Britishness
In Memory of the Pub Quiz Machine, Gambling’s Good Guy
For decades, almost every boozer had a quizzy – now they’re harder to find than a cheap pint.
The Queue Is the Only Thing That Matters Now
In Britain, we take great pride in our queueing, because we are culturally destitute – hence why the line to see the Queen is now 14 hours long.
Cousin Marriages Could Die Out For British Muslim Pakistanis
Cousin marriage is legal in Britain. In one community, a new generation are rethinking the practice and its impact on their families.
How 'Daily Mail' Readers Are Reacting to the News an Early Brit Was Black
"More propaganda from the lunatic left."
Man Fleeing London Attack with Pint of Beer Becomes Symbol of British Pride
A man's refusal to leave his beer behind in a moment of terror has brought a hint of light to a very dark situation.
What It Means to Be English in 2017
The new Englishness is a celebration of everything it hates, defined by all the wrong it sees.
Martin Parr Is Going to Be On TV Forever
The celebrated photographer has designed BBC One's new idents.
Hanging Out with Royalists at the Queen's 90th Birthday Parade
It's the Queen's birthday (again) so I took my loud-mouthed American self down to The Mall to find out why people care so much about unelected representatives.
Why the Fuck Do the British Love Boat Racing?
I thought I'd just see posh boys making fun of poor people while two teams raced, but walked away bizarrely humbled.
A Love Letter to the Pet Shop Boys, the Best British Band Ever
With their next album less than a month away, we reflect on why Neil and Chris are still so exciting.
What Can The Inbetweeners USA Teach Us About Americans?
That they make bad comedy worse and are stupid? Or something else?