Sense of humour in Bulgaria

Bhavna · 2019-07-03T12:41:16+02:00

Discover the unique nuances of Bulgarian humour, including cultural codes, local comedians, and acceptable joke topics for newcomers.

Bhavna Team

Member since 01 June 2015

BhavnaTeam03 July 2019 10:41:16

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Hello everyone,

Should we set out to explore Bulgarian聮s 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 Bulgaria?

Is it acceptable to joke about any situations?

What is typically funny and what is absolutely not funny?

Are there any popular comedians in Bulgaria and how would one be able to discover them (stand-up shows, festivals, internet, etc.)?

What is the funniest joke you have heard in Bulgaria?

Please share your experience,

Bhavna

Guest3659871 Guest

Guest3659871Guest07 July 2019 19:46:20

I麓m quite new in the country and doesn麓t speak the langugage fully yet but consider the people to have all sorts of humour, have not noticed anything forbidden to joke about. And if you are able to joke about yourself, it麓s aways new situations coming up as a stranger they will love you!

About comedians I really haven麓t found out yet. Sorry! But I found people very laid back and very generous with a so far great humour.

JimJ ViP

Member since 07 December 2015

JimJViP08 July 2019 11:22:23

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Bulgaria is in the Balkans: people in Balkan countries have a very specific sense of humour, which personally I don't share at all - like Queen Victoria, I am distinctly unamused by most Bulgarian "jokes" and "comedians".

Pastmaster Member

Member since 27 June 2018

PastmasterMember19 July 2019 14:44:41

People aren't as easily offended in BG. It's a lot easier to joke around here than back in the States.

eugiebear Active member

Member since 05 June 2017

eugiebearActive member19 July 2019 15:31:05

a typical example聽

A rather drunk lieutenant formed up the platoon:
"Soldiers, why is the formation so crooked?"
"Because the Earth is round!" - someone called out.
"Who said that?"
"Galileo."
"Galileo, step forward!"
"But he has died long ago!"
"So then?! People here are dying, and no one is reporting this to me?"

*Joke was translated from Bulgarian*

eugiebear Active member

Member since 05 June 2017

eugiebearActive member20 July 2019 04:10:56

another one.

You are a vegetarian. Why do you eat rabbits?' the doctor asks a patience.

'This is a form of vengeance. They eat cabbage,' the patient replies.

mutley Active member

Member since 10 July 2011

mutleyActive member22 July 2019 14:44:25

I am happy to say there are very few if any "PC聽 Snowflakes" in Bulgaria so since 2007 I have had no problems with my sense of humour in Bulgaria, and being ex-military some of it is an acquired taste.

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