Give me a break, friend John. While I might agree that irony plays a bit bigger role in Brit humour, we colonials are still capable of understanding it, especially when we get a little assistance from you Brits. Problem is this, John. I far prefer that my education come from English Brits than from Scotch Brits. Both are acceptable, of course, but we all understand that the English sense of it is better developed.

Excuse me a moment ...... I have to pry my tongue off my cheek. While I am at it, I wonder if you wouldn't mind parking your patronization lorry around the corner. Thanks.

There we go, now back to the topic at hand. In the age of Mudcat, I have become much more attuned to the culture and humour of others. This has made me a much more complete person, and I am grateful for the gift. This is most true where it applies to "Brit" humour. Having said that, let me say that it still doesn't cover up the lack of creativity and wit I see in these endless, and IMO, silly exercises. There is little that would be considered to be witty or humourous in them. Just my obviously unsophisticated colonial view, you understand.

Mick