I don't want to sound like an apologist for Anglo-Saxons, but one thing I enjoy from the English character is its affinity for absurdism. For the epitome of this cultural strand try watching some Monty Python, or read one of Jeremy Clarkson's superlative-laden articles for The Times newspaper.

Alternatively, spend any amount of time inside a middle-class sixth form college, or any university in England. Enter the common room and around 60% of the students inside will either be talking about faecal matter, or at least contemplating opening a discussion based around it. I well remember my school days. For example:

Guy #1: "I think we should sellotape a turd to the inside of someone's washing machine."

Guy #2: "Poor fellow who would have that done to him. If you seal it inside a zip-lock bag it would protect the clothes."

Guy #1: "It would also keep the turd intact."

Toilet humour: England's greatest cultural export.