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The United Kingdom is a special place. Here, you can find the best fish and chips you’ve ever tasted, polite people who are passionate about their tea and an impressive collection of biscuits to snack on. It’s hard to match the Brits’ obsession with football or their excitement for the sun when it finally comes out. But if you’re looking for an article that celebrates everything about life in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, you’ve come to the right place!

We visited the Best Britannia Memes subreddit, Best of British Comedy on Instagram and British Memes on Facebook and compiled their most hilarious and relatable posts below. So whether you’re currently living in Great Britain or not, we hope you enjoy these posts that perfectly encapsulate life in the UK. And be sure to upvote the images that have you craving a cuppa!

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According to World Population Review, there are currently about 69.6 million people living in the UK. And if the UK Tea & Infusions Association’s count is correct, that means Brits drink about 100 million cups of tea every single day, or nearly 36 billion cups per year.

Now, the BBC reports that the UK is actually the third-largest tea drinking country per capita, behind only Türkiye and Ireland. But it’s still quite impressive how much tea Brits can slurp down, so it’s no surprise that the nation has garnered a reputation for being obsessed with it.

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Something else that Brits are undeniably obsessed with is the classic meal of fish and chips. London Walks explains on their site that there’s some debate about who exactly created the first fish and chip shop in England. But we know for sure that they were present by the 1860s, and they quickly became beloved by everyone who had a taste.

Croft Street Fisheries notes that, today, Brits consume 382 million portions of fish and chips annually, which equates to about six servings per person each year. As for how people like to eat this classic dish, it depends on preference and which region they’re from. It’s typically served with tartar sauce and mushy peas, but some also like to add gravy or curry sauce. No matter how you enjoy them, there’s no question that devouring this meal is a quintessential UK experience!

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The UK is consistently ranked among the top 20 countries in the world to live in, based on quality of life and happiness of the residents. So even though moving there means experiencing rain for more than a third of the year, it also comes with some excellent perks. One of these benefits being the National Health Service. All UK residents have access to comprehensive free healthcare, courtesy of the NHS. So, if you relocate to the UK, you’ll never have to worry about paying for a doctor’s visit again!

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Many people also love the lifestyle that the UK has to offer. Brits are often warm and friendly with a hilarious, albeit sarcastic, sense of humor. They also love going out on the town, experiencing the local pub culture and trying new restaurants, so you’ll never run out of places to go. There are always plenty of festivals taking place in Britain, so no matter what kind of music you like or food you’re into, it’s impossible to get bored.

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Another wonderful aspect of the United Kingdom is how culturally diverse it is. The Office for National Statistics reports that, in 2020, there were 9.5 million non-UK born residents and 6.1 million non-British residents living in the United Kingdom. The most common non-UK country of birth amongst residents is India, and the most common non-British nationality is Polish. Because of the diversity in the UK, residents can find amazing, authentic versions of cuisines from all over the world. And anyone can find a community of friends from the same cultural background.

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Now, aside from drinking tea, watching football and enjoying a pint at the pub, something else that Brits love doing is standing in a queue. Doesn’t matter when, where, or what the line is for. If they see a queue, they might be tempted to hop in. But this social norm is actually quite polite and helps minimize chaos, especially in crowded environments. So keep on queuing on, Brits! We might poke fun at you from afar, but you’re honestly doing great work.

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Even if you speak English well (which I’m assuming you do if you’ve made it this far), you might have trouble understanding some of the more unique phrases that Brits will throw at you. For example, have you ever been gobsmacked? You probably have, but you might have used the word shocked. What about knackered, cheeky or chuffed? Moving to the UK may not require learning a new language, but it will require picking up some new vocabulary. And be careful not to call your jeans “pants.” They’re trousers over there.

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We hope you’re enjoying your scroll through these great British memes, pandas! Keep upvoting the ones that you find particularly relatable, and let us know in the comments what your favorite features of the United Kingdom are. Then, if you’d like to check out another Bored Panda article featuring memes about life in the UK, look no further than right here!