Re: Bill Bryson
Camille Scaysbrook (verona_beach@geocities.com)
Tue, 27 Oct 1998 17:46:03 +1100
> 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.
Yes that *is* true (:. There's a show over here (Australia) called the
Footy Show, where the machoest football players in Australia get around in
dresses and make-up.
Insofar as American humour goes, I have noticed (from watching Sat. Night
Live on cable) that male rape in jail is thought of as absolutely hilarious
in America, yet I doubt it would raise a smile from many people over here.
The thing that *would* is anyone even suggesting any naughty cigar-play
between our prime minister and a young lady. No one would believe it. He's
a total jerk.
Camille
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