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Rahs at Bristol University
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Reply 40
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I just don't like overly generic people.
Reply 41
hermaphrodite
therefore you must be a rah 
Reply 42
10
No it's not. It's still rather distasteful, but snobbery is worse than 'inverse snobbery' precisely because of the aspirational nature of society.
IMO.
IMO.
Reply 43
Oh sweet jesus.... why does it always come to this????
Being a 'rah' merely implies that you are well offf. Some may suggest it relates to ones manner and opinion of oneself but this is not the case. And don't you dare point ou tmy use use of 'one'!!
So, matter-of-factually (which, apparently, is a phrase), there are an awful lot of people at Bristol, much like thother top 20 or so universities in the UK, who have had a terribly good (by which I mean their parents paid for it, not that all state schools are awful, but educations of which the institutions who gave them, they are proud) education. These people are not morons. Admittedly, they may talk about Sailing or Skiing or other slightly expensive hobbies, and true the girls might wear Pashminas, and the boys Rugby shirts, but they are actually just people.
A common misconception is that these people are interested only in one another.
This is not true.
****, the reason they stick together is that it is easier to talk to others who have similar experiences - this explains why non 'rah's' also stick together.
Please, don't hate people because their parents have money. It isn't fair. If people tell you to **** off because you haven't their background, no one is going to argue if you choose to punch them in the noggin.
Being a 'rah' merely implies that you are well offf. Some may suggest it relates to ones manner and opinion of oneself but this is not the case. And don't you dare point ou tmy use use of 'one'!!
So, matter-of-factually (which, apparently, is a phrase), there are an awful lot of people at Bristol, much like thother top 20 or so universities in the UK, who have had a terribly good (by which I mean their parents paid for it, not that all state schools are awful, but educations of which the institutions who gave them, they are proud) education. These people are not morons. Admittedly, they may talk about Sailing or Skiing or other slightly expensive hobbies, and true the girls might wear Pashminas, and the boys Rugby shirts, but they are actually just people.
A common misconception is that these people are interested only in one another.
This is not true.
****, the reason they stick together is that it is easier to talk to others who have similar experiences - this explains why non 'rah's' also stick together.
Please, don't hate people because their parents have money. It isn't fair. If people tell you to **** off because you haven't their background, no one is going to argue if you choose to punch them in the noggin.
Reply 44
I cannot believe I have even lowered myself to become involved in this debate....
Reply 45
10
bodgery
Being a 'rah' merely implies that you are well offf. Some may suggest it relates to ones manner and opinion of oneself but this is not the case.
Quite how have you reached this conclusive definition? You are (in my experience) talking nonsense. Obviously a rich background is a pre-requisite, but not all rich kids are termed rahs.
Rah-ness is equally about constant attempts to assert their wealth, and a general belief that they are somehow more important, or better than everyone else....
bodgery
I cannot believe I have even lowered myself to become involved in this debate.
...yes, just like that. Well done, good example.
Reply 46
just don't bother grouping people
Reply 47
10
But it's human nature to do so.
(Especially when obvious cliques form).
(Especially when obvious cliques form).
Reply 48
I Beg You, Someone Delete This Thread. No Good Will Come Of This!!!
Reply 49
Love and peace ya'll \/ (@_@)
Reply 50
hermaphrodite
therefore you must be a rah
I have a friend who goes to private school because the ONLY other choice of school for him was a school that either is, or almost is the worst in Bristol - which I believe is one of the bottom LA's in the country. He was bullied at that school because he wasn't as rich as some of the students there. Could the rah's be what becomes of the ones who were bullying him about not having a plum-accent ?
Reply 51
* Natural hair colour kept, natural make-up, a little eyeliner I can't be arsed with keeping my hair dyed, but yes on the make-up counts (although perhaps more than a little eyeliner)
* However long unkempt (often backcombed)with an extreme side parting hair is typical for both kinds - often with an oversized pin backed fringe or in a messy almost falling out pony tail or loose knot. My hair needs a cut, it's true and yes, I have a side parting. But the only time my hair is in a ponytail is whilst doing mucky outdoor type work
* A wealthy background and, contingently, a private education. Schools associated with the rah stereotype are Eton, Harrow, Milton Abbey, St. Edward's, Oundle School, Radley, Shrewsbury, Stowe, Rugby school, Clifton, Winchester College, Canford, Marlborough College and Pocklington among many more public (well known private) schools. I've gone to a private school, but not one of those mentioned above! My family aren't wealthy either.
* Conservative political views, in particular opposition to left-wing class warfare, perceived or otherwise; (for example, efforts to ban fox-hunting or to reform the House of Lords) I do have a particular hatred of foxes. For that reason I support fox hunting. But not because of it's class connotations
* School holidays are frequently spent in British coastal locations, such as Salcombe, Abersoch or Polzeath I've been to Woolacombe a few times
I think you just called me a rah
Really, I'm not lol.
* However long unkempt (often backcombed)with an extreme side parting hair is typical for both kinds - often with an oversized pin backed fringe or in a messy almost falling out pony tail or loose knot. My hair needs a cut, it's true and yes, I have a side parting. But the only time my hair is in a ponytail is whilst doing mucky outdoor type work
* A wealthy background and, contingently, a private education. Schools associated with the rah stereotype are Eton, Harrow, Milton Abbey, St. Edward's, Oundle School, Radley, Shrewsbury, Stowe, Rugby school, Clifton, Winchester College, Canford, Marlborough College and Pocklington among many more public (well known private) schools. I've gone to a private school, but not one of those mentioned above! My family aren't wealthy either.
* Conservative political views, in particular opposition to left-wing class warfare, perceived or otherwise; (for example, efforts to ban fox-hunting or to reform the House of Lords) I do have a particular hatred of foxes. For that reason I support fox hunting. But not because of it's class connotations
* School holidays are frequently spent in British coastal locations, such as Salcombe, Abersoch or Polzeath I've been to Woolacombe a few times
I think you just called me a rah
Really, I'm not lol.Reply 52
Rui
Rah-ness is equally about constant attempts to assert their wealth, and a general belief that they are somehow more important, or better than everyone else....
Rah-ness is equally about constant attempts to assert their wealth, and a general belief that they are somehow more important, or better than everyone else....
Hear hear
Reply 53
Rahs at Bristol university...are everywhere!!
No, just kidding. The majority of rahs can be found on arts courses (such as mine - grrr) but it's not like the place is swamped with them. Fear not.
No, just kidding. The majority of rahs can be found on arts courses (such as mine - grrr) but it's not like the place is swamped with them. Fear not.
Reply 54
Rainygal
Rahs at Bristol university...are everywhere!!
No, just kidding. The majority of rahs can be found on arts courses (such as mine - grrr) but it's not like the place is swamped with them. Fear not.
No, just kidding. The majority of rahs can be found on arts courses (such as mine - grrr) but it's not like the place is swamped with them. Fear not.
Could be worse. Least it's not History of Art!
Reply 55
Too true Ian, too true!!
Reply 56
Speedbird2008
* A wealthy background and, contingently, a private education. Schools associated with the rah stereotype are Eton, Harrow, Milton Abbey, St. Edward's, Oundle School, Radley, Shrewsbury, Stowe, Rugby school, Clifton, Winchester College, Canford, Marlborough College and Pocklington among many more public (well known private) schools.
* A wealthy background and, contingently, a private education. Schools associated with the rah stereotype are Eton, Harrow, Milton Abbey, St. Edward's, Oundle School, Radley, Shrewsbury, Stowe, Rugby school, Clifton, Winchester College, Canford, Marlborough College and Pocklington among many more public (well known private) schools.
SO true - st edwards defines rah for me. when i was at school the teddy's kids had a cherwell chav party, e.g. they dressed up like chavs from my school so we had a teddy's party and dressed up like rahs, almost exactly as your list describes it
Reply 57
ellabella
SO true - st edwards defines rah for me. when i was at school the teddy's kids had a cherwell chav party, e.g. they dressed up like chavs from my school so we had a teddy's party and dressed up like rahs, almost exactly as your list describes it
Well, Wikipedia's list.
Reply 58
ellabella
SO true - st edwards defines rah for me. when i was at school the teddy's kids had a cherwell chav party, e.g. they dressed up like chavs from my school so we had a teddy's party and dressed up like rahs, almost exactly as your list describes it
Oooooh, it's Teddy's! Dear god. Some people came to my college from there (and only ever referred to it as Teddy's, hence my not having a clue), and yeah, have to agree - definitive rahs. Painful.
Reply 59
Ongels
Oooooh, it's Teddy's! Dear god. Some people came to my college from there (and only ever referred to it as Teddy's, hence my not having a clue), and yeah, have to agree - definitive rahs. Painful.
one of the funniest things about it is that cherwell is so NOT chav that the other state schools call us "yah-well"
there was a gaggle of teddy's girls at this bar the other night. they were so engrossed in taking half naked pics of themselves in the loo that they cornered me into the sinks behind them...
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