A Tale of Two Sweaters

[onyx(John)]

 

[Barrychuckle]

Love this episode, would it be fair to say this was the last ever proper Christmas special ?

 

[captain clutterbuck]

To be fair Howard could never be described as " tall " and thus he is a big enough half man of the world to handle two part sweaters as these are sleeveless jumpers [tank tops in my day ]

 

[maltrab]

I watched them film some of this episode, great fun

 

[Adrian Morris]

To be fair Howard could never be described as " tall " and thus he is a big enough half man of the world to handle two part sweaters as these are sleeveless jumpers [tank tops in my day ]

A tank top if you wore it as a single item on top by itself was otherwise known as a singlet if you wore it under a shirt. If I am correct it is known as a vest in the United Kingdom. A sleeveless jumper is known as a vest here in New Zealand.

 

[captain clutterbuck]

In the late 60's and early seventies sleeveless sweaters were "gear" or all the rage in English and referred to as tank tops . Cotton singlets /vests also referred to as muscle vests are a different kettle of fish , British Comic Micky Flannagan does a great routine about wearing a singlet won't spoil it sure it will be on You Tube or Social media.

 

[maltrab]

In the late 60's and early seventies sleeveless sweaters were "gear" or all the rage in English and referred to as tank tops . Cotton singlets /vests also referred to as muscle vests are a different kettle of fish , British Comic Micky Flannagan does a great routine about wearing a singlet won't spoil it sure it will be on You Tube or Social media.

But have you heard of a Shacket

 

[captain clutterbuck]

I have wouldn't wear one but yes I have . Given I only have shirts no jumpers or coats its a bit on the weighty side for me .

 

[Pearl]

A tank top if you wore it as a single item on top by itself was otherwise known as a singlet if you wore it under a shirt. If I am correct it is known as a vest in the United Kingdom. A sleeveless jumper is known as a vest here in New Zealand.

In the Midlands it's called a pullover.

 

[Pearl]

But have you heard of a Shacket

2 of my grandson wear them, him in doors paid a fortune for one from M&S and never wore it because " it's to thick as a shirt and and doesn't have pockets like a jacket " so in the wardrobe it sits!

 

[Barrychuckle]

Do you think they could sell replicas of the blue and white tank tops (they weren't sweaters!)

I'd certainly wear them

 

[mashibinbin]

If anyone had need to be a sweater it'd be Mr Sibshaw! Definitely the last truly festive special as Hobbo's wasn't special in any shape or form other than it's broadcast date.

 

[maltrab]

2 of my grandson wear them, him in doors paid a fortune for one from M&S and never wore it because " it's to thick as a shirt and and doesn't have pockets like a jacket " so in the wardrobe it sits!

Can you not knit him a couple pockets and sow them on

 

[Pearl]

Can you not knit him a couple pockets and sow them on

Do I look like 62 year old great grandmother?
Oh wait, well maybe!

 

[Barrychuckle]

I would definitely prefer the yellow one over the blue

 

[Barrychuckle]

 

[mashibinbin]

He's lit up more than Clegg's Christmas tree!

 

[maltrab]

Do I look like 62 year old great grandmother?
Oh wait, well maybe!

I never suggested that and would not be so rude, just thought you would like to do it while darning his socks

 

[captain clutterbuck]

In the Midlands it's called a pullover.

In Toon its called a Ganzey but me muther ran oot of wool so nee sleeves.