Guide to becoming a Ned or a Knacker, a Spide or a Skanger, a Chav a Millie or a ScobeAll these names to describe one type of people or subculture, its hilarious. In the south of Ireland, Skangers and Scobies is used, where im from in Dublin, its usually Knackers. In Belfast where I live now, they say Spides and Millies. My Scottish friends say Neds and the english call them Chavs. You can of course pick a particular variety to join if you wish, as there is some traits unique to each one. But mostly there is just a few general characteristics you can pick up in order to slot yourself into any of the categories.
Knacker is a word I love for some reason, its definitely my personal favourite. Although I am aware it has negative connotations towards the travelling community, I definitely wouldnt be up for using the word in a derogative way. Id be more likely to use it in the context of when my boyfriend farts while im eating my lunch and ill say ‘jesus why do u have to be such a knacker’
Heres a definition of a knacker from urban dictionary:
Incestuous, boxing, sovereign ring wearing, tracksuited and shaven headed. The girls wear bellytops (Even if they’re 15 stone), the guys are small. Jewelry and violence are rampant. They enjoy looking at you with squinty eyes and scaring people. Usually found smoking a joint down the back of Dublin Bus i.e the 13A. During the bus journey they will treat the other passengers to all the ringtones in their mobile phone. Mainly up to date rubbish dance tunes, e.g eric prydz call on me.
I think that pretty much describes the definition of scanger and scobie too. I really dislike the word scobie for some reason, I feel its more insulting. Maybe they are all insulting but I like to think of them as terms of endearment. Heres a few things youll have to get down to get the look.
Dublin scangers always have a good facial expression. So if your trying to become one, heres an illustration indicating the general hair cut, facial hair and facial expression one needs to pull off the look. Especially the knacker tash, thats a must. Now all you need is about 400 euros worth of sports gear, the latest nike air max, a few gold chains and sovereign rings and Antos your da.
