More recently, such British late-night comedians as John Oliver have also found a hospitable audience here. The British, in turn, appreciate such modern American humor as “Seinfeld” and “Frasier.” The ...

Meanwhile, the eternally droll Stephen Fry has a great example of the fundamental difference between British and American attitudes toward humor.

Cleese discussed his film, as well as American humor and British humour, during a question-and-answer session in Bailey Hall.

British humour is more intelligent than American comedy but US TV sitcoms are still more watchable, a study found. King’s College London researchers discovered that the British sense of humour ...

Whilst both British and American people are thought to enjoy positive humour, British people have a certain knack for dry humour, particularly sarcasm. It's just in the water.