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The British sense of humor differs from other countries it is generally more negative. When it comes to (make) the British laugh, there is nothing effective than a socially inappropriate joke.
Popular British comedy shows such as Fawlty Towers, Blackadder and the Office are (fill) of sarcasm (讽刺), teasing and self-deprecation (自嘲). It reflects the culture where mocking（嘲笑）, moaning（呻吟） and ridicule is part of everyday life.
most British people don’t take these jokes too (serious), foreigners are often puzzled by them. A recent survey found that most foreigners visited Britain found that the British are “arrogant (傲慢的)”, unfriendly and have almost no sense of humor.
Do foreigners not understand British humor_ are the British just not so funny they think they are? McKinstry certainly thinks the British are funny. “Accusing the British _ having no sense of humor is like telling Rolls-Royce that its cars are down-market.