Totally Mental British Headlines From Across the Pond

While the fabled "Florida Man" is a notoriously unhinged and often violent figure, headlines from local British news can be equally amusing, but comparatively trivial, innocent, and sometimes downright wholesome. "Cheeky Seagull Nabs Crisps" is an inherently funny headline because of how un-newsworthy it is. And maybe this is just proof that the Brits have got witty humor down to a science—there's a sense of self-awareness written into the most innocuous headlines, which often adds to the absurdity. If there's one thing about the Brits, it's that they're not afraid to look a little bit silly, and we're grateful for that. We've collected a bonkers bunch of uniquely British news headlines, and yes, half of them are about seagulls. So next time you and your mates are enjoying a bit of banter and taking the piss, show the lads these bloody brilliant UK gems. We promise they'll be chuffed. 

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