Humour definitely has its cultural elements. I've been in England for over 2 months now, but I haven't met anyone yet with the same sense of humour as the Northern Ireland one (which is black, twisted, sarcastic and slagging and very, very funny). I'm not saying that there's no humour in the South West of England, just that it's of a totally different type (at least with the people with whom I'm mixing). Most people don't pick up on my jokes, and I miss a lot of theirs. (Also, I've had to hold back on the crude retorts - I'm trying to appear civilised!) There was definite culture shock for a while. I'm worried I'll lose my edge and return home at Christmas and be unable to keep up with the cutting humour of my friends! Still, any country that can produce humour of the Monty Python standard has got to be funny. And kimmers - I love The Princess Bride!