People were challenged to come up with the British equivalent of the American dream – 18 homegrown jackpots
It all started when @ronkelawal asked this over on Twitter.
We all know what the American Dream is but what’s the British Dream?
— Ronke Lawal (@ronkelawal) June 21, 2025
And the question took off in the loveliest style possible, a delightful throwback to the old days when Twitter was, you know, fun.
It prompted no end of totally on-point suggestions …
1.
The newbuild, tanned Essex babe and holiday to Ibiza/Tenerife every year pic.twitter.com/I8khiQP7B4
— PoliticsBabe (@Bellhookschild) June 21, 2025
2.
Just missing the bus but then another bus turning up immediately. https://t.co/dSFRJCOsSs
— Larry the Cat (@Number10cat) June 23, 2025
3.
Blocking a neighbour’s planning application https://t.co/YIFnRJI6Ie
— James Heale (@JAHeale) June 22, 2025
4.
https://t.co/0efLRJtjn0 pic.twitter.com/3Cp2Z2PIhS
— The Screen Rot Podcast (@screenrotpod) June 24, 2025
5.
https://t.co/6CdRltdSr9 pic.twitter.com/figqSVeuvj
— Colin the Dachshund (@DachshundColin) June 22, 2025
6.
Home ownership and a pension
— Hey! Dip Your Toes In (@dipyourtoesin) June 21, 2025
7.
The ability to press a button to activate an ejector seat that gets rid of anyone playing music out loud on public transport. https://t.co/JqmqTodWyh
— Daniel Sugarman (@Daniel_Sugarman) June 22, 2025
8.
20+ televote points at Eurovision https://t.co/faRoYCjg2t
— Sasha (@eurotrashsash) June 22, 2025
9.
https://t.co/PVJaIwPtVL pic.twitter.com/phcdjtD4VN
— RondelleHobbs (@RondelleHobbs) June 23, 2025