Michael Booth 7,364 Posted September 3, 2015 Report Share Posted September 3, 2015 With some people it's: Born in the slums, moved to Council house, moved to own home, became 'posh' and think people in a Council house are Chavs. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bubblewrap 3,815 Posted September 3, 2015 Report Share Posted September 3, 2015 Or in the words of John Lennon But you're still f*****g peasants as far as I can see 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,793 Posted September 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2015 Some of the nicest people I have known are council house tenants, Obviously NOT ALL are chavs, but most chavs live in, or did live in, council housing. It would be completely silly & wrong to say they are all chavs, just like saying all women cannot drive or park properly. Most chavs can be found on street corners on most council estates. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mercurydancer 1,104 Posted September 3, 2015 Report Share Posted September 3, 2015 To all concerned. I did not mean to insult anyone from council houses, I just mentioned where the word chav originated from. Nothing more. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Robbie 39 Posted September 3, 2015 Report Share Posted September 3, 2015 From the Telegraph, 3 September 2015 "Stop using the word chav, says an article in the Fabian Review, it is “deeply offensive to a largely voiceless group”. I am not in the habit of agreeing with the socialistic Fabian Society, but they have a point. Chav does not derive from “Cheltenham Average” or “Council House and Violent”. It comes from a Romany word for “boy”. The origin is irrelevant, though, for it is the meaning that hurts. Certainly the stereotypical chav is an absurd figure in his white tracksuit and bling, a silly hairstyle and Burberry accessories, perhaps accompanied by a nasty bullish terrier. But many people use chav as a smokescreen for their hatred of the lower classes. That is adespicable subterfuge. It is not the gipsies that are the victims of the chav stereotype, but the useless youths who hang around with nothing to do. True, schoolchildren have adopted the label chav to identify their own tendency (in opposition to Goths and emo monsters). But that just makes them act up to their bad image. To call people chavs is no better than public schoolboys calling townies “oiks”." 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Michael Booth 7,364 Posted September 3, 2015 Report Share Posted September 3, 2015 'just like saying all women cannot drive or park properly.' (#28). catfan, I don't know how you manage to get out of those meet-ups alive. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted September 3, 2015 Report Share Posted September 3, 2015 We are very nice and 'Catholic' over here and call travellers etc..Country Cousins!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LizzieM 9,507 Posted September 3, 2015 Report Share Posted September 3, 2015 We call 'em 'pikeys' Ian 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted September 4, 2015 Report Share Posted September 4, 2015 Pikeys I seem to think is a relatively recent term. I still prefer Gippo's, but I like the word pikeys. You can really spit it out venomously. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chulla 4,946 Posted September 4, 2015 Report Share Posted September 4, 2015 I remember when the term yob first became popular. It was then said to be a backward boy. In the 1950s there was a popular amusing song called Serutan Yob, which was a comic version of the Nat King Cole hit Nature Boy. I haven't looked, but I bet it is on YouTube. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted September 4, 2015 Report Share Posted September 4, 2015 I like the word 'Lout' but these days it's not sufficiently demonstrative . When I lived at Wollaton in the early 60's, it was beautiful and peaceful, with no vandalism or unruly behaviour. I returned to Wollaton in the early 70's and it was still reasonable with a bit of litter, nothing else. I left in the mid 80's as there was a plethora of loutish kids hanging around Bramcote Lane shops. Since the influx of residents in the new builds behind Grangewood Rd , it has become no better than Cotgrave! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dave 48 847 Posted September 4, 2015 Report Share Posted September 4, 2015 #35. Here you go Chulla. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Compo 10,328 Posted September 4, 2015 Report Share Posted September 4, 2015 I spent my youth in a council house. I now have a former railway station and two acres of land. Neither of those facts make me anything but an ordinary bloke with ordinary feelings and needs. I was taught discipline and where to draw the line. Alas, the latter seems to be missing in many cases these days. 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted September 4, 2015 Report Share Posted September 4, 2015 More or less a mirror man 'ere Compo,two aches!! But still am me,dripping- brown ale.. You can take the man out of Bulwell....... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chulla 4,946 Posted September 4, 2015 Report Share Posted September 4, 2015 #37. Dave, Abso-blooming-lutely brilliant. Sure got the old nostalgia buds going. Many thanks. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,793 Posted September 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2015 I have absolutely no shame in saying I LIVE in a council house. Others on here may think that I am prejudiced againt council house tenents, just how wrong can you be ! 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Michael Booth 7,364 Posted September 4, 2015 Report Share Posted September 4, 2015 catfan, I don't think you're prejudiced against council house tenants. Screaming kids in pubs, now that's another matter. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bubblewrap 3,815 Posted September 4, 2015 Report Share Posted September 4, 2015 Loud parents annoy me as well as noisy kids. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bubblewrap 3,815 Posted September 4, 2015 Report Share Posted September 4, 2015 #41 Technally 10 Downing Street is a (very posh) council house (rent free) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
parmitage 127 Posted September 4, 2015 Report Share Posted September 4, 2015 I live in a one bedroomed council flat in Tamworth and have no complaints 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
parmitage 127 Posted September 4, 2015 Report Share Posted September 4, 2015 mind you inside 10 downing street us bigger than you think and they give tiny little sarnies you can only hold them km your finger and thumb Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TBI 2,351 Posted September 4, 2015 Report Share Posted September 4, 2015 #45 Rent free and posh certainly, thought it was Crown Estate? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bubblewrap 3,815 Posted September 4, 2015 Report Share Posted September 4, 2015 But the occupant don't own the property. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
parmitage 127 Posted September 4, 2015 Report Share Posted September 4, 2015 wonder if rent is paid by direct debit or does a bloke call every friday Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bubblewrap 3,815 Posted September 4, 2015 Report Share Posted September 4, 2015 This one is even posher and the "occupent" is at home Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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