Russian woman who moved to UK shares hilarious observation about Brits
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Natalia Wright, a Russian woman who now resides in Yorkshire, has amusingly pointed out that Brits seem to have a fascination for wearing silly hats. Sharing her observations on TikTok, Natalia noted British people don't often wear hats but when they do, they grab the chance to "look silly".
While living in Russia, she always opted for stylish hats, but since moving to the UK, she embraced the local quirks by purchasing a garish pink knitted hat for two pounds from a charity shop. Facing the viewers, she remarked: "I have noticed that British people don't wear hats but if they do they usually take this opportunity to look silly and when I lived in Russia I took it very seriously and I would usually buy a stylish hat but today I bought this hat from a charity shop for just two quid and it looks so silly and I like it."
Further declaring her affection for the hat, Wright felt it suited her personality, adding, "I really like it. I think it represents me very well and I think I'm becoming more British if I can say so."
Her video struck a chord with viewers, garnering 330,000 views, 52,000 likes, and numerous affirming comments. One TikTok user concurred: "As a British person I can confirm we love silly hats."
Another joked about an official 'ministry for silly hats', while a different user reminisced, "We had a silly hat party last Christmas".
Meanwhile, one user recalled their grandad's fondness for whimsical headwear: "My grandad loved silly hats, he used to collect them. Just before he passed, it was his request that everyone came to his funeral wearing the funniest hat they could find."
Brits have a long-standing tradition of donning a variety of hats, ranging from casual everyday caps to formal attire for special occasions, and naturally, the quintessential knitted bobble hat remains a winter wardrobe staple for both youngsters and adults alike.
Other TikTokers engaging with Natalia's video emphasised the laid-back British fashion ethos. One remarked: "Just today my (Polish) mum was saying how much she loves that people like to dress a little silly here in England and don't take themselves as seriously".
In concurrence, another added: "Everyone thinks the Brits are so serious but we really aren't! A silly hat brings colour and joy to our long dark winters."
Some commenters even debated whether Natalia's hat met the 'silliness' standard, sparking humorously critical feedback: "I apologise but I work in the department of silly hats and in fact your hat is not silly, or silly enough. I recommend going to your nearest silly hat shop and buying a proper silly hat."
In contrast, the approach to hats in Russia, Natalia's home country, tends to err on the side of chic as hats are often worn more for style than warmth during the cold months. Reacting to a comment about her hat being insufficiently 'silly', Natalia expressed: "I wouldn't wear something like this in Russia".
Natalia captured the TikTok in Bridlington, East Yorkshire, with some users on the platform suggesting she's "becoming more British" by saying 'quid' rather than pound. Not to mention, the daft hat she donned.
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