Deservedly or not, Brits have a reputation for awkward politeness. Twitter account @awfullybritish2, which is run by a collective of funny people on the internet, highlights that reputation with its Twitter hashtag game.
Through the game, users tasked with creating their “awfully British” take on the topic at hand. Sunday night’s game was dubbed #AwfullyBritishAmazonReviews, and it managed to go viral.
“I was very disappointed but if that upsets you then I liked it,” Twitter user @bryan_fogg wrote.
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— (((Trumpton Camra))) (@Trumpton_camra) October 13, 2019
Simply not cricket. ……..
https://twitter.com/bryan_fogg/status/1183457990688546817
https://twitter.com/MrDamocles99/status/1183461844062748672
I’m so sorry the book I ordered didn’t arrive and I’m so sorry you are going to have to send me an replacement.
— Ali (@tavistockgirl) October 13, 2019
Again, sorry…please accept my apology. #AwfullyBritishAmazonReviews
Twitter user @Vix_Russell expressed anti-social behavior when around strangers, another reputation among Brits, on the hashtag.
“I ordered a book off Amazon and asked for it to be left in the porch…the delivery driver proceeded to ring the doorbell & bang on my door, before taking it to a neighbours’. Great, now I have to actually interact with a human to acquire my delivery,” they wrote.
https://twitter.com/Vix_Russell/status/1183638470805393408
Others leaned into Brits’ true, foul-mouthed nature.
https://twitter.com/girl_ghosted/status/1183457677051138050
#AwfullyBritishAmazonReviews this is a ghastly bloody hellish book
— pie hard .nakatomi pizza (@fucsiabird77) October 13, 2019
https://twitter.com/Roppa77SLR/status/1183509152473243648
Twitter user @andlifeainteasy took the opportunity to vent about a very real British problem.
“They left the package by the bins and recycling took it. #AwfullyBritishAmazonReviews,” @andlifeainteasy wrote.
https://twitter.com/andlifeainteasy/status/1183458147232550913
The hashtag was flooded with Brexit jokes, of course.
“I’ve ordered Brexit twice now but it was never delivered,” Twitter user @Berlinseshdmtv wrote. To which Twitter user @BipolarPrince12 replied, “It was moderately popular, but unfortunately turned out not to be as described at all, so best to bin it, get in touch with trade descriptions and get your money back.”
https://twitter.com/BipolarPrince12/status/1183534956791959553
I ordered this “guide to brexit” 2 years ago and it’s still not been delivered #AwfullyBritishAmazonReviews
— Mick 🦅 (@MickDavis5) October 13, 2019
https://twitter.com/MattOCo40894976/status/1183464803890880513
Then there was a whole category of jokes about far-right politician Nigel Farage, who sells his books on Amazon.
“I ordered Nigel Farage’s autobiography. The delivery driver simply ejaculated through my letter box. I was pleasantly surprised by it’s accuracy,” Twitter user
@cameron71 wrote.
https://twitter.com/cameron71/status/1183647649070583808
https://twitter.com/manremainsanon/status/1183515022506500099
https://twitter.com/cameron71/status/1183643967440719872
One user’s take poked fun at book aesthetic lovers.
“I saw this book online – I really liked the idea of reading it but I knew I never would. It looks lovely on my bookshelf. Pristine and no creases at all!” Twitter user @jeremyorbell wrote.
https://twitter.com/jeremyorbell/status/1183638710262345729
Along with Brexit, memes overtook the hashtag–which also featured unflattering takes on British Prime Minister Boris Johnson (so, still kind of Brexit).
This is not the type of mug holder I requested,” Twitter user @PaulPJB wrote, along with a photo of Johnson cheerfully holding up a “Get Brexit Done” mug.
https://twitter.com/NeilWalmsley3/status/1183485438134312960
I ordered a picture of the PM and they sent this #AwfullyBritishAmazonReviews pic.twitter.com/B1w0OSJViX
— kat (@katlasdottir) October 14, 2019
I ordered a Minister on Prime. Got a version I hadn’t chosen, looks like it was left in the hedge. It sometimes is compatible with Alexa but I can’t trust a thing it says. To cap it all I found it stuck on my clothes drier with my union jack smalls. #AwfullyBritishAmazonReviews
— Jeff C (@JeffChew9) October 14, 2019
This isn’t the PM I ordered it’s not fit for purpose. Can I have a replacement please ASAP
— Lizzie COYS 🌹♿️ #GTTO (@simpson_liz) October 13, 2019
#AwfullyBritishAmazonReviews pic.twitter.com/okasOYyz7N
https://twitter.com/PaulPJB/status/1183461142599028736
Johnson wasn’t the only one being dragged through the virtual mud. Jacob Rees-Mogg, of the lounging politician meme, and Piers Morgan both received dishonorable mentions.
I ordered ‘mog the forgetful cat’ but this arsehole was delivered instead! 🤬 #AwfullyBritishAmazonReviews pic.twitter.com/xT3ddofZcI
— Fi 🇪🇺 (@rahhead01) October 13, 2019
https://twitter.com/bluslidepark/status/1183491453437304832
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