Why the hatred towards large screen TV owners?
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I've noticed on this site that when it comes to discussing the UK that people who own or aspire to owning a large screen TV are often labelled chavs etc etc.
"Plasma TV's, new cars and 2 weeks in Spain is the measure of lifes qualities"
A quote from another thread tonight, not having a go at whoever posted that but I often find it curious that it seems that anybody who owns a Plasma is labelled as such.
I quite agree that people on the dole should not be living in a lap of luxury but surely people who work hard and want something nice in life shouldn't be 'mocked'.
"Plasma TV's, new cars and 2 weeks in Spain is the measure of lifes qualities"
A quote from another thread tonight, not having a go at whoever posted that but I often find it curious that it seems that anybody who owns a Plasma is labelled as such.
I quite agree that people on the dole should not be living in a lap of luxury but surely people who work hard and want something nice in life shouldn't be 'mocked'.
Im afraid ive only got the 42 inches.
And for all of those that dont like them.............when you are bored of watching on yout s
tty little telly, feel free to come and watch from through my window.
Never had much hostility to be honest, like most things in life the people who claim to resent them cannot afford them, hence the hatred.
And for all of those that dont like them.............when you are bored of watching on yout s
tty little telly, feel free to come and watch from through my window.Never had much hostility to be honest, like most things in life the people who claim to resent them cannot afford them, hence the hatred.
raf_gti said:
I've noticed on this site that when it comes to discussing the UK that people who own or aspire to owning a large screen TV are often labelled chavs etc etc.
"Plasma TV's, new cars and 2 weeks in Spain is the measure of lifes qualities"
A quote from another thread tonight, not having a go at whoever posted that but I often find it curious that it seems that anybody who owns a Plasma is labelled as such.
I quite agree that people on the dole should not be living in a lap of luxury but surely people who work hard and want something nice in life shouldn't be 'mocked'.
Sounds like a spot on quote blown out of proportion tbh, read it again, its surely aimed at people who rinse credit to afford larger TV's and 58 plate cars but neglect the simple things that affect ones quality of life?"Plasma TV's, new cars and 2 weeks in Spain is the measure of lifes qualities"
A quote from another thread tonight, not having a go at whoever posted that but I often find it curious that it seems that anybody who owns a Plasma is labelled as such.
I quite agree that people on the dole should not be living in a lap of luxury but surely people who work hard and want something nice in life shouldn't be 'mocked'.
172ff said:
Because its a chavy thing to do. Like shopping in Aldi, Lidl, Kwicksave et al.
You guys didn't buy your new tellys from Brighthouse did you?
Keep it below 26" please.
Nope shopping in Aldi/ Lidl is financially prudent for certain items. Taking the piss out of these places is kind of contradicting your point about Brighthouse. Buying stuff from Brighthouse isn't prudent, not wasting money unneccesarily is.You guys didn't buy your new tellys from Brighthouse did you?
Keep it below 26" please.
I play computer games, enjoy movies and watching sports, a 26 inch just wouldn't cut it. I find our 32" is too small at the moment, it's only a matter of time until we get a 47 or 50 incher in. This is another area of life where size really does matter!
schmalex said:
IMO, big telly's are both hideous & pointless. There is nothing worth watching on telly that warrants a huge screen. That is coupled with the fact that a TV dominating the lounge speaks volumes about priorities
Really? What does your lounge say about you then? Genuinely curious 
schmalex said:
IMO, big telly's are both hideous & pointless. There is nothing worth watching on telly that warrants a huge screen. That is coupled with the fact that a TV dominating the lounge speaks volumes about priorities
What's wrong with wanting to watch a high-definition film on a large screen?raf_gti said:
schmalex said:
IMO, big telly's are both hideous & pointless. There is nothing worth watching on telly that warrants a huge screen. That is coupled with the fact that a TV dominating the lounge speaks volumes about priorities
Really? What does your lounge say about you then? Genuinely curious Have got a big fireplace, smallish (26") TV & a big bookcase filled with Atlases & general reference books
Arese said:
schmalex said:
IMO, big telly's are both hideous & pointless. There is nothing worth watching on telly that warrants a huge screen. That is coupled with the fact that a TV dominating the lounge speaks volumes about priorities
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