Those funny Westerners

[Xanikk999]

We all know, british comedy is the best!

 

[Atlas14]

Who by? Johnny English was average, and recieved generally poor reviews. If you're looking for British humour, try our sitcoms. Faulty Towers and Blackadder are just two classic sitcoms.

Some snobby British-American girl in my AP English class last year who was essentially bragging about how good British humor is and how much inferior American humor is. I've never seen any British sitcoms, I'll take your word for it that they're much better than my current experience with Brit humor.

And to the girl in my class, even you a Brit, agree it was average humor at best.

 

[Rossiya]

Some snobby British-American girl in my AP English class last year who was essentially bragging about how good British humor is and how much inferior American humor is. I've never seen any British sitcoms, I'll take your word for it that they're much better than my current experience with Brit humor.

And to the girl in my class, even you a Brit, agree it was average humor at best.

Was she born in Britain or just of British descent?

 

[Atlas14]

Was she born in Britain or just of British descent?

Parents were British, but she's been to Britain numerous times for horse shows and family visits.

 

[Brighteye]

Johnny English was dire. I saw some of it, but not all, so maybe I shouldn't comment.

People have different ideas about what British humour is. Some people (often the French) think that it's all about farce and embarrassment. Others (including myself) think that it's more dry, involving timing and maybe wordplay.

The Germans are reputed to like farce, inasmuch as they have a sense of humour at all, and my impression of American humour is that it's like my first description of British humour, only much worse. Liar, Liar, for example.

 

[GinandTonic]

The Irish deserve a mention.

 

[Guangxi]

The Irish deserve a mention.

would Spike Milligan count?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spike_Milligan#Early_life

 

[Swedishguy]

The Irish deserve a mention.

Would Jonathan Swift count?

 

[Mirc]

We are the only ones that can make fun of terrible situations.

 

[Bill3000]

We are the only ones that can make fun of terrible situations.

No, I'm pretty sure the Jews have a monopoly on that.

 

[Mirc]

No, I'm pretty sure the Jews have a monopoly on that.

I'm pretty sure you've never been to my city.

 

[Truronian]

I think British humour is generally better, although my favorite comedy shows are American (Futurama & Family Guy).

 

[SuperBeaverInc.]

British humour, unquestionably.

Honourable mention to us Canadians, simply for the Kids in the Hall.

 

[Rossiya]

Parents were British, but she's been to Britain numerous times for horse shows and family visits.

I see. English?

On topic, it is good to see that British humour is rated so highly by most of you. I have suddenly become crazily patriotic this week.

 

[Catharsis]

The Irish deserve a mention.

For Father Ted, yes. Bejesus, but that's funny.

 

[Rossiya]

The Irish deserve a mention.

Dara Ó Briain is very funny.

 

[Desmond Hawkins]

Canada for sure. It is how we deal with our massive inferiority complex...

 

[Yeeek]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sVtF4FU9TLQ

French Humour is trash and i like it.

British Humour is different and i like it as much.

hm one more

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jF-c1FJFpes&mode=related&search=

ok last one

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TqMnSzJY2tg&mode=related&search=

 

[puglover]

The Office and The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy both came from Britain. Is there really any contest here?

Johnny English was dire. I saw some of it, but not all, so maybe I shouldn't comment.

Only the last scene is worth watching, where Rowan Atkinson pantses the Archbishop of Canterbury.

 

[Catharsis]

The Office. Pah. As a Brit I disown it. Not even remotely funny.