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Anyone who’s lived in the United Kingdom for a longer period knows that the people there can find ways to surprise you when you least expect it. Just when you think that you’ve got a grip on the culture, you’re pleasantly reminded why British humor has a legendary status around the world.

The ‘No Context Brits’ social media project is a celebration of “all things great about Britain,” and the content it shares is a wild ride. We’ve collected some of the most witty, amusing, and confusing pics and memes their team has recently featured online to give you a glimpse into what Britishness is all about. Grab a hot beverage, and scroll down to check them out. Oh, and remember to upvote your faves!

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    Social media post about British culture with humorous exchange on taxis and Christmas Day.

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    WubiDubi
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    3 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Also our Islamic brothers are happily speaking to family and driving so no awkward coversations whilst we burp christmas pudding, Happy Drunk intravert Xmas.

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    Humor, comedy, and laughter aren’t just enjoyable, they also hold immense benefits for our physical and mental health, as well as our social lives. If you feel better after a night of roaring great laughs with your pals, a good stand-up show, or watching your fave go-to comedy TV show, it’s not just the placebo effect at work. Laughing has measurable positive impacts on your body.

    Verywell Mind explains that laughter strengthens your immune system, making you more resilient to getting ill and developing serious diseases. This happens by increasing antibody-producing cells and enhancing the effectiveness of T-cells. Meanwhile, your heart also benefits, as daily laughter reduces the chance of developing cardiovascular disease.

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    When combined with physical activity (for example, laughter yoga, where you simulate laughter), you also decrease stress and reduce your body weight, which is good for overall health and fitness.

    It’s exactly by reducing the risk of various diseases that laughter is speculated to increase overall longevity.

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    Laughter also improves a person’s pain tolerance and gives your abdominal (core) muscles, shoulders, and diaphragm a workout.

    That said, being even a superfan of comedy shouldn’t be an excuse to avoid working out: you need around 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity a week to stay healthy, according to the CDC.

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    Handwritten sign in King's Cross tube advises minding your own business; British humor.

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    Tabitha
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    3 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Read the room and use good judgment when it comes to this. Is someone obviously speaking and/or acting in a threatening manner? Is anyone obviously being targeted and (potentially) hurt by someone else’s behavior? In that case, speak up/step up. Otherwise mind your own business.

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    It’s not just your body that benefits from consistent laughter and living surrounded by good humor. Laughing a lot lowers the amount of the stress hormone cortisol in your body, alters levels of neurotransmitters like dopamine and serotonin, and releases endorphins. This can improve the situation of people suffering from depression.

    What's more, laughter is a great way to connect with others, and those positive, deep relationships make you more resilient to stress in the long run.

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    #14

    Tweet referencing British news about Princess Charlotte speaking two languages.

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    Eunice Probert
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    3 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If they are in Wales, they soon learn to speak three languages. Welsh is compulsory until GCSE.

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    The ‘No Context Brits’ project has grown by leaps and bounds over the years. On X (formerly Twitter), it has a whopping 1.8 million followers from all over the world, from Brits who love a good laugh about their own culture to people living abroad and hoping to learn a bit more about life in the United Kingdom.

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    Meanwhile, the project’s Instagram account has 127k followers at the time of writing.

    The team curating all of the content has also published two books: Everything is Great: The Weird, Wild and Wonderful World of Modern Britain and How to Really be a Brit: The Unofficial Citizenship Test. They also have a website where you can get merch related to the project if you’re a die-hard fan.

    During a previous interview with Bored Panda, the creator of No Context Brits told a colleague of ours that they run a few successful Twitter accounts “specializing in British humor.”

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    They then thought that “one that encapsulated a combination of all of them would go down well, especially considering the current mood of the country, which isn’t particularly great at the best of times.” This was back in 2021 when many countries, the UK included, faced seemingly endless lockdowns during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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    Funeral procession with British flag-draped coffin under flowers, titled "Margaret Thatcher Best Moments", showing British humor.

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    WubiDubi
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    3 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She ended up trying to get closer to the miners' point of view. Well 6 feet closer.

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    According to the creator of ‘No Context Brits,’ they consider the content they share online as “British humor at its best.” They told Bored Panda that this humor is “ironic, witty, sarcastic, and self-deprecating with lots of puns and innuendos thrown in for good measure.”

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    They added that “the ability to laugh at ourselves is what sets us apart from the rest of the world and this account celebrates that fact.”

    Which of these no-context pics about British life did you find the most amusing? Which ones were so good that you couldn’t help but send them to your family or friends?

    Have you ever been to the UK on vacation or lived there for a longer time? Do we have any Pandas reading this right now who currently reside in the UK?

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    What do you love most about British culture and comedy? What makes it unique for you? We can’t wait to hear your thoughts, so feel free to share them in the comments while we get ourselves a big mug of tea.

    #31

    A muddy British road with text overlay: "Just knocked over my Sports Direct mug."

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    Iwona
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    3 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Took me a second but then I realised I used to have one 😂

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    #33

    British text message from a granny, mentioning £2 for an advent calendar, captioned as the sweetest text ever.

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    WubiDubi
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    3 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    £2 will buy you the 4th of December. Granny knows no inflation.

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    #35

    British five-pound note featuring Winston Churchill, with two people in a pub setting in the background.

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    Nathaniel He/Him Cis-Het
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    3 weeks ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I cannot blame him. Buy one pint and you do not get much change out of a fiver these days.

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    #36

    Two engraved padlocks on a metal fence displaying conflicting messages, possibly confusing to those unfamiliar with British humor.

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    3 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Bolt cutters would also have solved your problem - just saying

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    #41

    Person walking in a busy London street, signing an autograph, highlighted in a tweet about meeting people in London.

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    michael reid
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    3 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The population of London is 8.866 million, and there are 86400 seconds in a day, which means you'd need to meet 103 people per second to do this, or about 10 milliseconds per person. Assuming everyone was in a straight line with half a metre of space each, you'd need to travel the line at 115mph, presumably with your hand outstretched to high five everyone at high speed.

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    #47

    Manchester news headline about teen's karate kick incident involving a 74-year-old and River Mersey.

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    3 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But not everyone's mistakes wind up in the paper sounding like an Onion bit.

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    #49

    "British news post about tragic Lake District incident, with user comment expressing love for the location."

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    Tabitha
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    3 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, now we know not to visit the Lake District with Margaret.

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    #51

    Google search about Welsh language speakers, showing map of Wales and Welsh flag.

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    Kira Okah
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    3 weeks ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I guess it's true, it's spoken by over 500,000 people in Wales and that is above 5. Hear it every day, this town is around 45% Welsh speaking.

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    #54

    Man looking concerned with expensive fish and chips, highlighting British humor.

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    Nathaniel He/Him Cis-Het
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    3 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Do not blame him one bit. £54? Them there Londoners have got more money than sense it seems.

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    #60

    A man featured in a news story headline by The Independent, discussing a personal fear.

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    WubiDubi
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    3 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Poor Gaza. Some people need more accountants so they have less wealth as cash.

    #61

    British breakfast with two pastries, poached eggs, and sauce, labeled humorously as "Gregg’s Benedict."

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    Adam Zad
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    3 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Eggs Benedict should always be served on a hubcap, because there's no plate like chrome for the Hollandaise.

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    #63

    Man holding an "invisibility cloak" with a humorous listing underneath, highlighting British humor.

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    LonelyLittleLeafSheep
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    3 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Liar. The cloak wasn't invisible until someone put it on. It was clearly visible when Harry pulled it out of the wrapping paper.

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    #64

    British humor sign: "Due to a technical failure, mash potato is unavailable. Sorry for any inconvenience."

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    Nathaniel He/Him Cis-Het
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    3 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Technical failure? The teenage lad you hire to mash the taters has broken his arm?

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    #65

    NME headline about Snoop Dogg wanting to replace Gregg Wallace on MasterChef, featuring their photos.

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    Glix Drap
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    3 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We would like you to make the perfect hash brownies. Snoop will be judging this challenge.

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    3 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At least Snoop dog treats women with more respect than Greg Wallace!

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    3 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, he's on everything else already, why not?

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    #68

    British bacon comparison: UK bacon vs. bacon worldwide; highlighting cultural differences in food presentation.

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    3 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Because all our pigs actually look like the medieval paintings you see on the art history memes page.

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