40 Funny “Great British Memes” To Crack You Up

British comedy can be difficult to quantify and categorize. The more you're exposed to it, the more you'll 'get' all of the subtle layers of irony and banter. However, British humor has a long history of satire, absurdity, sarcasm, self-deprecation, puns, and insults.

And if you follow any renowned British comedians, such as Jimmy Carr or Ricky Gervais, you'll know that taboo themes don't last long. Controversial? Naturally. Are you laughing so hard you can't breathe? It occurs more frequently than you might anticipate.

Overall, comedy is a multifaceted subject. It's a balancing act. On the one hand, you must understand your audience, respect them, and adapt to their preferences and whims. You wouldn't make dark jokes to a room full of family-friendly pun enthusiasts. You wouldn't deliver dad jokes to a cynical audience that has heard it all and needs some spice to make them laugh.

Though you should avoid 'punching down' in your stand-up acts, being too kind or safe will not garner you many laughs. Humor is about the unexpected. That's surprising. It's ironic. It is about demonstrating the disparity between our expectations and reality. Arguably, nothing should be holy. Censorship is the enemy.

Often, the funniest jokes involve (gently) mocking oneself, another person, or social conventions. That is the cost of admittance! However, shallow, dumb comedy cannot be used without caution. The jokes must be smart; else, being edgy for the purpose of cheap shock value may get you in hot water.

To call Great British Memes a phenomenon would be a slight disrespect. It's a digital force of nature. The chances are that its highlighted content has appeared in your social media feeds at least once. They're just so ubiquitous. And they are quite constant in their blogging, so there is always new information to look forward to.

The initiative, created by founder George Bacon in 2017, is the basic component of the well-known GBM Group social creative firm.

Great British Memes primarily aims to distribute enjoyable, hilarious, and engaging information on the internet. It has been a huge success over the years! It's still expanding at a rapid pace.

On Instagram alone, the project has 2.7 million followers. A further 1.1 million internet users follow the project's Facebook page, and 1.9 million watch its TikTok channel.

"Great British Memes was started in 2017 and is now one of many GBM-owned pages. Great British Memes was a project I started at university and it took off right immediately!" Bacon, the founder of both Great British Memes and GBM Group, told Bored Panda in a prior interview from 2023.

According to Bacon, consistency is one of the most important tools in every content creator's armory. Its impact is invaluable. "Consistency undoubtedly helps; we've been publishing to Great British Memes every day for the past six years. That's some dedication!" he said, adding that the crew posts at least three to four times every day.

During our previous meeting in 2023, the founder revealed to Bored Panda that the London-based GBM Group team comprised of 7 full-time and freelance staff. "The GBM-owned network is now over 10 million followers strong, with the majority of their audience based in the UK," Bacon told me at the time.

Which of these memes did you like the most, Pandas? What was your first experience with British humor? Are there any comedians or shows you would recommend to someone who is unfamiliar with the British culture?

Do you have any funny puns you'd like to share with everyone? Make yourself a cup of tea, grab some biscuits, and then share your ideas in the comments section below!