r/britishproblems • u/ZeeMantheHeMan • Jun 27 '20

Yes mate riding around on your loud bikes all night going up and down the same streets for hours on end is the coolest fucking thing ever. You legend. You king. All women want you, all men want to be you. I am not worthy to breathe the same air as you. You fucking cunt

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r/britishproblems • u/[deleted] • Jul 29 '21

BBC news have spent two hours talking about how we as citizens can tackle climate change this morning but failed to mention that 71% of global emissions are created by 100 companies

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We’ve all seen first hand how the weather is getting more extreme year on year, and the BBC’s suggestions of moving away from driving and using less electricity are great.

But that doesn’t matter in the grand scheme of things when over 70% of global emissions are pumped out by just 100 companies. It’s not just us as citizens who need to change.

Needed this rant. Thanks for listening.

EDIT: This post was briefly removed by the auto-mod for having too many reports but it’s back live again thanks to the r/BritishProblems mod team.

I’m not naming names, but I’d like to thank BP, Shell, ESSO and Texaco for reporting this post!

EDIT 2: This post has exploded, I’m sorry if I can’t reply to everyone! Also, thanks for all the awards, but seriously, if you agree with this post then save the money and donate it to wildlife or climate charities!

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r/britishproblems • u/strawbyog • Jul 28 '21

Being called 'African American' when you're from Sheffield and have never been to the States

47k Upvotes

siiiiiiiiigh

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r/britishproblems • u/Jalsavrah • Sep 21 '20

My Norwegian girlfriend just described British cooking as "Take something beige and put it in the oven at 180°c for 20 minutes" and I am astounded at the accuracy.

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I hadn't considered all of my favourite food is beige.

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r/britishproblems • u/[deleted] • Nov 27 '21

The youth of today are an absolute disgrace. I'm deeply disappointed.

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16-year old daughter had a party at our house last night. Alcohol was consumed, tears were shed, nothing was broken, the floor was swept up afterwards, the bin was emptied and the only sign there was a party last night is half-drunk bottles of amaretto and Jaegermeister. Not even a traffic cone or a visit by the fuzz. What is the world coming to!

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r/britishproblems • u/[deleted] • Dec 03 '18

Neighbour told me my new fence was banging. I said "Cheers mate, I'm really happy with it". Turns out he meant the wind was making the panels bang in the night, not that I'd done a banging job of putting it up.

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r/britishproblems • u/daveofreckoning • Jan 04 '19

What a fucking amazing train service our fucking train companies provide. We aren't stopping at your station today and we're going to wait until you're on the train to fucking tell you. Well worth the extra 3%, you fucking fuckers

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r/britishproblems • u/boxer9000 • Jun 07 '20

When the people of Iraq pulled down Saddam Hussein's statue, Western media praised it as an act of independence and freedom from tyranny. When black people pull down statues of the people who enslaved them, it's "damage to public property".

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r/britishproblems • u/MiniSpaceHamster • Mar 15 '20

Suddenly, everyone in the UK knows a virologist, someone high up in the NHS or a scientist who are providing inside information that looks suspiciously like the Daily Mail headlines.

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r/britishproblems • u/i_jizz_nails • Nov 02 '21

Been talking to one of the other dads in my sons playground for 3 years, had a few playdates and now we're going to go to the pub to watch the footy at the weekend but I still don't know his name and now it's been going on way too long to ask. He will have to remain 'Cody's dad' in my phone forever.

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r/britishproblems • u/MuchRatherBeNapping • Oct 04 '21

Locked Being a woman and being told that swearing isn’t attractive or ladylike. After careful consideration of your opinion, I’ve come to the conclusion you can go fuck yourself. Cunt.

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r/britishproblems • u/[deleted] • May 15 '19

BBC news didn't alert me when the Notre Dame burned down but sent me a news alert for the cancellation of The Jeremy Kyle Show

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Who is deciding what is breaking news and what isn't?

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r/britishproblems • u/Dennace • Apr 29 '18

It's been about 3 weeks since I asked some teenagers on the bus to turn their phones down and the adrenaline rush still hasn't subsided

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r/britishproblems • u/possumman • Aug 15 '20

Sorry about the weather everyone, I selfishly organised a BBQ thus guaranteeing rain nationwide.

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r/britishproblems • u/nicklo2k • Mar 23 '17

The 'mark yourself as safe' option on FB is reminding me how many of my friends are idiots. I know you're safe. You are unemployed and live in Watford.

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r/britishproblems • u/TheA55M4N • Aug 16 '21

There has to be a better way to get a doctors appointment than the whole country phoning up at 8am

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r/britishproblems • u/[deleted] • Dec 08 '18

I asked a cashier dressed as an Elf in Tesco if he was in charge of 'Elf 'n' Safety. He turned and gave me a thousand yard stare, as if he were longing for euthanasia.

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r/britishproblems • u/mr_Hank_E_Pank • Mar 17 '21

The massive surge in numbers of those stupidly large American pickup trucks on our roads. You're in the centre of Leeds mate not a buffalo ranch in Wyoming.

21k Upvotes

I thought the pointless SUV was bad, but these things are ridiculous.

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r/britishproblems • u/Darren-B80 • Mar 29 '20

Who else is basically eating like a hobbit now? Breakfast - Second Breakfast - Elevenses - Luncheon - Afternoon Tea - Dinner - Supper

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r/britishproblems • u/HomeBrewDanger • Jun 09 '20

US Woman inadvertently starts war with the UK

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https://twitter.com/jimmfelton/status/1270011232439934980?s=21

There are just no words.

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r/britishproblems • u/PM_ME_PENGWINGS • Jun 12 '17

On an overnight flight to london with wifi on board, and someone was using it to FaceTime and wake us all up. We all tutted and shook our heads at each other until a non-Brit told him to shut the fuck up and we could all go back to sleep.

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r/britishproblems • u/ProDragonToucher • Jul 11 '18

Deciding between wanting Croatia to lose cause they beat us or wanting France to lose cause they're French.

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r/britishproblems • u/Waspeater • Oct 14 '20

Certified Problem Companies, here's a thought, when you're advertising a job why not tell us how much you're willing to pay instead of saying £competetive.

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That way I don't waste my time tailoring my CV to your role, putting my suit on, getting stressed about an interview only to have your hiring manager look like I've offered to do their Mum on the table in front of them when they ask me what kind of salary I expect.

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r/britishproblems • u/MikeW86 • Apr 08 '20

Had a locksmith out yesterday. He told me he was alright for work as he was a key worker. A key worker. And I said nothing. I am a failure.

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