Scottish Humor: A Collection of Jokes

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Scottish humor often revolves around cultural references, such as Buckfast, a tonic wine popular among the 'ned' subculture, which is characterized by its association with non-educated delinquents. This subculture is a significant stereotype in Scotland and frequently appears in comedy sketches. The discussion highlights a pun related to drinking Buckfast, which seems to resonate more with those familiar with Scottish culture. Some participants express confusion over the pun, suggesting that effective humor should not require extensive explanation. Overall, the conversation reflects the complexities and nuances of Scottish humor, particularly in relation to its cultural context.
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You probably have to be Scottish to get this one:

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and what is it that a Scottish person would "get" ?
 
Buckfast (a wine tonic brewed by monks) is the drink of choice for the 'ned' subculture (a term originally coined by police to mean 'non-educated delinquent'). 'Ned culture' is so prominent that it not only is is it a massive stereotype, but also features in many comedy sketches. 'Bucky' plays a central role being their preferred choice of cheap booze.

The english equivalent is 'chav'

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ned_(Scottish)
 
Right. Still missing the pun.
 
I got it right away and I'm not even Scottish.
 
I don't get it.
 
When I saw the title of this thread, I thought "How can they limit to just one pun each day?"

Now I see how... :-p
 
I don't get it but perhaps the pun is contained in this little song:
What do ye get when ye drink the wine?
A ten pound fine an'a year's probation,
A kick in the baws at the polis station.
AWWWwwwww, never drink the wine again!
AWWWwwwww, never drink the wine again!

I guess it's something football hooligans sing.
 
Any pun that requires this much discussion is not a good pun :smile:
 
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Yeah, I had to google a bit to make any sense out of it and I could still be wrong. Some would say any pun is not a good pun. I rather like puns though. :-p
 

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