A question for the BRITISH??

Question

Whats the difference between American humor and British humor?

Answer 1

two countries separated by a common language,,,oh and of course the Atlantic

Answer 2

The Brits are better at situation comedy, ie Fawlty Towers Porridge, Rising Damp, The Good Life, Dad's Army etc, where the "situation" is of paramount importance. For example, a prison, a bed sit, a Bed and Breakfast Hotel, etc.

The Americans are better at "family relationship" comedy, Happy Days, the Cosby Show, Friends, Roseanne etc, where the family and the characters were of prime importance. Often just a living room in a house.

The Brits definitely have the advantage on Comedy shows with Mr Bean, Morecambe and Wise and the Two Ronnies being light years ahead of anything similar stateside in tems of inspiration.

Finally. How could I forget Not the Nine o clock news, and Blackadder. The list goes on.

Answer 3

The stereotype, at least, is that British humour is rather darker and more given to irony. I've told jokes to Americans once or twice and got the response, "Why would you say something like that?"

But then the US is a big place. New York humour, for example, seems to be rather different from other American humour, and is dark and ironic in its own way.

Answer 4

British humor is funnier... American jokes are like the jokes you make to the little kids.. how can i put this; British humor is dark and funny... American humor makes 5 years olds laugh...

Answer 5

The British humour is usually directed at the British as we have the ability to laugh at ourselves especially in some form of adversity. The Americans are sensitive and cannot laugh at themselves. These are only general observations as there are always exceptions.
Hello to you in America. You also have trouble spelling words like HUMOUR.

Answer 6

British humour can be sarcastic and dark at times and I also love the Eddie Izzard type of humour, Billy Connelly is also a favourite, Monty Python, and the list goes on. Not a big fan of American style comedy mostly it just doesnt make me smile let alone laugh I think its just too cheesy

Answer 7

I think things have changed quite a bit in recent years. I find that American comedy,can have me in stitches,Like Larry the cable guy or Jeff fox Worthy.They are so funny,
But I don't find smutty jokes funny. and a lot of British jokes are.And I find It very dreary to sit and listen to.I don't find taking to personal insults and innuendo's funny ether.I THINK I WAS BORN IN THE WRONG COUNTRY.WERE HUMOUR IS CONCERNED

Answer 8

British is deeper, to understand it you have to be British, I`m sure it`s same for the Americans in the USA.

Answer 9

English humour is more subtle, using irony, gentle puns and innuendo.

On US humour:
The bank robbery scene from Wild at Heart caused me to roll around laughing but I find some US too obvious and direct.

Answer 10

I don't know what is the difference between American humour and British humour ...................

Sorry I'm not sure my thing is sarcasms only in a nice way though

Answer 11

it depends.
ive notived that alot of americans seem to like 'fake comedy' as i were. u know where its over the top. or someone just swearing seems to be hilarious!
but u cant generalise everyone as im sure some people here like it to.
and not many people in england call ourselfs british, dont think i know many that have, normally referred as english.
but then again when ive been to america theyve been shocked i dont have a posh voice like the tv over there shows that we are all posh..