Someone mentioned how much they love British insults, and the Brits stepped up with examples – 17 favourites
In films and TV, they always push the idea that Britain – Great or otherwise – is known for fair play, politeness and tea, whereas it seems far more realistic to say that, in the US, it’s known for bad teeth and having a stick up its ass (their words, not mine).
M – @mhustlaa – wanted to add another category to the list of notable qualities.
The way white British people cuss people out on this app is so funny
— M (@mhustlaa) November 8, 2024
It seems that the accent helps, though which accent in particular is anybody’s guess.
I just be reading what they say in their accent too
— M (@mhustlaa) November 8, 2024
Obligingly, the Brits stepped up with a few examples – and these should form the basis of a ‘How to’ guide for tourists. It gets a bit NSFW now and then.
1.
“you fucking melon”
— ALPHONSO. (@alphonso229950) November 8, 2024
2.
"what are you chatting on, son?"
— Sooz Kempner is going on tour! L I N K I N B I O (@SoozUK) November 11, 2024
3.
“what an absolute parcel”
— ໊ (@cfcidich) November 9, 2024
4.
My manager called someone a bungalow the other day, I scratched my head for time before realising it means THERES NOTHING UPSTAIRS https://t.co/bjtMWyBC5n
— Awã (@LissaBabez) November 9, 2024
5.
I remember some guy called me "a malnourished helmet" because I didn't agree with his footballing opinion
— SilentGee (@Cultureroze) November 9, 2024
6.
Behave you giant whopper
— Jeety (@JeetyJeeterson) November 9, 2024
7.
“bellend” is and will always be the most elite British cuss. can’t come back from that. https://t.co/wpJTSAs0rE
— Phil Clifton (@philclifton) November 10, 2024
8.
Nonce is such a funny word
— (@WfromDeBall) November 9, 2024
9.
“the absolute state of you” you actually have to take a long hard look in the mirror if someone says that to you https://t.co/pQHRXzajFm
— ayan (@ayanyx) November 9, 2024