Mimi wrote:
Oh, someone was on the television the their day saying that the violence in Glasgow is centered around knives rather than guns. Someone asked why this was when the trent was so strongly in favour of guns in most parts of the UK, and they were plainly answered that the Glaswegians didn't mind getting their hands dirty.
I try to remain open minded about everyone I meet or have yet to meet, but I admit that I have a slightly tainted view of Glaswegians insomuch that I have known so many of them and yet, somehow, every single one I have known really has ben a violent alcoholic. The only friendly Glaswegian I have met is a recovering violent alcoholic (though he has kept on the 'wagon' as it were, and is now a successful artist). Unfortunately I have known nothing but abuse from all of the others I have ever personally known, and I hope one day I will meet one or more people that will be able to redress the balance a little.
True that, then there's the whole psychological effect as well.
I've met more than my fair share of guys and gals who get violent with a drink in them, and have never understood how or why they keep drinking. You get dickheads everywhere, we've got more than our fair share because of the drinking culture here, but I dare say you'll meet a decent Weegie at some point, there's a fair few of them out there.
On a cheerier note, when I read about Westwood and the hotdog I had visions of a Clint Eastwood type shooting it out his hand as he went to take a bite. However after reading the Uncylopedia that mental image took a slightly sinister turn.