Jewellery and low life’s

Slideways · 20-08-2019 10:58pm #1

So a thing I have noticed is that those of a lower economic demographic have a tendency to try dress themselves up with gaudy looking gold rings, bracelets and chains.

When I see some thug with both hands having multiple rings on, 2 big thick gold chains etc I just think that even if they can legitimately afford the gold, they clearly have no taste or self respect.

Asking the good folks of AH, do you reckon that the amount of jewellery worn is inversely proportional to someone’s social class?

Leg End Reject · 20-08-2019 11:02pm

It is inversely proportional, and ostentatious jewellery and designer clothes with prominent logos have always been considered common.

Are sovereign rings still a thing? The insignia of a scummer.

20-08-2019 11:03pm

probably a parabola

gozunda · 20-08-2019 11:11pm

Well known phenomen - over golded. Can be fatal...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TjvHy-IYET8

20-08-2019 11:13pm

The guy who cuts my lawn never wears less than two chunky gold chains and many large rings. He's the fool Mr T. pities.

Nah, he's a lovely guy.

Church on Tuesday · 20-08-2019 11:16pm

The thick gold chain was always a bad look for men.

A kinda faux 'hard man' look. Not good.

JohnnyFlash · 20-08-2019 11:23pm

Those traveller ‘call out’ videos always feature lots of gold necklaces and medallion rings. You’d see it in those rap videos as well.

blindsider · 20-08-2019 11:29pm

Are we doing the social class thing now?

I dislike the English class system, and the Indian caste system is abhorrent. Are we judging people on their jewellery?

20-08-2019 11:31pm

JohnnyFlash wrote: »

Those traveller ‘call out’ videos always feature lots of gold necklaces and medallion rings. You’d see it in those rap videos as well.

Ride me Sideways was another one

punisher5112 · 20-08-2019 11:32pm

B A the team is looking for you....

dd973 · 20-08-2019 11:36pm

Can't stand those big, hoopy earrings on women, I'm always looking for the exception to the rule when I see them in the street or on tv, but it never happens.

nthclare · 20-08-2019 11:39pm

The biggest turn off to me is middle classes wearing gaudy Ralph Lauren Polo shirt s and Tommy Hilfiger Jean's yeauchhh

This rubbish is made of the same material penny's and dunnes Polo shirt s are made of.

So I'd respect someone who's wearing penny's and dunnes Polo shirt s more than the middle class wannabe toffs spending money on a label and making a Fool out of themselves...

As for jewelry the middle classes are a bit more subtle than the working class but at the end of the day, the working class work harder for their gold...

So in effect I think anyone who's looking down on someone for their choice of tribal finery should be having a good look at why they're offended by someone's jewels....

punisher5112 · 20-08-2019 11:42pm

dd973 wrote: »

Can't stand those big, hoopy earrings on women, I'm always looking for the exception to the rule when I see them in the street or on tv, but it never happens.

You are so wrong.....

Fine thing with jet black hair and a hoop is anything but something anyone could stand....

nthclare · 21-08-2019 12:07am

punisher5112 wrote: »

You are so wrong.....

Fine thing with jet black hair and a hoop is anything but something anyone could stand....

My exe was very old money South Dublin and she used to love wearing hoopy earrings and she certainly had the look of a gypsy about her.

I don't think there's any thing wrong with that look, actually I think it's really sexy...
She used to and probably still loves her white gold and platinum jewelry....

Lot's of upper class English women wear hoopy gold earrings and necklaces.

Especially when they're on an excursion to the farmers markets and hang out with the bohemian type's.....

Hoopy earrings, I think they're hot....

Hobosan · 21-08-2019 12:20am

I agree with the OP. I mean, just look at what some of those low-life pimps used to wear. Fishtank bloody shoes.

I don't think we're as bad in Ireland just yet.

Force Carrier · 21-08-2019 12:28am

Jewellery and low wife's

kowloon · 21-08-2019 2:05am

I don't have any jewellery and I'm absolute scum, stop judging us!

Sam Quentin · 21-08-2019 2:13am

A Wise Man Appreciates The Time On A Cheap Watch

Blaizes · 21-08-2019 2:18am

nthclare wrote: »

The biggest turn off to me is middle classes wearing gaudy Ralph Lauren Polo shirt s and Tommy Hilfiger Jean's yeauchhh

This rubbish is made of the same material penny's and dunnes Polo shirt s are made of.

So I'd respect someone who's wearing penny's and dunnes Polo shirt s more than the middle class wannabe toffs spending money on a label and making a Fool out of themselves...

As for jewelry the middle classes are a bit more subtle than the working class but at the end of the day, the working class work harder for their gold...

So in effect I think anyone who's looking down on someone for their choice of tribal finery should be having a good look at why they're offended by someone's jewels....

Good point, know a guy who worked for a huge clothing manufacturer ( won’t name company) anyway they changed their fabric to something inferior and cheaper to produce but still stuck on their famous designer label and of course people still bought it because of the name. That’s the way the world works . I buy if I like the item, style and fabric, nothing else.

Aceandstuff · 21-08-2019 3:13am

nthclare wrote: »

The biggest turn off to me is middle classes wearing gaudy Ralph Lauren Polo shirt s and Tommy Hilfiger Jean's yeauchhh

This rubbish is made of the same material penny's and dunnes Polo shirt s are made of.

I'd agree with you there, but I go for the Hilfiger trousers I can get for 1 Euro in the local charity shops over that expensive stuff from Penneys!:p;)
As for the Ralph Lauren/Lacoste posers, I think all polo shirts are trash. No exceptions.

paleoperson · 21-08-2019 4:28am

If everyone could have diamonds, they wouldn't be worth anything. No woman would care about them much.

That's the terrible thing about it - it's based on exclusivity. It also ends up with children dying in mines, it's well known in the diamond trade. It's sick.

Justin Credible Darts · 21-08-2019 5:43am

when you see scumbags wearing big huge gold college rings when they barely finished primary let alone secondary school is a sure sign of mental illness and chav sheep mentality.

another is a football jersey, with the gold necklace on the outside, usually dangling a pair of boxing gloves or some tacky word like "nike".

I despise gold, only wear silver, and my wedding ring is white gold.

Del2005 · 21-08-2019 5:59am

I always thought that they wore big rings as carrying weapons is illegal here.

Wibbs · 21-08-2019 8:48am

paleoperson wrote: »

If everyone could have diamonds, they wouldn't be worth anything. No woman would care about them much.

That's the terrible thing about it - it's based on exclusivity.

Diamonds are pretty common. The reason for their popularity is almost entirely down to marketing. Outside of extremely large or unusually coloured gems they have feck all resale value.

Deebles McBeebles · 21-08-2019 8:54am

Justin Credible Darts wrote: »

my wedding ring is white gold.

UPVC wedding ring is a strange choice.

whisky_galore · 21-08-2019 8:55am

blindsider wrote: »

Are we doing the social class thing now?

I dislike the English class system, and the Indian caste system is abhorrent. Are we judging people on their jewellery?

You think Ireland is some of egalitarian socialist workers' paradise? Lol.

murpho999 · 21-08-2019 8:56am

nthclare wrote: »

The biggest turn off to me is middle classes wearing gaudy Ralph Lauren Polo shirt s and Tommy Hilfiger Jean's yeauchhh

This rubbish is made of the same material penny's and dunnes Polo shirt s are made of.

So I'd respect someone who's wearing penny's and dunnes Polo shirt s more than the middle class wannabe toffs spending money on a label and making a Fool out of themselves...

As for jewelry the middle classes are a bit more subtle than the working class but at the end of the day, the working class work harder for their gold...

So in effect I think anyone who's looking down on someone for their choice of tribal finery should be having a good look at why they're offended by someone's jewels....

So people look down or judge people for wearing jewellery, I get that but doesn't mean its ok for you to look down on people who buy branded clothes.

By the by, I don't by RL either ridiculous price but there is now way there fabrics is the same as Penney's.

BrokenArrows · 21-08-2019 8:57am

Slideways wrote: »

So a thing I have noticed is that those of a lower economic demographic have a tendency to try dress themselves up with gaudy looking gold rings, bracelets and chains.

When I see some thug with both hands having multiple rings on, 2 big thick gold chains etc I just think that even if they can legitimately afford the gold, they clearly have no taste or self respect.

Asking the good folks of AH, do you reckon that the amount of jewellery worn is inversely proportional to someone’s social class?

Standard behaviour.

Poor life choices in general.
You will find those who can least afford it are the ones covered in gold, diamonds and driving the latest bmw

Cyclepath · 21-08-2019 9:03am

I'm just grateful that the type of folk I want to avoid seem to make themselves very easily identifiable.

InTheShadows · 21-08-2019 9:05am

I find people who judge others by their appearance to be repugnant and lack class.

biko · 21-08-2019 9:05am

Sure, it's all from Argos

Cyclepath · 21-08-2019 9:13am

InTheShadows wrote: »

I find people who judge others by their appearance to be repugnant and lack class.

You're right, to be fair. Did you buy your high horse off a lad wearing a gold chain by any chance?

JohnnyFlash · 21-08-2019 9:19am

InTheShadows wrote: »

I find people who judge others by their appearance to be repugnant and lack class.

That’s everyone then. Everyone gets judged by their appearance.

mariaalice · 21-08-2019 9:19am

People are being too hard on the OP watching other tribes is an interesting pastime.

Also on boards, there is a hierarchy of commenting, yummy mummies in massive 4 wheel drive its grand to comment about, Dub or other in gold chains the poster is a snob or up themselves for having an opinion.

mariaalice · 21-08-2019 9:37am

BrokenArrows wrote: »

Standard behaviour.

Poor life choices in general.
You will find those who can least afford it are the ones covered in gold, diamonds and driving the latest bmw

No always the case, something I can across in a former life....This is difitinely a Dub thing and possible a Celtic tiger thing...BMW man, own small bussiness could be anything tyers, fitted wardrobes/kitchens done well for themselvs and now drives a BMW not always a new one though.

mcmoustache · 21-08-2019 9:39am

It's just a class thing. Not to be confused with wealth. Those are two very separate things. Those without class get confused and wear too much gold, some people even overgolding like the poor fecker in the image above.

BrokenArrows · 21-08-2019 9:43am

dd973 wrote: »

Can't stand those big, hoopy earrings on women, I'm always looking for the exception to the rule when I see them in the street or on tv, but it never happens.

Yes. 100%
Hoopy earrings = knackers

BobMc · 21-08-2019 9:52am

Saddle ring is the worst, saw a chap on hols recently in the health centre (Alicante Region) barely had any room on any fingers !

Odyssey 2005 · 21-08-2019 9:54am

Costs a lot of money to look this cheap.! "Dolly Parton "

JohnnyFlash · 21-08-2019 9:56am

Conor McGregor wears a lot of jewellery, and he’s a complete knacker.

circadian · 21-08-2019 9:58am

I have 10 facial piercings, too much jewellery?

Markcheese · 21-08-2019 10:01am

circadian wrote: »

I have 10 facial piercings, too much jewellery?

Not if you like it, nó.

Unless you've a ring in your septum, you could have nothing else jewelery wise and that would still look ott... (could possibly just be a personal thing)

circadian · 21-08-2019 10:09am

Markcheese wrote: »

Not if you like it, nó.

Unless you've a ring in your septum, you could have nothing else jewelery wise and that would still look ott... (could possibly just be a personal thing)

I've had my septum pierced for nearly 20 years! I wear a small black titanium ring so it's pretty subtle.

fryup · 21-08-2019 10:11am

People who wear chunky jewellery are low life's?

What would Mr T say about that..

circadian · 21-08-2019 12:47pm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RO6JiFztJdg

Ray Palmer · 21-08-2019 12:50pm

It is aspirational and show of wealth. Basically they are judged in their own circle and not having them shows you are poor. Socioeconomic groups judge internally as well as other groups.
Peer pressure effectively and while other socioeconomic groups think it looks cheap and tacky they simply think it looks good and identifies their group. Many of them think it makes them look intimidating which is basically all they have. When you have little perceived self worth and "respect" is all you have.

nthclare · 21-08-2019 3:46pm

murpho999 wrote: »

So people look down or judge people for wearing jewellery, I get that but doesn't mean its ok for you to look down on people who buy branded clothes.

By the by, I don't by RL either ridiculous price but there is now way there fabrics is the same as Penney's.

I'm looking down on the expensive brand's, they could be nice people...
Bit thinking you're a toff because you're wearing common clothes like Ralph Lauren or Tommy Hilfiger deserves to be scoffed at...

Jewellery and low life’s

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