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50 Posts Full Of Scottish Humor That Are Funnier Than A Seagull Stealing Your Chips (New Pics)
Language sometimes has a funny way of transcending cultures. What may be typical for native speakers in a particular country could come out comically bewildering to outsiders.
Scottish English is an excellent example, which you will see in full display in the following social media posts. We’ve gathered these screenshots from the Scottish People Twitter subreddit, where over 900,000 members showcase their unique brand of humor.
Enjoy the quick laughs, although some of these may confuse you. But that is, after all, part of the fun.
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#3
Howlin’
Reading through these tweets may make you wonder, “What about Scottish humor makes it work?” Could it be the delivery combined with the unique accent?
Scottish comedy writer Jenny Colgan provided some insight in an article for The Guardian. She says it’s about the innate ability to make a joke about everything, “from train stations to funerals,” adding that it is particularly a British trait.
“The reflex of making a joke out of absolutely everything, all the time, and valuing your friends for how funny they are is peculiar to Britain,” Colgan wrote.
#4
Ye Nugget
#5
The Difference Between London And Glasgow
#6
Buckle Up…
Colgan adds that Scottish humor is “fundamentally working class,” making it relatable to a broader audience. As she noted, people see no point in being embarrassed about their social class, for example, because they know they are “all in it together.”
#7
Glasgow Responds
#8
Ye Muppet
Colgan likewise described Scottish humor as “self-deprecating humor of the self-declared underdog.” Comedian and Glasgow native Larry Dean agrees, given what Scotland is known for.
“Being from the nation that’s credited with the invention of the deep-fried whatever, the man-skirt, and bad weather, I’d say we’re pretty good at taking a joke,” Dean wrote in an article for The Herald Scotland.
#9
Nice Try Hittler
#11
Sorry Bout That
You’ve likely seen the usual stereotypes (kilts, bagpipes, and haggis), primarily thanks to pop culture and movies. Dean says that while not everything is 100% accurate, Scottish people don’t mind being the butt of the joke.
“We’d probably laugh louder than anyone else,” he stated, adding they aren’t attached to any specific idea of themselves.
#13
I'm Rooting For The Kiddo Here.
#14
New IKEA Range
Both Colgan and Dean also agree that there are differences between Scottish and English humor. Colgan described English humor as “manifestly middle class,” mostly about “the difficulties of fitting in.”
For Dean, the directness of Scottish humor gives them a “comedic gruffness” that their counterparts in England don’t have. As he explained, they don’t overcomplicate their means of self-expression.
“Nor do we waste time trying to make things sound prettier than they are.”
#16
Festive Duke Of Wellington Is 🔥
Fat Harry (Oi / You) 6 days ago
For those not in the know, that statue permanently has a traffic cone on his head. Every time it's removed, locals put another one up there.
#17
The Scottish Version Of ‘Dude, Where’s My Car’
#18
Throwback
#19
Alexa, I Am Tryin Tae Talk Tae Ye Hen
Sally Moen 5 days ago
I think it's funny that the woman whose voice was used for Alexa is named Alexa
#20
Taken By Surprise
#23
Save Our Barry’s
#24
Seeing Aye Dug
#25
Not Sure They Thought That One Through
#26
Tamata Soup
#27
Classic Scottish Local Group
#28
Selling The Car
#29
Roses Are Red, Ted Bundy’s A K****r…
#30
What I Wanna See
KatSaidWhat 6 days ago
This is always my favourite thing about England singing this about the men. The only people to have brought it home since 1966 was the women.
#31
Have A Great Time Guys X
#32
A Very Scottish Memorial
UKGrandad 6 days ago
Frankie Boyle was on the satirical news quiz, Mock the Week, a few days after Thatcher died. He said 'All the debate in Parliament about whether to give Thatcher a state funeral; I've got a better idea. Just give the job to the Scottish ex-miners. They'll happily dig a hole deep enough to hand her over to Satan in person.'
#33
#notmyking
#34
:(
#35
We’ve All Been There Ma Man
#36
Succinctly Destroyed
#37
Am No Willy Stealer Lass
#38
Too Right We Would
#40
With Lashings Of Heavily Buttered Toast
#42
Congratulations To Celtic Fc. Back To Back League Champions
#43
Scottish Twitter Dump
#44
Uncanny…
#45
Daylight Robbery
Jen F 4 days ago
I play gigs and when the alcohol prices are sky high I can say it sucks. They'll pay you less because of it. It's funny because they wouldn't have sold that much to begin with if it wasn't for us there playing. But the cheap b*stards will f*ck ya regardless depending on how much they make.
#46
'tis A Silly Place
#47
Jesus Man
#48
No Words Needed
FreeTheUnicorn 6 days ago
Surely voting for war criminals to hold office and punishing people for being sick or disabled would be on the short list.
#49
Wonder If He Likes Peepholes
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LakotaWolf (she/her) 6 days ago
As an American, I am absolutely delighted that the Scottish vernacular gets "spoken" in text/posts online. I can absolutely hear it in my head and it's delightful. We have so little culture over here that we're sometimes desperate for a bit of it, even secondhand XD
Auntriarch 6 days ago
I very much enjoy seeing things written as they sound for humorous effect. Unfortunately it seems only the Scots can get away with it.
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Charity Angel 1 day ago
I was about to point out that James Herriot wrote the farmers' speech in beautiful North Yorkshire, but... He was Weegie so I'm not sure it counts.
Binky Melnik 5 days ago
Visit New York, Lakota! We’ve got about 128 cultures here, the majority speaks Spanish, and we’ve got thousands of restaurants featuring nearly every culture in the world! It’ll save you a fortune visiting all the countries themselves in person! Just in my little corner of Spanish Harlem, we have people/stores/restaurants from Côté d’Ivoire, Ghana, Yemen, Mexico, and Syria and I’ll bet I forgot one or two, but my point is I don’t even hafta GO anywhere to enjoy all these cultures!
Apatheist Account2 6 days ago
In Scotland, it would be spelled "humour". These have to be read in an accent to make sense. For those who don't know, bairn and wain mean child. Nae is no or not, tae is to.
Binky Melnik 5 days ago
When I looked “wain” up, I found “chariot.” Well, at least now I understand the Alexa post after all. Midge Ure usta take me for dinner and/or drinks when he performed in Silicon Valley, and I’m pretty sure I never understood a thing he said. I did the same thing I do with any other foreigner trying to speak English in an extremely heavy accent: I’d watch his face and then mirror his expression: happy, angry, confused, silly, concerned, and so on. I did eventually, though, learn to say my “L”s like he did and made him laugh and he *seemed* to enjoy it, but of course for all I know, he called me several bad words. ☺️
talliloo 6 days ago
would love to visit there. for both the people and to experience some of their food as it just seems to be so simple but tasty. eggs with lashings of butter, salt and pepper? yes, please.
Charity Angel 1 day ago
I put that on my (mostly Scottish) family's WhatsApp. They're as appalled as I am (and OP, to be fair). We're currently discussing whether he is sold whole or by the slice.
Binky Melnik 5 days ago
Talli, where do you live that you don’t have fried eggs? I assumed they’re eaten all over the planet, but it just dawned on me that maybe they’re not eaten in colder climes (Finland)? No, I take that back: Chickens can be grown anywhere because you can heat their enclosure. Oh! Are there places where chickens (and their eggs) are protected, like cows are in India? That hadn’t occurred to me. If so, I’m sorry; eggs are the most wondrous foods in the world, and I feel for people who hafta miss out. 😞
Roxy222uk 5 days ago
Upvoted you because I have no idea at all why you got down voted. Do people not realise this leads to people getting banned from BP??? Getting banned because you like eggs?? Anyway, the egg thing is more about making it exactly right. I used to work in a Jewish deli in Leeds (largest Jewish community outside of Israel) and helped make the 'egg and onion', another simple recipe with boiled egg, mayonnaise, spring onion and seasoning. It was delicious. Tried to make it at home and could never get it just right! No idea why.
LeMurierBonjour 5 days ago
Really i just want the English to get a referendum to separate from Scotland and get rid of any responsibility for these racist, morally vacant and hateful bloodsuckers once and for all. Pìss off you thieving Scottish weasels and see how long you survive on your own. We all need some positive news!
LakotaWolf (she/her) 6 days ago
As an American, I am absolutely delighted that the Scottish vernacular gets "spoken" in text/posts online. I can absolutely hear it in my head and it's delightful. We have so little culture over here that we're sometimes desperate for a bit of it, even secondhand XD
Auntriarch 6 days ago
I very much enjoy seeing things written as they sound for humorous effect. Unfortunately it seems only the Scots can get away with it.
Load More Replies... Charity Angel 1 day ago
I was about to point out that James Herriot wrote the farmers' speech in beautiful North Yorkshire, but... He was Weegie so I'm not sure it counts.
Binky Melnik 5 days ago
Visit New York, Lakota! We’ve got about 128 cultures here, the majority speaks Spanish, and we’ve got thousands of restaurants featuring nearly every culture in the world! It’ll save you a fortune visiting all the countries themselves in person! Just in my little corner of Spanish Harlem, we have people/stores/restaurants from Côté d’Ivoire, Ghana, Yemen, Mexico, and Syria and I’ll bet I forgot one or two, but my point is I don’t even hafta GO anywhere to enjoy all these cultures!
Apatheist Account2 6 days ago
In Scotland, it would be spelled "humour". These have to be read in an accent to make sense. For those who don't know, bairn and wain mean child. Nae is no or not, tae is to.
Binky Melnik 5 days ago
When I looked “wain” up, I found “chariot.” Well, at least now I understand the Alexa post after all. Midge Ure usta take me for dinner and/or drinks when he performed in Silicon Valley, and I’m pretty sure I never understood a thing he said. I did the same thing I do with any other foreigner trying to speak English in an extremely heavy accent: I’d watch his face and then mirror his expression: happy, angry, confused, silly, concerned, and so on. I did eventually, though, learn to say my “L”s like he did and made him laugh and he *seemed* to enjoy it, but of course for all I know, he called me several bad words. ☺️
talliloo 6 days ago
would love to visit there. for both the people and to experience some of their food as it just seems to be so simple but tasty. eggs with lashings of butter, salt and pepper? yes, please.
Charity Angel 1 day ago
I put that on my (mostly Scottish) family's WhatsApp. They're as appalled as I am (and OP, to be fair). We're currently discussing whether he is sold whole or by the slice.
Binky Melnik 5 days ago
Talli, where do you live that you don’t have fried eggs? I assumed they’re eaten all over the planet, but it just dawned on me that maybe they’re not eaten in colder climes (Finland)? No, I take that back: Chickens can be grown anywhere because you can heat their enclosure. Oh! Are there places where chickens (and their eggs) are protected, like cows are in India? That hadn’t occurred to me. If so, I’m sorry; eggs are the most wondrous foods in the world, and I feel for people who hafta miss out. 😞
Roxy222uk 5 days ago
Upvoted you because I have no idea at all why you got down voted. Do people not realise this leads to people getting banned from BP??? Getting banned because you like eggs?? Anyway, the egg thing is more about making it exactly right. I used to work in a Jewish deli in Leeds (largest Jewish community outside of Israel) and helped make the 'egg and onion', another simple recipe with boiled egg, mayonnaise, spring onion and seasoning. It was delicious. Tried to make it at home and could never get it just right! No idea why.
LeMurierBonjour 5 days ago
Really i just want the English to get a referendum to separate from Scotland and get rid of any responsibility for these racist, morally vacant and hateful bloodsuckers once and for all. Pìss off you thieving Scottish weasels and see how long you survive on your own. We all need some positive news!
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