What is a Chav? (country, dance, bass, indie, punk)

dog · 12-28-2007, 08:04 AM

I saw on jackhammer's avatar the word 'chav' being used, can people give me photos and a description of a 'chav'?

British_pharaoh · 12-28-2007, 08:13 AM

a Chav is someone who wears tracksuit bottoms and hoodies with baseball caps (usually burberry) and wears reebok classics
they wear tacky gold jewelry with soveriegn rings on their fingers

and look like complete wankers they drink cans of stella on the streets, ride bmx bikes and think they're the dogs bollox

jackhammer · 12-28-2007, 09:07 AM

Chavs are basically working class kids (and adults) who wear the same clothes, of a general low intellect and only like mainstream music, movies and opinions. When i was growing up you had punks, goths, new romantics, rockers, indie kids and then the trendies. These days a lot of kids dont seem to want to have an identity so they just follow the crowd.

The justice system in Britain seems to getting more lax and consequently youths are more brave in what they can get away with. So a lot of teenagers have no respect for anything at all these days.

This site is so funny:
ChavScum - Welcome

jackhammer · 12-28-2007, 09:25 AM

My avatar is a skit on the opening dialogue spoken by Renton in Trainspotting:

holdyoualways · 12-28-2007, 10:20 AM

ive always wondered what a chav was as well, seeing as how a lot of people on here talk about them & such
learn something new everyday!

right-track · 12-28-2007, 10:39 AM

In my day, the word chav didn't exist.
It was scallies.

The difference between a chav and a scallie, is probably down to musical taste. Scallie's have taste.

Here's a definition of chav, written by someone who lives in the same town as me...

I had the misfortune to live in Gorton for 12 years, before I made my escape 4 years ago. I still visit friends there, and this report is based on my observations from my time living there (yes, I've been there, done it, worn the appropriately logo'd t-shirt, and lived the lifestyle) and from time spent visiting the area since my escape.
Gorton chavs are better known as 'scallies'. Their uniform (male) is generally made up of half-mast trackies, tucked into Disney socks; Nike Shox, and baseball cap worn low under a tightly fastened hooded top - to conceal identity. The female uniform is similar, but 'birds' wear their hoods down to show off their collection of giant hoop earrings (the more earrings in each ear, the better) and gold chains.
Gorton scallies like to ride around in modded old bangers with R'n'B or 'Gangsta' music thumping out of the bass boost system. It seems preferable to have a car full of 'heads' than just one or two people riding. Younger scallies who haven't yet 'acquired' a car (although most scallies can drive from the age of 11) prefer to ride around on pedal-bikes, following people, intimidating pensioners and acting as 'runners' for the bigger boys.
The young ladies of Gorton like to breed early, therefore waiving them of the responsibilty of disciplining young Tonisha/Kai/Malika. The streets of Gorton are full of prams, usually attended by the slightly older green-candle-nosed sibling of a new arrival and accompanied by a fierce-looking dog ('naaaah he's soft as **** really...'). A trip to Gorton on Monday morning will see the queue at the Post Office, stretching around the corner, and continuing for most of the day, as these founders of a new generation wait to collect their 'social'.
After collecting their money, they will then proceed to Gorton Market, although this emporium is now a mere shadow of its former glory, when rip-off labels, cheap make-up and gold jewellery could be purchased in abundance. The next stop is then Kwik Save, and then a taxi home to watch Trisha repeats on ITV2, before collecting their little darlings from school and awaiting the return of their 'men' from a hard day (or night) 'grafting'.
After settling the 'sprogs' into their beds, the scallies will then watch the usual no-brain TV shows whilst listening out for sirens and the police helicopter overhead and tuning in to their 'scanners' to find out which of their unfortunate comrades is being pursued; to laugh at the misfortune of the person and to take to opportunity to 'do one' if it looks like it's 'gonna come on top'.
The highlight of the year is the funfair at Debdale Park, where all the scallies converge for a good honest night of proper old-fashioned fighting, which is even better if scallies from neighbouring towns (Longsight, Clayton, Reddish etc) join the party.
The rest of the year they have to settle for hanging around Debdale Park, Gorton Park, and Delamere Park; drinking alcopops, harassing moshers/skaters, attempting to breed more scallies, and 'taxing' the mobile phones/shoes/money from lesser unfortunate people stupid enough to be passing by.
The ultimate status symbol for a scally is the ASBO. Scallies who win this coveted award earn the lifelong respect of their peers, and only need to live a slightly restricted life for just a few years, whilst being treated as gods by their younger 'less hard' followers.
Gorton - the jewel of East Manchester - visit soon! (but watch your gold, your phone, your car, your shoes....)

right-track · 12-28-2007, 11:30 AM

Chavalanche...

At first glance this whole thing looks hilarious.
Apart from the fact these chavs are badly imitating black American 'gangtsa's', there is a sad, underlying and sinister developement going on here.
Some of these kids are either selling, or running drugs and some of them will be armed.
This is the way things are going in major cities around the U.K.
Chav is becoming a way of life and it scares the shit out of me.

teshadoh · 12-28-2007, 12:07 PM

Ah - we call those mooks here in the US. Typically they are Italian-Americans who live in the northeast US, particularly in NYC.

jackhammer · 12-28-2007, 12:11 PM

Does anyone go to school or work in moss side. My youngest is the same age as that girl towards the end. this country needs to get a grip on things and quickly. Look at that lad getting shot in liverpool and a veritable blanket of silence in fear of reprisals. It is scary. Compared to some parts of the world it seems innocent but this is just the beginning of a downward spiral.

British_pharaoh · 12-28-2007, 04:30 PM

yeah scallies and townies were the words up my end up until everyone adopted the word 'chav'

I hate them they're as bad as the moshers

12-28-2007, 08:04 AM	#1 (permalink)
dog this bird has flown Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: paris,texas Posts: 860	What is a Chav? I saw on jackhammer's avatar the word 'chav' being used, can people give me photos and a description of a 'chav'?

12-28-2007, 08:13 AM	#2 (permalink)
British_pharaoh Music Addict Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Manchester UK Posts: 454	a Chav is someone who wears tracksuit bottoms and hoodies with baseball caps (usually burberry) and wears reebok classics they wear tacky gold jewelry with soveriegn rings on their fingers and look like complete wankers they drink cans of stella on the streets, ride bmx bikes and think they're the dogs bollox __________________ "I hate Purity, I hate Goodness, I don't want virtue to exist anywhere. I want everyone corrupt to the bones" Fat Ed's Guide To Metal http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cfdqV_sqal0

12-28-2007, 09:07 AM	#3 (permalink)
jackhammer Ba and Be. Join Date: May 2007 Location: This Is England Posts: 17,331	Chavs are basically working class kids (and adults) who wear the same clothes, of a general low intellect and only like mainstream music, movies and opinions. When i was growing up you had punks, goths, new romantics, rockers, indie kids and then the trendies. These days a lot of kids dont seem to want to have an identity so they just follow the crowd. The justice system in Britain seems to getting more lax and consequently youths are more brave in what they can get away with. So a lot of teenagers have no respect for anything at all these days. This site is so funny: ChavScum - Welcome __________________ It be my music and film collection. “A cynic by experience, a romantic by inclination and now a hero by necessity.”

12-28-2007, 09:25 AM	#4 (permalink)
jackhammer Ba and Be. Join Date: May 2007 Location: This Is England Posts: 17,331	My avatar is a skit on the opening dialogue spoken by Renton in Trainspotting: __________________ It be my music and film collection. “A cynic by experience, a romantic by inclination and now a hero by necessity.”

12-28-2007, 10:20 AM	#5 (permalink)
holdyoualways Elevator to the moon Join Date: May 2005 Location: Snowy, cold, miserable Pennsylvania Posts: 1,088	ive always wondered what a chav was as well, seeing as how a lot of people on here talk about them & such learn something new everyday! __________________ You're my satellite <3

12-28-2007, 10:39 AM	#6 (permalink)
right-track Atchin' Akai Join Date: May 2005 Location: Unamerica Posts: 8,723	In my day, the word chav didn't exist. It was scallies. The difference between a chav and a scallie, is probably down to musical taste. Scallie's have taste. Here's a definition of chav, written by someone who lives in the same town as me... I had the misfortune to live in Gorton for 12 years, before I made my escape 4 years ago. I still visit friends there, and this report is based on my observations from my time living there (yes, I've been there, done it, worn the appropriately logo'd t-shirt, and lived the lifestyle) and from time spent visiting the area since my escape. Gorton chavs are better known as 'scallies'. Their uniform (male) is generally made up of half-mast trackies, tucked into Disney socks; Nike Shox, and baseball cap worn low under a tightly fastened hooded top - to conceal identity. The female uniform is similar, but 'birds' wear their hoods down to show off their collection of giant hoop earrings (the more earrings in each ear, the better) and gold chains. Gorton scallies like to ride around in modded old bangers with R'n'B or 'Gangsta' music thumping out of the bass boost system. It seems preferable to have a car full of 'heads' than just one or two people riding. Younger scallies who haven't yet 'acquired' a car (although most scallies can drive from the age of 11) prefer to ride around on pedal-bikes, following people, intimidating pensioners and acting as 'runners' for the bigger boys. The young ladies of Gorton like to breed early, therefore waiving them of the responsibilty of disciplining young Tonisha/Kai/Malika. The streets of Gorton are full of prams, usually attended by the slightly older green-candle-nosed sibling of a new arrival and accompanied by a fierce-looking dog ('naaaah he's soft as **** really...'). A trip to Gorton on Monday morning will see the queue at the Post Office, stretching around the corner, and continuing for most of the day, as these founders of a new generation wait to collect their 'social'. After collecting their money, they will then proceed to Gorton Market, although this emporium is now a mere shadow of its former glory, when rip-off labels, cheap make-up and gold jewellery could be purchased in abundance. The next stop is then Kwik Save, and then a taxi home to watch Trisha repeats on ITV2, before collecting their little darlings from school and awaiting the return of their 'men' from a hard day (or night) 'grafting'. After settling the 'sprogs' into their beds, the scallies will then watch the usual no-brain TV shows whilst listening out for sirens and the police helicopter overhead and tuning in to their 'scanners' to find out which of their unfortunate comrades is being pursued; to laugh at the misfortune of the person and to take to opportunity to 'do one' if it looks like it's 'gonna come on top'. The highlight of the year is the funfair at Debdale Park, where all the scallies converge for a good honest night of proper old-fashioned fighting, which is even better if scallies from neighbouring towns (Longsight, Clayton, Reddish etc) join the party. The rest of the year they have to settle for hanging around Debdale Park, Gorton Park, and Delamere Park; drinking alcopops, harassing moshers/skaters, attempting to breed more scallies, and 'taxing' the mobile phones/shoes/money from lesser unfortunate people stupid enough to be passing by. The ultimate status symbol for a scally is the ASBO. Scallies who win this coveted award earn the lifelong respect of their peers, and only need to live a slightly restricted life for just a few years, whilst being treated as gods by their younger 'less hard' followers. Gorton - the jewel of East Manchester - visit soon! (but watch your gold, your phone, your car, your shoes....)

12-28-2007, 11:30 AM	#7 (permalink)
right-track Atchin' Akai Join Date: May 2005 Location: Unamerica Posts: 8,723	Chavalanche... At first glance this whole thing looks hilarious. Apart from the fact these chavs are badly imitating black American 'gangtsa's', there is a sad, underlying and sinister developement going on here. Some of these kids are either selling, or running drugs and some of them will be armed. This is the way things are going in major cities around the U.K. Chav is becoming a way of life and it scares the shit out of me.

12-28-2007, 12:07 PM	#8 (permalink)
teshadoh Music Addict Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 94	Ah - we call those mooks here in the US. Typically they are Italian-Americans who live in the northeast US, particularly in NYC.

12-28-2007, 12:11 PM	#9 (permalink)
jackhammer Ba and Be. Join Date: May 2007 Location: This Is England Posts: 17,331	Does anyone go to school or work in moss side. My youngest is the same age as that girl towards the end. this country needs to get a grip on things and quickly. Look at that lad getting shot in liverpool and a veritable blanket of silence in fear of reprisals. It is scary. Compared to some parts of the world it seems innocent but this is just the beginning of a downward spiral. __________________ It be my music and film collection. “A cynic by experience, a romantic by inclination and now a hero by necessity.”

12-28-2007, 04:30 PM	#10 (permalink)
British_pharaoh Music Addict Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Manchester UK Posts: 454	yeah scallies and townies were the words up my end up until everyone adopted the word 'chav' I hate them they're as bad as the moshers __________________ "I hate Purity, I hate Goodness, I don't want virtue to exist anywhere. I want everyone corrupt to the bones" Fat Ed's Guide To Metal http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cfdqV_sqal0