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{{trope}}
On one end of the social spectrum we have the [[
* Prone to [[Sticky Fingers|stealing]], [[The Alcoholic|drunken]] and [[Schoolyard Bully All Grown Up|loutish behaviour]] (often all at once).
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* Female examples are typically [[The Ladette]] and prone to underage pregnancy.
* [[Politically-Incorrect Villain|Being generally racist, violent and otherwise anti-social]]
* Speaking in a rough accent peppered with [[Pretty Fly for
* Driving around in a modified car ([[Rice Burner|with mostly cosmetic upgrades]]) with an obnoxiously loud speaker system and poor regard for the rules of the road.
* [[Murder Arson and Jaywalking|Wearing (fake) designer clothing (often of a specific brand) with tacky (and fake) jewelry]].
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Various parts of the world have their own individual versions. Indeed, it's an interesting fact of crimino-sociology that nearly every society in the world with urban and youth culture has a certain stratum of "difficult" young people, especially men, which draw attention in popular culture.
* A [
* Australia and New Zealand have a similar stereotype known as a "Bogan", who tend to be more middle class and less inclined towards theft. They are also more likely to self identify as a bogan.
** A related term is "hoon" (hooligan + goon), which refers to irresponsible drivers who speed, drink drive, and do burnouts. Most hoons would probably also qualify as bogans.
* Ireland calls them "skangers", but [[British English|chav]] is becoming more popular.
* Scotland has "Neds" (which are similar to chavs, although some argue distinct).
* Russia has its equivalent in "gopnik".<ref>a term originating from "gop-stop", slang for street mugging. Etymologic principle is the same as for beatniks</ref>
* Japanese Yankees/Yankis would fit. The pop culture portrayal being "violent low-class delinquents given to speaking roughly, wearing tacky fake "brand-name" clothes and jewelry and driving heavily modified (and also tacky) motorbikes/scooters". See [[Japanese Delinquents]].
* Singapore and Malaysia have counterparts: the [http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=ah%20beng "Ah Beng"], "Ah Lian" and [
* America has several types, although they tend to be regionally based. The exact slang used is different, the exact labels might be different, including the "Guido" stereotype sometimes applied to Italian-Americans in the mid-Atlantic states, as well as the less-flattering stereotypes one finds in Boston about [[Southies]]. Oh, and rednecks. Let's not forget the rednecks (who are heavy on the racist thing, but less likely to wear tacky clothing. Unfashionable, yes, but not tacky). Also their urban equivalent, "gangstas" (less racist, more tacky).
Younger examples are almost always [[The Bully]]. Because of the class-based origins of the stereotype expect the moral of any story they appear in to lean towards [[Eat the Rich]] or [[Kill the Poor]]. Contrast the [[
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== [[Film]] ==
* The villains in ''[[Harry Brown]]'' are textbook chavs (although [[More Dakka|better armed than usual]]), played as [[Complete Monster
* The 2007 reboot of ''[[St Trinian's]]'' featured chavs as one of the school's cliques.
* The cast of ''[[
* The cast of ''Kidulthood'' and its sequel ''Adulthood'' (Katy from the first film seems to have been more middle-class, but still behaved this way.)
* British horror film ''F'' is based around such characters going on a murder and torture spree at a school after being given failing grades by their teacher.
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== [[Literature]] ==
* The ''[[CHERUB Series]]'' features quite a few teenagers that display chavlike characteristics.
* By ''[[Harry Potter and
* The ''Diary of a Chav'' series
== [[Live
* The character of Vicky Pollard in ''[[Little Britain]]'' plays the chav stereotype for laughs.
** As does Lauren Cooper from ''[[The Catherine Tate Show]]'' ([[Catch Phrase|"Am I bovered?"]]).
** Sketch show ''Tittybangbang'' had similar characters in the "Duck and Chips Family" and the pub darts team sketches.
** Jocelyn Jee Esien's "Sharonisha" character from her TV series.
* In ''[[
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** Apparently this line got a laugh from an audience of overseas buyers who [[Inherently Funny Words|almost certainly didn't know the word "chav"]].
* Kelly from ''[[Misfits]]'' is one of the most realistic examples of a chav, portrayed sympathetically anyway.
* The reality series ''[[Scene Stealers]]'' had an episode where two [[
* An episode of ''[[Bones]]'' explored the "Guido" culture, and Brennan herself said she followed [[Jersey Shore|the tv "documentary" on them]].
* That "documentary" would be [[Reality Show]] ''[[Jersey Shore]]'', and the cast seem to be fairly relaxed about being regarded as such.
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* The Timmins family on ''[[Neighbours]]'' embodied the "bogan" stereotype.
* As do [[Kath and Kim]].
* Onslow, Hyacinth's brother-in-law on ''[[Keeping Up Appearances]]''. Obviously, Hyacinth is [[Sarcasm Mode|thrilled]]. However, while shabby and slovenly, Onslow is friendly and
* The Gang in ''[[It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
* Piggy from ''[[Power Rangers SPD]]'' starts out like this, a lowlife informant for both the heroes and villains who'd sell out his own mother for a few dollars. Eventually, he finds a winning lottery ticket, and uses the money to open a restaurant and pay back his debts to Broodwing, however:
{{quote|'''Broodwing:''' You may be a millionaire, but you're still the same disgusting, filthy, wretched piece of worthless garbage to me.
'''Piggy:''' ''(earnestly)'': Thank you! [[Insult Backfire|It's nice to know money hasn't changed me]].}}
== [[Music]] ==
* The Welsh group ''[[Music/Goldie Lookin Chain|Goldie Lookin Chain]]'' use chav personas as their gimmick.
* The Area 7 song "Nobody Likes a Bogan" is based around the Australian "bogan" stereotype.
== [[Real Life]] ==▼
* [[Real Life]] British celebrities are often accused of being chavs in tabloids. [[Rule of Cautious Editing Judgement|Let's leave it at that.]] ▼
== [[Tabletop Games]] ==
* There's a game called "[http://rpg.drivethrustuff.com/product_info.php?products_id=68932 Chav: The Knifing]".
▲== [[Real Life]] ==
▲* [[Real Life]] British celebrities are often accused of being chavs in tabloids. [[Rule of Cautious Editing Judgement|Let's leave it at that.]]
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