They are similar. However, some critics consider that the first is usually based in social situations, mishaps and language misunderstandings while the second is based on personalized situations and...
Americans are more towards the 'lad' humour and the 'naaaat' humour.as the Mexicans focus on against homosexuals and more about farming habits and skills.
The difference is mainly the British's exaggerated use of sarcasm. American humor is more gentle and mild where the British humor is crude and in most cases rather mean. I wouldn't say that American...