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Almost Canadian Nov 17th 2013 3:27 am

How posh are you?
 
How posh are you?

25%;)

bats Nov 17th 2013 3:41 am

Re: How posh are you?
 
83%

Oink Nov 17th 2013 3:50 am

Re: How posh are you?
 
Minus 320 percent. "Even the chavs think you're a chav."

Jingsamichty Nov 17th 2013 3:52 am

Re: How posh are you?
 
I had my manservant complete the quiz, and he tells me I got 100%. Solid chap, you know, I got him when his father was eaten by a crocodile.

Oink Nov 17th 2013 3:54 am

Re: How posh are you?
 

Originally Posted by Jingsamichty (Post 10995155)
I had my manservant complete the quiz, and he tells me I got 100%. Solid chap, you know, I got him when his father was eaten by a crocodile.

Is that really hygienic?

BristolUK Nov 17th 2013 3:56 am

Re: How posh are you?
 
Zero %

I never heard of Converse shoes!!

magnumpi Nov 17th 2013 3:57 am

Re: How posh are you?
 
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Converse are a type of basketball looking shoes

I also got 0% and I answered converse. I actually like em. :@)

Sally Redux Nov 17th 2013 4:09 am

Re: How posh are you?
 
"I'm so posh I went to a state school."

BristolUK Nov 17th 2013 4:14 am

Re: How posh are you?
 

Originally Posted by magnumpi (Post 10995164)
Converse are a type of basketball looking shoes

I also got 0% and I answered converse. I actually like em. :@)

I looked them up. I like them and wear them as well as trainers. It's not one or t'other.

(or should I say 'were' them?)

mardyarse Nov 17th 2013 4:54 am

Re: How posh are you?
 
I even lied on a couple to get my scores up and still only 46%! But then again I am from Gloucester not Gloucestershire!

Sally Redux Nov 17th 2013 4:59 am

Re: How posh are you?
 

Originally Posted by BristolUK (Post 10995176)
I looked them up. I like them and wear them as well as trainers. It's not one or t'other.

(or should I say 'were' them?)

I think of Converse as more canvas-y than trainers:

http://0.tqn.com/d/shoes/1/0/u/K/converse_sneakers.jpg

Shard Nov 17th 2013 5:31 am

Re: How posh are you?
 
76%

Zoe Bell Nov 17th 2013 5:51 am

Re: How posh are you?
 
I own purple converse shoes
I brought them because I liked the colour
I had no idea they were a " brand"
I probably wouldn't have purchased them if I knew

rivingtonpike Nov 17th 2013 8:00 am

Re: How posh are you?
 
I was 83% posh. The more I lied the higher my score got. I thought polo was a mint.

Steve_ Nov 17th 2013 8:41 am

Re: How posh are you?
 
2%. :p

christmasoompa Nov 17th 2013 9:20 am

Re: How posh are you?
 
I gave up after question 5 asked me what shoes I would 'were' if going out. If the quizmaster can't even get that right, I'm not entirely sure I'd trust their definition of posh anyway. :lol:

bats Nov 17th 2013 9:22 am

Re: How posh are you?
 

Originally Posted by christmasoompa (Post 10995453)
I gave up after question 5 asked me what shoes I would 'were' if going out. If the quizmaster can't even get that right, I'm not entirely sure I'd trust their definition of posh anyway. :lol:

I just knew i wouldn't wear trainers and didn't know what Converse were.

ultrarunner Nov 17th 2013 9:40 am

Re: How posh are you?
 

Originally Posted by bats (Post 10995454)
I just knew i wouldn't wear trainers and didn't know what Converse were.

You don't know what Converse is....., where did you live in the UK?


I had no idea they were a " brand"
Same question to Zoe Bell
http://img.szafa.pl/ubrania/0/005389...tain-shoes.jpg


Or if you want to go more fancier

http://fashionhoob.com/wp-content/up...edge-heels.jpg

fanciest

http://www.converseshoescanadaonline...alsred02_1.jpg

As for "posh shoes"

Fellas...you can't go wrong with Brogues, that is what I wear ;)

bats Nov 17th 2013 10:07 am

Re: How posh are you?
 
Surely it's more to do with the company you keep or where you shop rather than where you live?

Still not entirely sure, they appear to be a brand of baseball shoes.

Novocastrian Nov 17th 2013 10:11 am

Re: How posh are you?
 

Originally Posted by bats (Post 10995496)
Surely it's more to do with the company you keep or where you shop rather than where you live?

Still not entirely sure, they appear to be a brand of baseball shoes.

That's my understanding too, so WTF are "trainers"?

I couldn't make head nor tail of the question about schools either.

I've been away too long. (Or not long enough).

Oink Nov 17th 2013 10:17 am

Re: How posh are you?
 

Originally Posted by Novocastrian (Post 10995499)
That's my understanding too, so WTF are "trainers"?

I couldn't make head nor tail of the question about schools either.

I've been away too long. (Or not long enough).

I think they called them plimsoles back in the day.

bats Nov 17th 2013 10:29 am

Re: How posh are you?
 

Originally Posted by Novocastrian (Post 10995499)
That's my understanding too, so WTF are "trainers"?

I couldn't make head nor tail of the question about schools either.

I've been away too long. (Or not long enough).

Yup, i had to improvise on the school question. It's a giggle, i am far from posh but it says i am quite posh.

Novocastrian Nov 17th 2013 10:32 am

Re: How posh are you?
 

Originally Posted by Oink (Post 10995503)
I think they called them plimsoles back in the day.

Exactly. Tennis shoes. Why does it matter if you're not going to play tennis or not going to play basketball.

ultrarunner Nov 17th 2013 10:38 am

Re: How posh are you?
 

Originally Posted by bats (Post 10995515)
Yup, i had to improvise on the school question. It's a giggle, i am far from posh but it says i am quite posh.

So...if that is the case, if you drop something, how do you bend down to pick it up? :rofl:


Still not entirely sure, they appear to be a brand of baseball shoes
Nothing to do with Baseball....Dennis Rodman (chicago bulls, Jordan era), and well as Larry Bird (Boston Celtics) wore Converse in the NBA.

Personally, I am not into trainers as an everyday shoes. I only wear such things when I am running (running shoes).

I can't stand jeans either...despise them really. I think people have got lazy and just use them as an excuse by just changing their shirts/tops only in a stretch of a week or two...:eek:

Oink Nov 17th 2013 10:38 am

Re: How posh are you?
 

Originally Posted by Novocastrian (Post 10995520)
Exactly. Tennis shoes. Why does it matter if you're not going to play tennis or not going to play basketball.

I once played squash in Graham Chapman's Dunlop tennis shoes, they were much too big for me. And he was dead already, so not that sort of thing at all.

Novocastrian Nov 17th 2013 10:47 am

Re: How posh are you?
 

Originally Posted by Oink (Post 10995524)
I once played squash in Graham Chapman's Dunlop tennis shoes, they were much too big for me. And he was dead already, so not that sort of thing at all.

Eh? Who's Graham Chapman? And who was dead, your opponent?

BTW I used to play squash as well. I forget what footwear I used but I don't think it was Doc Martin's.

ultrarunner Nov 17th 2013 11:01 am

Re: How posh are you?
 

Originally Posted by Novocastrian (Post 10995535)
Eh? Who's Graham Chapman? And who was dead, your opponent?

BTW I used to play squash as well. I forget what footwear I used but I don't think it was Doc Martin's.

Novo...for squash, you would have use these below because on their anti-slip

Hi-Tec anyone....ah yes the 80s baby :D

http://www.squashplayer.co.uk/produc...%20grey450.jpg

Novocastrian Nov 17th 2013 11:05 am

Re: How posh are you?
 

Originally Posted by ultrarunner (Post 10995546)
Novo...for squash, you would have use these below because on their anti-slip

Hi-Tec anyone....ah yes the 80s baby :D

http://www.squashplayer.co.uk/produc...%20grey450.jpg

Something along those lines. Trainers, or possibly basketball shoes. Who cares?

bats Nov 17th 2013 11:43 am

Re: How posh are you?
 

Originally Posted by Novocastrian (Post 10995549)
Something along those lines. Trainers, or possibly basketball shoes. Who cares?

I've never played squash. Seems a lot of effort for not much reward. Maybe it's all about the shoes?

Piff Poff Nov 17th 2013 11:51 am

Re: How posh are you?
 
32% here, chavtastic, must be because I woz born in 'arlow mate:rofl:

Largo Nov 17th 2013 12:11 pm

Re: How posh are you?
 
Have done the test 3 times; Has anyone had comments?

1) 80% : comment you are learned, but to be really posh, you need to learn to play polo

2) 75% using exactly the same responses , and I got the same comments

3) as above.

I will try one more time.

Using the exact same responses, I am now at 73% with the same comments.

I do not have much faith in this poll

bats Nov 17th 2013 12:17 pm

Re: How posh are you?
 

Originally Posted by Largo (Post 10995603)
Have done the test 3 times; Has anyone had comments?

1) 80% : comment you are learned, but to be really posh, you need to learn to play polo

2) 75% using exactly the same responses , and I got the same comments

3) as above.

I will try one more time.

I had tge same comments.

ultrarunner Nov 17th 2013 12:17 pm

Re: How posh are you?
 

Originally Posted by bats (Post 10995585)
I've never played squash. Seems a lot of effort for not much reward. Maybe it's all about the shoes?

The same can be said for just about everything....marriage anyone? :D

ExKiwilass Nov 17th 2013 12:44 pm

Re: How posh are you?
 
Didn't do the quiz but I'm white trash and don't care who knows.

Sally Redux Nov 17th 2013 12:47 pm

Re: How posh are you?
 

Originally Posted by Largo (Post 10995603)
Have done the test 3 times; Has anyone had comments?

1) 80% : comment you are learned, but to be really posh, you need to learn to play polo

2) 75% using exactly the same responses , and I got the same comments

3) as above.

I will try one more time.

Using the exact same responses, I am now at 73% with the same comments.


I do not have much faith in this poll

I don't think it's very scientific :rofl:

ultrarunner Nov 17th 2013 12:52 pm

Re: How posh are you?
 

Originally Posted by ExKiwilass (Post 10995625)
Didn't do the quiz but I'm white trash and don't care who knows.

You and Eminem both....you are in good company :rofl:

BristolUK Nov 17th 2013 2:03 pm

Re: How posh are you?
 

Originally Posted by ultrarunner (Post 10995546)
Hi-Tec anyone....ah yes the 80s baby :D

http://www.squashplayer.co.uk/produc...%20grey450.jpg

I used to buy those. :)

Cheap and comfortable.

cheeky_monkey Nov 18th 2013 3:58 am

Re: How posh are you?
 
i was 0% northern...now im 0% posh too:thumbup:

Zoe Bell Nov 18th 2013 4:09 am

Re: How posh are you?
 
Apparently I am 2% with the following comment
"U R CHAV! I THINK YOU IS WELL COOL BRUV. If you want to be a posh person, one should begin by learning to speak English."

Something which I find deeply ironic seeing as I spotted at least one typo and one of the questions made no grammatical sense whatsoever

orly Nov 18th 2013 4:49 am

Re: How posh are you?
 
15%.

I guess that was the private education.


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