American Humor vs UK Humor

which do you find funnier?

even though i'm american, i personally find UK humor to be a lot more funnier. i watched those lil comedy skits like Mr Bean or watever and some random homemade videos from them UK people and i couldn't help but:lol: then i watch our "version" of humor and i'm like....:|

"them UK people" lmao I like both for the most part. The US has the worst so-called comedy sitcoms, though.22Toothpicks

lol yea i love "them UK people" :P especially their accents! i think they have the best ones haha :D

The sarcastic and nonsensical humor of Americans is better than British humor imo.

But UK humor will always be great.

well..in stand up comedy, american. i watched a uk comic once and i could only relate so much to what he was talking about because i do not live in the UK. but some of what he said was funny. so i guess it depends on where you're from. pygmahia5

I've always had the same problem with british humor.

The sarcastic and nonsensical humor of Americans is better than British humor imo.

But UK humor will always be great.

parkurtommo

It's too hard to choose for me as I love both. Matters what I'm in the mood for.

I prefer UK stand-up comedians but in general, I like American comedy shows better.

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The sarcastic and nonsensical humor of Americans is better than British humor imo.

But UK humor will always be great.

Deihjan

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The sarcastic and nonsensical humor of Americans is better than British humor imo.

But UK humor will always be great.

22Toothpicks

I prefer UK humour, it's more intelligently produced.

I like The Simpsons and Scrubs but that's about it.

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The sarcastic and nonsensical humor of Americans is better than British humor imo.

But UK humor will always be great.

Deihjan

[QUOTE="parkurtommo"][QUOTE="22Toothpicks"] Not really. Most of our (USA) comedy shows are awful. We've had some great ones in the past, though. (Seinfeld, Arrested Development...damn, can't think of anymore...I'm sure there are more >____>)22Toothpicks

I'm not really into UK humor.

I dig my American stuff more.

Both acceptable

Considering both american and british humor is varied, both.

For instance, Shows like Everybody loves Raymond, Reba, Drew Carrey show, Full House, Coach, I don't find particulary funny among the american humor shows, however I do find shows like Big Bang Theory, Fresh prince of Bel-air, Seinfeld, King of Queens, The Simpsons, Family Guy, quite funny.

As for british humor, Monty pytons flying circus has on rare occassions made me chuckle, The young ones haven't really made me laugh, however Mr. Bean, Fawlty Towers, Black Adder, Allò Allò, Keeping up apperances, I do find quite funny.

People only think that British people are naturally smarter because their accents. But they can't annunciate! So why call them smarter?

Row up dem biscuits air en pu' em ona shelf yea?

Like wtf are you making noise about? No one understands you...

ANYWAY, after Two And A Half Men became super popular, British comedy wins by default.

The Office BBC

Extras

Mighty Boosh

Da Ali G Show

Garth Marenghis Darkplace

Peep Show

Ricky Gervais Show (HBO)

Spaced

Those are what I consider the best UK comedy shows, in no particular order.

The Office on NBC (first 3 seasons)

Curb Your Enthusiasm

Tim and Eric Awesome Show Great Job (first 3 seasons)

Space Ghost Coast to Coast

Aqua Teen Hunger Force (first few seasons)

Mystery Science Theater 3000

Arrested Development

Eastbound & Down

Those are what I consider the best American comedy shows, in no particular order. I Can't Choose!!!!

BBC Office beats the NBC version. It's obvious why these two are compared, and the original is where all the genious really is.

Extras beats Curb. Gervais has talked about how Curb has influenced him, and IMO he bested Larry David.

Mighty Boosh loses to Tim and Eric. Two really weird psychedelic comedy shows, Tim and Eric are (were?) the masters though.

Ali G loses to Space Ghost. Two interview shows where the guest has no idea what they are in for. Space Ghost is so quotable though.

The rest are too different to compare.

I'm probably bias, but British humour thanks. Morecambe & Wise... Vic & Bob. That's the humour I enjoy.

People only think that British people are naturally smarter because their accents. But they can't annunciate! So why call them smarter?

Row up dem biscuits air en pu' em ona shelf yea?

Like wtf are you making noise about? No one understands you...

ANYWAY, after Two And A Half Men became super popular, British comedy wins by default.

DaJuicyMan

Well at least British people can spell "enunciate".

[QUOTE="22Toothpicks"][QUOTE="Deihjan"]I find most British humour to be funnier, most of the time when I see American comedy shows/films/stand uppers on telly, they're not really funny, they just make unintelligent jokes. This is not to say Americans are stupid, please don't think that, but I think it's just a poor choice of shows that the Danish media tend to make, instead of buying the rights for good stuff.parkurtommo

You mean the writers for the Daily Show are quite something?

American humor- I AM GONNA DO SOMETHING SO STUPID THATS NOT FUNNY BUT I HAVE A LIVE STUDIO AUDIENCE SO YOU HAVE TO LAUGH!
British humor- I am gonna tell a funny joke, but do it in such a dry, emotionless, way that it sucks all the humor right out of it.

I liked Lock Stock and Snatch a lot, but outside of those, I'm pretty much all for American humor. It's not a national pride thing, but more of a cultural thing. I can't relate as well to British situational humor or contexts as I can to things I see or have heard of. For instance, my favorite comedies are Big Bang, Eureka, Blue Mountain State, and Rules of Engagement. They're all from the U.S., but I found Coupling from England to have its moments. Like a better version of Friends.

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People only think that British people are naturally smarter because their accents. But they can't annunciate! So why call them smarter?

Row up dem biscuits air en pu' em ona shelf yea?

Like wtf are you making noise about? No one understands you...

ANYWAY, after Two And A Half Men became super popular, British comedy wins by default.

joesh89

Well at least British people can spell "enunciate".

I like how he picks out a Cockney dialect and uses that to represent all English speakers. What about the other major proportion of people that speak the traditional proper accent?

Well I'd probably choose UK humour since I'm British and all and biased. Though both nations have produced comedy that has both left me cold and made me bellow with laughter. I like a tasty sarcastic twinge so anything that hits that nail on the head will do. I think UK comedy relies on sarcasm more frequently.

While we're on the topic of british and american comedies, I thought of one joke each of the 2 countries has overdone (idk if anyone else has noticed this)

in american comedies this ALWAYS gets a laugh and idk why: *cough* "Furball, yuck!"

why is that funny? why do we feel compelled to laugh at this? I don't find it funny, do you?

In British comedies they have really overused this joke: *Clive gives exhilarating speech about a task he is about to persue, enters the door that is behind him and slams it shut. Then there is a pause.* "That's the closet, Clive"

I've seen it done so many times, what's with that?

British Comedy by far in my opinion,

Just look at argueable the King of Comedy Ricky Gervais,

I dont think there has ever been a stand up comedian or comedian in general with as much guts and bravery as him, just look at the Golden Globes this year that was hilarious and by far extremely brave.

British Comedy by far in my opinion,

Just look at argueable the King of Comedy Ricky Gervais,

I dont think there has ever been a stand up comedian or comedian in general with as much guts and bravery as him, just look at the Golden Globes this year that was hilarious and by far extremely brave.

sonofsmeagle

It's hard to pinpoint what *exactly* American humour is, since there it's such wide sprectrum. Especially when you've got Arrested Development (my ultimate favourite) which manages to be outrageous and over the top yet subtle/dry at the same time. On hand, I'm going to say I like American humour more, just due to the comedies I tune into (Parks and Rec, Eastbound and Down, Modern Family...) but the Ricky Gervais show is pretty damn good. And from what I've seen of his standup I thought it was really funny.

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British Comedy by far in my opinion,

Just look at argueable the King of Comedy Ricky Gervais,

I dont think there has ever been a stand up comedian or comedian in general with as much guts and bravery as him, just look at the Golden Globes this year that was hilarious and by far extremely brave.

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British Comedy by far in my opinion,

Just look at argueable the King of Comedy Ricky Gervais,

I dont think there has ever been a stand up comedian or comedian in general with as much guts and bravery as him, just look at the Golden Globes this year that was hilarious and by far extremely brave.

sonofsmeagle

American R rated movies tend to be funny, but U.K has better stand up comedians imo

My country's humor is better than your country's humor.

I like the American stuff a litle more...but i can see why people do not like American TV. Some of these top rated comedies are terrible particulary the CBS stuff. King of Queens is garbage, if I get stuck watching it I just sit there and wonder who would ever believe that fat loser could get that woman. Two and a half men is beyond stupid bottom of the barrel nonsense that I just can't believe is popular.

I do like the Office (yes I know it's a remake of a british show, but having seen thier version I think it is terrible, not a fan of Gervais)but I haven't watched it in years and Parks and Recreation was pretty good when I caught it on Netflix. Stil the "tops" in American comedy for me are the Seinfelds, early to mid Simpsons, and Arrested Devolpment. Nothing I have caught on BBC or the other channels that show British based comedies comes close.

Forgot to mention that British stand up is also lacking to me. I do like the guy that wears the female clothes/makeup, he's pretty funny, but that's it. I see that new guy Brand and just wonder why so many think English comedy is more refined than the American counterpart.

Monty Python is the only thing I find funny on a regular basis from the British

Canadian humour.

Nuff said

Canadian humour.

Nuff said

Fundai

trailer park boys yeah!