r/AskUK

‘What accidentally hilarious misuse of a phrase have you heard?’ – 21 people who made a simple expression very, very funny

‘What’s the last thing someone gave you that you had to pretend to be grateful for?’ – 21 people who were forced to put in an Oscar-worthy performance

‘What’s the stupidest rule you follow that weirdly works?’ – 21 silly things people do that somehow make a whole lot of sense

Brits have been discussing that age-old question – when is it acceptable to turn the heating on? – 17 hot takes

‘What brands do you avoid for really petty reasons?’ – 23 people who refuse to shop somewhere to make a magnificently trivial point

Somebody asked about tiny changes that would improve the entire UK – 23 small alterations that would make a massive difference

‘What’s your best ever charity shop find?’ – 21 incredible treasures we can only dream of stumbling across

Someone asked for ‘facts that nobody believes but are completely true’ and the answers will have you arguing with reality

Somebody asked about objects in people homes that make you say ‘Hang on, why do they have THAT?’ – 21 mind-boggling belongings

‘What job pays absurdly well just because no one else is willing to do it?’ – 21 careers that will sap your soul but make you a mint

‘What’s an everyday thing in the UK you didn’t realise was unique until someone pointed it out?’ – 22 little eccentricities Brits totally take for granted

Someone asked about leaving a ‘handover note’ when moving house – 21 examples of the good, the bad, and the downright odd

‘Was the UK in the 90s genuinely more fun and united, or are we just getting old?’ 15 reflections on the decade of Cool Britannia

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