British humour

The British sense of humour is one of many things that I adore about Great Britain. The dry, witty and sarcastic humour that almost make you want to cringe. Or a hearty insult or a good joke about something totally inappropriate. No one does is better...

Now scientist have actually discovered why this sense of humour is so unique. It's dictated by the genes. Dr Rod Martin, who lead the research, has proved that Britons enjoy cruelty more than those from other countries.

He said: "It is possible that differences exist between nations in their sense of humour and that these may be the results of different genetic and environmental differences.

"The British may have a greater tolerance for a wide range of expressions of humour, including what many Americans might consider aggressively sarcastic or denigrating, like in Fawlty Towers and Blackadder.

"In the North American version of The Office, the lead character is much less insensitive and intolerant than in the original UK version."

I fully agree, and somehow I think it goes along with that stiff upper lip and life goes on attitude. If you can't talk about it- joke about it.