What is British humour and why do some people dislike it?

There's the legend of U2 playing in Glasgow: midway through a song the band stops and Bono stands centre stage, clapping slowly. After a minute or so he says "every time I clap my hands a chil…

Long's Digest   Top Stories For You   What is British humour and why do some people dislike it? Steve Barker, Knows a little about lots but will never be rich • Answered September 12, 2020 There's the legend of U2 playing in Glasgow: midway through a song the band stops and Bono stands centre stage, clapping slowly. After a minute or so he says "every time I cl... Read more » 322.3K 7.7K 265   Do the top mathematicians know how to prove most theorems? Liviu Nicolaescu, PhD Math 1994, Professor of Mathematics, University of Notre Dame • Updated December 23 Here is a true story that happened long time ago during a PhD examination at Princeton. Solomon Lefschetz, arguably a top mathematician, was in the committee. At one point ... Read more » 180.7K 3.3K 46   Has an actor ever loved his movie character so much to the point where they became similar to that character in real life? L. Thomas Rouse, I suffer from Obsessive Pop Culture Disorder • Updated January 6 Not a movie character, but I have to give a shoutout to Alan Hale Jr. Alan Hale played the Skipper on Gilligan's Island for 98 episodes and three TV movies. After the series ... Read more » 155.2K 1.8K 35   What is wrong with Singapore? Bill Chen, lives in Singapore • Answered July 12, 2021 The worst thing? The absolute worst? That we exist, and continue to thrive. If you are one of the few that live and appreciate the benefits, singapore is wonderful, and must b... Read more » 745.2K 660 44   Why were the Japanese so cruel and aggressive in WW2, comparatively in previous wars they were involved in? Edgar D. McDonald II, former Corrections, Parole Probation, Investigations at California (1973-2001) • Answered February 13, 2021 In the Russo Japanese wars the Emperor Meji insisted that Japan adhere to the Laws of War as it applied to Russian POW's. I know that contradicts most of the other answers ... Read more » 194.4K 657 40 Read More in Your Feed

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