London Street Credibilty Rules


London Street Credibilty Rules

Going to the Capital?
You need London Street Cred.

Flaunt your labels
That’s London Street cred

Show your pierced body parts
That’s London Street cred.

Never wear a ruck-sack
That’s London Street cred.

Never wear a mac.
That’s London street cred.

Never take a picnic basket
That’s London Street cred.

Don’t carry a case
That’s London Street cred.

Never look at a street map
That’s London Street cred

Don’t be seen near Whitehall
That’s London Street cred.

Stick to "the manor"
That’s London Street cred.

Never go by rail
That’s London Street cred.

Drive a car whatever the traffic
That’s London Street Cred

Drive an "open top" in all weathers
That’s London Street cred.

Has to be a BMW
That’s London Street cred.

Never wear a seat belt
That’s London Street cred.

Don’t look tube passengers in the eye
That’s London Street cred.

Pretend to read a book
That’s London Street cred.

Never tip a busker
That’s London Street cred.

Don’t buy "Big Issue"
That’s London Street cred.

Avoid all beggars
That’s London Street cred.

Walk fast and look down
That’s London Street cred.

Wooden Floors not carpets
That’s London Street cred.

Garden tents must match neighbours
That’s London Street cred.

Jacuzzi in the garden
That’s London Street cred

Never have a fixed plan
That’s London Street cred.

Watch the "pirate" not the film
That’s London Street cred.

Avoid the museum
That’s London Street cred.

Check your store’s carrier bag
That’s London Street cred.

Look as though you live there
That’s London Street cred.

Try and speak "Sarth Larnden"
That’s London Street Cred

If you want to enjoy the Capital
Don’t have Street cred.

Dedicated to the inspirational poet Trevor Millum who came to our school this week (see news item) and got us all writing
Martin Tibbetts
20 June 2001