‘Briefcase’?

So, I saw today that people in my A Level Maths class were talking about me on Twitter.

I don’t speak to these people, so I am sure it wasn’t friendly but they said something along the lines of ‘briefcase wasn’t there today’. I know they were talking about me…

I just wanted to ask, honestly, what they mean by ‘briefcase’. As I said, I don’t speak to these people so I doubt it was a friendly thing. What does it mean to give someone the name of ‘briefcase’.

Would very much appreciate honest answers - I can take that. I just am tearing myself apart not knowing what is meant by ‘briefcase’.

Reply 1

gjd800

Are you the only person there that uses one? It is a disparaging nickname which identifies you with a distinguishing feature, viz. your briefcase.

Reply 2

SamW05

Original post by gjd800

Are you the only person there that uses one? It is a disparaging nickname which identifies you with a distinguishing feature, viz. your briefcase.

No! That’s what puzzles me - I have never brought a briefcase to school…

Reply 3

SamW05

Disparaging? Ah, so these people are not likely saying this in a positive way about me then?

Reply 4

SamW05

I have never even owned a briefcase!

Reply 5

gjd800

In that case its definitely a pisstake and they are not being pleasant, no.

Honestly, if you don't know them and aren't fussed, don't let it bother you. it's what kids do (rightly or wrongly).

Reply 6

SamW05

Original post by gjd800

In that case its definitely a pisstake and they are not being pleasant, no.

Honestly, if you don't know them and aren't fussed, don't let it bother you. it's what kids do (rightly or wrongly).

Thanks. I thought as much. :frown:

It’s an A Level Maths class so not really kids as such. I thought that type of stuff stopped in sixth form. :frown:

Reply 7

gjd800

Original post by SamW05

Thanks. I thought as much. :frown:

It’s an A Level Maths class so not really kids as such. I thought that type of stuff stopped in sixth form. :frown:

You are all kids to an old fart like me :lol:

But yeah, one would hope. My experience says otherwise - young adults can be inconsiderate and nasty.

maybe they think ur rich

Reply 10

SamW05

Doubt that…

Original post by zasng45

maybe they think ur rich

Reply 11

SamW05

Does anyone else have any thoughts on what ‘briefcase’ could mean?

Reply 12

gtty123

Will McKenzie from Inbetweeners - i.e. they think you are a nerd or a posh 'prick'.

Reply 13

Blue_Cow

Original post by SamW05

Does anyone else have any thoughts on what ‘briefcase’ could mean?

Stuck up, pedantic

Reply 14

SamW05

But I’m not?!

Original post by gtty123

Will McKenzie from Inbetweeners - i.e. they think you are a nerd or a posh 'prick'.

Reply 15

username3113184

Original post by SamW05

But I’m not?!

You know yourself best. Don't let it bother you.

Reply 16

gtty123

Original post by SamW05

But I’m not?!

It's how they may perceive you.

Reply 17

username3416616

pretend its cool - i think it is, so just take it, and continue. :cool:

, ive had some people talk on social media back in secondary school - but crazily all you receive is respect to your face irl :cookie:

imo take it with a grain of salt, and unless you're affected in some other way, dont let something so little take up so much of your time - life awaits nobody!