop These Lads

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    This Little Guy Has Come To Visit Me Every Night For The Past 2 Weeks

    This Little Guy Has Come To Visit Me Every Night For The Past 2 Weeks

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    #21

    Title Of The Next Bond Film Announced!

    Title Of The Next Bond Film Announced!

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    #22

    Jesus Saves! (But Can’t Park For S**t)

    Jesus Saves! (But Can’t Park For S**t)

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    #23

    How To Measure Things Like A Brit

    How To Measure Things Like A Brit

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    #24

    Took This On My Evening Walk Last Night; Thought It Looked Quintessentially British

    Took This On My Evening Walk Last Night; Thought It Looked Quintessentially British

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    On The Morning Countryside Dog Walk When I Hear Barking, Couldn’t Figure Out Where It Was Coming From Until I Look Up

    On The Morning Countryside Dog Walk When I Hear Barking, Couldn’t Figure Out Where It Was Coming From Until I Look Up

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    #26

    Picked Nanny Up To Take Her To An 8.30 Dentist Appointment, She Made Me A Packed Lunch In Case I Got Hungry While I Wait The 45 Mins For The Appointment. Nan's Are Awesome

    Picked Nanny Up To Take Her To An 8.30 Dentist Appointment, She Made Me A Packed Lunch In Case I Got Hungry While I Wait The 45 Mins For The Appointment. Nan's Are Awesome

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    #27

    Coming Back To My Desk, Wondering Where My Pistachios Went, Nearly Had A Heart Attack

    Coming Back To My Desk, Wondering Where My Pistachios Went, Nearly Had A Heart Attack

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    #28

    Found In Garden Today

    Found In Garden Today

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    #29

    I'm Liking The Translation For 'Cappucino' Into Welsh

    I'm Liking The Translation For 'Cappucino' Into Welsh

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    Be Ashamed

    Be Ashamed

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    #31

    Shots Fired In The Office Kitchen

    Shots Fired In The Office Kitchen

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    #32

    Can't Get More Casual Than A Pony Waiting Outside The Post Office

    Can't Get More Casual Than A Pony Waiting Outside The Post Office

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    #33

    Saw This Today On Towan Beach, Newquay... We Can Be A Romantic Bunch. Congratulations Whoever You Are

    Saw This Today On Towan Beach, Newquay... We Can Be A Romantic Bunch. Congratulations Whoever You Are

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    #34

    Drove Past Batman On The M5 Yesterday. Good To Know He Is Out There Keeping Us All Safe

    Drove Past Batman On The M5 Yesterday. Good To Know He Is Out There Keeping Us All Safe

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    #35

    My Local Cinema Being A Little Pessimistic About Reopening

    My Local Cinema Being A Little Pessimistic About Reopening

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    #36

    The Plot Thickens In Fife

    The Plot Thickens In Fife

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    #37

    I Thought I'd Clear A Few Things Up

    I Thought I'd Clear A Few Things Up

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    #38

    Free Range Yorkshire Puddings With Gravy

    Free Range Yorkshire Puddings With Gravy

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    #39

    Can’t Beat A British Festival

    Can’t Beat A British Festival

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    #40

    A Letter I Received This Morning

    A Letter I Received This Morning

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    #41

    Going To My Mates For Football Tonight. My Mum Just Popped In To Drop These Off For Me To "Share With My Friends"

    Going To My Mates For Football Tonight. My Mum Just Popped In To Drop These Off For Me To "Share With My Friends"

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    #42

    Schrödinger's Ballgames

    Schrödinger's Ballgames

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    #43

    I Present To You The Greatest Lie Told To This Country: 30g Is An Acceptable Serving Size Of Cereal

    I Present To You The Greatest Lie Told To This Country: 30g Is An Acceptable Serving Size Of Cereal

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    #44

    My Local Tescos Has Had To Create A No Man's Land To Protect The Price Reducer

    My Local Tescos Has Had To Create A No Man's Land To Protect The Price Reducer

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    #45

    I Was Looking At Places In London And Saw This. The Front Door Is A Window?!

    I Was Looking At Places In London And Saw This. The Front Door Is A Window?!

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    #46

    The Netflix Documentary We Are All Waiting For

    The Netflix Documentary We Are All Waiting For

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    M A T H S

    M A T H S

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    #48

    Surely Aldi Could Have Chosen A Better Font

    Surely Aldi Could Have Chosen A Better Font

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    #49

    Went To The UK For A Couple Of Days, Bought A Few Souvenirs

    Went To The UK For A Couple Of Days, Bought A Few Souvenirs

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    #50

    Apparently Bacon Is The Most Important Part Of A Full English, Followed By Sausages, Toast And Beans. Agree Or Disagree?

    Apparently Bacon Is The Most Important Part Of A Full English, Followed By Sausages, Toast And Beans. Agree Or Disagree?

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    #51

    Cup Of Tea, What Is Your Grade? (Mine Is A B2, Anything In The 3c & Beyond We Can’t Be Friends)

    Cup Of Tea, What Is Your Grade? (Mine Is A B2, Anything In The 3c & Beyond We Can’t Be Friends)

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