I was just too dismayed about the Newfie jokes to take in the historical background
No need for dismay, unless it be at the general wickedness of humanity. Everywhere has some version of those jokes, hence also Canada.
On the other hand, it may be the circles I move in, but I've not heard anyone tell an Irish joke for a long time. On the other hand, Norfolk jokes (which have a degree of overlap) are now common currency.
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Date: 2012-07-20 08:53 pm (UTC)No need for dismay, unless it be at the general wickedness of humanity. Everywhere has some version of those jokes, hence also Canada.
On the other hand, it may be the circles I move in, but I've not heard anyone tell an Irish joke for a long time. On the other hand, Norfolk jokes (which have a degree of overlap) are now common currency.