The 'Meldrew' population

The 'Meldrew' population

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Neil Menzies

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5,167 posts

290 months

Monday 26th August 2002
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Article on the radio this morning about a notable section of the voting population, christened the 'meldrews'.

They tend to be modedrately well-off middle class, 35-55, hard working, and are angry about PCness, transport, the NHS, Blair and cronies, don't believe anyone in power (or indeed the alternatives) have a scooby about running anything...

Sounds like we've been found out

madcop

6,649 posts

269 months

Monday 26th August 2002
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I recently turned 40 and the card from my children was a Victor Meldrew talking card the message was

" I dont believe it, you are another year older. Makes you totally sick doesn't it!"

I guess they sussed me before the radio did then!

CarZee

13,382 posts

273 months

Monday 26th August 2002
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lol

honestly though, IMO it really says something when the section of the population who actually give a shit about things are but an object of riducule for the unwashed. How imaginative to pigeon-hole us as a tragi-comedic sad old man from TV.

Fcuking wakners...

steve-p

1,448 posts

288 months

Monday 26th August 2002
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It seems rather obvious but Victor Meldrew was 60 years old in the very first episode, and therefore has no actual connection with that age group.

apache

39,731 posts

290 months

Monday 26th August 2002
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ah ha I've been likened to Meldrew by Flasher.....he does wash though....usually

philshort

8,293 posts

283 months

Monday 26th August 2002
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My wife has been calling me Victor Meldrew for some time now, so I guess its guilty as charged!

cotty

40,146 posts

290 months

Tuesday 27th August 2002
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honestly though, IMO it really says something when the section of the population who actually give a shit about things are but an object of riducule for the unwashed.


Especially when you think of the amount of money the 35-55 year olds pay in taxes etc

CarZee

13,382 posts

273 months

Tuesday 27th August 2002
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My wife has been calling me Victor Meldrew for some time now, so I guess its guilty as charged!
Now you mention it... people seem to have been pointing at the bloke on the telly and saying "That's you that is" to me for as long as I can remember

bryanlister

4,751 posts

287 months

Tuesday 27th August 2002
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Phew! When I saw the title to this thread, I thought all 'Meldrews' were going to be up for criticism and that I was going to have keep quiet. It is a great relief to learn that considering I am 34, middlish class, an avid PistonHeader - I AM NOT ALONE!

My fiancee has invented the verb "To Victor" especially for me.

I don't have particular political aspirations but there are many things that I do care about and sometimes with some strength of feeling. If you work on the basis that 95% or people don't give a monkey's about an issue - it is really important that the remainder do to avert going down the slippery slope of deterioration. My pet hates are:

1. "civil liberties do gooders" who would let all criminals out of prison because its not very nice to be locked up
2. all scrotes
3. people who's best outfit - is a Man Utd shirt
4. people who shout in public
5. 15 year old mums, who are working on a 2nd baby with a 2nd father
6. people who promote gay/lesbianism - and get a local government grant
7. all thick people who have permanently gormless expressions and sawdust for brains - especially those who hold a driving licence
8. people who park across my bloody drive (see the thread on here)!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Feeling better. There are probably more but I can't think of them right now.

Mr Meldrew - you are my hero. RIP.

>> Edited by bryanlister on Tuesday 27th August 10:09

>> Edited by bryanlister on Tuesday 27th August 13:41

scruff400

3,757 posts

267 months

Tuesday 27th August 2002
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7. all thick people who have permanently gormless expressions and sawdust for brains - especially those who hold a driving licence


Fantastic!!; a dictionary definition for... Chimaera Drivers



DrSeuss

323 posts

267 months

Tuesday 27th August 2002
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3. people who's best outfit - is a Man Utd shirt


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5. 15 year old Mum's, who are working on a 2nd baby with a 2nd father


9. People who don't use apostrophes correctly

madcop

6,649 posts

269 months

Tuesday 27th August 2002
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Phew! When I saw the title to this thread, I thought all 'Meldrews' were going to be up for criticism and that I was going to have keep quiet. It is a great relief to learn that considering I am 34, middlish class, an avid PistonHeader - I AM NOT ALONE!

My fiancee has invented the verb "To Victor" especially for me.

I don't have particular political aspirations but there are many things that I do care about and sometimes with some strength of feeling. If you work on the basis that 95% or people don't give a monkey's about an issue - it is really important that the remainder do to avert going down the slippery slope of deterioration. My pet hates are:

1. "civil liberties do gooders" who would let all criminals out of prison because its not very nice to be locked up
2. all scrotes
3. people who's best outfit - is a Man Utd shirt
4. people who shout in public
5. 15 year old Mum's, who are working on a 2nd baby with a 2nd father
6. people who promote gay/lesbianism - and get a local government grant
7. all thick people who have permanently gormless expressions and sawdust for brains - especially those who hold a driving licence
8. people who park across my bloody drive (see the thread on here)!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Feeling better. There are probably more but I can't think of them right now.

Mr Meldrew - you are my hero. RIP.

>> Edited by bryanlister on Tuesday 27th August 10:09




Bryan. You sound more like Alf Garnett!

>> Edited by madcop on Tuesday 27th August 13:21

bryanlister

4,751 posts

287 months

Tuesday 27th August 2002
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No! Please, don't say that (with ' in the right place). Being a Meldrew is only just acceptable - being Alf Garnet - that's right out of order.

I don't believe it.

CleG

567 posts

270 months

Tuesday 27th August 2002
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My dad's nick name is Victor Meldrew

I am not yet into the 30 category as some of u OLD lot

/me runs

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scruff400

3,757 posts

267 months

Tuesday 27th August 2002
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I am not yet into the 30 category as some of u OLD lot


There is nothing you can do that will change your IQ CleG!

CleG

567 posts

270 months

Tuesday 27th August 2002
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There is nothing you can do that will change your IQ CleG!



hehe

Don

28,377 posts

290 months

Tuesday 27th August 2002
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I am Victor Meldrew. Just younger. And with a faster car.

CarZee

13,382 posts

273 months

Tuesday 27th August 2002
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I am Victor Meldrew. Just younger. And with a faster car.
Bet you can hardly wait to graduate to a powder blue Fiesta Popular.

Have you driven to the shops in your carpet-slippers yet?

plotloss

67,280 posts

276 months

Tuesday 27th August 2002
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Have you driven to the shops in your carpet-slippers yet?



He would have, but last week he lost them down the back of the telly!

Matt.

GregE240

10,857 posts

273 months

Tuesday 27th August 2002
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My wife has been calling me Victor Meldrew for some time now, so I guess its guilty as charged!
Now you mention it... people seem to have been pointing at the bloke on the telly and saying "That's you that is" to me for as long as I can remember


Funny that, I thought of Mark Radcliffe's sidekick Lard when I met you, dear boy.