ausblue
ya cant beat British humour really but then again americian comedy can be funny also just depends on the comedians .....
LadyMerton
British- will often be 'self effacing" ( Not bragging or being all about themselves, making the jokes about their own failures or being modest)
The use of Irony & SatireOk this sums it up much betterBritish humour carries a strong element of satire aimed at the absurdity of everyday life. Common themes include sarcasm, insults, self-deprecation, taboo subjects, puns, innuendo, wit, and the British class system. These are often accompanied by a deadpan delivery which is present throughout the British sense of humour. It may be used to bury emotions in a way that seems unkind in the eyes of other cultures. Jokes are told about everything and almost no subject is off-limits, though a lack of subtlety when discussing controversial issues is sometimes considered insensitive. Many British comedy series have become internationally popular, serving as a representation of British culture to international audiences.
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darkvelvetrain
British humour (to spell it as they do) tends to be very satirical in nature. Wit and sarcasm are often cornerstones of the structure of most of their jokes, with considerable self-deprecation and puns/innuendo.
American humor, meanwhile, tends to emphasize exaggeration and rarely understatement the way that British humour likes to. Observational humor tends to be the cornerstone of the styles, with a lot more physical comedy and slapstick. Provocative political commentary is also a lot more common, due in large part to the Constitutional provision for free speech that is not enjoyed in many other parts of the world, the UK included (even if it is more or less tolerated).
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Brit comedy is more witty. Indirect. American comedy is brash and in your face. Direct.