Britons’ lives among least fulfilling, world study shows
The Times | 4/30/25 | Rhys BlakelyA study of whether the inhabitants of different countries are “flourishing” has put the UK close to the bottom of the world rankings. The research surveyed more than 200,000 people on six continents.
They were asked questions designed to gauge not just
happiness and
physical health, but their
sense of purpose,
the quality of their relationships, and their
financial stability.
Hmmm….
I may have a problem: my rankings (on a scale of 1 to 10) would be
0
0
0
0 and
0
But Mate, they got that Sunday roast, bangers and mash, and various pies like shepherd’s pie and steak and kidney pie. Desserts like trifle, sticky toffee pudding, and Eton mess.
So, you’re saying you’re a “zero.” Okay. I’m not here to argue..
I can’t imagine why that would… Damn, there is that bloody “Call to prayer” again.
I feel personally offended that you would rate “quality of relationships” as a zero.
Do the Moon Nukers here at IMAO mean so little to you? Can you not recall all the great times you have had frolicking with the Emu? (Frolicking with/running in fear for your life from: po-tay-to/po-tah-to.) What about all those wonderful
hours minutesseconds spent hanging out with the Yak?I would say that “Quality of Relationships” should be rated at least a three. (This is a 1 through 100 scale, correct?)
Whoops! Wasn’t considering IMAO. It’s more of a Mad magazine than a relationship. And an idio — I mean — ideology.
Or, to paraphrase Home Simpson, it’s a habit, a hobby, and a problem.