r/AskUK

People have been sharing the moments they thought ‘Oh god, I’m so old!’ – 23 traumatic times people felt time’s winged chariot hurrying near

‘What’s a UK job that pays well but most wouldn’t realise?’ – 21 career tips to either inspire you or have you kicking yourself you didn’t think of it sooner

Someone asked to be convinced that autumn/winter is better than spring/summer – 23 replies from people who love those back-to-school vibes

‘What silly little things are you proud of that you haven’t told anyone else?’ – 17 trivial but important accomplishments

‘What’s an invention that turned out to be perfect for a completely different use?’ – 22 items with applications that would definitely have surprised their inventors

Somebody asked for funny and ridiculous names of British towns and villages – 25 (slightly NSFW) answers that will have you giggling like a child

‘What’s a reference price you can’t let go of?’ – 22 increasingly expensive things that will blow your mind more than £1 Freddos

‘What unexpected side effects of the pandemic did you experience that most people wouldn’t notice?’ – 21 strange but lasting post-Covid events

What daft or embarrassing things have you found yourself doing for a pet? – 17 times pet owners embraced their inner cringe

An American asked why people in the UK didn’t ‘just take over a castle’ and the answers were as quintessentially British as you’d expect

‘Older people on Reddit: What is 100% pure bullshit?’ – 17 things online elders are sick of

‘What do most people not realise is a complete waste of money?’ – 22 ways people are stupidly reckless with their hard earned cash

‘What purchase at a supermarket embarrasses you for no reason?’ – 22 shopping lists that inexplicably make people cringe

Somebody asked about small-scale social faux pas that make you cringe – 23 small but deeply felt embarrassments

‘What’s a silly UK thing you believed when you were a kid?’ – 21 peculiarly British childhood thoughts