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Speeding up to pass a fellow pedestrian and keeping up the ludicrous pace for at least three miles.

submitted 2 days ago • 11 comments

If you happen to be purchasing Very British Problems gifts (perhaps for Father’s Day!) in my shop, don’t miss out on the free mug offer - it ends tomorrow at midnight. verybritishproblemstshirts.com

submitted 8 days ago • 1 comment

Autumn’s come round quickly this year.

submitted 11 days ago • 6 comments

Don’t say it Don’t say it Don’t say it Don’t say it Don’t say it Don’t say it Don’t say it Don’t say it Don’t say it Don’t say it Don’t say it “Looks like we’ve had our summer!”

submitted 12 days ago • 10 comments

Shoutout to the people on public transport who unselfishly choose not to use headphones so we can all enjoy the music.

submitted 16 days ago • 12 comments

A free mug today in the VBP shop! Good for drinking drinks out of, particularly hot ones. Use code MUGFORDAD at the checkout, minimum spend £30 🙌 verybritishproblemstshirts.com

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I saw someone called “an absolute yoghurt” today. Further proof that “absolute” + “noun” = perfectly good British insult.

submitted 20 days ago • 17 comments

This is an awful lot of pre-summer before actual summer. It’s making me worry what actual summer will be like. It’ll either be far too much actual summer, or not much actual summer at all.

submitted 23 days ago • 17 comments

“Anyway, the invite’s there, see how you feel” Translation: I can tell you don't want to come and it's become awkward.

submitted 24 days ago • 2 comments

“The person you are calling is not available, please leave your message after the...” Phew and nope.

submitted 28 days ago • 5 comments

Life = one long panic punctuated by cups of tea.

submitted 29 days ago • 12 comments

Free UK delivery all weekend in the VBP shop! No code required. verybritishproblemstshirts.com

submitted 32 days ago • 1 comment

Back to 12°C today. Nice manageable temperature. Safe. Dependable.

submitted 32 days ago • 17 comments

British people absolutely love saying it’s hotter than either Spain, Greece or Turkey.

submitted 36 days ago • 15 comments

Bread knife - a quick wipe with the kitchen roll and away it goes. That’s all it wants. That’s all it needs.

submitted 38 days ago • 18 comments

Some two-word dismissive British phrases: Grow up Give over Show off Jog on Clear off Pipe down Yeah right Button it As if Do one

submitted 38 days ago • 44 comments

Air fryers have made it far too easy to have “a quick garlic baguette” for breakfast.

submitted 40 days ago • 8 comments

Today’s main conversation: “I can’t believe it’s Friday already” “Well, it’s a short week this week”

submitted 41 days ago • 4 comments

Ways to accept a cup of tea 1. “Only if you're having one” 2. <check watch> “Go on then” 3. “I wouldn’t say no” 4. “Ooh yes please” 5. “I’m gasping” 6. “You read my mind” 7. Respond to “tea?” by saying “tea” 8. “I’ll make it” 9. “Best idea you’ve had all day” 10. Stating milk/sugar preference

submitted 42 days ago • 25 comments

“At least it can't get any worse” Well done, you just set the universe a challenge it can't refuse.

submitted 43 days ago • 9 comments

The post-bank holiday chat: “Good bank holiday?” “Yeah, not bad, quite quiet. You?” “Yeah, it was nice, thanks, just saw the family. Ate a lot!” “Same” “Seemed to go by so quickly” “Yeah… I keep thinking it’s Monday” “At least it’s a short week”

submitted 44 days ago • 4 comments

Egg on toast for breakfast.

submitted 46 days ago • 10 comments

It’s a good day for thinking it’s Saturday.

submitted 48 days ago • 13 comments

Only three more days until I can finally eat my 17th Easter Egg of the year.

submitted 49 days ago • 3 comments

Nothing more British than the sound of the ice cream van driving by in the rain.

submitted 51 days ago • 14 comments

Have we suddenly skipped to July?

submitted 55 days ago • 16 comments

British meanings of “I'm fine” 1. I am actually fine, don’t worry 2. I’ll be fine in a minute, but please go away because you’re not helping 3. I've never been so cross 4. I think I’ve just broken my leg 5. My whole life has collapsed

submitted 57 days ago • 22 comments

Just saw my neighbour mowing his lawn. I said to him, “can you do mine too haha?” He didn’t hear me over the lawnmower so turned it off and asked me to repeat. Absolute nightmare.

submitted 61 days ago • 7 comments

It’s so nice and warm. But as this is Britain, I simply can’t trust it, so I’m very hot in my jumper. I can see all the other Brits in town also not trusting it, all of them also hot in their jumpers. Jumpers and sunglasses everywhere today.

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“Happy to discuss!” Translation: I’m prepared to explain why you’re wrong.

submitted 63 days ago • 5 comments

New notebook. verybritishproblemstshirts.com/collection/n...

submitted 64 days ago • 2 comments

The shock of someone actually telling you how they are after you ask them how they are.

submitted 64 days ago • 27 comments

I won’t do an April Fools joke because frankly I think we’ve all had enough ridiculousness in the world recently to have to put up with any more.

submitted 65 days ago • 2 comments

If you didn’t say what time it really was when you woke up this morning (“no wonder I’m so tired”) then you’re doing the first Monday after the clocks go forward wrong.

submitted 66 days ago • 4 comments

It’s that time of year where every jacket you choose is wrong.

submitted 66 days ago • 11 comments

Last chance for free UK delivery in the VBP shop! Ends at midnight. All made in the UK. Thank you to everyone who buys my stuff, it’s really appreciated. verybritishproblemstshirts.com

submitted 67 days ago • 0 comments

Can’t believe how light it is.

submitted 67 days ago • 8 comments

We’re not going to believe how light it is later.

submitted 67 days ago • 8 comments

Every now and then I remember that, at one point, growing cress was quite a big deal at school.

submitted 68 days ago • 16 comments

Behold, the fig roll burger (with wagon wheel bun)

submitted 69 days ago • 29 comments

Free UK delivery all weekend, in the Very British Problems shop! Starting today. Including my favourite “Binfluencer” top, which I wore to put the bins out last night. verybritishproblemstshirts.com

submitted 69 days ago • 4 comments

“You’re entitled to your opinion” Translation: You’re entitled to be wrong.

submitted 69 days ago • 9 comments

Tip: Always brush your teeth as if you’re just about to go to the dentist.

submitted 70 days ago • 12 comments

Having someone sit next to you on the train, meaning instead of eating your crisps normally you’ll now have to let them quietly dissolve in your mouth, or eat them at home.

submitted 72 days ago • 11 comments

“It was so light this morning at 6am” Translation: I was up at 6am.

submitted 72 days ago • 9 comments

Monday survival kit: 1. Kettle 2. Mug 3. Tea bags 4. Milk 5. Biscuits 6. A “can do” attitude Five out of six will have to do!

submitted 73 days ago • 24 comments

Burning around 2,000 calories a day by gently shaking your head in mild annoyance.

submitted 74 days ago • 11 comments