Re: Bill Bryson

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> generally speaking, American humour tends not to be hugely subtle. I'm
> talking about your Seinfelds and your Phyllis Diller type dealies. I
know
> there's your Andy Kauffmans and Lenny Bruces of course, but I'm
talking
> mainstream here. Whereas the British tend towards a more absurd type
humour
> (I'm discounting the whole Carry On business here) - and most
importantly,
> they find it a lot easier to laugh at themselves (which is a national
> pastime here in Australia)
>
I have noticed that American and English humor is different. English
humor, same goes for Australian & Canadian, is more wild and
ridiculous. Look at Monty Python and Mr. Bean compared to Seinfeld(the
best show!) and Saturday Night Live. I also have noticed that English,
Canadian and Australian comedy has more cross dressers for some
reason. I don't know, it's funny to compare the two. 
-Liz Friedman

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