Here’s a quick question for you, Pandas: what do you put first on your scones—the jam or the clotted cream? If you have an opinion on this, then odds are that you’re a fan of British culture, humor, and all the quirks that come with life in the Isles.
Now that’s where the super-popular Great British Memes social media project comes in. A real powerhouse on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, GBM does exactly what it says on the tin and shares hilarious memes about living in Great Britain. Whether you’re a local, have visited the United Kingdom before, or just admire its culture from afar, there’s a bit of humor for everyone to enjoy.
Scroll down for the best Great British Memes to keep you company while you brew yourself a cuppa, and remember to upvote your fave pics. Let us know which memes you enjoyed the most, Pandas! And if we’ve got any Brits in the house tonight, drop by the comments and tell us a bit about what you love and loathe about life there the most.
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At the time of writing, the Great British Memes project had 924k followers on Facebook, 15.7k fans on Twitter, as well as another 1.6 million loyal supporters over on Instagram. It’s easy to see why the memes are so popular. GBM covers a wide range of topics, from current news to evergreen jokes about daily life as a Brit. From rising costs of, well, pretty much everything, to quips about the outgoing PM, Boris Johnson.
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Yours truly spent over half a decade living in the UK, so when it comes to British culture, I know a bit about everything. And for any cultural gaps in my knowledge, I just put on a random episode of ‘Blackadder’ and let Rowan Atkinson, Stephen Fry, and Hugh Laurie explain the nuances in comedic form. Either that or I rewatch the Three Flavors Cornetto Trilogy for the umpteenth time. There’s something about small country towns that just hit different, isn’t there?
What I personally think of when I think of the British is reserved politeness, genuine warmth once you crack through that icy exterior (perhaps they thought I was French?), and an awe-inspiring array of biscuits and snacks on offer with the cup of tea you’re offered. (I prefer Earl Grey with a splash of milk, no sugar, in case you were wondering, Pandas.)
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To truly get British humor, you have to be a fan of sarcasm, multi-layered irony, and a strong sense of cynicism. You should also, ideally, be open to taking the mickey out of yourself. There’s something about being geographically separated from the rest of the European mainland that changes how people approach life.
Suddenly, you have a massive navy, a desire to conquer the world, build endless gorgeous parks, and talk about the weather while in a queue for, well, pretty much everything. At the same time, British humor is extremely universal and relatable, as well as very niche and personal.
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A while back, Bored Panda had a couple of great chats about British culture and humor with comedy writer and stand-up comedian Ariane Sherine, from London.
In her eyes, the character of the British as a nation can be described as “witty, grumpy, cynical, endearing, passive-aggressive, repressed, kind, tolerant, and reserved.”
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For comedy expert Ariane, some of the things that are thoroughly British include: “National Trust historic properties, Grade II-listed houses, Routemaster buses, ancient magazines in doctors’ waiting rooms, people moaning about the weather (and also moaning about public transport and celebrities and the government)… queues, sunburn, red postboxes, the Royal family, pop music, and great jokes.” And while some of these are totally British, others are a tad more relatable.
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The comedy expert’s gastronomic advice for anyone who’s going to the United Kingdom for the first time was as follows: “Go to the seaside town of Whitby and try fish and chips. Or a steak and kidney pie with gravy. You can thank me later,” she told Bored Panda.
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The comedian said that this summer’s heat waves were absolutely horrible to deal with. As for why Brits enjoy talking about the weather so much, it’s just a form of small talk.
“It’s just what you say when you can’t think of anything else to talk to a stranger about. But the weather this week was next-level. I’m a lifelong Brit and I’ve never heard people talk about the weather so much! Seriously, this heatwave was something else.”
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Comedy expert Ariane explained to Bored Panda that humor plays a huge role in the culture of the UK. “I think it is inherently witty and quirky but coupled with a huge dose of irony and self-consciousness,” she pointed out that Brits enjoy self-deprecating humor quite a bit.
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“It’s sarcastic, petty, ridiculous, embarrassed, self-conscious, and underpinned with the knowledge and awareness of how silly Brits are,” she expanded on what British humor is like.
“When people think of us, they think of the Royal Family, iconic images like London buses and phone boxes, afternoon tea, period dramas, and posh people—like Hugh Grant in Richard Curtis films!” she shared her thoughts with us about how the people of the world tend to see the UK.
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“They see us as charming and antiquated and think we’re adorable. Spoiler: we’re not really like this! Which they’ll find out if they ever visit Britain, but I guess most people never do, so we remain cute and posh in their imaginations.”
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