50 Times Scottish People Displayed Their Hilarious Sense Of Humor On Twitter (New Pics)
When you think of Scotland, what’s the first thing that comes to your mind? Perhaps it’s the gorgeous, rolling hillsides or the lore of the Loch Ness Monster? Maybe it’s the sound of powerful bagpipes or friendly people speaking in an accent that takes your brain a few extra moments to understand? Whatever it is that you love most about this beautiful country and its citizens, we suggest adding Scottish humor to that list too.
Below, we’ve gathered some of our favorite posts from the Scottish People Twitter subreddit that we think will make you pandas want to plan a trip to Edinburgh or Glasgow ASAP. Enjoy reading these tweets in your best Scottish accent, and be sure to upvote the pics that give you a strong craving for haggis!
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The Longest Running Prank Ever
Yee Haa
Can’t Beat A Fathers Jokes
The Scottish People Twitter subreddit has been around since 2015 documenting all of the most hilarious moments Scots have tweeted about and interactions they’ve had online. The community has amassed an impressive 842k members, especially considering that Scotland is a nation of only 5.5 million people, and it’s now a cherished corner of the internet for anyone who loves celebrating all things Scottish. While you might not understand all of the lingo used in these tweets if you’re not from the land of kilts and Scotch, have no fear, I’m sure you’ll understand the meanings through context. In fact, you might even pick up a bit of Scottish slang yourself (although, we did need to censor some of it).
If you’ve never had the opportunity to set foot in Scotland yourself and you don’t happen to have any friends from there, you might be curious what Scots are actually like. So to learn a bit about Scottish culture and what these people, we consulted the blog of “traveling Scotsman and perpetual adventurer” Neil Robertson, Travels With a Kilt. Neil did a “study of the Scots” where he explained some of the common quirks and personality traits of his fellow countryman. Neil first notes that Scots have “embraced the modern world” and are quite liberal when it comes to immigration, gender equality and education. “As societies go, Scotland does a good job of offering somewhere safe, fair and happy to live. This stuff’s critically important to us,” he writes.
Do Ya Think I'm Sexy?
OH MY GOSH MY POOR INNOCENT EYES ARE BURNING FROM THIS *gasp* UNCOVERED SWEAR WORD!!! *faints*
He Was Running Out Of Patience
Bacchialdi's
Neil went on to explain how the Scottish psyche tends to function, noting that, “First, there’s the issue of modesty. We like acknowledgement of our gallant efforts at being a good Scot sure (pat on the head), but are usually uncomfortable with direct praise. We can’t exit the conversation fast enough if that materializes. Gruff, monosyllabic small talk and desperate references to the weather or the Cowdenbeath football score can be expected instead.”
Next, Neil addresses the stereotype that Scots are “tight-fisted”, or stingy. “I’d unsurprisingly disagree, although there’s no denying our cautious and calculating tendencies,” he noted. “We’re also loyal, considerate and generous when it’s called for. Especially when drinking and allowing ourselves the rarest of unguarded moments when we may permit those deeply buried emotions to burrow just ever so slightly upwards towards daylight. Is it any wonder that alcohol is so prominent in our lives?”
Technically Correct
Invisibility Cloak!
A Conversation With My Scottish Friend
And according to Neil, Scots are full of contradictions. “There's no question that we fight ferociously to control and hide our emotions, they can spectacularly spill out in certain circumstances,” he writes. “Extreme ethical and moral eruptions such as a woman mistreated, an innocent exploited or an unfinished pint spilled and your average Scottish bar is likely to turn into a grotesque arena of out-of-shape gladiators suddenly obligated by Scots Law to unleash their inner Braveheart.”
What Is That?
Wholesome Spt
Excellent. Sad to hear that it's possible to live like that but glad it's getter better for the lad.
Bruce Mate Come On
But when it comes to how Scots treat others, well, there’s a good reason they have a reputation for being so friendly. “We genuinely have a lot of time for people from the wider world. We like tourists, it’s not an act,” Neil explains. “I would put it out there with relative confidence that Scots prefer non-Scots to themselves, most of the time. You guys are the undoubted beneficiaries of our best behavior – did you really think Glasgow taxi drivers were always that friendly? Perhaps it’s the excitement of something new and unfamiliar, perhaps it’s that under-the-surface desire to be liked and loved. With that heavy burden of Scottishness around our necks, we unburden by presenting the best of us to others, secretly (and insecurely) hoping for approval and admiration at the same time.”
Mum's Just Being Honest
If you've never seen Lewis Capaldi on The Graham Norton Show, stop, right now and go watch it. You'll thank me. Language NSFW.
It's like the Frank is on one side and the beans on the other... Cause trust me he'd feel it if his scrotesak was being cleaved in twain 🤣🤣
He Isnae A Dug, Moira
Totally thought he was talking about a dog named Lassie and was beyond confused for a second 😂
There Will Come A Time
If you’re intrigued by the Scottish sense of humor after reading these tweets, you’ll be happy to know that there are plenty of hilarious comedy shows featuring that trademark Scottish humor the world loves. And lucky for us, The Head Scratcher published a list detailing some of the very best ones, so we’ve got some recommendations for you, pandas. One of the most highly regarded comedy shows to ever air in Scotland was Chewin’ the Fat. The Head Scratcher team describes it as “the quintessential sketch show” and notes that most of the jokes translate to non-Scots just fine, so if you’re in the mood for a good laugh, be sure to check it out.
Trainspotting
About Right
L For Effort!
As far as Scottish sitcoms go, Still Game is arguably the most popular of all time. “It's a witty, hilarious and unforgettable pastiche of Scottish life and most Scots will know more than a few real people not too dissimilar to those portrayed in the show,” the team at The Head Scratcher writes. “The writing is impeccable and remarkably there's not a single dud episode in the whole of the first 6 seasons.”
Another quirky yet hilarious Scottish show that I’ve actually watched several times myself is Limmy’s Show. It’s described as “bizarre, confusing, deranged, thoughtful and downright hilarious,” and I couldn’t agree more. I would recommend watching with subtitles if you’re not used to the Scottish accent, but the absurd comedy sketches featured are always genius.
Technically The Truth
Walking Germ
Breaking News
If you don’t know much about Scotland aside from the stereotypes that we’ve all heard before, you might be wondering which ones, if any, are actually true. So Sara Jayasuriya, a Glasgow local, wrote a piece for her blog Hey Explorer breaking down how much truth is behind some common Scottish stereotypes. One that she mentions is that there are redheads everywhere, which actually does have some truth to it. She notes that, despite redheads making up only 2% of the world’s population, they do account for 13% of Scotland. So they’re not the dominant color, but you’re definitely likely to see more of them there than many other countries!
Wee Moon
Wee Man Loves Henry The Hoover
Wish I Knew This Before
Another stereotype you might assume about Scotland is that Scots eat haggis all the time. Haggis, a savory pudding made of oatmeal, spices and sheep organs, is the country’s national dish, but Sara explains that it’s usually not eaten more than once a week. In fact, about 40% of Scots don’t even like it!
And if you’d expect to see men wearing kilts everywhere you go when visiting Scotland, you might be disappointed. “Kilts are still a special part of Scottish heritage, but they’re actually not worn frequently anymore,” Sara explains. “They’re typically reserved for special occasions like weddings, ceilidhs (traditional dancing parties), and sometimes football games for a show of patriotism.”
May The Odds Be Ever In Your Favour
Some Size A Neck On They Hings
Natural Order Restored In Glasgow
It should be the council's duty to make sure he has a cone at all times.
We hope you’re enjoying this celebration of Scottish humor, pandas. Whether you’re ready to go searching for the Loch Ness Monster or not, it’s nice to know you can always channel your inner Scot on Reddit or Twitter to appreciate the nation’s incredible sense of humor. Keep upvoting the pics that give you a craving for haggis, and let us know in the comments below what your favorite thing about the beautiful nation of Scotland is. Then, if you’re interested in laughing at even more hilarious tweets from Scots, be sure to check out Bored Panda’s last article on the same topic right here!
This Will Never Not Be Funny
A Would S**te Masel
This should be higher. I haven't snorted that much since the last time I was at Pablo Escobar's.
Mulhern Not Having A Good Time Of It In The Comments
Magic Mick In 21 Pumped Street
Fair Question That
Train Rides
A Wee Fanny
Why is this censored in the post but not in the caption?? BP makes no sense sometimes
Wooo!
That's The Story
I Want This To Be Real
"Maw [my mom/mum] wid [would] dae [do] anyhin [anything] fur [for] a tan shes following the sun ended up nexty [next to] the bus stoap [stop]"
Never Seen Such Charity
Can Only Be In Scotland…
This is funny enough but also reminds me of Sean Locke on 8 out of 10 cats does countdown.
Just To Help Yous Oot A Wee Bit
BP, are you seriously now starting to censor PARTS of words?!! Also, why? The missing parts are "min" and "oac" as far as I can tell.
As A Glaswegian, Even I Was Surprised By The Scale Of Braehead Shopping Centre
Mosh Pit
Man Of The People Bob Servant
The Best Kind Of I Told You So
Anyone Lost A Hat?
Scottish People Gpt
Washes Scuds And Bashes Fuds
Very, Very Sorry
Tattie Juice
Smoking A Malboro Red While Wearing A Knights Helmet? Nae Bor Mate
This is one list I'd happily not shorten and would see repeated any time you like. Laughed hard at so many of these. Oh Scotland, never change.
Scottish people are the funniest in the world. Watch "two Scottish men in a lift" on YouTube and you'll be rolling the floors.
I have traveled a fair bit of the world, and I frankly concur (if and when you can actually understand them that is). The difficulty I have though is knowing what the hell they're saying. While English is my second language, I'm pretty damned fluent. Even so, you get me on some English dialects, and I can get lost quickly. For some reason though, Scots is the hardest for me. Followed closely by some of the London slang. I couldn't watch the show Shameless because I just couldn't follow along. Even living in the US as long as I have, some of the dialects here I can't follow, like the Tangier and Hoi Toider dialects spoken in Virginia and North Carolina (aka Carolina Brogue).
Load More Replies...Anyone else hafta read these out loud (or at least in your headvoice) to yourself for the first few dozen? Nonsense in print, but makes perfect sense once you say it?
Yep. You read it, makes no sense. You say it out loud and it makes perfect sense.
Load More Replies...what makes it funny is the deep-seated anger behind the accent and complaining.
I love being Scottish. Can't see me ever wanting to live anywhere else. It's awesome
I love and miss you Scotland! I swear I'll be back to visit family and friends there.
I hope you get to visit them soon. I imagine you must get very homesick, at times.
Load More Replies...Honest question to the Scottish pandas. Does the auto correct on your devices work when typing Scots words. Is "Dinnae" a word preloaded into your phone dictionaries, or do you have to set that all up yourselves?
After using them a few times it picks up on it and no longer tries to automatically change them - although Samsung is better at this than apple, but they learn eventually
Load More Replies...So, do people really type in a Scottish accent, or is it emphasized for humor? I guess it's like someone saying "aight imma stop u rite there" I guess most accents aren't typed out?
I personally don't find Scottish accent hard at all. Because my work I traveled around the globe. Speaking english with french, Indian, Chinese, German, Spanish, Romanian ,you name it. Then I visited Somerset. Bloody hell, I didn't get a word. From then iam world Champion in charades. For example I try to find grocery in curry rivel asking one guy for directions when car passing us honked. He waved and said to me " möe düe " that means my daughter.
I showed my grown son the Doritos pic and it took him like 30 fulls seconds to get it, he thought there was a dip joke in there somewhere 🤣
Hah hah, you're so freaking funny Bruno. I'm rolling in laughter. Stop being a bloody nyaff. You do know that many of these responses are actually in Scots and using Scottish slang? If you took two minutes to read about Scots language maybe you wouldn't make fun the way people write and speak: https://www.scotslanguage.com/pages/view/id/6
Load More Replies...This is one list I'd happily not shorten and would see repeated any time you like. Laughed hard at so many of these. Oh Scotland, never change.
Scottish people are the funniest in the world. Watch "two Scottish men in a lift" on YouTube and you'll be rolling the floors.
I have traveled a fair bit of the world, and I frankly concur (if and when you can actually understand them that is). The difficulty I have though is knowing what the hell they're saying. While English is my second language, I'm pretty damned fluent. Even so, you get me on some English dialects, and I can get lost quickly. For some reason though, Scots is the hardest for me. Followed closely by some of the London slang. I couldn't watch the show Shameless because I just couldn't follow along. Even living in the US as long as I have, some of the dialects here I can't follow, like the Tangier and Hoi Toider dialects spoken in Virginia and North Carolina (aka Carolina Brogue).
Load More Replies...Anyone else hafta read these out loud (or at least in your headvoice) to yourself for the first few dozen? Nonsense in print, but makes perfect sense once you say it?
Yep. You read it, makes no sense. You say it out loud and it makes perfect sense.
Load More Replies...what makes it funny is the deep-seated anger behind the accent and complaining.
I love being Scottish. Can't see me ever wanting to live anywhere else. It's awesome
I love and miss you Scotland! I swear I'll be back to visit family and friends there.
I hope you get to visit them soon. I imagine you must get very homesick, at times.
Load More Replies...Honest question to the Scottish pandas. Does the auto correct on your devices work when typing Scots words. Is "Dinnae" a word preloaded into your phone dictionaries, or do you have to set that all up yourselves?
After using them a few times it picks up on it and no longer tries to automatically change them - although Samsung is better at this than apple, but they learn eventually
Load More Replies...So, do people really type in a Scottish accent, or is it emphasized for humor? I guess it's like someone saying "aight imma stop u rite there" I guess most accents aren't typed out?
I personally don't find Scottish accent hard at all. Because my work I traveled around the globe. Speaking english with french, Indian, Chinese, German, Spanish, Romanian ,you name it. Then I visited Somerset. Bloody hell, I didn't get a word. From then iam world Champion in charades. For example I try to find grocery in curry rivel asking one guy for directions when car passing us honked. He waved and said to me " möe düe " that means my daughter.
I showed my grown son the Doritos pic and it took him like 30 fulls seconds to get it, he thought there was a dip joke in there somewhere 🤣
Hah hah, you're so freaking funny Bruno. I'm rolling in laughter. Stop being a bloody nyaff. You do know that many of these responses are actually in Scots and using Scottish slang? If you took two minutes to read about Scots language maybe you wouldn't make fun the way people write and speak: https://www.scotslanguage.com/pages/view/id/6
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