Is the British sense of humour odd?

**Alastair** · January 29th, 2006, 12:04 PM

Hi All,

I've seen the odd comment on the board referring to the slightly odd sense of humour the British contigent seem to have. The board looking at the world map is very international so I was wondering what everyone thought?

Do the British have a weird sense of humour?
Cheers
Al

Adrian Kelland · January 29th, 2006, 12:07 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by Alastair)

Hi All,

I've seen the odd comment on the board referring to the slightly odd sense of humour the British contigent seem to have. The board looking at the world map is very international so I was wondering what everyone thought?

Do the British have a weird sense of humour?
Cheers
Al

Yes, but now for something completely different.

A man in a rubber suit sings Mozart.

QBU · January 29th, 2006, 02:11 PM

I find it hard to describe exactly what I meant about the UK sense of humor being odd. I guess I would have been better off to have said I find it "different" from my own.

It catches me by surprise much like the first time I went to a dive site in Bonaire and watched as a van full of Europeans pulled up, got their gear and suits out and stripped naked in front of everyone to put their swim suits on. Quite a shock for this American.

It's all good. I hope I didn't sound prudish or rude, that is far from my intent. I was merely commenting on the international flavor of the forum being a refreshing relief from others.

maccajim · January 29th, 2006, 02:12 PM

what the feck u talking about best humour in the world check out the no1 podcast in the world.
http://www.rickygervais.com/

*JohnKendall* · January 29th, 2006, 02:16 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by QBU)

It catches me by surprise much like the first time I went to a dive site in Bonaire and watched as a van full of Europeans pulled up, got their gear and suits out and stripped naked in front of everyone to put their swim suits on. Quite a shock for this American.

Ah, but that'll be Europeans though, Not the British.

Rah rah blighty and all that

J

QBU · January 29th, 2006, 02:21 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by JohnKendall)

Ah, but that'll be Europeans though, Not the British.

Rah rah blighty and all that

J

You should have seen my expression my first week in Japan when I saw it is commonplace for the men to step around the corner and pee on the side of a building.

Divingniknaks · January 29th, 2006, 03:37 PM

John, are you "scootering" in that avatar ?

Hard to tell.

*JohnKendall* · January 29th, 2006, 03:43 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by Divingniknaks)

John, are you "scootering" in that avatar ?

Hard to tell.

Has it really taken you this long to work that out?

Yup

J

And · January 29th, 2006, 05:23 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by Alastair)

Do the British have a weird sense of humour?

Nope. It's just you

Andy

PS. Weirdo

Rick · January 29th, 2006, 07:20 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by Alastair)

Hi All,

I've seen the odd comment on the board referring to the slightly odd sense of humour the British contigent seem to have. The board looking at the world map is very international so I was wondering what everyone thought?

Do the British have a weird sense of humour?
Cheers
Al

What sense of humour you weirdo??...:D :D

January 29th, 2006, 12:04 PM	#1 (permalink)
Alastair (Online) DIRX Supporter Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: UK Posts: 693	Is the British sense of humour odd? Hi All, I've seen the odd comment on the board referring to the slightly odd sense of humour the British contigent seem to have. The board looking at the world map is very international so I was wondering what everyone thought? Do the British have a weird sense of humour? Cheers Al __________________ Helium is our friend - GI3

January 29th, 2006, 02:11 PM	#3 (permalink)
QBU(Offline) New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Okinawa Posts: 121	I find it hard to describe exactly what I meant about the UK sense of humor being odd. I guess I would have been better off to have said I find it "different" from my own. It catches me by surprise much like the first time I went to a dive site in Bonaire and watched as a van full of Europeans pulled up, got their gear and suits out and stripped naked in front of everyone to put their swim suits on. Quite a shock for this American. It's all good. I hope I didn't sound prudish or rude, that is far from my intent. I was merely commenting on the international flavor of the forum being a refreshing relief from others. __________________ "C"

January 29th, 2006, 02:12 PM	#4 (permalink)
maccajim(Offline) New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Sydney Posts: 97	ya gob shite what the feck u talking about best humour in the world check out the no1 podcast in the world. http://www.rickygervais.com/

January 29th, 2006, 02:21 PM	#6 (permalink)
QBU(Offline) New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Okinawa Posts: 121	Quote: (Originally Posted by JohnKendall) Ah, but that'll be Europeans though, Not the British. Rah rah blighty and all that J You should have seen my expression my first week in Japan when I saw it is commonplace for the men to step around the corner and pee on the side of a building. __________________ "C"

January 29th, 2006, 03:37 PM	#7 (permalink)
Divingniknaks(Offline) Resident purveyor of shiney kit.... Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Midlands UK Posts: 1,038	John, are you "scootering" in that avatar ? Hard to tell. __________________ Phill ----------------------------- Salvo Lights, DirZone Gear , Frog Wings Dive ? http://www.divingniknaks.com

January 29th, 2006, 12:07 PM	#2 (permalink)
Adrian Kelland (Online) Can't remember Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Exeter - Team of 1 Posts: 267	Quote: (Originally Posted by Alastair) Hi All, I've seen the odd comment on the board referring to the slightly odd sense of humour the British contigent seem to have. The board looking at the world map is very international so I was wondering what everyone thought? Do the British have a weird sense of humour? Cheers Al Yes, but now for something completely different. A man in a rubber suit sings Mozart.

January 29th, 2006, 02:16 PM	#5 (permalink)
JohnKendall(Offline) GUE Instructor/DIRX Moderator Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Cambridge, UK Posts: 1,099	Quote: (Originally Posted by QBU) It catches me by surprise much like the first time I went to a dive site in Bonaire and watched as a van full of Europeans pulled up, got their gear and suits out and stripped naked in front of everyone to put their swim suits on. Quite a shock for this American. Ah, but that'll be Europeans though, Not the British. Rah rah blighty and all that J

January 29th, 2006, 03:43 PM	#8 (permalink)
JohnKendall(Offline) GUE Instructor/DIRX Moderator Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Cambridge, UK Posts: 1,099	Quote: (Originally Posted by Divingniknaks) John, are you "scootering" in that avatar ? Hard to tell. Has it really taken you this long to work that out? Yup J

January 29th, 2006, 05:23 PM	#9 (permalink)
And(Offline) New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Yorkshire, UK Posts: 49	Quote: (Originally Posted by Alastair) Do the British have a weird sense of humour? Nope. It's just you Andy PS. Weirdo __________________

January 29th, 2006, 07:20 PM	#10 (permalink)
Rick(Offline) Jock Exley Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Falkirk/Stratford UK Posts: 730	Quote: (Originally Posted by Alastair) Hi All, I've seen the odd comment on the board referring to the slightly odd sense of humour the British contigent seem to have. The board looking at the world map is very international so I was wondering what everyone thought? Do the British have a weird sense of humour? Cheers Al What sense of humour you weirdo??...:D :D __________________ Forget Everything And Remember http://phreaticzone.thedeepstop.com/ http://www.dublinbaydiving.com/