r/AskUK

An ex-pat having a ‘homesick wobble’ asked for news from the UK – 23 spectacularly British answers

‘What do you think people will be nostalgic about in 20 years?’ – 21 things we’ll be donning our rose-tinted specs to look at in 2045

What was something mocked at first which is now commonplace? – 17 things that outlived the haters

‘What’s a modern UK problem that everyone just accepts but really shouldn’t?’ – 21 uniquely British issues we should stop ignoring

‘What’s something in the UK that disappeared without anyone noticing?’ – 23 very British things that we’ve quietly lost

Somebody asked call centre workers about the weirdest things they’d heard while on hold – 23 people who forgot someone was listening in

‘What is a disturbing truth that you know?’ – 21 things you might wish you never learned

‘What is the most niche job in the UK?’ – 22 unusual careers you’ve probably never considered but definitely should

Somebody asked about the worst things people have ever stepped on and the answers will have you curling your toes in sympathy

‘What cost you £15 or less that’s changed your life?’ – 22 low budget treats that are far too good for Secret Santa

‘What’s a ‘posh’ food that will never be as good as the cheap version from your childhood?’ – 23 dinners that money will never improve

‘What’s the biggest waste of money you’ve ever spent?’ – 21 ways to blow cash that would have Martin Lewis seething

‘What is the strangest compliment you’ve received?’ – 17 flattering remarks that left people scratching their heads

‘Which completely innocent thing do you see strangers do that baffles you?’ – 23 people utterly perplexed by the actions of others

‘What small things will be the end of British civilisation?’ – 21 uniquely UK-centric apocalypses