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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.

It seems that the accent helps, though which accent in particular is anybody’s guess.

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.

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