Sense of humour in Spain

Bhavna · 2019-07-03T12:41:16+02:00

Hello everyone, Should we set out to explore Spanishs culture through its sense of humour? Indeed, if one is planning to settle in the country, it is best to understand the cultural codes governing humour in order to avoid any faux-pas. What is special about the sense of humour in Spain? Is it acceptable to joke about any situations? What is typically funny and what is absolutely not funny? Are there any popular comedians in Spain and how would one be able to discover them (stand-up shows, festivals, internet, etc.)? What is the funniest joke you have heard in Spain? Please share your experience, Bhavna

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Andyviola Active member

Member since 12 August 2018

AndyviolaActive member18 July 2020 06:03:04

#41

Hahaha yes kitty and this is Venus and Mars in one sentence!

bonheurAzul New member

Member since 21 July 2020

bonheurAzulNew member21 July 2020 11:06:05

#42

Hi !
It all depends on where you want to live, if you opt for Catalonia, don't make jokes about independence of course!
Spaniards take life on the positive side, and cool. They like funny, cheerful people, in the south they are quickly more confident than north's spaniard.

Andyviola Active member

Member since 12 August 2018

AndyviolaActive member21 July 2020 12:31:45

#43

and the funniest thing a Brit new in town can say is "lets meet tomorrow at 3pm?"

kittycat1 Serial expat

Member since 16 April 2013

kittycat1Serial expat22 August 2020 20:21:29

#44

204

Andyviola Active member

Member since 12 August 2018

AndyviolaActive member22 August 2020 21:21:45

#45

Really? Gosling's performance exercised my yawn more than my grin....

kittycat1 Serial expat

Member since 16 April 2013

kittycat1Serial expat22 August 2020 22:45:16

#46

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he has his moments..

ROSIKIF Member

Member since 23 June 2023

ROSIKIFMember23 June 2023 18:47:43

#47

@JIMMY BOND Was she actually playing castanyets? If she wasn´t, I fully understand her the reply

rangfar Member

Member since 30 January 2023

rangfarMember16 October 2023 17:24:24

#48

@Writerman if you want to discover true basic humour you should try watching French film "La cité de la Peur"! ;-p

I have never managed to watch more than five minutes of that...

For a good dose of Spanish humour, the carnival of Cadiz is very well known, but it takes a very high level of Spanish comprehension to understand what it's all about! There are plenty of videos on YouTube if you want to get an idea.

Also, the people of Cadiz province in Andalusia are known to have a funny bone (or several!). It is one of the reasons I moved here; the laid-back attitude and gentle joking and fun-making with just about anyone who shows a curious and good-natured attitude.

People often laugh with themselves and appreciate it when you do the same. It may not be very intellectual (although it can be!) but the goal is just to have a few good laughs together.

Anyway, to me it feels so much more agreeable than the often acerbic (and sometimes hurtful) French 'esprit'! ;-)

(N.B. I have been living in France for 19 years before coming here.)

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