Author Topic: The Pikey Test (Read 19833 times)

rogerzilla · « **on:** 13 December, 2009, 10:28:23 am »

Let's see how bad we all are. N.B. this test doesn't have anything to do with travellers, and uses the general "tacky and cheap" sense of the word.

Pikey Test - TheGinge.Com's Pikey Island

border-rider · « **Reply #1 on:** 13 December, 2009, 10:33:37 am »

3/40 for me.

I've eaten in a Little Chef, had an animal draught excluder and taken a screw-top bottle of wine to a party.

I've never knowingly worn the same pair of socks 2 days running, even on PBP.

Polar Bear · « **Reply #2 on:** 13 December, 2009, 10:36:06 am »

3 yes. Pot noodle

, screw top wine and a draught exclude - it's an axolotl but that's another story - and it was a gift.

Jaded · « **Reply #3 on:** 13 December, 2009, 10:40:06 am »

10

Greenbank · « **Reply #4 on:** 13 December, 2009, 10:40:49 am »

12 and proud.

Adrian · « **Reply #5 on:** 13 December, 2009, 10:42:14 am »

What about the 50% polyester? There should be an exclusion for cycling kit as opposed to leisure ware.

Tewdric · « **Reply #6 on:** 13 December, 2009, 10:45:42 am »

4, although I point out in my defence that the Stenaline ferry was on a bicycle, Little Thief use is OK provided you are on a motorcycle, and the Pot Noodle was as a young, foolish, impoverished and hungover student..

Polar Bear · « **Reply #7 on:** 13 December, 2009, 10:48:53 am »

Quote from: Still Adrian on 13 December, 2009, 10:42:14 am

What about the 50% polyester? There should be an exclusion for cycling kit as opposed to leisure ware.

Good point. I have to admit not even considering that. Given my range of ourdoor activity gear I'd have to add that in.

thorny · « **Reply #8 on:** 13 December, 2009, 10:50:24 am »

16. oh dear.

perpetual dan · « **Reply #9 on:** 13 December, 2009, 10:51:09 am »

11, but i counted the christmas card from the pizza delivery company.

urban_biker · « **Reply #10 on:** 13 December, 2009, 10:52:16 am »

17 for me. Then again, I've only visited little Chef and bought 2nd class stamps to feed my audax addiction.

Mrs Pingu · « **Reply #11 on:** 13 December, 2009, 11:01:24 am »

Quote from: Polar Bear on 13 December, 2009, 10:36:06 am

3 yes. Pot noodle , screw top wine and a draught exclude - it's an axolotl but that's another story - and it was a gift.

Come now, PB, I don't think the draught excluder counts as pikey, after all, how many pikeys do you think have heard of axolotls?

rogerzilla · « **Reply #12 on:** 13 December, 2009, 11:01:33 am »

I'm afraid I've even done the cut flowers from a petrol station.

Polar Bear · « **Reply #13 on:** 13 December, 2009, 11:12:52 am »

Quote from: Mrs Pingu on 13 December, 2009, 11:01:24 am

Quote from: Polar Bear on 13 December, 2009, 10:36:06 am
3 yes. Pot noodle , screw top wine and a draught exclude - it's an axolotl but that's another story - and it was a gift.

Come now, PB, I don't think the draught excluder counts as pikey, after all, how many pikeys do you think have heard of axolotls?

It gets better. I have an 'axelitl' which rides out on tour in the front pocket of my barbag...

andrewc · « **Reply #14 on:** 13 December, 2009, 11:13:14 am »

Stena line to Ireland for a bike tour...
I _do_ have a draught excluder (but it was a present)
2nd class stamps for Christmas cards..when I bother
Polyester clothing, cycling and quick dry travel stuff
What's wrong with screw top wine bottles ?

Jaded · « **Reply #15 on:** 13 December, 2009, 11:17:17 am »

Quote from: rogerzilla on 13 December, 2009, 11:01:33 am

I'm afraid I've even done the cut flowers from a petrol station.

You should get 3 points for that!

mike · « **Reply #16 on:** 13 December, 2009, 11:17:59 am »

Oh crap, it was all going quite well till question 10...

10) Have you ever eaten a pot noodle?
11) Have you ever bought fresh cut flowers from a petrol station as a present?
12) Have you ever bought a second class stamp?
13) Have you ever knowingly bought own brand cola?
14) Do you think Marks and Spencer's food hall is too expensive?
15) Have you eve taken a Stenaline Ferry anywhere?
16) Have you anything in your wardrobe which ia at least 50% polyester?
17) Have you ever fantasised about owning a Ford Cosworth? [in my defence, I was 13..]
20) Have you ever relieved a hotel room of it's freebie shower gel or shampoo?
21) Have you ever drunk a can of larger you found on a train?
22) Have you ever offered to buy a cigarette from someone?
23) Have you ever brought a screw top bottle of wine to a dinner party?
25) Have you ever worn the same pair of socks 2 days running?
27) Have you ever left washing out on the line for more than 24 hours?
28) Have you ever dreamed of owning a Winnebago?

rusky · « **Reply #17 on:** 13 December, 2009, 11:28:18 am »

5.

I don't see what's wrong with screw top wine bottles though, champagne has a crown cap during the riddling process!

Regulator · « **Reply #18 on:** 13 December, 2009, 11:33:03 am »

I think it's an interesting take on what is 'pikeyish'.

Many of the things listed would actually be considered by many to be good things (e.g. good for the environment).

cpjmathieson · « **Reply #19 on:** 13 December, 2009, 11:33:32 am »

Blimey I got 25 lol....but then I am from Romford and own a caravan

Polar Bear · « **Reply #20 on:** 13 December, 2009, 11:44:00 am »

Quote from: Regulator (a.k.a. DUG) on 13 December, 2009, 11:33:03 am

I think it's an interesting take on what is 'pikeyish'.

Many of the things listed would actually be considered by many to be good things (e.g. good for the environment).

I'd agree. The leaving washing out for instance, or knowing a bus driver. Does that include the guy who regularly rides out with your local group on Sundays, or your aunt's second cousin Ronnie? Shake 'n Vac though - bleurgh!

Julian · « **Reply #21 on:** 13 December, 2009, 11:45:32 am »

10.

M&S food hall is too expensive!

Jaded · « **Reply #22 on:** 13 December, 2009, 11:49:15 am »

Leaving the washing out is a Western Isles thing. You just leave it out until it is dry. That can be weeks.

Polar Bear · « **Reply #23 on:** 13 December, 2009, 11:57:02 am »

Quote from: Julian on 13 December, 2009, 11:45:32 am

10.

M&S food hall is too expensive!

To be fair I couldn't answer that as I never go in there.

nicknack · « **Reply #24 on:** 13 December, 2009, 11:57:23 am »

5.

I'd be surprised if there are many who haven't bought a 2nd class stamp. Especially at this time of year. Though I suppose the servants could do that sort of thing.

Poll

Your score?

Author Topic: The Pikey Test (Read 19833 times)

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