The delightfully old school “toerag” insult is trending on Twitter after a resident of Boris Johnson’s constituency was requested for her ideas on the UK prime minister.
The viral second got here when Sky Information presenter Sophy Ridge hit the streets of Uxbridge and South Ruislip to get a really feel for Johnson’s recognition within the space.
The mere utterance of Johnson’s title prompted one pensioner’s face to contort in disgust after she was approached by the reporter. “Don’t you even point out that title in entrance of me, that filthy piece of toerag,” the lady replied, earlier than strolling off.
.@SophyRidgeSky travelled to Boris Johnson's constituency of Uxbridge and South Ruislip the place there’s numerous assist for the prime minister.
Nevertheless, not everyone seems to be a fan…
For extra, head right here: https://t.co/he13TZULGf pic.twitter.com/vQ1jsytmJD
— Ridge on Sunday (@RidgeOnSunday) October 6, 2019
The memorable encounter prompted the phrase “#FilthyPieceOfToerag” to development on Twitter within the UK because it racked up over 20,000 tweets on Sunday afternoon.
“This constituent in Uxbridge sees proper by Boris Johnson,” Labour MP David Lammy stated, whereas one other person shortly remixed the vox pop right into a catchy tune.
TOERAG REMIX!!!!!!! pic.twitter.com/ztifMMmGWH
— Eclectic Technique (@EclecticMethod) October 6, 2019
“What have been you advised to not be?”
“A grimy piece of toerag”
“And what have been you?”
“A grimy piece of toerag” pic.twitter.com/Jk4JDGyoNH— Amanda (@Pandamoanimum) October 6, 2019
It additionally sparked a debate on the origin of the phrase “toerag.” Most definitions state that it means “a contemptible or nugatory individual” and refers to a chunk of fabric utilized by individuals who couldn’t afford socks. Nevertheless, others claimed it must be spelled towrag and was a chunk of fabric that sailors used as an alternative of bathroom paper.
Tow rag, not toerag, was a time period utilized by sailors who tied a chunk of rag to a rope on the head of a ship, the place there was a gap above the ocean to be used as a rest room. The rag can be used to wipe themselves after which dropped within the water to wash itself for the following person.
— Chris Floyd (@chrisfloyduk) October 6, 2019
The prime minister has but to touch upon which definition he prefers.
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