Red Willow Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 On my commute home from Manchester city centre I noticed lots of flat caps, the wearers all had London accents as United are playing Charlton. Is this a new fashion statement by softies? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hallucinating Goose Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 I thought flat caps had become a bit of a fashion thing a few years back when Peaky Blinders was at its height of popularity. I remember seeing a lot of young people wearing them around that time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hw88 Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 16 hours ago, Red Willow said: On my commute home from Manchester city centre I noticed lots of flat caps, the wearers all had London accents as United are playing Charlton. Is this a new fashion statement by softies? They are quite common in London as well - think Del Boy on OFAH. Yes, it's a long old slog up from the Home Counties to watch your team play at home! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graveyard johnny Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 when i was young flat caps and beards were for old blokes - now you see lads in their 30s walking round looking like one of the Dingles from Emmerdale WTF? see you later undertaker - in a while necrophile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hallucinating Goose Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 2 hours ago, graveyard johnny said: when i was young flat caps and beards were for old blokes - now you see lads in their 30s walking round looking like one of the Dingles from Emmerdale WTF? Saw an idiot like this earlier today, only made even more idiotic by the unicycle he was riding through the two centre... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madrileño Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 16 minutes ago, The Hallucinating Goose said: Saw an idiot like this earlier today, only made even more idiotic by the unicycle he was riding through the two centre... Which town was that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hallucinating Goose Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 1 minute ago, Madrileño said: Which town was that? Beverley. Just riding down the middle of the street in front of the bus I was on. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madrileño Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 Just now, The Hallucinating Goose said: Beverley. Just riding down the middle of the street in front of the bus I was on. Thanks. Note to self: Will avoid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hallucinating Goose Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 4 minutes ago, Madrileño said: Thanks. Note to self: Will avoid. Tell you what, you haven't seen bearded hipster weirdos until you've been to York. That's where I was heading on the bus and I haven't been for quite a while. Jesus the hipster explosion in that city is almost unbearable. I went up to a burger van at one point to get some dinner and the burgers they were doing were in pink bread buns... Obviously I didn't buy one and just went to a bakery instead and got a few of pasties. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnM Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 (edited) 12 hours ago, graveyard johnny said: when i was young flat caps and beards were for old blokes - now you see lads in their 30s walking round looking like one of the Dingles from Emmerdale WTF? I blame "The Repair Shop". Edited January 12, 2023 by JohnM 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnM Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 8 hours ago, The Hallucinating Goose said: Tell you what, you haven't seen bearded hipster weirdos until you've been to York. That's where I was heading on the bus and I haven't been for quite a while. Jesus the hipster explosion in that city is almost unbearable. I went up to a burger van at one point to get some dinner and the burgers they were doing were in pink bread buns... Obviously I didn't buy one and just went to a bakery instead and got a few of pasties. bearded hipster weirdos Same round here. I just hope it doesn't catch on with men. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Willow Posted January 12, 2023 Author Share Posted January 12, 2023 On 11/01/2023 at 11:42, hw88 said: They are quite common in London as well - think Del Boy on OFAH. Yes, it's a long old slog up from the Home Counties to watch your team play at home! I think these were from London/southern softies judging by the accent. Just seemed to be an outbreak that day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyXIII Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 8 minutes ago, Red Willow said: I think these were from London/southern softies judging by the accent. Just seemed to be an outbreak that day. Outbreak? It must be a new virus. They'll make a vaccine to protect us northerners soon. 1 1 Rethymno Rugby League Appreciation Society Founder (and, so far, only) member. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bedfordshire Bronco Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 Shoreditch w*****ers mostly It's only acceptable for people who are northerner over 70 to wear them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stirlin Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 (edited) 17 hours ago, The Hallucinating Goose said: Tell you what, you haven't seen bearded hipster weirdos until you've been to York. That's where I was heading on the bus and I haven't been for quite a while. Jesus the hipster explosion in that city is almost unbearable. I went up to a burger van at one point to get some dinner and the burgers they were doing were in pink bread buns... Obviously I didn't buy one and just went to a bakery instead and got a few of pasties. Apologies , such a beautifull city they are migrating from down south , my local The Rook & Gaskil brew their own beer in the cellar under the name Three Non Beards . Edited January 12, 2023 by Stirlin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hallucinating Goose Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 20 minutes ago, Stirlin said: Apologies , such a beautifull city they are migrating from down south , my local The Rook & Gaskil brew their own beer in the cellar under the name Three Non Beards . Don't get me wrong, York is my second favourite city in the world and I do love the place, its just been a year or so since I've been there and there did seem to be a massive influx of hipsters. We had it here in Hull a few years ago as well but we built a specific hipster district around Humber Street and the marina and they're all just contained down there well out of the way. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hw88 Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 3 hours ago, The Hallucinating Goose said: Don't get me wrong, York is my second favourite city in the world and I do love the place, its just been a year or so since I've been there and there did seem to be a massive influx of hipsters. We had it here in Hull a few years ago as well but we built a specific hipster district around Humber Street and the marina and they're all just contained down there well out of the way. What's number 1? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hallucinating Goose Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 32 minutes ago, hw88 said: What's number 1? Berlin. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haskey Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 Featherstone have always been known as the flat cappers , well before the London softies took them on board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griff Posted January 13, 2023 Share Posted January 13, 2023 On 12/01/2023 at 13:05, Red Willow said: I think these were from London/southern softies judging by the accent. Just seemed to be an outbreak that day. Whoooosh! "We'll sell you a seat .... but you'll only need the edge of it!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griff Posted January 13, 2023 Share Posted January 13, 2023 18 hours ago, haskey said: Featherstone have always been known as the flat cappers , well before the London softies took them on board. Always ? No. "We'll sell you a seat .... but you'll only need the edge of it!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griff Posted January 13, 2023 Share Posted January 13, 2023 On 11/01/2023 at 11:42, hw88 said: They are quite common in London as well - think Del Boy on OFAH. Or Jack Jarvis in Still Game. "We'll sell you a seat .... but you'll only need the edge of it!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolford6 Posted January 13, 2023 Share Posted January 13, 2023 Under a tenner at Skipton Market. Under Scrutiny by the Right-On Thought Police Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Futtocks Posted January 13, 2023 Share Posted January 13, 2023 In an upcoming episode of QI, it will probably be revealed that the flat cap was invented in Deptford or Hackney. Let me never fall into the vulgar mistake of dreaming that I am persecuted whenever I am contradicted. Ralph Waldo Emerson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hallucinating Goose Posted January 13, 2023 Share Posted January 13, 2023 1 hour ago, Futtocks said: In an upcoming episode of QI, it will probably be revealed that the flat cap was invented in Deptford or Hackney. Apparently the style of a flat cap can be traced back to the 14th century where it first appeared in Northern England and was originally known as a bonnet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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