Is Brighton Britain's Hippest City

[Hotchilidog]

You see, that raises another question.

I've always assumed that 'trendy' implies someone who either inspires or influences a trend, maybe follows a trend, usually in fashion, culture, literature or art.

I voted Green this time, but I don't think anyone could accuse me of having those values listed there, nor could anyone call me 'hip'. And I certainly can't stand tofu or soya-lattes. I understand that people are using the phrase in a perjorative sense, but what, in this instance, do people mean when they refer to 'trendy types'?

It means people who do not think they way they do.

 

[turienzo's lovechild]

I don't believe I've ever heard anyone say "it's so Brighton" about anything.

really?

hearing people bang on about how something is "SO brighton" is one of the things you HAVE to experience

it really is VERY brighton to hear that kind of thing

oh- and in the article he called it the north laineS........surprised no-one has jumped on that

 

[Mellotron]

"trendy types" is most commonly used either by right wingers to describe liberals.

 

[Deleted User X18H]

really?



oh- and in the article he called it the north laineS........surprised no-one has jumped on that

I noticed that perhaps not many people on here are aware of that locale though.

 

[SpidersLegs]

No its just a place to live really. I note this Guardian journo didn't venture to Whitehawk Moulsecoomb Coldean etc. That is real Brighton, not the plastic commercial Brighton that appears to have evolved between the Piers.

And what is Fanshawe banging on about now. I do wish he'd sod off back to Devizes.

What are you trying to say about Coldean? Have you lived there? Nothing like the other 2 at all

 

[Horton's halftime iceberg]

"trendy types" is most commonly used either by right wingers to describe liberals.

Or as the article states

crusty-wusty, hippy-dippy, twat-hatted, ning-nang-nongers

Bunch of hippies

 

[Acker79]

I voted Green this time, but I don't think anyone could accuse me of having those values listed there, nor could anyone call me 'hip'. And I certainly can't stand tofu or soya-lattes. I understand that people are using the phrase in a perjorative sense, but what, in this instance, do people mean when they refer to 'trendy types'?

Nope. You voted green because you're a trendy voter.

Or so a certain conservative on here insisted during the election period.

 

[Deleted User X18H]

What are you trying to say about Coldean? Have you lived there? Nothing like the other 2 at all

Is there an echo in here? My point is that these suburbs are more likely to be inhabited by your seasoned and established Brightonian. Those who may not share the view that Brighton is so hip those that just think its a place to live.

No I haven't lived there but my Uncle and Aunt do if it helps.

Coldean is just like Moulsecoomb, Whitehawk,the Knoll and Hangleton as it is a residential suburb of Brighton and Hove.

 

[Deleted User X18H]

Nope. You voted green because you're a trendy voter.

Or so a certain conservative on here insisted during the election period.

Tribal voter was the term I used if you are referring to me.

 

[Man of Harveys]

Stopwatch on for when the Spanish pipes up and dribbles all over his keyboard again....

Shall we have a game of Spanish buzzword bingo?

I'll start the nominations with:

"Guardianistas"
"balsamic"
"veggie"
"smug"

 

[Mellotron]

Shall we have a game of Spanish buzzword bingo?

I'll start the nominations with:

"Guardianistas"
"balsamic"
"veggie"
"smug"

"sushi"
"hemp"
"prawn"
"Tarquin"

 

[Common as Mook]

*latte-swilling*

 

[Simster]

"sushi"
"hemp"
"prawn"
"Tarquin"

"seared Tuna"
"British middle class"
"rocket salad"
"sipping expressos"
"organic ale"


But it's all quite tolerable, because he's opted out of a life living among Brightonians and commuting to a cosy office job in central London, surrounded by middle class commuters and all their trappings like pret a mangers and wine bars.

Oh wait, he he hasn't.

 

[Acker79]

Tribal voter was the term I used if you are referring to me.

You threw the trendy term around too...

No not voting for any of the minor radical Party's

The presenters of News night, the Politics show and whatever lame coverage Meridian are dishing up, would like you to believe that the constituency of Brighton Pavilion is that rare and newsworthy event, a 4 way marginal. Now this isn't something that happens just off the main drag in Phuket, what the media are implying is that basically Pavilion, is a 4 horse political race.

Let me tell you now, its not. As much as I admire Bernie Millam (Lib Dem) and the lovely Nancy Platts (Labour) Pav (as we call it in these parts)appears to be a straight fight between the delectable Tory candidate Charlotte Vere, and the Glenda Jackson esque, Green Party leader Caroline Lucas.
In a normal City, and I say that as 5th generation Brightonian, it is very likely Vere given the general apathy towards the government, would be looking forward, without too much doubt to a generous majority. However Brighton's infamous diversity, ensures that the Greens appear to have pockets of support, in the more shall we say, trendy area's of the city.

In Hanover, the New England quarter and Preston Circus you will, if you wander for a while , note more than the odd Green poster or even flag proclaiming that you should 'Vote Lucas'.

However, the above captioned locales of central Brighton, have always been the most likely to harbour the type of dormant socialist the Greens are hoping mark their card.

Having read the Green manifesto it is clear that their policies are more far reaching than what many consider they might be. If you ask the average Brighton man on the street what he thinks the Greens philosophy is, he will no doubt respond that pollution, recycling and carbon emissions are the pivotal points of the Green party agenda.

If you dare to look more closely at the Green Party manifesto you may be shocked to realize they are in fact far more radical than that. They plan to increase petrol to £1.45 a litre and set a speed limit of 55 mph to our motorways. Corporation tax would be increased by 2% possibly costing thousands of jobs, as would imposing a strict 35 hour week. They will impose an aviation fuel duty, which would likely increase the cost of air travel and at the tax payers expense provide free school meals for ALL school children. Not to mention leaving NATO and abolishing trident. But the most radical and ludicrous Green policy is the suggestion of a congestion charge for Brighton. The seafront traders will love that one.

So why this support for Dr Lucas'? It is surely tribal voting or in this case tribal support, that may manifest into tribal voting. Brighton is the migration capital of the south, perhaps of whole country. It is apparently the place to be. Many of us remember fondly when Brighton was a quite seedy, run down, unfashionable place to be. Famed only for ships that run aground, and cup final thrashings. (replays only) Nowadays it is consider the uber cultural capital of the world. When in fact it is living way in excess of its trendy reputation. Some who are only temporary interlopers who have who have headed south in the same tribal way they may vote on May 6th, are the very reason Dr Lucas chose Brighton, especially Pavilion, for her assault to gain a parliamentary seat.

If Caroline Lucas does become the right honourable member, her victory will not be indicative of the opinion of many of the established Brightonians. Those that were born here and may very well die here. Those that would like to see sensible politics from a sensible politician.

A Green vote will not change the political picture in Britain. I doubt any of their policies will be implemented, so a vote for them is much like putting unleaded in a diesel engine, just because it might be a couple of pence cheaper!

Green voters will be influenced by other Green voters, irrespective of the contents of that manifesto. Voting Green is chance to be seen to be trendy, to be different.Or perhaps be misled, and sadly on many counts to be misinformed and somewhat ignorant of the basic facts.

Brighton people may be green, surely they're not cabbage looking.

I am pleased the article is now in the top 20 of the most read on the Argus website. Even a diverse and trendy City has an interest in politics.As long as it's diverse and trendy politics.

Well I will be extremely frank with you. Trendy politics involves those who may frequent the Cowley Club or that Veggie pub at the bottom of Trafalgar Street, the George is it? People who's attitude and status in life ensures that they have no real interest in politics or much at all in the mainstream of society.

However they can vote for an ecologically friendly organisation that doesn't mean they are conforming to an interest in mainstream politics.Once one of this group decides to vote others will follow in large swathes.

However (and this is the frank bit) many people who have flaunted their Green support are unlikely to vote. 1) Because for various reasons they are not registered to do so. 2 Because if you live in environments such as perhaps Well End Villas or the New England quarter you may be reluctant to hand in your polling card, as by doing so confirms you live in that address currently and of course certain authorities and organisations may be made aware of this.

It sure is a diverse City.

You see very few people have read the Green manifesto all this alleged support is due to tribal voting or support. Its the trendy and diverse element its not political. I am voting Green cos I am so different. Did you see the guy on Newsnight who invited the BBC down so excited was he that Brighton might elect the UK'S first Green MP. Then he read the Green manifesto and changed his mind to Lib Dem or maybe Tory.

 

[Questions]

oh- and in the article he called it the north laineS........surprised no-one has jumped on that

I walked down there the other day and couldn`t believe the amount of people who had spent all morning getting dressed trying to look 'different'
Yeah they looked different alright, but also complete 'LOOK AT ME, LOOK AT ME NOBHEADS.

Lane, lanes or laines...... ? Quirky , dont make me laugh.

 

[Simster]

Why don't people just ignore hb&b? He's clearly a total simpleton.

Brighton itself is a likeable city but has it's fair share of problems, and I'm not just talking about it's seedy underbelly. There appears to be a lack of vision, both in new architecture and in solving its practical problems. Personally, it does grate with me how people in Brighton will sneer at proper working Sussex towns like Haywards Heath or Crawley, while berate the fact that you need to work out of town in order to afford property in Brighton.

 

[sydney]

it comes to every town eventually,soon you will have immigrants sleeping all over the pavillion lawn, just for the chance to work in your flash,new restaurants and newly fitted out tapas bars,try and wiggle yourselves some financial gain out of it all somehow ,it would appear Old Brightonium has been "found"

 

[The Large One]

Shall we have a game of Spanish buzzword bingo?

I'll start the nominations with:

"Guardianistas"
"balsamic"
"veggie"
"smug"

Ooh, good one.

"tofu"
"wankers"
"trendy"
"sandals"

 

[User removed 4]

"seared Tuna"
"British middle class"
"rocket salad"
"sipping expressos"
"organic ale"


But it's all quite tolerable, because he's opted out of a life living among Brightonians and commuting to a cosy office job in central London, surrounded by middle class commuters and all their trappings like pret a mangers and wine bars.

Oh wait, he he hasn't.

You're wrong on all counts, you know f***-all about him, you may think you do, but let me assure you that you dont.

 

[Man of Harveys]

"look at me nobheads"