Pistonheads- Anti-Chav Chavs?
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I have just finished reading another anti-chav topic from pistonheads non-chav brigade. It made me think that some of their critisisms actually could be directed at petrolheads in general, also some people here display a more tasteful, yet blatant material "bling". I have come to a conclusion that the term "Chav" intrudes into the PH populace. In some cases we are guilty and should hold our hands up.
It's rather like those self-made hillbilly builders you see at golf clubs. Arrive in an X5, order some red wine and pate (whatever that is) and proceed to try and convince everyone what a cultured chap they are!
Folks, tell me, what Chav qualities do you exhibit?
It's rather like those self-made hillbilly builders you see at golf clubs. Arrive in an X5, order some red wine and pate (whatever that is) and proceed to try and convince everyone what a cultured chap they are!
Folks, tell me, what Chav qualities do you exhibit?
There is a slight overlap between the max power lot and many piston heads. However, for most, the similarities extend only as far as modifying their cars.
I would hope there is no overlap between chavs and PHers. I doubt there are many PHers who go round doing other chavvy type things such as vandalising innocent peoples property, mugging old ladies and starting brawls in town centres post kicking out time.
>> Edited by chief-0369 on Wednesday 22 December 15:08
I would hope there is no overlap between chavs and PHers. I doubt there are many PHers who go round doing other chavvy type things such as vandalising innocent peoples property, mugging old ladies and starting brawls in town centres post kicking out time.
>> Edited by chief-0369 on Wednesday 22 December 15:08
I lust after an Escort Cosworth and intend to own in the near future. I really like Evos. I can a ppreciate a well-modified vehicle. I'm a low-income worker about to enter a blue-collar profession. I detest Burberry, baseball caps, fighting on a saturday night and 'bling'. I pay my taxes, have never had a day unemployed, or claimed state benefits.
Which side of the boundary do I fall?
Which side of the boundary do I fall?
Chav is an attitude that seems to manifest itself in several areas. Clothing, behaviour, and unfortunately cars in some cases.
I have bumped into a couple of the Lax Power brigade that I would no more class as chav than many I have met through PH. They have a genuine interest in cars and are doing it on a budget hence the tuning route to improve their cars. They would no more smash up a bus stop or hang out side offies drinking White Lightening than any of us.
I have bumped into a couple of the Lax Power brigade that I would no more class as chav than many I have met through PH. They have a genuine interest in cars and are doing it on a budget hence the tuning route to improve their cars. They would no more smash up a bus stop or hang out side offies drinking White Lightening than any of us.
love machine said:
I have just finished reading another anti-chav topic from pistonheads non-chav brigade. It made me think that some of their critisisms actually could be directed at petrolheads in general, also some people here display a more tasteful, yet blatant material "bling". ?
I think chavs and laxxers are quite easy to mix up sometimes but the distinction should be made between the benefits scum, criminal underclass and people who modify cars for looks rather than performance. I know a lad who has put close to 10 grand into modifying a clio but he pays with his own money, works hard and the car looks "good."
The bling question is a bit harder, the numerous watch threads on here may show you have a point, but I think it depends on the reasons you buy an expensive watch. If it's for the quality of the engineering etc then fair enough, but if you buy one to pose with and boast about then that would qualify you for chav status-albeit a rich chav.
Harry Flashman said:
I play Girls Aloud in the Bentley.
Sorry, typo. I play with Girls Aloud in the Bentley.
I am clearly a chav.
Good thinking, chief, bravo.
Must say, that bunch are far, far removed from the Manitoba moose; which red blooded guv'nor can honestly say they remain unaffected by the searing charms of Kimberley or the sultry pout of our Sarah?
Comely fillies in extremis.
I've always had a liking for RS Fords, quite fancy an Impreza, X5 or even a 2.0 16V Nova (if it didn't have any lairy body mod's).
I occasionally wear a baseball cap (albeit not faux Burberry) on Saturday mornings to the bakery or newsagents if I decide to go before having a shower. However, it's not worn backwards, sideways or with a cheeky flip just ever so slightly upwards and to the side.
I have a pair of white Nike trainers. I'm pale & skinny. I used to have shoulder-length hair tied back. I used to have a pierced ear & eyebrow. They've been closed for years, but technically they're still pierced I suppose.
On the flip-side...
I'm a white-collar "professional" worker. I went to a "posh" grammar school. I have a mortgage rather than renting. Our house isn't ex local-authority. I've never claimed state benefits in my life. I'm married rather than having a "common law" wife. I don't wear any jewellery apart from my wedding ring. I don't own a polo shirt of any description. I don't own any white socks. I don't have any kids despite being almost 30.
What do you reckon? Borderline?
I occasionally wear a baseball cap (albeit not faux Burberry) on Saturday mornings to the bakery or newsagents if I decide to go before having a shower. However, it's not worn backwards, sideways or with a cheeky flip just ever so slightly upwards and to the side.
I have a pair of white Nike trainers. I'm pale & skinny. I used to have shoulder-length hair tied back. I used to have a pierced ear & eyebrow. They've been closed for years, but technically they're still pierced I suppose.
On the flip-side...
I'm a white-collar "professional" worker. I went to a "posh" grammar school. I have a mortgage rather than renting. Our house isn't ex local-authority. I've never claimed state benefits in my life. I'm married rather than having a "common law" wife. I don't wear any jewellery apart from my wedding ring. I don't own a polo shirt of any description. I don't own any white socks. I don't have any kids despite being almost 30.
What do you reckon? Borderline?
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