Indeed, the Dutch sense of humor can seem direct, and sometimes even crass, to those who are unfamiliar with it. In fact, to the foreign eye, their nonchalant ways may even be perceived as brutal rudeness. Hoe noem je een dinosaurus als hij in Nederland woont? Een Nederlandsaurus Rex! (What do you call a dinosaur when he lives in the Netherlands? A Dutcherasaurus Rex!) Increasingly we believe the world needs more meaningful, real-life connections between curious travellers keen to explore the world in a more responsible way. That is why we have intensively curated a collection of premium small-group trips as an invitation to meet and connect with new, like-minded people for once-in-a-lifetime experiences in three categories: Culture Trips, Rail Trips and Private Trips. Our Trips are suitable for both solo travelers, couples and friends who want to explore the world together.

Since you are here, we would like to share our vision for the future of travel - and the direction Culture Trip is moving in. Four fonts walk into a bar. The barman says: “Oi – get out. We don’t want your type in here.” (Photo: Pexels) Gallic Wars: Lost. In a war whose ending foreshadows the next 2000 years of French history, France is conquered by of all things, an Italian. Omafiets, literally ‘grandmother bicycle’ is one of the most common items in the Netherlands. If you live in a Dutch city, you’ll almost certainly ride one. These bikes have a frame that allows you to step onto the bike easily, even if you’re wearing a skirt. They allow you to sit upright and ride comfortably along your route. Photo: DEA/G. SIOEN/Getty ImagesThere are two things I hate in this world... People who are intolerant of other people's cultures and the Dutch. Een Nederlander (or as the Belgian say ‘Hollander’) werd gevraagd voor een donatie voor een verzorgingshuis.

They both slowly remove clogs. I'll see myself out... Hey, at least it was original. Thanks for the gold ! Een Belg steekt een lucifer aan en blaast hem direct weer uit. “Zo”, denkt hij, “ik houd deze, want deze werkt.”

5. He who has butter on this head should stay out of the sun

My phone will ring at 2am and my wife’ll look at me and go, “Who’s that calling at this time?” I say, “I don’t know. If I knew that we wouldn’t need the bloody phone.” – Lee Evans

Origin: The original version of the expression ‘Hijs is van de trap gevallen en heeft zijn haar gebroken’ (He feel down the stairs and broke this hair) was already in use in the 18th century. 9. Hand shoes If this person is a man, you can also call him mafkees, after the Dutch first name Kees. The plural is mafkezen. Waarom zijn Nederlanders zo goed in hinkelen? Ze zijn altijd op één been aan het staan voor de koning. (Why are Dutch people so good at hopping? They’re always standing on one leg for the king.)

Dutch culture and quirks provide ample material for a good laugh. In this article, we present a compilation of 80+ light-hearted Dutch jokes that are sure to bring a smile to your face. So, let’s dive into the world of Dutch humor and enjoy a dose of laughter!

Waarom hebben ze in Friesland zeilboten met een glazen bodem? Zodat ze onder het varen de weg kunnen zien. (Why do they have sailboats with glass bottoms in Friesland? So they can see the road while sailing.)

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I was planning on splitting the dinner bill with my girlfriend But she told me she wouldn't go Dutch and Greek on the same night Despite being very open and direct, the Dutch can also be reserved and private. As a result, they seldom initiate interactions with strangers. When you engage in conversations with Dutch people, it’s a good idea to be aware of some topics that are considered impolite. In general, the Dutch avoid discussing subjects that could place people in any kind of hierarchy. For instance, you shouldn’t discuss money or personal wealth with people you don’t know well. On the other hand, Dutch people are much more open when speaking about certain topics that are taboo in other cultures, such as sex. Body language Italian Wars: Lost. France becomes the first and only country to ever lose two wars when fighting Italians. The Dutch love expressions and will litter their everyday conversations with them. Just when you think you’ve learned them all, all of a sudden you hear about someone ‘having butter on their head’ or ‘falling into the house with a door’.