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Our British sense of humour goes down like a lead balloon in the U.S...>>>>

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/7639492.stm

(Well, what did we expect!......)...!

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Here's why:

Not enough violence, gunshots, explosions and "I'll be back"




But in all seriousness... with the way things have been going... "Marjorie Dawes brings her Fat Fighters club to the USA"... That is just brilliant. Lol.

Must try and find said episode.

Ive never seen it.. and most people probably havnt ether probably because its on HBO at 3am  ::)

I think most of us like shows like My Name is Earl ( I love that show) and the Office (ive never watched the office) and family guy and etc. but anyways different strokes

I don't think  it is "British' humor that is in question, rather it is just somewhat tasteless, schoolyard, bahroom humor that is not too well received.

Granted, British and US humor can differ at times but, funny is funny no mater where you are.

British humor has always be popular in the US and some British comedy shows have always been a staple on the US "public broadcasting system" (PBS).

Although not 100% mainsteam (yet)  Brithish humor enjoys more popularity in the US  than some Brits may realize.

I've found over the years that some of my American and Canadian friends struggle with sarcasm and black humour (not the Eddie Murphy kind). It is one of those cultural differences. A lot of people think Friends is funny, I think it is lame. Humour is such a personal thing....

Humour is such a personal thing....

Indeed. I don't think this is typical British humour at all & have to agree with our American cousins. I must be the only person in this country who hasn't watched a single episode. I've seen a couple of clips which I didn't find amusing in the slightest. I find it tasteless & offensive like a lot of so-called comedy these days. Perhaps I'm one of the few prepared to tell the truth instead of going along with the crowd.

Satire rules, Yes, Minister/Prime Minister is still the funniest thing ever 8-)

Satire rules, Yes, Minister/Prime Minister is still the funniest thing ever 8-)

Now that was sheer class. Brilliant! [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

Yes... the Americans don't like our humour.... (in general)

Having said that, I liked the first series of LB but it has got very repetitive!

On a better note...

More Red Dwarf coming soon! http://www.reddwarf.co.uk/news/2008/09/ ... confirmed/

I, for one, love your country's humor!!  

I, for one, love your country's humour!!  

Welcome to the land of Monty Python, Justin!... [smiley=2vrolijk_08.gif]...!

F....G-BPLF... ... ... ...!

P.S....looking forward to Red Dwarf...(and Kryten)......!

http://www.reddwarf.co.uk/news/index.cfm

More Dwarf 8-) 8-) 8-)

More Dwarf 8-) 8-) 8-)

Nyaa...nyaaa....nyaaa....



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Little Britain, as funny as a kick in the nether regions........Now, bring back


, more hedgehog sir?

Matt

I like British humor. It's sophisticated. You don't laugh at it as much as you just listen to it. It's full of references about which Americans know little to nothing about. I also like American humor, but I have zero use for profanity and vulgarity in it...