Friday 1 July 2016

How to be a twat in London

After 12 years of observing twatish behaviour in London, I've drawn up this quick 11 point guide for any aspiring twat out there in the city...
  1. Pretend not to see anyone elderly, pregnant or less able to stand on public transport, so you don’t have to give up your seat.
  2. Read your newspaper on the tube taking up a proportion of both seats to either side of yours with your elbows - your need for space is greater than theirs.
  3. Do not give an inch to a fellow pedestrian passing on the pavement - they should get out of your way (even if this means shoulder barging them).
  4. Don’t wear a helmet, but do wear headphones while you ride your bike in the middle of the road so cars can’t pass you.
  5. Don’t signal when driving or riding a bike - why the fuck should you.
  6. Don’t hold the door open for anyone behind you, its not like your ever going to see them again.
  7. Listen to your music really loud or even better - out of your phone without headphones and preferably on public transport, but any confined space will do.
  8. Don’t tell the barmaid that the man next to you was actually first and that they should serve them before you.
  9. Do not say thank you if anyone offers you their seat, holds a door open for you or tells the barmaid that you were there first.
  10. If anyone smiles at you give them the death stare back - you’ve had a shit day. Hell, even if they don’t smile, give them the death stare anyway.
  11. Walk across the road really slowly, the cars coming will just have to wait, do they not know who you are?
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